Tractor Supply (TSCO) 10-Q 2009 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period endedJune 27, 2009

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                    to                    

Commission file number000-23314

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	13-3139732
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
200 Powell Place, Brentwood, Tennessee	37027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:(615) 440-4000

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.

YESþ     NOo

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YESo     NOo

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.)

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at July 25, 2009
Common Stock, $.008 par value	36,026,955

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

INDEX

	Page No.
Part I. Financial Information		3
Item 1. Financial Statements		3
Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 27, 2009 (unaudited), December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008 (unaudited)		3
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) - For the Fiscal Three and Six Months Ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008		4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - For the Fiscal Six Months Ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008		5
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements		6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		11
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		16
Item 4. Controls and Procedures		17
Part II. Other Information		18
Item 1. Legal Proceedings		18
Item 1A. Risk Factors		18
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		18
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities		18
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		18
Item 5. Other Information		19
Item 6. Exhibits		19
SIGNATURE		20
Exhibit 10.42
Exhibit 10.43
Exhibit 10.44
Exhibit 10.45
Exhibit 10.46
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

	June 27,			December 27,			June 28,
	2009			2008			2008
	(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	91,845		$	36,989		$	62,702
Inventories		644,925			603,435			675,961
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		32,499			41,902			39,214
Deferred income taxes		7,101			1,676			238
Total current assets		776,370			684,002			778,115
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		363,895			362,033			357,151
Goodwill		10,258			10,258			10,258
Deferred income taxes		15,895			13,727			17,665
Other assets		5,093			5,977			6,012
Total assets	$	1,171,511		$	1,075,997		$	1,169,201
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	294,776		$	286,828		$	394,014
Other accrued expenses		109,535			113,465			101,310
Current portion of capital lease obligations		476			550			629
Income taxes currently payable		32,673			—			25,520
Total current liabilities		437,460			400,843			521,473
Revolving credit loan		—			—			—
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities		1,599			1,797			2,093
Straight line rent liability		42,212			38,016			34,619
Other long-term liabilities		25,827			25,211			23,844
Total liabilities		507,098			465,867			582,029
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, 40,000 shares authorized, $1.00 par value; no shares issued		—			—			—
Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized; $.008 par value; 41,010,891 shares issued and 35,894,967 shares outstanding at June 27, 2009, 40,875,886 shares issued and 36,061,585 shares outstanding at December 27, 2008 and 40,798,404 shares issued and 36,766,824 shares outstanding at June 28, 2008		328			327			326
Additional paid-in capital		176,953			168,045			159,613
Treasury stock — at cost, 5,115,924 shares at June 27, 2009, 4,814,301 shares at December 27, 2008 and 4,031,580 shares at June 28, 2008		(213,775	)		(203,915	)		(177,858	)
Retained earnings		700,907			645,673			605,091
Total stockholders’ equity		664,413			610,130			587,172
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,171,511		$	1,075,997		$	1,169,201

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	For the fiscal				For the fiscal
	three months ended				six months ended
	June 27,		June 28,		June 27,		June 28,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Net sales	$	946,504	$	898,327	$	1,596,675	$	1,474,535
Cost of merchandise sold		644,306		624,818		1,093,441		1,025,510
Gross margin		302,198		273,509		503,234		449,025
Selling, general and administrative expenses		197,769		187,343		381,419		350,528
Depreciation and amortization		16,135		15,008		32,336		29,380
Operating income		88,294		71,158		89,479		69,117
Interest expense, net		264		573		678		1,796
Income before income taxes		88,030		70,585		88,801		67,321
Income tax expense		33,266		27,233		33,567		25,973
Net income	$	54,764	$	43,352	$	55,234	$	41,348
Net income per share — basic	$	1.53	$	1.17	$	1.54	$	1.11
Net income per share — diluted	$	1.50	$	1.15	$	1.51	$	1.09

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	For the fiscal
	six months ended
	June 27,			June 28,
	2009			2008
	(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	55,234		$	41,348
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		32,336			29,380
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment		106			(89	)
Stock compensation expense		6,126			6,151
Deferred income taxes		(7,593	)		(934	)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Inventories		(41,490	)		(39,973	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9,409			3,259
Accounts payable		7,948			135,668
Other accrued expenses		(3,930	)		(14,291	)
Income taxes currently payable		32,673			20,458
Other		5,636			3,076
Net cash provided by operating activities		96,455			184,053
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(34,144	)		(53,467	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		6			234
Net cash used in investing activities		(34,138	)		(53,233	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		274,033			329,868
Repayments under revolving credit agreement		(274,033	)		(384,868	)
Tax benefit on stock option exercises		999			211
Principal payments under capital lease obligations		(272	)		(476	)
Repurchase of common stock		(9,860	)		(27,809	)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock		1,672			1,776
Net cash used in financing activities		(7,461	)		(81,298	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		54,856			49,522
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		36,989			13,180
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	91,845		$	62,702
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	645		$	2,555
Income taxes		5,745			6,177

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008. The results of operations for the fiscal three-month and six-month periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.

Our business is highly seasonal. Historically, our sales and profits have been the highest in the second and fourth fiscal quarters of each year due to the sale of seasonal products. Unseasonable weather, excessive precipitation, drought, and early or late frosts may also affect our sales. We believe, however, that the impact of adverse weather conditions is somewhat mitigated by the geographic dispersion of our stores.

We experience our highest inventory and accounts payable balances during the first fiscal quarter each year for purchases of seasonal products in anticipation of the spring selling season and again during the third fiscal quarter in anticipation of the winter selling season.

Note 2 — Reclassifications:

Certain amounts in previously issued financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2009 presentation. Amounts related to voucher receivables ($0.2 million and $0.3 million at December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008, respectively) have been reclassified from cash and cash equivalents to prepaid expenses and other current assets. Also, amounts related to prepaid fixtures ($0.3 million at December 27, 2008) previously classified in prepaid expenses and other current assets have been reclassified to other assets to reflect their long-term status. These changes have affected our December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008 Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the fiscal six months ended June 28, 2008.

Note 3 — Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Temporary cash investments, with a maturity of three months or less when purchased, are considered to be cash equivalents. The majority of payments due from banks for customer credit card transactions process within 24-48 hours and are accordingly classified as cash and cash equivalents. Book overdrafts are offset against cash deposits held at the same financial institution. At June 27, 2009 the Company maintained $102.4 million of its excess available cash in an account at the same financial institution as its disbursement accounts. This excess available cash offset all $99.9 million of book overdrafts, and the remaining net $2.5 million was included in cash at June 27, 2009. After the offset of excess available cash, $79.4 million and $98.6 million of net book overdrafts were included in accounts payable at December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008, respectively.

Note 4 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term receivables and payables and long-term debt instruments, including capital leases. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and trade payables equal current fair value. We had no borrowings under the revolving credit loan at June 27, 2009, December 27, 2008 or June 28, 2008.

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Note 5 — Inventories:

Inventories are stated using the lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost or market. Inventories are not in excess of market value. Quarterly inventory determinations under LIFO are based on assumptions as to projected inventory levels at the end of the fiscal year, sales for the year and the expected rate of inflation/deflation for the year. If the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of accounting for inventory had been used, inventories would have been approximately $74.8 million, $68.3 million and $37.4 million higher than reported at June 27, 2009, December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008, respectively.

Note 6 — Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment is comprised as follows:

	June 27,			December 27,			June 28,
	2009			2008			2008
Land	$	25,410		$	25,410		$	25,410
Buildings and improvements		334,414			325,081			297,679
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		210,655			198,881			187,895
Computer software and hardware		79,064			74,589			67,621
Construction in progress		16,703			12,615			23,461
		666,246			636,576			602,066
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(302,351	)		(274,543	)		(244,915	)
	$	363,895		$	362,033		$	357,151

Note 7 — Share-Based Payments:

Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payments” (“SFAS 123(R)”), we recognize compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards. Share-based payments include stock option and restricted stock unit grants and certain transactions under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). SFAS 123(R) requires share-based compensation expense to be based on the following: a) grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123 for unvested options granted prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R); b) grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R) for all share-based payments granted subsequent to adoption; and c) the discount on shares sold to employees subsequent to adoption, which represents the difference between the grant date fair value and the employee purchase price. Share-based compensation expense lowered pre-tax income by $2.9 million and $3.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $6.1 million and $6.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense are reported as a financing cash flow.

Under SFAS 123(R), forfeitures are estimated at the time of valuation and reduce expense ratably over the vesting period. This estimate is adjusted periodically based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from the previous estimate.

Stock Incentive Plan

Effective May 7, 2009, the Company adopted the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan replacing the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Following the adoption of the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, no further grants may be made under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Under the terms of the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan 3,100,000 shares are available for grant as stock options or other awards.

Under our 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, options may be granted to officers, non-employee directors and other employees. The per share exercise price of options granted shall not be less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant and such options will expire no later than ten years from the date of grant. Also, the aggregate fair market value of the stock with respect to which incentive stock options are exercisable on a tax deferred basis for the first time by an individual in any calendar year may not exceed $100,000. Vesting of options commences at various anniversary dates following the dates of grant.

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The fair value of each option grant is separately estimated for each vesting date. The fair value of each option is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period. We have estimated the fair value of all stock option awards as of the date of the grant by applying aBlack-Scholespricing valuation model. The application of this valuation model involves assumptions that are judgmental and highly sensitive in the determination of compensation expense, including expected stock price volatility.

The following summarizes information concerning stock option grants during fiscal 2009 and 2008:

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 27, 2009		June 28, 2008		June 27, 2009		June 28, 2008
Stock options granted		6,200		28,000		546,826		584,874
Weighted average exercise price	$	38.73	$	36.41	$	34.29	$	38.32
Weighted average fair value	$	13.81	$	13.55	$	12.86	$	14.51

The weighted average key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted in the three and six months ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008 are as follows:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 27, 2009			June 28, 2008			June 27, 2009			June 28, 2008
Expected price volatility		39.3	%		32.5	%		39.8	%		34.0	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.7	%		2.6	%		1.6	%		2.6	%
Weighted average expected lives in years		4.7			4.7			5.2			5.0
Forfeiture rate		8.0	%		2.3	%		6.8	%		5.8	%
Dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%

As of June 27, 2009, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options and restricted stock units was $17,719,948 with a weighted average expense recognition period of 1.66 years.

Restricted Stock Units

During the first six months of 2009 and 2008, we issued 149,151 and 77,796 restricted stock units which vest over an approximate three-year term and had a grant date weighted average fair value of $34.63 and $38.27, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The ESPP provides our employees the opportunity to purchase, through payroll deductions, shares of our common stock at a 15% discount. Pursuant to the terms of the ESPP, we issued 26,434 and 28,815 shares of our common stock during the first six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total stock compensation expense related to the ESPP was approximately $229,000 and $256,000 during the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. At June 27, 2009, there were 3,211,621 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the ESPP.

There were no significant modifications to our share-based compensation plans during the six months ended June 27, 2009 (provided that, as noted above, the Company adopted its 2009 Stock Incentive Plan in replacement of its 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, effective May 7, 2009).

Note 8 — Net Income Per Share:

We present both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of income. As provided by SFAS 128 “Earnings per Share”, basic EPS is calculated as income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average outstanding common shares and the treasury stock method for options and restricted stock units.

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Net income per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three months ended							Three months ended
	June 27, 2009							June 28, 2008
					Per Share							Per Share
	Income		Shares		Amount			Income		Shares		Amount
Basic net income per share:
Net income	$	54,764		35,884	$	1.53		$	43,352		37,193	$	1.17
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding		—		630		(0.03	)		—		613		(0.02	)
Diluted net income per share:
Net income	$	54,764		36,514	$	1.50		$	43,352		37,806	$	1.15

	Six months ended							Six months ended
	June 27, 2009							June 28, 2008
					Per Share							Per Share
	Income		Shares		Amount			Income		Shares		Amount
Basic net income per share:
Net income	$	55,234		35,918	$	1.54		$	41,348		37,354	$	1.11
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding		—		615		(0.03	)		—		624		(0.02	)
Diluted net income per share:
Net income	$	55,234		36,533	$	1.51		$	41,348		37,978	$	1.09

Note 9 — Credit Agreement:

We are party to a Senior Credit Facility with Bank of America, N.A., as agent for a lender group (the “Credit Agreement”), which provides for borrowings up to $350 million (with sublimits of $75 million and $20 million for letters of credit and swingline loans, respectively). The Credit Agreement has an Increase Option for $150 million (subject to additional lender group commitments).

The Credit Agreement is unsecured and matures in February 2012, with proceeds expected to be used for working capital, capital expenditures and share repurchases. Borrowings bear interest at either the bank’s base rate or LIBOR plus an additional amount ranging from 0.35% to 0.90% per annum, adjusted quarterly based on our performance (0.50% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008). We are also required to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.06% to 0.18% per annum for unused capacity (0.10% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008). The agreement requires quarterly compliance with respect to fixed charge coverage and leverage ratios. As of June 27, 2009, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Note 10 — Treasury Stock:

We have a Board-approved share repurchase program which provides for repurchase of up to $400 million of common stock, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses related to such repurchases, through December 2011. The repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury. The program may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice.

We repurchased 20,639 and 738,368 shares under the share repurchase program during the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $0.7 million and $25.0 million during the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. We repurchased 301,623 and 815,393 shares under the share repurchase program during the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $9.9 million and $27.8 million during the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of June 27, 2009, we had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $186.4 million exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses.

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Note 11 — New Accounting Pronouncements:

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”), which replaces SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141”) issued in 2001.Whereas its predecessor applied only to business combinations in which control was obtained by transferring consideration, the revised standard applies to all transactions or other events in which one entity obtains control over another. SFAS 141R defines the acquirer as the entity that obtains control over one or more other businesses and defines the acquisition date as the date the acquirer achieves control. SFAS 141R requires the acquirer to recognize assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. The revised standard changes the treatment of acquisition-related costs, restructuring costs related to an acquisition that the acquirer expects but is not obligated to incur, contingent consideration associated with the purchase price and preacquisition contingencies associated with acquired assets and liabilities. SFAS 141R retains the guidance in SFAS 141 for identifying and recognizing intangible assets apart from goodwill. The revised standard applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We adopted SFAS 141R effective December 28, 2008 (fiscal 2009). Thus we are required to apply the provisions of SFAS 141R to any business acquisition which occurs on or after December 28, 2008, but this standard had no effect on prior acquisitions.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets”, which amends the factors that must be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life over which to amortize the cost of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”). The FSP requires an entity to consider its own assumptions about renewal or extension of the term of the arrangement, consistent with its expected use of the asset, and is an attempt to improve consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141. We adopted the FSP effective December 28, 2008 (fiscal 2009), and the guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset is applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The FSP did not have an impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

On April 9, 2009, the FASB released FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP No. FAS 107-1”). FSP No. FAS 107-1 extends the disclosure requirements of FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to interim financial statements of publicly traded companies as defined in APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting. We adopted FSP No. FAS 107-1 effective June 27, 2009. The adoption of this FSP did not have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued and requires entities to disclose the date through which they have evaluated subsequent events. We adopted SFAS 165 effective June 27, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 165 changed certain financial statement disclosures but did not have an impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS 168”). SFAS 168 will become the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), superseding existing FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Emerging Issues Task Force, and related accounting literature. SFAS 168 reorganizes the thousands of GAAP pronouncements into roughly 90 accounting topics and displays them using a consistent structure. Also included is relevant Securities and Exchange Commission guidance organized using the same topical structure in separate sections. SFAS 168 will be effective for financial statements issued for reporting periods that end after September 15, 2009. This will have an impact on the Company’s notes to financial statements since all future references to authoritative accounting literature will be references in accordance with SFAS 168.

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Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies:

Construction commitments

We had commitments for new store construction projects totaling approximately $3.8 million at June 27, 2009.

Litigation

We are involved in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. We expect these matters will be resolved without material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. Any estimated loss related to such matters has been adequately provided in accrued liabilities to the extent probable and reasonably estimable. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular quarterly or annual period could be affected by changes in circumstances relating to these proceedings.

Note 13 — Subsequent Events:

We evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after June 27, 2009 up through August 4, 2009, which represents the date these financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008. The following discussion and analysis also contains certain historical and forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements included herein are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including such things as estimated results of operations in future periods, future capital expenditures (including their amount and nature), business strategy, expansion and growth of our business operations and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be affected by certain risks and uncertainties, any one, or a combination of which could materially affect the results of our operations. To take advantage of the safe harbor provided by the Act, we are identifying certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, whether oral or written.

Our business is highly seasonal. Historically, our sales and profits have been the highest in the second and fourth fiscal quarters of each year due to the sale of seasonal products. Unseasonable weather, excessive precipitation, drought, and early or late frosts may also affect our sales. We believe, however, that the impact of severe weather conditions is somewhat mitigated by the geographic dispersion of our stores.

