Genuine Parts (GPC) risk factors: FY2025 10-K

1. Our business will be adversely affected if demand for our products slows.
2. Supply chain delays or interruptions, including as it relates to our dependence on our supplier relationships and the modernization of our supply chain, could harm our business
3. Our results of operations, revenue, and supply chain could be materially affected as a result of a bankruptcy, insolvency or other credit failures of a significant customer or vendor.new
4. We face substantial competition in the industries in which we do business.
5. The impact of geopolitical conflicts may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
6. If we experience a security breach, if our internal information systems fail to function properly or if we are unsuccessful in implementing, integrating or upgrading our information systems, our business operations could be materially affected.Cybersecurity
7. We recognize the growing demand for business-to-business and business-to-customer e-commerce options and solutions, and we could lose business if we fail to provide or adapt to the e-commerce options and solutions our customers wish to use.
8. Our dependence on key personnel and the increasing potential for union activity could adversely affect our future results and harm our business.
9. Our strategic transactions, initiatives and transformation plan involve risks, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operation, and we may not realize the anticipated benefits of these transactions and initiatives.
10. If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis, which could result in a loss of investor confidence and negatively impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and stock price.

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1. The proposed separation of our Automotive and Industrial businesses may not be completed on the terms or timeline currently contemplated, if at all, and there is no guarantee that the separation, if completed, will achieve the intended financial, strategic and operational benefits.new

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1. Changes in legislation or government regulations or policies, particularly those relating to international trade and taxation, could have a significant impact on our results of operations.reworded
2. Uncertainty and/or deterioration in general macro-economic conditions domestically and globally, including inflation or deflation, employment rates and wages, changes in tax policies, changes in energy costs, uncertain credit markets, or other economic conditions, could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
3. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have adversely affected and could continue to adversely affect our operating results.
4. Our debt levels could adversely affect our cash flow and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations.

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1. We may be affected by global climate change or legal, tax, regulatory, or market responses to such change.
2. Because we are involved in litigation from time to time and are subject to numerous laws and governmental regulations, we could incur substantial judgments, fines, legal fees and other costs as well as reputational harm.

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1. We are subject to risks related to corporate social responsibility and reputation.
2. Our stock price is subject to fluctuations, and the value of your investment may decline.

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