DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

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Genuine Parts Company

 

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Genuine Parts Company
 

Executive Offices

2999 Circle 75 Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia 30339

 

April 14, 2014

 

 

Dear GPC Stockholder:

 

Genuine Parts Company is scheduled to hold its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 2014 at its Headquarters building located at 2999 Circle 75 Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339.

 

Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. Your vote on our three 2014 Proxy proposals is very important, and we encourage you to vote your shares.

 

Please refer to the proxy statement previously sent to you for additional information about the proposals and instructions on how to submit your vote. For your convenience, enclosed is a duplicate voting instruction form that you may use to vote your shares.

 

If you have any questions or need any assistance voting your shares, please call Georgeson Inc., the Company’s proxy solicitor, toll-free at 1-866-482-5026.

 

 

  Sincerely yours,
   
   
   
  Tom Gallagher
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer