Current Report Filing (8-k)
May 19 2016 - 9:30AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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May 19, 2016
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Genuine Parts Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia
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001-05690
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58-0254510
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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2999 Circle 75 Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia
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30339
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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770.953.1700
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Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 19, 2016 Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced an acquisition for its Office Products Group.
S.P. Richards Company, the Company’s Office Products Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Safety Zone LLC ("Safety Zone"). Consummation of the transaction is expected on June 1, 2016, and is contingent upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Safety Zone, headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, is a direct importer and distributor of supplies and devices for safety, janitorial, medical, food service and food processing applications. Its broad customer base of more than 2,300 distributors is served from eight distribution centers in the U.S. and one in Canada. The addition of Safety Zone is expected to generate annual revenues of approximately $180 million.
A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2016
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Genuine Parts Company
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May 19, 2016
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By:
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Carol B. Yancey
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Name: Carol B. Yancey
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Title: Executive Vice President and CFO
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 19, 2016
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