UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number: 1-5690
  __________________________________________ 
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   __________________________________________ 
GA 58-0254510
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY, 30339
ATLANTA,GA
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
678-934-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per shareGPCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
There were 144,264,189144,289,653 shares of common stock outstanding as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020.





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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data) (in thousands, except share and per share data)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019 (in thousands, except share and per share data)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$983,759  $276,992  Cash and cash equivalents$900,123 $276,992 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2020 – $42,139; 2019 – $35,047)1,823,357  2,440,252  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2020 – $46,885; 2019 – $35,047)Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2020 – $46,885; 2019 – $35,047)1,952,225 2,440,252 
Merchandise inventories, netMerchandise inventories, net3,351,751  3,443,876  Merchandise inventories, net3,419,383 3,443,876 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets1,132,461  1,063,245  Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,103,554 1,063,245 
Current assets of discontinued operationsCurrent assets of discontinued operations—  714,251  Current assets of discontinued operations714,251 
Total current assets Total current assets7,291,328  7,938,616  Total current assets7,375,285 7,938,616 
GoodwillGoodwill1,771,835  2,293,519  Goodwill1,829,946 2,293,519 
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortizationOther intangible assets, less accumulated amortization1,422,680  1,492,097  Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization1,449,446 1,492,097 
Deferred tax assetsDeferred tax assets76,154  45,921  Deferred tax assets67,594 45,921 
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2020 – $1,275,388; 2019 – $1,199,285)1,133,990  1,173,688  
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2020 – $1,357,013; 2019 – $1,200,688)Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2020 – $1,357,013; 2019 – $1,200,688)1,141,419 1,173,688 
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets997,146  995,667  Operating lease assets1,024,453 995,667 
Other assetsOther assets570,829  457,350  Other assets587,318 457,350 
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operationsNoncurrent assets of discontinued operations—  248,771  Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations248,771 
Total assetsTotal assets$13,263,962  $14,645,629  Total assets$13,475,461 $14,645,629 
Liabilities and equityLiabilities and equityLiabilities and equity
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payableTrade accounts payable$3,745,031  $3,948,000  Trade accounts payable$4,030,319 $3,948,000 
Current portion of debtCurrent portion of debt489,028  624,060  Current portion of debt206,335 624,043 
Dividends payableDividends payable113,968  110,851  Dividends payable113,983 110,851 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities1,620,703  1,493,092  Other current liabilities1,626,061 1,493,109 
Current liabilities of discontinued operationsCurrent liabilities of discontinued operations—  218,117  Current liabilities of discontinued operations218,117 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities5,968,730  6,394,120  Total current liabilities5,976,698 6,394,120 
Long-term debtLong-term debt2,727,929  2,802,056  Long-term debt2,700,616 2,802,056 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities756,346  756,519  Operating lease liabilities779,468 756,519 
Pension and other post–retirement benefit liabilitiesPension and other post–retirement benefit liabilities249,649  249,832  Pension and other post–retirement benefit liabilities248,488 249,832 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities210,003  233,044  Deferred tax liabilities214,738 233,044 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities480,417  445,652  Other long-term liabilities520,680 445,652 
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operationsNoncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations—  68,906  Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations68,906 
Equity:Equity:Equity:
Preferred stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 10,000,000 shares; NaN issuedPreferred stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 10,000,000 shares; NaN issued—  —  Preferred stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 10,000,000 shares; NaN issued
Common stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 450,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 2020 – 144,264,189 shares; 2019 – 145,378,158 shares144,264  145,378  
Common stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 450,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 2020 – 144,289,653 shares; 2019 – 145,378,158 sharesCommon stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 450,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 2020 – 144,289,653 shares; 2019 – 145,378,158 shares144,290 145,378 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital107,819  98,777  Additional paid-in capital113,249 98,777 
Retained earningsRetained earnings3,809,564  4,571,860  Retained earnings3,923,113 4,571,860 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(1,212,372) (1,141,308) Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,166,572)(1,141,308)
Total parent equityTotal parent equity2,849,275  3,674,707  Total parent equity3,014,080 3,674,707 
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiariesNoncontrolling interests in subsidiaries21,613  20,793  Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries20,693 20,793 
Total equityTotal equity2,870,888  3,695,500  Total equity3,034,773 3,695,500 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$13,263,962  $14,645,629  Total liabilities and equity$13,475,461 $14,645,629 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)2020201920202019(in thousands, except per share data)2020201920202019
Net salesNet sales$3,823,227  $4,457,931  $7,915,753  $8,717,060  Net sales$4,370,086 $4,525,284 $12,285,839 $13,242,344 
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold2,532,740  2,975,227  5,237,088  5,841,558  Cost of goods sold2,842,020 3,020,051 8,079,108 8,861,609 
Gross profitGross profit1,290,487  1,482,704  2,678,665  2,875,502  Gross profit1,528,066 1,505,233 4,206,731 4,380,735 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Selling, administrative and other expensesSelling, administrative and other expenses971,589  1,127,296  2,114,286  2,238,715  Selling, administrative and other expenses1,140,156 1,175,699 3,254,442 3,414,414 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization66,733  62,684  133,987  121,301  Depreciation and amortization69,097 65,667 203,084 186,968 
Provision for doubtful accountsProvision for doubtful accounts11,300  5,513  17,819  9,238  Provision for doubtful accounts5,633 1,192 23,452 10,430 
Restructuring costsRestructuring costs25,059  —  28,041  —  Restructuring costs10,968 39,009 
Goodwill impairment chargeGoodwill impairment charge506,721  —  506,721  —  Goodwill impairment charge506,721 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses1,581,402  1,195,493  2,800,854  2,369,254  Total operating expenses1,225,854 1,242,558 4,026,708 3,611,812 
Non-operating (income) expenses:
Non-operating expenses (income):Non-operating expenses (income):
Interest expenseInterest expense25,465  23,262  46,430  47,116  Interest expense25,788 26,451 72,218 73,567 
OtherOther(11,944) (18,250) (24,776) (15,082) Other(21,241)(47,655)(46,017)(62,737)
Total non-operating (income) expenses13,521  5,012  21,654  32,034  
(Loss) income before income taxes(304,436) 282,199  (143,843) 474,214  
Total non-operating expenses (income)Total non-operating expenses (income)4,547 (21,204)26,201 10,830 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes297,665 283,879 153,822 758,093 
Income taxesIncome taxes59,065  72,680  97,312  119,011  Income taxes64,747 71,623 162,059 190,634 
Net (loss) income from continuing operations(363,501) 209,519  (241,155) 355,203  
Net income (loss) from continuing operationsNet income (loss) from continuing operations232,918 212,256 (8,237)567,459 
Net (loss) income from discontinued operationsNet (loss) income from discontinued operations(200,871) 14,911  (186,682) 29,477  Net (loss) income from discontinued operations(5,387)15,231 (192,069)44,708 
Net (loss) income$(564,372) $224,430  $(427,837) $384,680  
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$227,531 $227,487 $(200,306)$612,167 
Dividends declared per common shareDividends declared per common share$0.7900  $0.7625  $1.5800  $1.5250  Dividends declared per common share$0.7900 $0.7625 $2.3700 $2.2875 
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations$(2.52) $1.43  $(1.67) $2.43  
Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations$(2.52) $1.43  $(1.67) $2.42  
Basic earnings (loss) per share:Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.61 $1.46 $(0.06)$3.89 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.03)0.10 (1.33)0.31 
Basic earnings (loss) per shareBasic earnings (loss) per share$1.58 $1.56 $(1.39)$4.20 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.61 $1.45 $(0.06)$3.87 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.04)0.11 (1.33)0.31 
Diluted earnings (loss) per shareDiluted earnings (loss) per share$1.57 $1.56 $(1.39)$4.18 
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding144,262  146,075  144,657  146,029  Weighted average common shares outstanding144,273 145,572 144,528 145,875 
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock awardsDilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock awards—  661  —  684  Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock awards762 617 654 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilutionWeighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution144,262  146,736  144,657  146,713  Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution145,035 146,189 144,528 146,529 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2020201920202019
Net (loss) income$(564,372) $224,430  $(427,837) $384,680  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes in 2020 — $12,114 and $3,445; 2019 — $4,015 and $3,695, respectively111,599   (71,014) 47,973  
Cash flow hedge adjustments, net of income taxes in 2020 — $560 and $6,044; 2019 — $3,711 and $5,626, respectively1,514  (10,034) (16,342) (15,213) 
Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments, net of income taxes in 2020 — $3,008 and $6,025; 2019 — $1,786 and $3,574, respectively7,844  4,833  16,292  9,665  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes120,957  (5,192) (71,064) 42,425  
Comprehensive (loss) income$(443,415) $219,238  $(498,901) $427,105  
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2020201920202019
Net income (loss)$227,531 $227,487 $(200,306)$612,167 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes in 2020 — $22,896 and $19,451; 2019 — $17,773 and $21,468, respectively34,063 (78,298)(36,951)(30,325)
Cash flow hedge adjustments, net of income taxes in 2020 — $1,313 and $4,731; 2019 — $787 and $6,413, respectively3,550 (2,127)(12,792)(17,340)
Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments, net of income taxes in 2020 — $2,998 and $9,023; 2019 — $2,592 and $6,166, respectively8,187 7,024 24,479 16,689 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes45,800 (73,401)(25,264)(30,976)
Comprehensive income (loss)$273,331 $154,086 $(225,570)$581,191 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity
April 1, 2020144,249,343  $144,249  $103,878  $(1,333,329) $4,487,904  $3,402,702  $20,329  $3,423,031  
Net loss—  —  —  —  (564,372) (564,372) —  (564,372) 
July 1, 2020July 1, 2020144,264,189 $144,264 $107,819 $(1,212,372)$3,809,564 $2,849,275 $21,613 $2,870,888 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 227,531 227,531 — 227,531 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax—  —  —  120,957  —  120,957  —  120,957  Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — 45,800 — 45,800 — 45,800 
Cash dividend declared, $0.7900 per shareCash dividend declared, $0.7900 per share—  —  —  —  (113,968) (113,968) —  (113,968) Cash dividend declared, $0.7900 per share— — — — (113,982)(113,982)— (113,982)
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $38314,846  15  (464) —  —  (449) —  (449) 
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $213Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $21325,464 26 (990)— — (964)— (964)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  4,405  —  —  4,405  —  4,405  Share-based compensation— — 6,420 — — 6,420 — 6,420 
Noncontrolling interest activitiesNoncontrolling interest activities—  —  —  —  —  —  1,284  1,284  Noncontrolling interest activities— — — — — — (920)(920)
June 30, 2020144,264,189  $144,264  $107,819  $(1,212,372) $3,809,564  $2,849,275  $21,613  $2,870,888  
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020144,289,653 $144,290 $113,249 $(1,166,572)$3,923,113 $3,014,080 $20,693 $3,034,773 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity
January 1, 2020January 1, 2020145,378,158  $145,378  $98,777  $(1,141,308) $4,571,860  $3,674,707  $20,793  $3,695,500  January 1, 2020145,378,158 $145,378 $98,777 $(1,141,308)$4,571,860 $3,674,707 $20,793 $3,695,500 
Net lossNet loss—  —  —  —  (427,837) (427,837) —  (427,837) Net loss— — — — (200,306)(200,306)— (200,306)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax—  —  —  (71,064) —  (71,064) —  (71,064) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — (25,264)— (25,264)— (25,264)
Cash dividend declared, $1.5800 per share—  —  —  —  (228,444) (228,444) —  (228,444) 
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $16222,475  22  (812) —  —  (790) —  (790) 
Cash dividend declared, $2.3700 per shareCash dividend declared, $2.3700 per share— — — — (342,426)(342,426)— (342,426)
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $375Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $37547,939 48 (1,802)— — (1,754)— (1,754)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  9,854  —  —  9,854  —  9,854  Share-based compensation— — 16,274 — — 16,274 — 16,274 
Purchase of stockPurchase of stock(1,136,444) (1,136) —  —  (94,583) (95,719) —  (95,719) Purchase of stock(1,136,444)(1,136)— — (94,583)(95,719)— (95,719)
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2016-13 (1)
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2016-13 (1)
—  —  —  —  (11,432) (11,432) —  (11,432) 
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2016-13 (1)
— — — — (11,432)(11,432)— (11,432)
Noncontrolling interest activitiesNoncontrolling interest activities—  —  —  —  —  —  820  820  Noncontrolling interest activities— — — — — — (100)(100)
June 30, 2020144,264,189  $144,264  $107,819  $(1,212,372) $3,809,564  $2,849,275  $21,613  $2,870,888  
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020144,289,653 $144,290 $113,249 $(1,166,572)$3,923,113 $3,014,080 $20,693 $3,034,773 



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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity
April 1, 2019146,063,911$146,064  $77,424  $(1,189,987) $4,517,430  $3,550,931  $21,901  $3,572,832  
July 1, 2019July 1, 2019146,078,369$146,078 $83,949 $(1,195,179)$4,630,480 $3,665,328 $22,647 $3,687,975 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  224,430  224,430  —  224,430  Net income— — — — 227,487 227,487 — 227,487 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax—  —  —  (5,192) —  (5,192) —  (5,192) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — (73,401)— (73,401)— (73,401)
Cash dividend declared, $0.7625 per shareCash dividend declared, $0.7625 per share—  —  —  —  (111,380) (111,380) —  (111,380) Cash dividend declared, $0.7625 per share— — — — (110,786)(110,786)— (110,786)
