Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) announced today that due to the emerging public health impact of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and to support the health and well-being of GPC employees, shareholders, and all stakeholders, the board has made the determination to change the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Genuine Parts Co. to a virtual only format. 

As previously announced, the Annual Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 27, but shareholders will not be able to physically attend the meeting. 

Participation details for Shareholders

As described in the previously distributed proxy materials for the Annual Meeting shareholders are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting if you were a shareholder as of the close of business on Feb. 18, 2020, the record date. To be admitted to the virtual Annual Meeting at www.meetingcenter.io/286769548 (Password: GPC2020), you must enter a valid control number found on your proxy card, notice of internet availability, or an email previously received from Computershare.  If you do not have a control number, you may access the meeting as a Guest.