Tractor Supply (TSCO) 8-K Tractor Supply Company Declares Quarterly Dividend

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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Brentwood, TN, August 2, 2016 - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of the Company’s common stock.

The dividend will be paid on August 30, 2016, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2016.

About Tractor Supply Company

At June 25, 2016 Tractor Supply Company operated 1,542 stores in 49 states. The Company’s stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and others who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located primarily in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The Company offers the following comprehensive selection of merchandise: (1) equine, livestock, pet and small animal products, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment; (2) hardware, truck, towing and tool products; (3) seasonal products, including heating, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts and toys; (4) work/recreational clothing and footwear; and (5) maintenance products for agricultural and rural use.