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $17414,458  14  (546) —  —  (532) —  (532) 
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $68Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $682,953 (128)— — (124)— (124)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  7,071  —  —  7,071  —  7,071  Share-based compensation— — 6,739 — — 6,739 — 6,739 
Purchase of stockPurchase of stock(788,207)(789)— — (72,263)(73,052)— (73,052)
Noncontrolling interest activitiesNoncontrolling interest activities—  —  —  —  —  —  746  746  Noncontrolling interest activities— — — — — — (101)(101)
June 30, 2019146,078,369  $146,078  $83,949  $(1,195,179) $4,630,480  $3,665,328  $22,647  $3,687,975  
September 30, 2019September 30, 2019145,293,115 $145,293 $90,560 $(1,268,580)$4,674,918 $3,642,191 $22,546 $3,664,737 


Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity(in thousands, except share and per share data)Common Stock SharesCommon Stock AmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal Parent EquityNon-controlling Interests in SubsidiariesTotal Equity
January 1, 2019January 1, 2019145,936,613  $145,937  $78,380  $(1,115,078) $4,341,212  $3,450,451  $21,540  $3,471,991  January 1, 2019145,936,613 $145,937 $78,380 $(1,115,078)$4,341,212 $3,450,451 $21,540 $3,471,991 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  384,680  384,680  —  384,680  Net income— — — — 612,167 612,167 — 612,167 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax—  —  —  42,425  —  42,425  —  42,425  
Cash dividend declared, $1.5250 per share—  —  —  —  (222,735) (222,735) —  (222,735) 
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $3,986141,756  141  (7,512) —  —  (7,371) —  (7,371) 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — (30,976)— (30,976)— (30,976)
Cash dividend declared, $2.2875 per shareCash dividend declared, $2.2875 per share— — — — (333,521)(333,521)— (333,521)
Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $4,054Share-based awards exercised, including tax benefit of $4,054144,709 145 (7,640)— — (7,495)— (7,495)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  13,081  —  —  13,081  —  13,081  Share-based compensation— — 19,820 — — 19,820 — 19,820 
Purchase of stockPurchase of stock(788,207)(789)— — (72,263)(73,052)— (73,052)
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2018-02 (2)Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2018-02 (2)—  —  —  (122,526) 122,526  —  —  —  Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2018-02 (2)— — — (122,526)122,526 — — 
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2016-02, net of tax (2)Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2016-02, net of tax (2)—  —  —  —  4,797  4,797  —  4,797  Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2016-02, net of tax (2)— — — — 4,797 4,797 — 4,797 
Noncontrolling interest activitiesNoncontrolling interest activities—  —  —  —  —  —  1,107  1,107  Noncontrolling interest activities— — — — — — 1,006 1,006 
June 30, 2019146,078,369  $146,078  $83,949  $(1,195,179) $4,630,480  $3,665,328  $22,647  $3,687,975  
September 30, 2019September 30, 2019145,293,115 $145,293 $90,560 $(1,268,580)$4,674,918 $3,642,191 $22,546 $3,664,737 

(1)The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, during the first quarter of 2020. Refer to the recent accounting pronouncements footnote.
(2)The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases, and ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, during the first quarter of 2019.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

Six Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)(in thousands)20202019(in thousands)20202019
Operating activities:Operating activities:Operating activities:
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(427,837) $384,680  Net (loss) income$(200,306)$612,167 
Net (loss) income from discontinued operationsNet (loss) income from discontinued operations(186,682) 29,477  Net (loss) income from discontinued operations(192,069)44,708 
Net (loss) income from continuing operationsNet (loss) income from continuing operations(241,155) 355,203  Net (loss) income from continuing operations(8,237)567,459 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization133,987  121,301  Depreciation and amortization203,084 186,968 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation9,854  11,407  Share-based compensation16,274 17,310 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensationExcess tax benefits from share-based compensation162  (3,986) Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation375 (4,054)
Realized currency losses11,356  27,037  
Realized currency losses on divestituresRealized currency losses on divestitures11,356 30,848 
Goodwill impairment chargeGoodwill impairment charge506,721  —  Goodwill impairment charge506,721 
Changes in operating assets and liabilitiesChanges in operating assets and liabilities499,795  (262,997) Changes in operating assets and liabilities697,611 (120,673)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operationsNet cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations920,720  247,965  Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations1,427,184 677,858 
Investing activities:Investing activities:Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipmentPurchases of property, plant and equipment(74,358) (102,180) Purchases of property, plant and equipment(105,428)(176,321)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipmentProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment6,838  8,888  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment11,675 10,281 
Proceeds from divestitures of businessesProceeds from divestitures of businesses382,737  12,028  Proceeds from divestitures of businesses382,737 416,784 
Acquisitions of businesses and other investing activitiesAcquisitions of businesses and other investing activities(15,393) (378,237) Acquisitions of businesses and other investing activities(59,062)(636,137)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operationsNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations299,824  (459,501) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations229,922 (385,393)
Financing activities:Financing activities:Financing activities:
Proceeds from debtProceeds from debt1,885,109  2,973,236  Proceeds from debt1,888,622 3,928,716 
Payments on debtPayments on debt(2,082,271) (2,359,975) Payments on debt(2,466,031)(3,749,509)
Share-based awards exercisedShare-based awards exercised(790) (7,371) Share-based awards exercised(1,754)(7,495)
Dividends paidDividends paid(225,327) (216,724) Dividends paid(339,294)(328,106)
Purchases of stockPurchases of stock(95,719) —  Purchases of stock(95,719)(73,052)
Other financing activitiesOther financing activities(8,357) —  Other financing activities(15,032)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from continuing operations(527,355) 389,166  
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operationsNet cash used in financing activities from continuing operations(1,029,208)(229,446)
Cash flows from discontinued operations:Cash flows from discontinued operations:Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operationsNet cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations31,668  53,410  Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations13,323 67,354 
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operationsNet cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations(11,131) (4,497) Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations(11,131)(6,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operationsNet cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations—  —  Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations
Net cash provided by discontinued operationsNet cash provided by discontinued operations20,537  48,913  Net cash provided by discontinued operations2,192 61,354 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(6,959) 2,461  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(6,959)(6,645)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase in cash and cash equivalents706,767  229,004  Net increase in cash and cash equivalents623,131 117,728 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period276,992  333,547  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period276,992 333,547 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$983,759  $562,551  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$900,123 $451,275 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except per share data)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. During the six months endedOn June 30, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its Business Products Group. Refer to the acquisitions, divestitures and discontinued operations footnote for more information. The Company's results of operations for the Business Products Group are reported as discontinued operations and all information related to the discontinued operations has been excluded from the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. Net (loss) income from discontinued operations for each period includes all costs that are directly attributable to these businesses and excludes certain corporate overhead costs that were previously allocated. Additionally, certain intercompany salesrevenue from freight services provided by the Automotive Parts Group are grossed up and recast in continuing operations in each period because those sales will continueare continuing with the discontinued operations after the divestiture. Except as disclosed herein, there have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Genuine Parts Company (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or “its”) for the year ended December 31, 2019. Accordingly, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures herein should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Specifically, the Company makes estimates and assumptions in its interim condensed consolidated financial statements for inventory adjustments, the accrual of bad debts, credit losses on guaranteed loans, customer sales returns, and volume incentives earned, among others. Inventory adjustments (including adjustments for a majority of inventories that are valued under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method) are accrued on an interim basis and adjusted in the fourth quarter based on the annual book to physical inventory adjustment and LIFO valuation. Reserves for bad debts, credit losses on guaranteed loans and customer sales returns are estimated and accrued on an interim basis based on a consideration of historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Volume incentives are estimated based upon cumulative and projected purchasing levels. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial results for the interim periods have been made. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The Company has reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.
The results of operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. The Company's operations are concentrated in North America, Europe and Australasia and are vulnerable to the reduced economic activity caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, which was declared a pandemic in March 2020 and led many governments to put in place temporary social distancing and shelter-in-place mandates. In May and early June, many governments began phased reopenings of their economies. These phased approaches promote economic activity while adhering to new guidelines and enhanced safety measures.2020. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company will depend on numerous factors and future developments that the Company cannot predict, including the severity of the virus; the occurrence of a “second wave” or additional spikes; the duration of the outbreak; governmental, business or other actions taken in response to the pandemic; and impacts on the Company's supply chain, its ability to keep operating locations open, and on customer demand. The Company's foreign subsidiaries are benefitingCompany benefited from various forms of government economic assistance including certain temporary subsidies that were received primarily in the second quarter of 2020, which have been classified as a reduction of selling, administrative and other expenses. If the pandemic persists or worsens, the estimates and assumptions management made as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 could change in subsequent interim reports and upon final determination at year-end, and it is reasonably possible such changes could be significant. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements covered by this quarterly report were issued. The Company will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of these potential impacts to its business and consolidated financial statements.

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2. Segment Information
The following table presents a summary of the Company's reportable segment financial information from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019 2020201920202019
Net sales:Net sales:Net sales:
AutomotiveAutomotive$2,495,799  $2,776,210  $5,078,484  $5,399,916  Automotive$2,960,379 $2,792,453 $8,038,863 $8,192,369 
IndustrialIndustrial1,327,428  1,681,721  2,837,269  3,317,144  Industrial1,409,707 1,732,831 4,246,976 5,049,975 
Total net salesTotal net sales$3,823,227  $4,457,931  $7,915,753  $8,717,060  Total net sales$4,370,086 $4,525,284 $12,285,839 $13,242,344 
Segment profit:Segment profit:Segment profit:
AutomotiveAutomotive$218,906  $228,736  $361,484  $408,304  Automotive$266,124 $222,561 $627,608 $630,865 
IndustrialIndustrial108,928  136,334  222,861  257,362  Industrial125,620 137,525 348,481 394,887 
Total segment profitTotal segment profit$327,834  $365,070  $584,345  $665,666  Total segment profit$391,744 $360,086 $976,089 $1,025,752 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(24,876) (22,586) (44,744) (45,603) Interest expense, net(25,221)(24,880)(69,965)(70,483)
Intangible asset amortizationIntangible asset amortization(23,256) (22,604) (45,996) (43,875) Intangible asset amortization(24,223)(24,910)(70,219)(68,785)
Corporate expenseCorporate expense(28,613) (33,573) (83,674) (64,752) Corporate expense(33,379)(38,830)(117,053)(103,582)
Other unallocated costs (1)Other unallocated costs (1)(555,525) (4,108) (553,774) (37,222) Other unallocated costs (1)(11,256)12,413 (565,030)(24,809)
(Loss) income before income taxes from continuing operations$(304,436) $282,199  $(143,843) $474,214  
Income before income taxes from continuing operationsIncome before income taxes from continuing operations$297,665 $283,879 $153,822 $758,093 
(1) The following table presents a summary of the other unallocated costs:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019202020192020201920202019
Other unallocated costs:Other unallocated costs:Other unallocated costs:
Goodwill impairment charge (2)Goodwill impairment charge (2)$(506,721) $—  $(506,721) $—  Goodwill impairment charge (2)$$$(506,721)$
Restructuring costs (3)Restructuring costs (3)(25,059) —  (28,041) —  Restructuring costs (3)(10,968)(39,009)
Realized currency loss (4)(11,356) —  (11,356) (27,037) 
Realized currency loss on divestitures (4)Realized currency loss on divestitures (4)(7,664)(11,356)(34,701)
Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (5)Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (5)1,166  —  13,448  —  Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (5)13,448 
Transaction and other costs (6)(13,555) (4,108) (21,104) (10,185) 
Gain on equity investment (6)Gain on equity investment (6)38,663 38,663 
Transaction and other costs (7)Transaction and other costs (7)(288)(18,586)(21,392)(28,771)
Total other unallocated costsTotal other unallocated costs$(555,525) $(4,108) $(553,774) $(37,222) Total other unallocated costs$(11,256)$12,413 $(565,030)$(24,809)
(2)    Adjustment reflects the second quarter goodwill impairment charge related to the Company's European reporting unit. Refer to the goodwill and other intangible assets footnote.