We experience our highest inventory and accounts payable balances during our first fiscal quarter each year for purchases of seasonal products in anticipation of the spring selling season and again during our third fiscal quarter in anticipation of the winter selling season.

As with any business, many aspects of our operations are subject to influences outside our control. These factors include general economic conditions affecting consumer spending, the timing and acceptance of new products in the stores, the mix of goods sold, purchase price volatility (including inflationary and deflationary pressures), the ability to increase sales at existing stores, the ability to manage growth and identify suitable locations and negotiate favorable lease agreements on new and relocated stores, the continued availability of favorable credit sources, capital market conditions in general, failure to open new stores in the manner currently contemplated, the impact of new stores on our business, competition, weather conditions, the seasonal nature of our business, effective merchandising initiatives and marketing emphasis, the ability to retain vendors, reliance on foreign suppliers, the ability to attract, train and retain qualified employees, product liability and other claims in the ordinary course of business, potential legal proceedings, management of our information systems, effective tax rate changes and results of examination by taxing authorities, and the ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting. We

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discuss in greater detail risk factors relating to our business in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008. Forward-looking statements are based on our knowledge of our business and the environment in which we operate, but because of the factors listed above or other factors, actual results could differ materially from those reflected by any forward-looking statements. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on our business and operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Results of Operations

Fiscal Three Months (Second Quarter) and Six Months Ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008

Net sales increased 5.4% to $946.5 million for the second quarter of 2009 from $898.3 million for the second quarter of 2008. Net sales increased 8.3% to $1.60 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2009 from $1.47 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2008. The net sales increase for the second quarter resulted primarily from the addition of new stores, partially offset by a same-store sales decrease of 2.7%. The net sales increase for the first six months of fiscal 2009 was primarily the result of new store openings as same-store sales remained flat. Our second quarter same-store sales decline was primarily driven by softness in sales of seasonal big ticket and discretionary merchandise, partially offset by continued strong results in core consumable categories, including animal and pet-related products. Additionally, same-store sales were negatively impacted by approximately 100 basis points due to one less selling day related to the shift of the Easter holiday from March into April.

We opened 13 new stores during the second quarter of 2009 compared to 23 new store openings during the prior year’s second quarter. During the first six months of 2009, we opened 41 new stores with one relocation, compared to 50 new store openings and no relocations during the first six months of 2008. We closed one store during the first six months of 2009. We operated 895 stores at June 27, 2009, compared to 814 stores at June 28, 2008.

The following chart indicates the average percentage of sales represented by each of our major product categories during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 27,			June 28,			June 27,			June 28,
Product Category:	2009			2008			2009			2008
Livestock and Pet		37	%		34	%		40	%		37	%
Seasonal Products		27			29			23			25
Hardware and Tools		13			13			14			14
Clothing and Footwear		5			6			7			7
Truck, Trailer and Towing		9			9			8			9
Agricultural		9			9			8			8
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Gross margin for the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2009 was $302.2 million and $503.2 million, respectively. This represents an increase of 10.5% and 12.1%, respectively, over the comparable periods of the prior year. As a percent of sales, gross margin increased 150 basis points to 31.9% for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 30.4% for the comparable period in fiscal 2008. The improvement in gross margin percentage for the quarter resulted primarily from reduced transportation costs and a more favorable LIFO provision compared to last year. The reduced transportation costs resulted primarily from lower fuel costs and to a lesser extent improved transportation efficiencies. The decrease in the LIFO charge is primarily attributable to lower inflation, and less clearance merchandise, contributing to a more favorable product mix. The LIFO provision is dependent upon a combination of expected year-end inventory levels and mix, as well as the expected year-end inflation rate for the various product categories. We continue to project a LIFO charge for the full year, despite various cost reductions in several key product categories, because we anticipate a net increase in aggregate total inventory. The increase is driven by our mix, which continues to shift to fresh, faster turning goods, as well as our store base expansion. As a result, we are adding merchandise that has higher inflation indices than the existing Company averages, and this creates a LIFO provision even as inflation moderates and inventory per store declines.

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For the first six months of fiscal 2009, the gross margin rate was 31.5% compared to 30.5% for the first six months of fiscal 2008, primarily from reduced transportation costs and a decrease in the LIFO charge.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 10 basis points to 20.9% of sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from 20.8% of sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The second quarter increase as a percent to sales was primarily attributable to lower than anticipated sales and was substantially offset by reduced marketing costs due to the elimination of television advertising spending. SG&A expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2009 increased 10 basis points to 23.9% of sales from 23.8% in the first six months of fiscal 2008, primarily due to less sales leverage, partially offset by reduced marketing spend.

