# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000916365
**File Stem:** 0000916365-23-000017
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 7488
**Document Hash:** dfd8a88ee82ca1cc6b2a792270e8a819
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000916365-23-000017.hdr.sgml**: 20230208

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000916365-23-000017

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230208

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230208

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230208

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000916365
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY [5200]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 133139732
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1228

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-23314
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23600024

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5401 VIRGINIA WAY
- **CITY:** BRENTWOOD
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37027
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6154404600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5401 VIRGINIA WAY
- **CITY:** BRENTWOOD
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37027

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

**FORM 8-K** 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 8, 2023 (February 8, 2022)

![tsco-20230208_g1.jpg](tsco-20230208_g1.jpg)

**Tractor Supply Company**

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| <u>Delaware</u> | <u>000-23314</u> | <u>13-3139732</u> |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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<u>5401 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee</u> <u>37027</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: <u>(615) 440-4000</u> 

<u>Not Applicable</u> <br> Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[☐]Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[☐] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[☐] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[☐] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.008 par value | TSCO | NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ((§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. [☐]

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**Item 8.01 Other Events.**

On February 8, 2023, Tractor Supply Company (the "Company") issued the press release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the Company's declaration of a cash dividend of $1.03 per share of outstanding common stock payable March 14, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, 2023.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Press Release of Tractor Supply Company dated February 8, 2023.

104 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

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| | Tractor Supply Company | Tractor Supply Company |
| February 8, 2023 | By: | <u>/s/ Kurt D. Barton</u> |
|  |  | Name: Kurt D. Barton |
|  |  | Title: Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| <u>Exhibit No.</u> | <u>Description</u> |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release dated](a02082023tsco-ex991.htm)[Febru](a02082023tsco-ex991.htm)[ary](a02082023tsco-ex991.htm)[8](a02082023tsco-ex991.htm)[, 202](a02082023tsco-ex991.htm)[3](a02082023tsco-ex991.htm)</u> |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![tsclogoa13.jpg](tsclogoa13.jpg)

*www.TractorSupply.com*

**TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY ANNOUNCES 12 PERCENT INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND**

**BRENTWOOD, Tenn., February 8, 2023 - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO)**, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share of the Company's common stock. This represents an increase of 12 percent versus the prior quarterly dividend rate of $0.92 per share.

"Today's announcement marks the 14<sup>th</sup> consecutive year of increasing dividend payouts by Tractor Supply. This increase demonstrates the Board's confidence in our Life Out Here strategy and strong cash flow generation, as we continue to invest for future growth while returning capital to shareholders," said Cynthia Jamison, Tractor Supply's Chairman of the Board.

The dividend will be paid on March 14, 2023 to stockholders of record of the Company's common stock as of the close of business on February 27, 2023.

**<u>About Tractor Supply Company</u>**

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for 85 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service for the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 50,000 Team Members, the Company's physical store assets, combined with its digital capabilities, offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. As of December 31, 2022, the Company operated 2,066 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, a consumer mobile app and an e-commerce website at <u>www.TractorSupply.com</u>. In October 2022, Tractor Supply acquired 81 stores from Orscheln Farm and Home that will be rebranded to Tractor Supply by the end of 2023.

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. As of December 31, 2022, the Company operated 186 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense by Tractor Supply, visit <u>www.Petsense.com</u>.

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