(3)    Adjustment reflects restructuring costs related to the ongoing execution of the 2019 Cost Savings Plan announced in the fourth quarter of 2019. The costs are primarily associated with severance and other employee costs, including a voluntary retirement program, and facility and closure costs related to the consolidation of operations. Refer to the restructuring footnote.
(4)    Adjustment reflects realized currency losses related to divestitures. Refer to the acquisitions, divestitures and discontinued operations footnote.
(5)    Adjustment reflects insurance recoveries in excess of losses incurred on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other fire-related costs related to the S.P. Richards Headquarters and Distribution Center. Refer to the commitments and contingencies footnote.
(6)     Adjustment reflects (i) $2,481relates to the gain recognized upon remeasuring the Company's preexisting 35% equity investment to fair value upon acquiring the remaining equity of Inenco on July 1, 2019. Refer to the acquisitions, divestitures and discontinued operations footnote.
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(7)    Adjustment includes $8,490 of incremental costs associated with COVID-19 for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 respectively, and (ii) costs associated with certain divestitures. COVID-19 related costs include incremental costs incurred relating to fees to cancel marketing events and increased cleaning and sanitization materials, among other things.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, adjustments also include transaction and other costs related to acquisitions and divestitures.
Net sales are disaggregated by geographical region for each of the Company’s reportable segments, as the Company deems this presentation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of net sales and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following table presents disaggregated geographical net sales from contracts with customers by reportable segment:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019202020192020201920202019
North America:North America:North America:
AutomotiveAutomotive$1,715,567  $1,964,985  $3,447,063  $3,780,131  Automotive$1,934,503 $1,944,768 $5,381,566 $5,724,899 
IndustrialIndustrial1,231,208  1,681,721  2,641,923  3,317,144  Industrial1,295,717 1,624,303 3,937,640 4,941,447 
Total North AmericaTotal North America$2,946,775  $3,646,706  $6,088,986  $7,097,275  Total North America$3,230,220 $3,569,071 $9,319,206 $10,666,346 
Australasia:Australasia:Australasia:
AutomotiveAutomotive$282,797  $286,717  $555,721  $571,270  Automotive$355,874 $295,424 $911,595 $866,694 
IndustrialIndustrial96,220  —  195,346  —  Industrial113,990 108,528 309,336 108,528 
Total AustralasiaTotal Australasia$379,017  $286,717  $751,067  $571,270  Total Australasia$469,864 $403,952 $1,220,931 $975,222 
Europe – AutomotiveEurope – Automotive$497,435  $524,508  $1,075,700  $1,048,515  Europe – Automotive$670,002 $552,261 $1,745,702 $1,600,776 
Total net salesTotal net sales$3,823,227  $4,457,931  $7,915,753  $8,717,060  Total net sales$4,370,086 $4,525,284 $12,285,839 $13,242,344 

3. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) by component for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30:
 Changes in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss by Component
 Pension and Other Post-Retirement BenefitsCash Flow HedgesForeign Currency TranslationTotal
Beginning balance, January 1, 2020$(704,415) $(20,671) $(416,222) $(1,141,308) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications—  (21,046) (82,370) (103,416) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss16,292  4,704  11,356  32,352  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes16,292  (16,342) (71,014) (71,064) 
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$(688,123) $(37,013) $(487,236) $(1,212,372) 

 Changes in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss by Component
 Pension and Other Post-Retirement BenefitsCash Flow HedgesForeign Currency TranslationTotal
Beginning balance, January 1, 2019$(626,322) $(4,631) $(484,125) $(1,115,078) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications—  (10,827) 20,936  10,109  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)9,665  (4,386) 27,037  32,316  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes9,665  (15,213) 47,973  42,425  
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2018-02(122,526) —  —  (122,526) 
Ending balance, June 30, 2019$(739,183) $(19,844) $(436,152) $(1,195,179) 

 Changes in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss by Component
 Pension and Other Post-Retirement BenefitsCash Flow HedgesForeign Currency TranslationTotal
Beginning balance, January 1, 2020$(704,415)$(20,671)$(416,222)$(1,141,308)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(21,248)(48,307)(69,555)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss24,479 8,456 11,356 44,291 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes24,479 (12,792)(36,951)(25,264)
Ending balance, September 30, 2020$(679,936)$(33,463)$(453,173)$(1,166,572)

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 Changes in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss by Component
 Pension and Other Post-Retirement BenefitsCash Flow HedgesForeign Currency TranslationTotal
Beginning balance, January 1, 2019$(626,322)$(4,631)$(484,125)$(1,115,078)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(18,494)(65,026)(83,520)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)16,689 1,154 34,701 52,544 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes16,689 (17,340)(30,325)(30,976)
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASU 2018-02(122,526)(122,526)
Ending balance, September 30, 2019$(732,159)$(21,971)$(514,450)$(1,268,580)
(1)    Amount includes realized currency losses of $27,037$34,701 that were reclassified out of foreign currency translation into earnings in connection with the March 7, 2019 sale of Grupo Auto Todo.Todo and the September 30, 2019 sale of EIS. Refer to the acquisitions, divestitures and discontinued operations footnote for further details.
The AOCL components related to the pension benefits are included in the computation of net periodic benefit income in the employee benefit plans footnote. The nature of the cash flow hedges are discussed in the derivatives and hedging footnote. Generally, tax effects in AOCL are established at the currently enacted tax rate and reclassified to net (loss) income in the same period that the related pre-tax AOCL reclassifications are recognized.
4. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of ASUs to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs and any not listed below were assessed and determined to be not applicable or are expected to have a minimal impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. Among other things, the ASU and its amendments replace the incurred loss impairment model for receivables and loan guarantees with a current expected credit loss model. The new model measures impairment based on expected credit losses over the remaining contractual life of an asset, considering available information about the collectability of cash flows, past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures are required. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and its amendments as of January 1, 2020, which included recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to reduce opening retained earnings by $11,432, net of taxes.
Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans. The updated accounting guidance modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans by removing, adding and clarifying certain disclosures. These provisions must be applied retrospectively. ASU 2018-14 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with an option to adopt early. The adoption of ASU 2018-14 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or disclosures. The Company does not plan to early adopt the standard.
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5. Employee Benefit Plans
Net periodic benefit income from the Company's pension plans included the following components for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30:
Pension Benefits
20202019
Service cost$2,925  $2,379  
Interest cost20,865  24,335  
Expected return on plan assets(38,410) (38,507) 
Amortization of prior service credit173  (17) 
Amortization of actuarial loss11,088  7,746  
Net periodic benefit income$(3,359) $(4,064) 
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Pension Benefits
20202019
Service cost$3,012 $2,395 
Interest cost20,942 24,362 
Expected return on plan assets(38,550)(38,551)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)173 (17)
Amortization of actuarial loss11,130 7,752 
Net periodic benefit income$(3,293)$(4,059)
Net periodic benefit income from the Company's pension plans included the following components for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30:
Pension Benefits Pension Benefits
20202019 20202019
Service costService cost$5,907  $4,769  Service cost$8,919 $7,164 
Interest costInterest cost41,790  48,683  Interest cost62,732 73,045 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(76,933) (77,034) Expected return on plan assets(115,483)(115,585)
Amortization of prior service credit346  (34) 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)Amortization of prior service cost (credit)519 (51)
Amortization of actuarial lossAmortization of actuarial loss22,210  15,495  Amortization of actuarial loss33,340 23,247 
Net periodic benefit incomeNet periodic benefit income$(6,680) $(8,121) Net periodic benefit income$(9,973)$(12,180)
Service cost is recorded in selling, administrative and other expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income while all other components are recorded within other non-operating expenses (income) expenses.. Pension benefits also include amounts related to supplemental retirement plans.
6. Guarantees
The Company guarantees the borrowings of certain independently controlled automotive parts stores and businesses (“independents”) and certain other affiliates in which the Company has a noncontrolling equity ownership interest (“affiliates”). Presently, the independents are generally consolidated by unaffiliated enterprises that have controlling financial interests through ownership of a majority voting interest in the independents. The Company has no voting interest or equity conversion rights in any of the independents. The Company does not control the independents or the affiliates but receives a fee for the guarantees. The Company has concluded that the independents are variable interest entities, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Specifically, the equity holders of the independents have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance including, but not limited to, decisions about hiring and terminating personnel, local marketing and promotional initiatives, pricing and selling activities, credit decisions, monitoring and maintaining appropriate inventories, and store hours. Separately, the Company concluded that the affiliates are not variable interest entities. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these independents and affiliates is generally equal to the total borrowings subject to the Company’s guarantees. While such borrowings of the independents and affiliates are outstanding, the Company is required to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including a debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio and certain limitations on additional borrowings. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the total borrowings of the independents and affiliates subject to guarantee by the Company were approximately $925,109.$904,349. These loans generally mature over periods from one to six years. The Company regularly monitors the performance of these loans and the ongoing operating results, financial condition and ratings from credit rating agencies of the independents and affiliates that participate in the guarantee programs. In the event that the Company is required to make payments in connection with these guarantees, the Company would obtain and liquidate certain collateral pledged by the independents or affiliates (e.g., accounts receivable and inventory) to recover all or a substantial portion of the amounts paid under the guarantees. The Company recognizes a liability equal to current expected credit losses over the lives of the loans in the guaranteed loan portfolio, based on a consideration of historical experience, current conditions, the nature and expected value of any collateral, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. To date, the Company has had no significant losses in
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connection with guarantees of independents’ and affiliates’ borrowings and the current expected credit loss reserve is not material. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, there are no material guaranteed loans for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and recovery is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral.
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company has recognized certain assets and liabilities amounting to $90,000$85,000 each for the guarantees related to the independents’ and affiliates’ borrowings. These assets and liabilities are included in other assets and other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The liabilities relate to the Company's noncontingent obligation to stand ready to perform under the guarantee programs and they are distinct from the Company's current expected credit loss reserve.
7. Credit Facilities
On May 1, 2020, the Company entered into amendments to: (i) the Amended and Restated Syndicated Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of October 30, 2017 ("Credit Facility") and (ii) the Notes Purchase Agreement with certain investors governing the Series I, J, K, L and M senior notes, dated as of October 30, 2017 ("Notes Agreement"). The financial covenants in these agreements were amended to provide for the debt to EBITDA ratio to increase from 3.50 to 1.0 to 4.00 to 1.0 through
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December 31, 2020 (and then to revert to 3.50 to 1.0 after such date). With respect to the Credit Facility, the interest rates were amended to increase the applicable rate by 75 basis points (resulting in a rate of LIBOR + 225 basis points) and the LIBOR floor from 0.0% to 1.0%. With respect to the Notes Agreement, the interest rates were amended to increase the coupon applicable to each series of the Senior Notes by 50 basis points, effective immediately and applicable through DecemberMarch 31, 2020,2021, and to increase the coupon applicable to each series of the Senior Notes by an additional 50 basis points, if and only if the debt to EBITDA ratio exceeds 3.50 to 1.0.
8. Accounts Receivable Sales Agreement
On May 29, 2020 the Company entered into an agreement (the “A/R Sales Agreement”) to sell short-term receivables from certain customer trade accounts to an unaffiliated financial institution. The A/R Sales Agreement has a 364 day term, which the Company intends to renew each year. The terms of the A/R Sales Agreement limit the total principal amount outstanding of receivables sold to approximately $500,000 at any point in time.