Depreciation and amortization expense was consistent at 1.7% of sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008. As a percent of sales, depreciation and amortization expense was consistent at 2.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008.

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2009 was $0.3 million compared to $0.6 million in the prior year second quarter. For the first six months of fiscal 2009, interest expense decreased to $0.7 million compared to $1.8 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2008 due to a lower average outstanding balance on our credit facility and a lower weighted-average interest rate. Our effective income tax rate decreased to 37.8% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2009 compared with 38.6% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2008 largely due to certain federal tax credits and the estimated favorable impact of other permanent tax differences on the revised full year taxable income.

As a result of the foregoing factors, net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 26.3% to $54.8 million compared to $43.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2009 increased 33.6% to $55.2 million from $41.3 million in the first six months of the prior year. Net income, as a percent of sales, increased 100 basis points to 5.8% for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 4.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. For the first six months of fiscal 2009, net income as a percent of sales increased 70 basis points to 3.5%, compared to 2.8% for the first six months of fiscal 2008. Net income per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 increased to $1.50 from $1.15 and, for the first six months of fiscal 2009, increased to $1.51 from $1.09. Outstanding shares were reduced as a result of repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program. See Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for further discussion regarding our Share Repurchase Program.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In addition to normal operating expenses, our primary ongoing cash requirements are for store expansion and remodeling programs, including inventory purchases and technology upgrades. Our primary ongoing sources of liquidity are funds provided from operations, commitments available under our revolving credit agreement and normal trade credit.

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At June 27, 2009, we had working capital of $338.9 million, which was a $55.7 million increase and an $82.3 million increase compared to December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008, respectively. The shifts in working capital were primarily attributable to changes in the following components of current assets and current liabilities (in millions):

	June 27,		Dec. 27,					June 28,
	2009		2008		Variance			2008		Variance
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	91.9	$	37.0	$	54.9		$	62.7	$	29.2
Inventories		644.9		603.4		41.5			676.0		(31.1	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		32.5		41.9		(9.4	)		39.2		(6.7	)
Deferred income taxes		7.1		1.7		5.4			0.2		6.9
		776.4		684.0		92.4			778.1		(1.7	)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		294.8		286.8		8.0			394.0		(99.2	)
Other accrued expenses		109.5		113.5		(4.0	)		101.3		8.2
Current portion of capital lease obligation		0.5		0.5		—			0.6		(0.1	)
Income tax currently payable		32.7		—		32.7			25.6		7.1
		437.5		400.8		36.7			521.5		(84.0	)
Working capital	$	338.9	$	283.2	$	55.7		$	256.6	$	82.3

In comparison to prior year end, working capital increased as a result of inventory and cash balances rising more quickly than payables. The increase in inventories resulted primarily from the purchase of additional inventory for new stores. The increase in cash resulted from strong earnings in the first six months of 2009.

The increase in working capital as compared to the second quarter of 2008 was the result of an increase in cash and a decline in payables, partially offset by a decline in inventories. Cash has increased as a result of strong earnings in 2009 while payables have declined primarily related to the classification of book overdrafts. At June 27, 2009 the Company maintained $102.4 million of its excess available cash in an account at the same financial institution as its disbursement accounts. This excess available cash offset all $99.9 million of book overdrafts, and the remaining net $2.5 million was included in cash at June 27, 2009. In comparison, after the offset of excess available cash, $79.4 million and $98.6 million of net book overdrafts were included in accounts payable at December 27, 2008 and June 28, 2008, respectively.

We have aggressively managed inventory and reduced our average inventory per store. There was a slight decrease in financed inventory from 55.4% at the end of second quarter 2008 to 53.4% at the end of the current quarter, as we have been more aggressive in working with our vendors in capturing payment discounts. (The calculated financed inventory assumes FIFO inventory, excludes inventory in-transit, and includes gross book overdrafts in accounts payable.)

