ATLANTA — Genuine Parts Co. plans to release second-quarter earnings on July 16, 2010. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and Vice Chairman and CFO Jerry Nix.  

The public may access the call on the company's website, www.genpt.com, by clicking "Investor Services,” or by dialing (877) 316-2549. The conference ID is 84340470.

If you are unable to participate during the call, a replay of the call will be available on the company's website or at (800) 642-1687, ID 84340470, after the completion of the conference call until 12 a.m. Eastern time on July 31, 2010.