As part of the A/R Sales Agreement, the Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivablereceivables as they are originated by it and certain U.S. subsidiaries to a separate bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity whosesubsidiary. The assets of the special purpose subsidiary would be first available to satisfy the creditor claims of the unaffiliated financial institution. The Company controls and therefore consolidates the special purpose entitysubsidiary in its condensed consolidated financial statements. The
At the inception of the A/R Sales Agreement, the special purpose entitysubsidiary transferred ownership and control of approximately $500,000 in turn sellsreceivables that met certain qualifying conditions to the unaffiliated financial institution in exchange for cash. The Company accounts for transactions with the unaffiliated financial institution as sales of financial assets, with the associated receivables derecognized from the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. The remaining receivables held by the special purpose subsidiary were pledged to secure the collectability of the sold receivables. The amount of receivables pledged as collateral as of September 30, 2020 is approximately $1,100,000.
The Company continues to be involved with the receivables transferred by the special purpose subsidiary to the unaffiliated financial institution by providing collection services. As cash is collected on sold receivables, the special purpose subsidiary continuously transfers ownership and control of new qualifying receivables to the unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis. These sales toso that the unaffiliated financial institution are accounted for as sales because control overtotal principal amount outstanding of receivables sold is approximately $500,000 at any point in time (which is the receivables is transferred to the unaffiliated financial institutionmaximum amount allowed under the termsagreement). The future amount of receivables outstanding as sold could decrease, based on the agreement.level of activity and other factors.
The following table represents a summary ofsummarizes the activity and amounts outstanding under the A/R Sales Agreement since its inception:as of period end:
JuneSeptember 30, 2020
Receivables sold to the financial institution and derecognized since inception$902,3262,181,746 
Cash collected on sold receivables since inception$402,3021,681,732 
Receivables pledged as collateral onTotal principal amount outstanding of receivables sold receivables as of period-endat period end$342,636500,014 
Cash proceedsactivity related to the receivables sold are includedA/R Sales Agreement is presented in cash from operating activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. The special purpose subsidiary incurs fees recorded in connection withdue to the unaffiliated financial institution related to the accounts receivable sales transactions. Those fees, which are immaterial, and are recorded within other non-operating (income) expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The future amount may fluctuate based onspecial purpose subsidiary has a recourse obligation to repurchase from the level of activity and other factors. The Company maintains continuing involvement with theunaffiliated financial institution any previously sold receivables by providingthat are not collected due to the occurrence of certain events, including credit quality deterioration and customer sales returns. The reserve recognized for this recourse
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obligation as of September 30, 2020 is not material. The servicing liability related to the Company's collection services. The associated servicing liabilityservices also is not material, given the high quality of the customers underlying the receivables and the anticipated short collection period. The Company may incur a recourse obligation in limited circumstances. Separate accruals for recourse obligations are immaterial.
9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and borrowings under the line of credit and term loan approximate their respective fair values based on the short-term nature of these instruments. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the carrying amount, net of debt issuance costs, and the fair value of fixed rate debt were approximately $1,939,978$1,996,621 and $1,845,693,$2,061,093, respectively. The fair value of fixed rate debt is designated as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (i.e., significant observable inputs) and is based primarily on the discounted value of future cash flows using current market interest rates offered for debt of similar credit risk and maturity. The carrying amount, net of debt issuance costs, of fixed rate debt of $1,939,978$1,996,621 is included in long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.sheet as of September 30, 2020. Refer to the derivatives and hedging footnote for information on the fair value of derivative instruments.
10. Derivatives and Hedging
The Company is exposed to various risks arising from business operations and market conditions, including fluctuations in interest rates and certain foreign currencies. When deemed appropriate, the Company uses derivative and non-derivative instruments as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks. The objective of using these tools is to reduce fluctuations in the Company’s earnings and cash flows associated with changes in these rates. Derivative financial instruments are not used for trading or other speculative purposes. The Company has not historically incurred, and does not expect to incur in the future, any losses as a result of counterparty default related to derivative instruments.
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The Company formally documents relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow to be paid. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivative and non-derivative instruments that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged items. When a designated instrument is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively.
The following table summarizes the location and carrying amounts of the derivative instruments and the foreign currency denominated debt, a non-derivative financial instrument, that are designated and qualify as part of hedging relationships:
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
InstrumentInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationNotionalBalanceNotionalBalanceInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationNotionalBalanceNotionalBalance
Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swapsOther current liabilities$800,000  $358  $800,000  $24,792  Interest rate swapsOther current liabilities$800,000$512$800,000$24,792
Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:
Forward contractsForward contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$1,160,990  $76,169  $925,810  $39,965  Forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$925,810$42,181$925,810$39,965
Forward contractForward contractOther current liabilities$235,180$9,098$0$0
Foreign currency debtForeign currency debtLong-term debt700,000  $786,940  700,000  $784,000  Foreign currency debtLong-term debt700,000$822,080700,000$784,000
The derivative instruments are recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value and are designated as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. They are valued using inputs other than quoted prices, such as foreign exchange rates and yield curves.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company uses interest rate swaps to mitigate variability in forecasted interest payments on a portion of the Company’s U.S. dollar-denominated unsecured variable rate debt. The interest rate swaps effectively convert a portion of the floating rate interest payment into a fixed rate interest payment. The Company designates the interest rate swaps as qualifying hedging instruments and accounts for them as cash flow hedges. On May 1, 2020, the Company dedesignated its interest rate swaps and modified them to match the terms of its modified debt agreement and as a result the $48,492 payable as of that date was deemed a financing transaction. As of September 30, 2020, the amount payable was $41,803. Subsequent cash flows to pay this amount over the remaining term of the agreement are reflected within financing activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. This payable is classified within other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The corresponding amount in AOCL is being amortized to interest expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the
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hedged instrument. The Company redesignated the portion of the modified interest rate swap that is not related to the financing agreement as a qualifying hedging instrument. Gains and losses from fair value adjustments on the cash flow hedges are initially classified in AOCL and are reclassified to interest expense on the dates interest payments are accrued.
Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations
The Company has designated certain derivative instruments and a portion of its foreign currency denominated debt, a non-derivative financial instrument, as hedges of the foreign currency exchange rate exposure of the Company's Euro-denominated net investment in a European subsidiary. The Company applies the spot method to assess the hedge effectiveness of the derivative instruments and this assessment for each instrument excludes the initial value related to the difference at contract inception between the foreign exchange spot rate and the forward rate (i.e., the forward points). The initial value of this excluded component is recognized as a reduction to interest expense in a systematic and rational manner over the term of the derivative instrument. All other changes in value for the net investment hedges are included in AOCL within foreign currency translation and would only be reclassified to earnings if the European subsidiary were liquidated, or otherwise disposed.
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The tables below presents gains and losses related to designated cash flow hedges and net investment hedges:
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL Before ReclassificationsGain Recognized in Interest Expense For Excluded Components(Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL Before ReclassificationsGain Recognized in Interest Expense For Excluded Components
20202019202020192020201920202019
Three Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$(4,370) $(14,121) $—  $—  Interest rate contracts$(277)$(3,766)$— $— 
Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:
Forward contractsForward contracts(31,147) (4,300) 7,476  5,008  Forward contracts(49,660)35,796 6,574 5,596 
Foreign currency debtForeign currency debt(13,720) (10,570) —  —  Foreign currency debt(35,140)30,030 — — 
TotalTotal$(49,237) $(28,991) $7,476  $5,008  Total$(85,077)$62,060 $6,574 $5,596 

Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL Before ReclassificationsGain Recognized in Interest Expense For Excluded Components(Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL Before ReclassificationsGain Recognized in Interest Expense For Excluded Components
20202019202020192020201920202019
Six Months Ended June 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$(28,830) $(21,567) $—  $—  Interest rate contracts$(29,107)$(25,332)$— $— 
Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swapCross-currency swap—  2,936  —  2,294  Cross-currency swap2,936 2,294 
Forward contractsForward contracts15,701  5,641  13,998  6,624  Forward contracts(33,959)41,436 20,572 12,220 
Foreign currency debtForeign currency debt(2,940) 5,110  —  —  Foreign currency debt(38,080)35,140 — — 
TotalTotal$(16,069) $(7,880) $13,998  $8,918  Total$(101,146)$54,180 $20,572 $14,514 
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11. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
As more fully discussed in the commitments and contingencies footnote of the Company's notes to the consolidated financial statements in its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, a jury awarded damages against the Company in a litigated automotive product liability dispute. On February 19, 2020, the Washington Court of Appeals issued an order entirely reversing the jury’s finding on damages and ordering a new trial on damages. The plaintiffs subsequently appealed this order to the Washington Supreme Court; onCourt. On July 7, 2020, the Washington Supreme Court indicated that it will consider a further appeal on this matter. At the time of the filing of these financial statements, based upon the Company’s legal defenses, insurance coverage, and reserves, the Company does not believe this matter will have a material impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Fire at S.P. Richards Headquarters and Distribution Center
On July 19, 2019, a fire occurred at the S.P. Richards headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The building primarily held the S.P. Richards headquarters office and was connected to its Atlanta distribution center. The Company maintains property and casualty loss insurance coverage. The Company recognized a gain of $1,165 and $13,448 during the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 respectively, for insurance recoveries in excess of losses it has incurred on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other fire-related costs. The gain is included within other non-operating expenses (income) expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The Company expects to receive additional insurance recoveries inNaN gains or losses were recognized during the future which will result in additional gains.three months ended September 30, 2020.
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12. Acquisitions, Divestitures and Discontinued Operations
Acquisitions
The Company acquired several businesses for approximately $33,047$77,393 and $378,744,$642,468, net of cash acquired, during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively. The Company finalized the acquisition accounting for certain businesses acquired in prior periods, but there have been nohas not recognized any significant measurement period adjustments from finalizing acquisition accounting during the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
Inenco
The Company acquired the remaining 65% equity investment in Inenco in July 2019. Inenco is one of Australasia's leading industrial distributors of key product categories such as bearings, power transmission and seals and it generates estimated annual revenues of approximately $400,000. Prior to the 65% acquisition, the Company accounted for its 35% investment under the equity method of accounting. The acquisition-date fair value of the 35% investment was $123,385 and is included in the measurement of the consideration transferred. The difference between the acquisition-date fair value and the carrying amount of the equity method investment resulted in the recognition of a gain of $38,663 on the acquisition date. The acquisition-date fair value was determined using a market and income approach with the assistance of a third party valuation firm. The gain is included within other non-operating expenses (income) on the condensed consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Divestitures
The Company received cash proceeds from divestitures of businesses totaling $382,737 and $12,028$416,784 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively.
Grupo Auto Todo
On March 7, 2019, the Company sold all of its equity in Grupo Auto Todo, a Mexican subsidiary within the Automotive Parts Group. Grupo Auto Todo contributed annual revenues of approximately $15,900 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company incurred realized currency losses of $27,037 from this transaction during the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. These losses are included within other non-operating expenses (income) expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
EIS
On September 30, 2019, the Company sold all of its equity in EIS, a wholly owned subsidiary within the Industrial Parts Group. EIS contributed $588,031 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company incurred realized currency losses of $7,664 from this transaction, which are included in the line item "other" within non-operating (income) expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
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Discontinued Operations
Business Products Group
Effective June 30, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its Business Products Group by selling Supply Source Enterprises, Inc. ("SSE") and S.P. Richards Company ("SPR") in separate transactions. There may beThe Company has recognized $3,165 during the three months ended September 30, 2020 of additional cash payments or receipts in subsequent quartersloss on divestiture, classified as the Company finalizesdiscontinued operations, as part of customary post-transaction working capital adjustments.adjustments, among other things. These divestitures are part of the Company's long-term strategic initiative to streamline its operations and optimize its portfolio so that it can drive shareholder value by focusing on its global Automotive and Industrial Parts Groups. The Business Products Group was previously a reportable segment of the Company. These divestitures, together with prior period divestitures of Garland C. Norris (effective December 13, 2019), SPR Canada (effective January 1, 2020) and Safety Zone Canada (effective March 2, 2020), represent a single plan to exit the Business Products Group segment and are considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. Therefore, the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the Business Products Group are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
The Company maintains an immaterial investment in SPR and has concluded that SPR is a variable interest entity. The Company also remains involved with SPR for a limited period of time through various lease, sublease, freight distribution and transition service agreements. The Company is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate SPR. Among other things, the Company does not have any voting rights and does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect SPR's economic performance.
For a limited period of time as SPR completes its transition away from the Company’s shared services platform, the Company continues to pay certain payables on SPR’s behalf and at SPR’s direction with full, weekly reimbursement from SPR under the terms of a transition services agreement.
The Company’s results of operations for discontinued operations were:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Net sales$379,938  $476,329  $846,944  $954,033  
Cost of goods sold277,614  360,452  632,007  722,786  
Gross profit102,324  115,877  214,937  231,247  
Operating expenses89,385  95,947  179,461  190,820  
Loss (gain) on disposal216,133  —  220,318  1,000  
Income before income taxes(203,194) 19,930  (184,842) 39,427  
Income taxes (1)(2,323) 5,019  1,840  9,950  
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations$(200,871) $14,911  $(186,682) $29,477  
Basic (loss) earnings per share from discontinued operations$(1.39) $0.10  $(1.29) $0.20  
Diluted (loss) earnings per share from discontinued operations$(1.39) $0.10  $(1.29) $0.20  
Weighted average common shares outstanding144,262  146,075  144,657  146,029  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution144,262  146,736  144,657  146,713  
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Net sales$$489,739 $846,944 $1,443,772 
Cost of goods sold370,546 632,007 1,093,332 
Gross profit119,193 214,937 350,440 
Operating and non-operating expenses98,539 179,461 289,359 
Loss on divestiture3,165 223,483 1,000 
(Loss) income before income taxes(3,165)20,654 (188,007)60,081 
Income taxes (1)2,222 5,423 4,062 15,373 
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations$(5,387)$15,231 $(192,069)$44,708 
(1)     The effective income tax rate was negative 2.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 25.6% for the same period in 2019. The rate decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily due to a non-deductible loss on divestiture.
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(1)Income taxes include a $7,125 tax benefit associated with the (loss) gain on the disposal for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
The Company’s assets and liabilities for discontinued operations, by major class, were:
December 31, 2019
Assets
Trade accounts receivable, net$194,903 
Merchandise inventories, net387,307 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets132,041 
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization76,829 
Operating lease assets80,302 
Other assets91,640 
Total assets of discontinued operations$963,022 
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable$158,163 
Other current liabilities59,954 
Operating leaseLong-term liabilities68,906 
Total liabilities of discontinued operations$287,023 

13. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Total consolidated goodwill as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 is $1,771,835,$1,829,946, net of $506,721 of accumulated impairment loss. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by reportable segment, as well as other identifiable intangible assets, are summarized as follows:
GoodwillGoodwill
AutomotiveIndustrialTotalOther Intangible Assets, NetAutomotiveIndustrialTotalOther Intangible Assets, Net
Balance as of December 31, 2019Balance as of December 31, 2019$1,897,495   $396,024  $2,293,519  $1,492,097  Balance as of December 31, 2019$1,897,495 $396,024 $2,293,519 $1,492,097 
Additions (1)Additions (1)10,672  (3,346) 7,326  7,224  Additions (1)10,528 5,011 15,539 17,069 
AmortizationAmortization—  —  —  (45,996) Amortization— — — (70,219)
ImpairmentsImpairments(506,721) —  (506,721) —  Impairments(506,721)(506,721)
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(17,682) (4,607) (22,289) (30,645) Foreign currency translation27,932 (323)27,609 10,499 
Balance as of June 30, 2020$1,383,764  $388,071  $1,771,835  $1,422,680  
Balance as of September 30, 2020Balance as of September 30, 2020$1,429,234 $400,712 $1,829,946 $1,449,446 
(1)    Additions include measurement period adjustments related to prior year acquisitions.
The Company reviews its goodwill annually for impairment in the fourth quarter, or sooner if circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may exceed fair value. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is an operating segment or a level below an operating segment (a component). If there are sustained declines in macroeconomic or business conditions in future periods, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the projected earnings and cash flows at the Company's reporting units, among other things, there can be no assurance that goodwill at one or more reporting units may not be impaired. Based on the Company's interim impairment assessment as of September 30, 2020, which included reviewing the revenue and operating margin growth forecasts based on the current projections, the Company has determined that it is not more likely than not that the goodwill is impaired for all reporting units.
Due to several factors that coalesced in the second quarter of 2020 the Company performed an interim impairment test as of May 31, 2020 for its European reporting unit and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $506,721. The factors primarily resulted from the ongoing market volatility and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have extended into the second quarter and have impacted several critical impairment testing assumptions including weighted average cost of capital and market multiples, and near-term revenue and operating margin projections for the reporting unit. TheDuring the second quarter, the Company also assessed the finite-lived, identifiable tangible and intangible assets at the European reporting unit for impairment under the undiscounted cash flows approach and concluded there was no impairment.
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revenue growth rates, operating margins, the estimated weighted average costs of capital and terminal value. The weighted-average cost of capital used in the income approach was adjusted to reflect the specific risks and uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in developing the cash flow projections. The assumptions used in the market approach include benchmark company market multiples. The Company used inputs and assumptions it believed are consistent with those a hypothetical marketplace participant would use. The interim impairment tests were prepared in accordance with the Company's accounting policies as described in the summary of significant accounting policies footnote in its consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2019.
Should actual results differ from certain key assumptions used in the interim impairment test, including revenue and operating margin growth rates, which are both impacted by economic conditions, or should other key assumptions change, including benchmark company market multiples, weighted average costs of capital and terminal value, in subsequent periods the Company could record additional impairment charges for this reporting unit.
If there are sustained declines in macroeconomic or business conditions in future periods, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the projected earnings and cash flows at the Company's reporting units, among other things, there can be no assurance that goodwill at one or more reporting units may not be impaired. Based on the Company's interim impairment assessment as of June 30, 2020, which included reviewing the previous revenue and operating margin growth forecasts based on the current projections, the Company has determined that it is not more likely than not that the goodwill is impaired for all other reporting units.
14. Income Taxes
The Company's effective income tax rate was negative 19.4%21.8% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 25.8%25.2% for the same three month period in 2019. The effective income tax rate was negative 67.7%105.4% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 25.1% for the same period in 2019. The rate decrease during the third quarter is due primarily to the benefit of statute-related adjustments and income mix shifts. The rate increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily due to thea non-deductible goodwill impairment charge and certain transaction and other costs.costs incurred during the period.
15. Earnings Per Share
As more fully discussed in the share-based compensation footnote of the Company’s notes to the consolidated financial statements in its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company maintains various long-term incentive plans, which provide for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance awards, dividend equivalents and other share-based awards. Options to purchase approximately 2,537473 and 2,4182,214 shares of common stock were outstanding but excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share for the three and sixnine month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to approximately 247544 and 135223 for the three and sixnine month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, respectively. These options were excluded because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
16. Restructuring
2019 Cost Savings Plan
As more fully discussed in the restructuring footnote of the Company's notes to the consolidated financial statements in its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company approved and began to implement certain restructuring actions (the “2019 Cost Savings Plan”) across its subsidiaries primarily targeted at simplifying organizational structures and distribution networks. The Company believes these actions will reduce costs in the future and allow it to more effectively and efficiently manage its businesses.
The table below summarizes costs incurred in 2020 associated with the 2019 Cost Savings Plan:
Total
Restructuring costs$28,04139,009 
Remaining costs expected but not yet incurred6,8633,825 
Total costs$34,90442,834 
The 2019 Cost Savings Plan was approved and funded by the Company's corporate office and therefore these costs are not allocated to the Company's segments. The cumulative amount of costs incurred as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 since inception is $182,982.$181,789.
The table below summarizes the activity related to the restructuring costs discussed above. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the current portion of the restructuring liability of $32,586 is included in other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
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Severance and other employee costsFacility and closure costsAccelerated operating lease costsAsset impairmentsTotalSeverance and other employee costsFacility and closure costsAccelerated operating lease costsAsset impairmentsTotal
Liability as of January 1, 2020Liability as of January 1, 2020$72,192  $6,639  $—  $—  $78,831  Liability as of January 1, 2020$72,192 $6,639 $$$78,831 
Restructuring costsRestructuring costs9,236  7,316  5,496  5,993  28,041  Restructuring costs16,638 9,506 5,890 6,975 39,009 
Cash paymentsCash payments(56,303) (5,098) —  —  (61,401) Cash payments(71,389)(8,091)(79,480)
Non-cash chargesNon-cash charges—  —  (5,496) (5,993) (11,489) Non-cash charges(5,890)(6,975)(12,865)
TranslationTranslation(522) (84) —  —  (606) Translation85 59 144 
Liability as of June 30, 2020$24,603  $8,773  $—  $—  $33,376  
Liability as of September 30, 2020Liability as of September 30, 2020$17,526 $8,113 $$$25,639 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained herein and with the audited consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes, related information and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this report, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or otherwise release to the public and in materials that we make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in the future tense and all statements accompanied by words such as “expect,” “likely,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “preliminary,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “position,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “on track,” “anticipate,” “to come,” “may,” “possible,” “assume,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our expected ability to operate and protect our workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, our strategy to growstrategies for growing our higher-margin automotive and industrial businesses, the execution and effect of our cost savings initiatives, our efforts and initiatives to help us emerge from the pandemic well-positioned, our ongoing efforts to maintain compliance and flexibility under our debt covenants, our liquidity position and actions to maximize cash flow to continue to operate during these highly uncertain times and plans for future cost savings.
The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors may include, among other things, the extent and duration of the disruption to our business operations caused by the global health crisis associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, including the effects on the financial health of our business partners and customers, on supply chains and our suppliers, on vehicle miles driven as well as other metrics that affect our business, and on access to capital and liquidity provided by the financial and capital markets; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants; the Company's ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into the Company and to realize the anticipated synergies and benefits; the Company's ability to successfully divest businesses; the Company's ability to successfully implement its business initiatives in its two business segments; slowing demand for the Company's products; the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; disruptions in our suppliers' operations, including the impact of COVID-19 on our suppliers as well as our supply chain; changes in national and international legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes to import tariffs, short-term government subsidies, and the unpredictability of such changes and their impact to the Company and its suppliers and customers, data security policies and requirements as well as privacy legislation; changes in general economic conditions, including unemployment, inflation (including the impact of tariffs) or deflation and the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, commonly known as Brexit, and the unpredictability of the impact following such exit from the European Union; changes in tax policies; volatile exchange rates; volatility in oil prices; significant cost increases, such as rising fuel and freight expenses; the Company's ability to successfully attract and retain employees in the current labor market; uncertain credit markets and other macroeconomic conditions; competitive product, service and pricing pressures; failure or weakness in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting, including as a result of the work from home environment; the uncertainties and costs of litigation; disruptions caused by a failure or breach of the Company's information systems, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2019, the Company’s Quarterly ReportReports on Form 10-Q for the quarterquarters ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020, and Item 1A, risk factors,Risk Factors, in this report on Form 10-Q (all of which risks may be amplified by the COVID-19 outbreak) and from time to time in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports filed with the SEC.
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Overview
Genuine Parts Company is a service organization engaged in the global distribution of automotive replacement parts and industrial parts. We have a long tradition of growth dating back to 1928, the year we were founded in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company conducts business in North America, Europe and Australasia from approximately 3,600 Company locations. At Genuine Parts Company, our mission is to be a world-class service organization and the employer of choice, supplier of choice, valued customer, good corporate citizen and investment of choice. Our strategic financial objectives are intended to align with our mission and drive value for all our stakeholders. Our strategic financial objectives include: (1) top line revenue growth; (2) improved operating margin; (3) a strong balance sheet and cash flows; and (4) effective capital allocation.
The Company's Automotive Parts Group operated in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, France, the U.K., Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, and accounted for 64%65% of total revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. Our Industrial Parts Group operated in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Singapore. The Industrial Parts Group accounted for 36%35% of the Company's total revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. During the six months endedAs of June 30, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its Business Products Group and has accounted for this segment as discontinued operations for the periods presented.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) on March 11, 2020, continues to evolve rapidly. Our deepest and sincere thoughts go out to all affected by COVID-19, as well as the dedicated healthcare workers and first responders who are on the front lines for all our citizens.
Overall, our business segments continue to face many uncertainties. The results of operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. The Company's operations are vulnerable to the reduced economic activity caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, which led many governments to put in place temporary social distancing and shelter-in-place mandates in late March and early April. As a result, our business segments experienced slowing sales trends as we entered the second quarter. Sales results sequentially improved throughout the second and third quarter of 2020 as markets reopened and governments eased restrictions.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company will depend on numerous factors and future developments that we cannot predict, including the severity of the virus; the occurrence of a “second wave” or additional spikes; the duration of the outbreak; governmental, business or other actions taken in response to the pandemic; and impacts on our supply chain, our ability to keep operating locations open, and on customer demand. While the negative impact on our business operations cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, our teams are preparing for multiple scenarios to ensure we continue to protect our employees while also keeping our operations up and running to serve our customers.
During the first quarter we created a dedicated COVID-19 Taskforce and added enhanced protocols in response to COVID-19, including implementing many of the recommendations and requirements issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO, and local, state and national health authorities, to protect our employees, customers, suppliers and communities.
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, substantially all operations are open for business. Our supply chain partners have been very supportive, despite strain on the supply chain with respect to labor shortages and certain inventory shortages, delays in order fulfillment and increased backlogs, and they continue to do their part to ensurehelp our service levels to our customers remain strong. We remain in constant communication with our employees regarding changing conditions and protocol. Based on the length and severity of COVID-19, we may experience continued volatility in customer demand and supply chain disruption. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of these potential impacts to our business, consolidated results of operations, segment results, liquidity and capital resources.
For further information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the Company, please see “Results of Operations,” “Financial Condition,” “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” “Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting,” item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and item 2, “Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities” in this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Key Business Metrics
We consider comparable sales daily sales and number of miles driven to be a key business metricsmetric because management has evaluated its results of operations using these metricsthis metric and believeswe believe that thesethis key indicators provideindicator provides additional perspective and insights when analyzing the operating performance of the Company from period to period and trends in its historical operating results. These metricsThis metric should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in this report.
Comparable Sales
Comparable sales (also called organic sales or core sales) refer to period-over-period comparisons of our net sales excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency. The Company considers this metric useful to investors because it provides greater transparency into management’s view and assessment of the Company’s core ongoing operations. This is a metric that is widely used by analysts, investors and competitors in our industry, although our calculation of the metric may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies, because not all companies and analysts calculate this metric in the same manner.
Daily Sales
Daily sales is a key metric that represents the amounts invoiced to the Company's customers each day. Daily sales do not represent GAAP-based sales because, among other things, invoices are not always generated at the same time goods and services are delivered to customers and the amounts do not include adjustments for estimates of returns, rebates or other forms of variable consideration. Management uses this metric to monitor demand trends at each of its subsidiaries throughout each month for the purposes of monitoring performance against forecasts and to make operational decisions. The Company considers this metric useful to investors because it provides greater transparency into management’s view and assessment of the Company’s core ongoing operations. The calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies, because not all companies and analysts calculate this metric in the same manner.
Number of Miles Driven
The Company considers the number of miles driven, which is an industry-generated metric, to be a key metric because it influences the demand for repair and maintenance products sold within the automotive aftermarket. We believe including this metric is useful to investors because it provides greater transparency into management’s view and assessment of trends in the Automotive Parts Group.
Results of Operations
Overview
The Company has remained substantially open during the COVID-19 pandemic, which slowed mobility and overall economic activity. Despite the challenges of these unprecedented business conditions, our North American and Australasian automotive operationsAutomotive Parts Group operated well and reported improved profit margins. In addition, ourmargins across all regions during the three months ended September 30, 2020 when compared to the same period in the prior year. Our Industrial Parts Group maintained a flat operatingalso improved profit margin withthis quarter when compared to the same prior year quarter.period. The Company improved its total gross margin in the quarter and executed on a number of accelerated cost savings initiatives to more effectively leverage our cost structure. As a result of COVID-19 and its negative impact on demand, the Company has experienced and may continue to experience a decrease in volume-based buying incentives and increased freight, insurance, IT and cybersecurity costs.incentives. In addition, primarily due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on the financial performance of our European reporting unit, the Company recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $506.7 million. These trends and uncertainties may persist and impact future results.
Sales
Sales for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 were $3.8$4.4 billion, a 14.2%3.4% decrease as compared to $4.5 billion in the same period of the prior year period. The decrease in sales is attributable to a 13.7%1.8% decline in comparable sales driven primarily by COVID-19 and related government actions, a 4.1%4.2% impact from divestitures and the net impact of foreign currency and other of 0.6%.divestitures. These items were partially offset by a 4.2%1.3% benefit from acquisitions.acquisitions and the net impact of favorable foreign currency and other of 1.3%. Sales for the sixquarter improved sequentially from the second quarter of 2020. Sales for the nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 were $7.9$12.3 billion, a 9.2%7.2% decrease as compared to $8.7$13.2 billion in the same period of the prior year. The decline in sales is due to a 9.0%6.5% comparable sales decrease due primarily to decreased demand caused by COVID-19 and a 4.5%4.4% impact from divestitures and a 0.7% impact from foreign currency and other.divestitures. These items were partially offset by a 5.0%3.7% positive impact from acquisitions. The impact of foreign currency and other for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was flat compared to the prior year period.
Sales for the Automotive Parts Group decreased 10.1%increased 6.0% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This group's revenue decreaseincrease for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 consisted of an approximate 12.6% decrease2.2% increase in comparable sales driven primarily by COVID-19strong demand in Australasia and related government actionsEurope, a 1.6% benefit from acquisitions and the net impact of unfavorablefavorable foreign currency and other of 0.7%2.2%. These items were partially offset by a 3.2% benefitSales for the quarter improved sequentially from acquisitions.the second quarter of 2020. This
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group's 6.0%1.9% revenue decrease for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 consisted of an approximate 8.9%5.1% decrease in comparable sales a 1.0% net unfavorable impact from foreign currency and other and a 0.3%0.2% impact from the sale of Grupo Auto Todo in March of 2019. These items were partially offset by a 4.2%3.3% benefit from acquisitions.
Sales for the Industrial Parts Group decreased 21.1%18.6% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The decrease in this group's revenues reflects an approximate 16.7%9.2% decrease in comparable sales driven primarily by COVID-19 and related government actions and a 10.9%9.9% impact from the sale of EIS, which was sold in the third quarter of 2019, and a slightly unfavorable foreign2019. Foreign currency impact.was flat compared to the same period in 2019. These declines were slightly offset by a 6.7%0.4% benefit from acquisitions. Sales for the quarter improved sequentially from the second quarter of 2020. This group's 14.5%15.9% sales decrease for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 reflects a 9.9%9.6% decrease in comparable sales, an 11.7%11.0% impact from the sale of EIS and a slight impact from foreign currency. This decrease was partially offset by a 7.2%4.9% benefit from acquisitions.
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Cost of Goods Sold and Operating Expenses
Cost of goods sold for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was $2.5$2.8 billion, a 14.9%5.9% decrease from $3.0 billion for the same period in 2019. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold was 66.2%65.0% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, as compared to 66.7% in the same three month period of 2019. Cost of goods sold for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was $5.2$8.1 billion, a 10.3%an 8.8% decrease from $5.8$8.9 billion for the same period in 2019. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold was 66.2%65.8% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, as compared to 67.0%66.9% in the same sixnine month period of 2019. The decrease in cost of goods sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily relates to the impact of divestitures and the overall decrease in sales volume due to COVID-19 for these periods as compared to the same three and six month period of the prior year. The resulting improvement in gross margin, which we have reported for 11 consecutive quarters, is attributable to the favorable impact of divestitures as well as the acquisitions of higher gross margin businesses. These items, as well as strategic category management initiatives including pricing and global sourcing actions and favorable product mix shifts were partially offset by a decrease in supplier incentives due to lower purchasing volumes. The Company’s cost of goods sold includes the total cost of merchandise sold, including freight expenses associated with moving merchandise from our suppliersuppliers to our distribution centers, retail stores and branches, as well as supplier volume incentives and inventory adjustments. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales may fluctuate based on (i) changes in merchandise costs and related supplier volume incentives or pricing, (ii) variations in product and customer mix, (iii) price changes in response to competitive pressures, (iv) physical inventory and LIFO adjustments, (v) changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and (vi) the impact of tariffs. Tariffs did not have a materialThe decreases in costs of goods sold for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 are primarily driven by the sales decreases as discussed above as well as improvements in gross margin. The gross margin improvements primarily reflect the favorable impact of sales mix shifts to higher gross margin operations, positive product mix (especially in the periods presented.Industrial Parts Group), strategic category management initiatives including pricing and global sourcing actions and the favorable impact of divestitures. These items were partially offset by a decrease in supplier incentives due to lower purchasing volumes. We have reported improved gross margin for 12 quarter over quarter periods.
Total operating expenses increaseddecreased to $1.6$1.23 billion for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 as compared to $1.2$1.24 billion for the same three month period in 2019.2019 due to the positive impact of the cost actions implemented during 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, operating expenses totaled $4.0 billion compared to $3.6 billion for the same nine month period in 2019 due primarily to the $506.7 million goodwill impairment charge recognized in the second quarter related to our European reporting unit. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased to 41.4%28.1% compared to 27.5% and 32.8% compared to 27.3% in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 26.8% in the same three month period of the previous year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, these expenses totaled $2.8 billion as compared to $2.4 billion for the same six month period in 2019. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased to 35.4% as compared to 27.2% in the same six month period of the previous year.
prior year periods, respectively. The increase in total operating expensesincreases as a percentage of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily related to the goodwill impairment charge related to our European reporting unit and the restructuring, transaction and other costs and income recorded thus far in 2020. Additionally, the Company continues to experience the effects of rising costs in areas such as insurance, IT and cyber-security and its ability to leverage its expenses was negatively impacted by lower comparable sales relative to the prior year. To offset these trends, the Company is focused on the execution of ongoing cost control initiatives, including its $100 million cost savings plan announced in 2019. In association with this plan we achieved $40 million in savings in the second quarterperiods are primarily due to loss of 2020 for a total of $70 million in expense reductions through June 30, 2020. In addition, the Company benefited from accelerated cost reduction initiatives implemented in association with the onset of COVID-19. Combined, these initiatives produced cost savings in payroll, freight, facility, legal and professional costs, among others, of approximately $200 million in the second quarter of 2020. Included in the savings are approximately $40 million of temporary government subsidies receivedleverage caused by certain of our foreign operations.declining sales volume as discussed above.
The Company’s operating expenses are substantially comprised of compensation and benefit-related costs for personnel. Other major expense categories include facility occupancy costs for headquarters, distribution centers and retail store/branch operations, insurance costs, accounting, legal and professional services, technology and digital costs, transportation and delivery costs, and travel and advertising. Management’s ongoing
In accordance with our $100 million cost control measuressavings plan announced in these areaslate 2019, we recognized more than $40 million in savings in the third quarter of 2020 driven by transformative reductions in payroll and facility costs. Our permanent expense reductions associated with this plan now total over $110 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. We have servedcontinued to improve the Company’s overall cost structure. The Company's recent acquisitions have lower costsexecute on a number of goods sold and higher levels of operating costs as comparedadditional savings initiatives in response to the Company'simpact of COVID-19, which have contributed approximately $60 million in incremental, temporary savings in the third quarter related to furloughs, reduced travel and other businesses; however, the operating profit margins generally remain consistent.initiatives.
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Segment Profit
Segment profit decreasedincreased to $327.8$391.7 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $365.1$360.1 million for the same three month period of the prior year, a decreasean increase of 10.2%8.8%. Segment profit margin was 8.6% as9.0% compared to 8.2%8.0% in the same three month period of 2019. The increase in segment profit margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 reflects the improvement in gross margin and significant cost savings relative to the prior year. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, segment profit decreased to $584.3$976.1 million compared to $665.7 million$1.0 billion for thethe same sixnine month period of the prior year, a decrease of 12.2%4.8%. SegmentHowever, segment profit margin was 7.4% asincreased to 7.9% compared to 7.6%7.7% in the same sixnine month period of 2019, driven by reduced sales volume as a result of COVID-19 and its impact on leverage prior to the Company's implementation of its acceleratedgross margin and cost saving initiatives inwhich have allowed the second quarter of 2020.Company to better leverage expenses.
As more fully discussed in our 2019 Form 10-K, in the fourth quarter of 2019 the Company began to implement certain restructuring actions across its subsidiaries under the 2019 Cost Savings Plan, primarily targeted at simplifying organizational structures and distribution networks. We believe that these actions, coupled with our ongoing focus on driving top line sales growth, gross margin improvement and accelerated cost initiatives in response to COVID-19, will continue to create value for our stakeholders.
The Automotive Parts Group’s segment profit decreased 4.3%increased 19.6% in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019, and its segment profit margin was 8.8% as9.0% compared to 8.2%8.0% in the same period of the previous year. This improvement in segment profit margin reflects the strong operating results in our North American and Australasian businesses,all regions, driven by significant cost reductionsimproving sales trends and the benefitpositive impact of government subsidies in our international businesses.cost actions. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Automotive Parts Group's segment
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profit decreased approximately 11.5% and the0.5%. However, segment profit margin was 7.1% asincreased to 7.8% compared to 7.6%7.7% in the same sixnine month period of 2019. The decrease in segment profit margin for2019, reflecting the six months is primarily due to the deleveragingcost actions, better leveraging of expenses due todespite lower automotive sales volumes althoughand benefit of government subsidies received primarily in the Canadian and Australasian operations have operated well and show improved segment profit margins for the six months in 2020 relative to 2019.second quarter.
The Industrial Parts Group's segment profit decreased 20.1%8.7% in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 as compared to the same three month period of 2019, andalthough the segment profit margin for this group was 8.2%increased to 8.9% compared to 8.1%7.9% for the same period of the previous year. Segment profit for the Industrial Parts Group decreased 13.4%11.8% in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 as compared to the same sixnine month period of 2019, andhowever the segment profit margin for this group improved to 7.9%8.2% compared to 7.8% for the same period of the previous year. The improved segment profit margins for both periods reflectprimarily reflects the growing efficiencies and gross margin improvements in the Industrial Parts Group's operating structure as well asand the positive impactaccretive benefit of acquisitions and the sale of EIS.
Goodwill Impairment
Due to several factors that coalesced in the second quarter of 2020 we performed an interim impairment test as of May 31, 2020 for our European reporting unit and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $506.7 million. These factors primarily resulted from the ongoing market volatility and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have extended into the second quarter and have impacted several critical impairment testing assumptions including weighted average cost of capital and market multiples, and near-term revenue and operating margin projections for the reporting unit. Refer to the goodwill and other intangible assets footnote within the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information. If there are sustained declines in macroeconomic or business conditions in future periods, including as a result of the continued COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the projected earnings and cash flows at our reporting units, among other things, there can be no assurance that goodwill at one or more reporting units may not be impaired. However, asAs of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, we determined that there were no other indicators that goodwill was impaired at any of our other reporting units.
Income Taxes
The Company's effective income tax rate was negative 19.4%21.8% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 25.8%25.2% for the same three month period in 2019. The effective income tax rate was negative 67.7%105.4% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 25.1% for the same period in 2019. The rate decrease during the third quarter is due primarily to the benefit of statute-related adjustments and income mix shifts. The rate increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily due to thea non-deductible goodwill impairment charge and certain transaction and other costs.costs incurred during the period.
Net (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations
For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company recorded consolidated net lossincome from continuing operations of $363.5$232.9 million, a decreasean increase of 273.5% as9.7% compared to consolidated net income from continuing operations of $209.5$212.3 million in the same three month period of the prior year. On a per share diluted basis, net lossincome from continuing operations was $2.52, a decrease$1.61, an increase of 276.2% as11.0% compared to net income per diluted share of $1.43$1.45 for the same three month period of 2019. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company recorded consolidated net loss from continuing operations of $241.2$8.2 million, a decrease of 167.9% as101.5% compared to consolidated net income from continuing operations of $355.2$567.5 million in the same sixnine month period of the prior year. On a per share diluted basis, net loss from continuing operations was $1.67,$0.06, a decrease of 169.0% as101.6% compared to net income per diluted
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share of $2.42$3.87 in the same sixnine month period of 2019. The decrease in net income from continuing operations for these periodsthe nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily driven by the second quarter goodwill impairment charge of $506.7 million, as well as reduced sales volume as a result ofvolumes due to COVID-19.
During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company incurred $555.5$11.3 million and $553.8$565.0 million, respectively, of adjustments. These adjustments include a second quarter goodwill impairment charge of $506.7 million related to our European reporting unit and also represents restructuring costs, realized currency losses and transaction and other costs and income. Transaction and other costs primarily include incremental costs associated with certain divestitures and COVID-19, slightly offset by income from the SPR Fire insurance proceeds. Refer to the acquisitions, divestitures and discontinued operations footnote and commitments and contingencies footnote in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information.
For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, before the impact of goodwill impairment, realized currency losses, restructuring and transaction and other costs, and insurance proceeds related to the SPR fire, the Company's adjusted net income from continuing operations was $190.5$236.8 million, a decreasean increase of 11.5% as16.1% compared to adjusted net income from continuing operations of $215.4$203.8 million in the same three month period of the prior year. On a per share basis, adjusted net income from continuing operations was $1.32$1.63 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, a decreasean increase of 10.2% as17.3% compared to $1.47$1.39 for the same three month period of 2019. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, before giving effectthe impact of adjustments related to goodwill impairment, realized currency losses, restructuring, transaction and other costs and insurance proceeds related to the adjustments discussed above,SPR fire, adjusted net income from continuing operations was $307.3$544.1 million, a decrease of 20.7% for8.0% compared to the same sixnine month period of 2019. On a per share diluted basis, adjusted net income from continuing
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operations was $2.12$3.76 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, a decrease of 19.4% as6.7% compared to $2.63$4.03 for the same sixnine month period of the prior year. Each of adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted net (loss) income from continuing operations per common share is a non-GAAP measure (see table below for reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures).
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net (loss) income from continuing operations and diluted net (loss) income from continuing operations per common share to adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted net (loss) income from continuing operations per common share to account for the impact of these adjustments. The Company believes that the presentation of adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted net (loss) income from continuing operations per common share, which are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, when considered together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations to those measures, provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operations. The Company considers these metrics useful to investors because they provide greater transparency into management’s view and assessment of the Company’s ongoing operating performance by removing items management believes are not representative of our continuing operations and may distort our longer-term operating trends. We believe these measures are useful and enhance the comparability of our results from period to period and with our competitors, as well as show ongoing results from operations distinct from items that are infrequent or not associated with the Company’s core operations. The Company does not, nor does it suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures, as superior to, in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial information.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)(in thousands)2020201920202019(in thousands)2020201920202019
GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations$(363,501) $209,519  $(241,155) $355,203  
GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operationsGAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations$232,918 $212,256 $(8,237)$567,459 
Adjustments:Adjustments:Adjustments:
Goodwill impairment charge (1)Goodwill impairment charge (1)506,721  —  506,721  —  Goodwill impairment charge (1)— — 506,721 — 
Restructuring costs (2)Restructuring costs (2)25,059  —  28,041  —  Restructuring costs (2)10,968 — 39,009 — 
Realized currency loss (3)Realized currency loss (3)11,356  —  11,356  27,037  Realized currency loss (3)— 7,664 11,356 34,701 
Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (4)Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (4)(1,166) —  (13,448) —  Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (4)— — (13,448)— 
Transaction and other costs (5)13,555  4,108  21,104  10,185  
Gain in equity investment (5)Gain in equity investment (5)— (38,663)— (38,663)
Transaction and other costs (6)Transaction and other costs (6)288 18,586 21,392 28,771 
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments555,525  4,108  553,774  37,222  Total adjustments11,256 (12,413)565,030 24,809 
Tax impact of adjustmentsTax impact of adjustments(1,500) 1,769  (5,310) (5,140) Tax impact of adjustments(7,423)4,000 (12,733)(1,140)
Adjusted net income from continuing operationsAdjusted net income from continuing operations$190,524  $215,396  $307,309  $387,285  Adjusted net income from continuing operations$236,751 $203,843 $544,060 $591,128 
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The table below represent amounts per common share assuming dilution:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)2020201920202019(in thousands, except per share data)2020201920202019
GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations(2.52) 1.43  (1.67) 2.42  
GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operationsGAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations$1.61 $1.45 $(0.06)$3.87 
Adjustments:Adjustments:Adjustments:
Goodwill impairment charge (1)Goodwill impairment charge (1)3.51  —  3.50  —  Goodwill impairment charge (1)— — 3.51 — 
Restructuring costs (2)Restructuring costs (2)0.17  —  0.19  —  Restructuring costs (2)0.07 — 0.26 — 
Realized currency loss (3)Realized currency loss (3)0.08  —  0.08  0.18  Realized currency loss (3)— 0.05 0.08 0.24 
Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (4)Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (4)(0.01) —  (0.09) —  Gain on insurance proceeds related to SPR Fire (4)— — (0.09)— 
Transaction and other costs (5)0.10  0.03  0.15  0.07  
Gain in equity investment (5)Gain in equity investment (5)— (0.26)— (0.26)
Transaction and other costs (6)Transaction and other costs (6)— 0.12 0.15 0.19 
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments3.85  0.03  3.83  0.25  Total adjustments0.07 (0.09)3.91 0.17 
Tax impact of adjustmentsTax impact of adjustments(0.01) 0.01  (0.04) (0.04) Tax impact of adjustments(0.05)0.03 (0.09)(0.01)
Adjusted diluted net income from continuing operations per common shareAdjusted diluted net income from continuing operations per common share$1.32  $1.47  $2.12  $2.63  Adjusted diluted net income from continuing operations per common share$1.63 $1.39 $3.76 $4.03 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilutionWeighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution144,262  146,736  144,657  146,713  Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution145,035 146,189 144,528 146,529 
The table below clarifies where the items that have been adjusted above to improve comparability of the financial information from period to perioditems are presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)(in thousands)2020201920202019(in thousands)2020201920202019
Line item:Line item:Line item:
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold$12,891  $2,960  $12,891  $2,960  Cost of goods sold$604 $4,521 $13,495 $7,481 
Selling, administrative and other expensesSelling, administrative and other expenses663  1,148  8,213  7,225  Selling, administrative and other expenses— 15,879 8,213 23,103 
Goodwill impairment chargeGoodwill impairment charge506,721  —  506,721  —  Goodwill impairment charge— — 506,721 — 
Restructuring costsRestructuring costs25,059  —  28,041  —  Restructuring costs10,968 — 39,009 — 
Non-operating (income): OtherNon-operating (income): Other10,191  —  (2,092) 27,037  Non-operating (income): Other(316)(32,813)(2,408)(5,775)
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments$555,525  $4,108  $553,774  $37,222  Total adjustments$11,256 $(12,413)$565,030 $24,809 
(1) Adjustment reflects the second quarter goodwill impairment charge related to our European reporting unit.
(2) Adjustment reflects restructuring costs related to the ongoing execution of the 2019 Cost Savings Plan announced in the fourth quarter of 2019. The costs are primarily associated with severance and other employee costs, including a voluntary retirement program, and facility and closure costs related to the consolidation of operations.
(3) Adjustment reflects realized currency losses related to divestitures.
(4) Adjustment reflects insurance recoveries in excess of losses incurred on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other fire-related costs related to the S.P. Richards Headquarters and Distribution Center.
(5) Adjustment reflects (i) $2.5 million andrelates to the gain recognized upon remeasuring the Company's preexisting 35% equity investment to fair value upon acquiring the remaining equity of Inenco on July 1, 2019.
(6) Adjustment includes $8.5 million of incremental costs associated with COVID-19 for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 respectively, and (ii) costs associated with certain divestitures. COVID-19 related costs include incremental costs incurred relating to fees to cancel marketing events and increased cleaning and sanitization materials, among other things. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, adjustments also include transaction and other costs related to acquisitions and divestitures.

Financial Condition
The Company’s cash balance of $983.8$900.1 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 increased $706.8$623.1 million, or 255.2%225.0%, from December 31, 2019. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company had net cash provided by operating activities of $920.7 million,$1.4 billion, net cash provided by investing activities of $299.8 million$0.2 billion and net cash used in financing activities of $527.4 million.$1.0 billion. The
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cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by entry into the A/R Sales Agreement to sell receivables, which generatedprovided a $500 million inbenefit to operating cash flows, and the effective management of our working capital. Refer to the accounts receivable sales agreement footnote in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information. The investing activities consisted primarily $389.6of $394.4 million proceeds from divestituresthe divestiture of the Business Products Group and the sale of property, plant and equipment, slightly offset by $74.4$105.4 million for capital expenditures and $15.4$59.1 million for acquisitions and other investing activities. The financing activities
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consisted primarily of $197.2$577.4 million net payments on debt, $225.3$339.3 million for dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders and $95.7 million paid for share repurchases.
Accounts receivable decreased $616.9$488.0 million, or 25.3%20.0%, from December 31, 2019 primarily due to entering into the A/R Sales Agreement. As we continue to operate through 2020 and this uncertain environment, we will be closely monitoring our collection trends. However, collection trends are currently meeting our expectations and we have observed that many of our small and medium-sized customers in the U.S. and international markets are receiving various forms of government assistance. Inventory decreased $92.1$24.5 million, or 2.7%0.7%, due to ongoing inventory management initiatives and accounts payable decreased $203.0increased $82.3 million, or 5.1%2.1% from December 31, 2019.2019 partly due to extended payment terms with certain suppliers. Total debt of $3.2$2.9 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 decreased $209.2 million,$0.5 billion, or 6.1%15.2%, from December 31, 2019.2019 primarily due to a reduction in the amounts outstanding on our revolving credit facility.
We continue to negotiate extended payment dates with our suppliers. Our current payment terms with the majority of our suppliers range from 30 to 360 days. Several global financial institutions offer voluntary supply chain finance ("SCF") programs which enable our suppliers (generally those that grant extended terms), at their sole discretion, to sell their receivables from the Company to these financial institutions on a non-recourse basis at a rate that takes advantage of our credit rating and may be beneficial to them. The SCF program is primarily available to suppliers of goods and services included in cost of goods sold in our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The Company and our suppliers agree on commercial terms for the goods and services we procure, including prices, quantities and payment terms, regardless of whether the supplier elects to participate in the SCF program. The suppliers sell goods or services, as applicable, to the Company and they issue the associated invoices to the Company based on the agreed-upon contractual terms. Then, if they are participating in the SCF program, our suppliers, at their sole discretion, determine which invoices, if any, they want to sell to the financial institutions. In turn, we direct payment to the financial institutions, rather than the suppliers, for the invoices sold to the financial institutions. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries on third-party performance under the SCF program; however, the Company guarantees the payment by our subsidiaries to the financial institutions participating in the SCF program for the applicable invoices. We have no economic interest in a supplier’s decision to participate in the SCF program, and we have no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions, as it relates to the SCF program. Accordingly, amounts due to our suppliers that elected to participate in the SCF program are included in the line item accounts payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All activity related to amounts due to suppliers that elected to participate in the SCF program is reflected in cash flows from operating activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. We have been informed by the financial institutions that as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, suppliers elected to sell $1.8 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, of our outstanding payment obligations to the financial institutions. The amount settled through the SCF program was $1.3$1.9 billion for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have taken actions and will continue to take actions intended to increase our cash position and preserve financial flexibility in light of current uncertainty in the global markets resulting from COVID-19. These actions include the previously negotiated covenant amendments to our credit arrangements due to macro uncertainty and evaluating alternative forms of liquidity to enhance credit capacity, reducing our planned capital expenditures for 2020 (specifically deferring our growth related capital spending), temporarily suspending our share repurchase program, and limiting merger and acquisition activity to select “bolt-on” acquisitions. Additionally, we are taking precautionary measures to conserve liquidity including, but not limited to, reducing our inventory levels and managing replenishment volumes to adjust to the new level of market demand and to the extent available, we are delaying tax payments as allowed by governmental authorities. We have a low level of capital expenditures related to maintenance items, which provides the flexibility to decrease spending as needed to further preserve funds.
We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to manage through the current market disruption caused by COVID-19. We ended the quarter with $2.6$2.8 billion of total liquidity (comprising $1.6$1.9 billion availability on the revolving credit facility and $1.0$0.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents). From time to time, the Company may enter into other credit facilities or financing arrangements to provide additional liquidity and to manage against foreign currency risk. The Company currently believes that the existing lines of credit and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to fund anticipated operations for the foreseeable future.
On April 6,February 18, 2020, the Board of Directors declaredCompany announced a 4% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend for 2020. The Board of seventy-nine cents ($0.79)Directors increased the cash dividend payable to an annual rate of $3.16 per share oncompared with the Company’s common stock.previous dividend of $3.05 per share. GPC has paid a cash dividend every year since going public in 1948, and 2020 marks the 64th consecutive year of increased dividends paid to shareholders. At this time, we expect to continue to pay dividends in the ordinary course.
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On May 1, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to each of the Amended and Restated Syndicated Credit Facility Agreement and the Notes Purchase Agreement, each dated as of October 30, 2017, to provide additional covenant flexibility on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. In consideration of the increased covenant flexibility, the Company agreed to certain interest rate increases under these facilities.
On May 29, 2020, we entered into an agreement (the "A/R Sales Agreement") to sell short-term receivables from certain customer trade accounts to an unaffiliated financial institution. The A/R Sales Agreement has a one year term, which the
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Company intends to renew each year. The terms of the A/R Sales Agreement limit the balance of receivables sold to approximately $500 million at any point in time.
In addition, we qualify and are taking advantage of certain employer payroll tax credits and the deferral of certain tax payments that are allowed under the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Although we expect our borrowing costs to increase in the near term as a result of credit market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect to be able to continue to borrow funds at reasonable rates over the long term. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Company's total average cost of debt was 2.85%2.95%, and the Company remained in compliance with all covenants connected with its borrowings, such covenants include, among others, a financial covenant to maintain a certain leverage ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA under our credit facility.
Any failure to comply with our debt covenants or restrictions could result in a default under our financing arrangements or could require us to obtain waivers from our lenders for failure to comply with these restrictions. The occurrence of a default that remains uncured or the inability to secure a necessary consent or waiver could create cross defaults under other debt arrangements and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, refer to “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in Item 7A of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2019.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or furnishes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 of the SEC that occurred during the Company’s last quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result of COVID-19, certain members of our workforce shifted to a primarily work from home environment beginning in March 2020. We took precautionary actions to re-evaluate and refine our financial reporting process to provide reasonable assurance that we could report our financial results accurately and timely, and we will continue to evaluate the impact of any related changes to our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are involved in various claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. Except as set forth herein, there have been no significant developments to the information presented in our 2019 Form 10-K with respect to litigation or commitments and contingencies. See the Commitments and Contingencies footnote to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information, which information is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated and supplemented in Part II, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and as further updated and supplemented below, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Except as presented below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted worldwide economic conditions, and our operations and our financial results have been and will in the future be materially adversely impacted, and the duration and extent to which it will impact our business remains uncertain.
COVID-19, a novel strain of coronavirus, was reported in December 2019, with the World Health Organization declaring it a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant volatility, uncertainty and disruption, with severe impacts on the United States and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a large portion of the world, including our domestic and international operations. If the pandemic continues to create disruptions or turmoil in the credit or financial markets, or impacts our credit ratings, it could adversely affect our ability to access capital on favorable terms or at all, meet our liquidity needs or amend and/or refinance our existing credit arrangements.
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company will depend on numerous factors and future developments that we cannot predict, including the severity of the virus; the occurrence of a “second wave” or additional spikes; the duration of the outbreak; governmental, business or other actions taken in response to the pandemic; and impacts on our supply chain, our ability to keep operating locations open, and on customer demand.
As the pandemic continues to spread throughout the United States, consumer fears about COVID-19 continue and recommendations and/or mandates from federal, state and local authorities to avoid large gatherings of people or self-quarantine have persisted and/or increased, which has and will continue to adversely affect our operations. For example, we witnessed significant disruptions in sales in the last two weeks of the quarter ended March 31, 2020 on account of the lower customer demand, which trend also impacted the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and may continue into the future. We have incurred and continue to incur additional costs related to efforts to protect the health and well-being of our team members, customers and the communities we serve. We expect to continue to incur additional costs, which may be significant, as we continue to implement operational changes in response to this pandemic.
We may further restrict the operations of our various distribution center, branchcenters, branches or store facilities in both of our segments if we deem such action necessary or appropriate or if recommended or mandated by local government authorities. Additionally, we may incur significant additionalincremental costs to ensure we meet the needs of our customers and our employees, including additional cleanings of our stores and other facilities. Also, if we do not respond appropriately to the pandemic, or if customers do not perceive our response to be adequate or appropriate for a particular region or the Company as a whole, we could suffer damage to our reputation and our brand, which could adversely affect our business in the future. These items could have a further material impact on our sales and profits and could lead to significantly higher losses on outstanding customer receivables, guaranteed loans and asset impairment charges, among other things.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in work and travel restrictions and delays, which have been expanded throughout the continued progression of the pandemic. These restrictions and delays have impacted and may continue to impact suppliers and manufacturers of certain of our products. This may make it difficult for our suppliers to source and manufacture products in, and to export our products from, affected areas. As a result, we may continue to face delays or difficulty sourcing certain products,products. These supply chain disruptions, as well as associated labor shortages within the supply chain, could cause inventory shortages, delays in order fulfillment and increased backlogs, and we may be unable to meet our customers’ expectations and requirements as result, which could negatively affect our business and financial results. Even if we are able to find alternate sources for such products, they may cost more, which could adversely impact our profitability and financial condition.
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Additional adverse changes in economic conditions as a result of the pandemic may also lead to increased credit concerns and challenges to recover accounts receivable, reduced liquidity, adverse impacts on our suppliers and customers, including on their abilities to continue to operate as a going concern.
Further, the Company and management are focused on mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has required and will continue to require, a large investment of time and resources and may delay other strategic initiatives. Additionally, many of our employees are working remotely and may continue to do so for an extended period. An extended period of remote work arrangements could strain our business continuity plans, introduce operational risk, including but not limited to our abilityto manage our business, cyber-security and data security risks, the potential vulnerabilities to our financial reporting systems and our internal control environment and the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.
Due to the unprecedented nature of COVID-19 and the myriad of responses thereto, we cannot identify all of the risks we face from the pandemic and its resulting impacts. Even after the pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience adverse impacts to our business as a result of any economic recession that has occurred or may occur. The pandemic could also amplify other risks and uncertainties described in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The ultimate adverse impacts relating to the potential effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the costs that we may incur as a result cannot be reasonably estimated but could be material.
There is uncertainty surrounding potential legal, regulatory and policy changes by a new presidential administration in the United States that may directly affect the Company and the global economy.
The Company faces regulatory and tax uncertainties on account of the upcoming 2020 U.S. presidential election. The nature, timing and economic and political effects of any potential change to the current legal and regulatory framework affecting the Company remain highly uncertain. Uncertainty surrounding future changes may adversely affect our operating environment and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information about the Company’s purchases of shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1, 2020 through April 30, 20208,533$70.5614,484,676
May 1, 2020 through May 31, 20201,704$73.7214,484,676
June 1, 2020 through June 30, 202014,782$91.8514,484,676
Totals25,019$83.3514,484,676
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1, 2020 through July 31, 20204,611$90.1514,484,676
August 1, 2020 through August 31, 202055,308$95.0314,484,676
September 1, 2020 through September 31, 2020120,441$100.4314,484,676
Totals180,360$98.5114,484,676
(1)Includes shares surrendered by employees to the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options and/or tax withholding obligations.
(2)On August 21, 2017, the Board of Directors announced that it had authorized the repurchase of 15.0 million shares. The authorization for the repurchase continues until all such shares have been repurchased or the repurchase plan is terminated by action of the Board of Directors. Approximately 14.5 million shares authorized remain available to be repurchased by the Company. There were no other repurchase plans announced as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and the Company has temporarily suspended all future share repurchases under the repurchase plan until there is greater visibility into the macro environment in light of COVID-19.
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Item 6. Exhibits
(a) The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit 3.1
Exhibit 3.2
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32
Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 10.2
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Exhibit 101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
Genuine Parts Company
(Registrant)
Date: July 30,October 22, 2020/s/ Carol B. Yancey
Carol B. Yancey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

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