Operations provided net cash of $96.5 million and $184.1 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. The $87.6 million decrease in net cash provided in 2009 over 2008 is primarily due to changes in the following operating activities (in millions):

	Six months ended
	June 27,			June 28,
	2009			2008			Variance
Net income	$	55.2		$	41.3		$	13.9
Depreciation and amortization		32.3			29.4			2.9
Inventories and accounts payable		(33.5	)		95.7			(129.2	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9.4			3.3			6.1
Other accrued expenses		(3.9	)		(14.3	)		10.4
Income taxes currently payable		32.7			20.5			12.2
Other, net		4.3			8.2			(3.9	)
Net cash provided by operations	$	96.5		$	184.1		$	(87.6	)

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The decline in net cash provided by operations in the first six months of fiscal 2009 compared with the first six months of fiscal 2008 primarily relates to the book overdrafts compared to the prior year. As discussed previously, $102.4 million of excess available cash offset all $99.9 million of book overdrafts at June 27, 2009. In comparison, after the offset of cash, $98.6 million of net book overdrafts were included in accounts payable at June 28, 2008.

Investing activities used $34.1 million and $53.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. The majority of this cash requirement relates to our capital expenditures.

Capital expenditures for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008 were as follows (in millions):

	Six months ended
	June 27,		June 28,
	2009		2008
New/relocated stores and stores not yet opened	$	17.3	$	22.5
Existing stores		8.5		5.6
Information technology		8.0		7.8
Distribution center capacity and improvements		0.3		9.0
Existing store properties acquired from lessors		—		8.5
Other		—		0.1
	$	34.1	$	53.5

The above table reflects 41 new stores in the first six months of fiscal 2009, compared to 50 new stores during the first six months of fiscal 2008.

Financing activities used $7.5 million and $81.3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. This decrease in net cash used is largely due to a lower level of repayments under the Senior Credit Facility and reduced share repurchases.

We are party to a Senior Credit Facility with Bank of America, N.A., as agent for a lender group, which provides for borrowings up to $350 million (with sublimits of $75 million and $20 million for letters of credit and swingline loans, respectively). The Credit Agreement has an Increase Option for $150 million (subject to additional lender group commitments). We had approximately $322.0 million available for future borrowings, net of outstanding letters of credit, under our Credit Agreement at June 27, 2009.

The Credit Agreement is unsecured and matures in February 2012, with proceeds expected to be used for working capital, capital expenditures and share repurchases. Borrowings bear interest at either the bank’s base rate or LIBOR plus an additional amount ranging from 0.35% to 0.90% per annum, adjusted quarterly based on our performance (0.50% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008). We are also required to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.06% to 0.18% per annum for unused capacity (0.10% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008). As of June 27, 2009, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

We believe that our cash flow from operations, borrowings available under our Credit Agreement, and normal trade credit will be sufficient to fund our operations and capital expenditure needs, including store openings and renovations, over the next several years.

Share Repurchase Program

We have a Board-approved share repurchase program which provides for repurchase of up to $400 million of common stock, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses related to such repurchases, through December 2011. The repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury. The program may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice.

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We repurchased 20,639 and 738,368 shares under the share repurchase program during the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $0.7 million and $25.0 million during the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. We repurchased 301,623 and 815,393 shares under the share repurchase program during the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $9.9 million and $27.8 million during the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of June 27, 2009, we had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $186.4 million exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Our off-balance sheet arrangements are limited to operating leases and outstanding letters of credit. Leasing buildings and equipment for retail stores and offices rather than acquiring these significant assets allows us to utilize financial capital to operate the business rather than maintain assets. Letters of credit allow us to purchase inventory in a timely manner.

We had outstanding letters of credit of $28.0 million at June 27, 2009.

Significant Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

We had commitments for new store construction projects totaling approximately $3.8 million at June 27, 2009. There has been no material change in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments other than in the ordinary course of business since the end of fiscal 2008.

Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial position and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make informed estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Significant accounting policies, including areas of critical management judgments and estimates, have primary impact on the following financial statement areas:

• Revenue recognition and sales returns

• Inventory valuation (including LIFO)

• Share-based payments

• Self-insurance reserves

• Sales tax audit reserve

• Tax contingencies

• Goodwill

• Long-lived assets

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008 for a discussion of our critical accounting policies. Our financial position and/or results of operations may be materially different when reported under different conditions or when using different assumptions in the application of such policies. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual amounts, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement bears interest at either the bank’s base rate (3.25% and 5.00% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008, respectively) or LIBOR (0.31% and 2.48% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008, respectively) plus an additional amount ranging from 0.35% to 0.90% per annum, adjusted quarterly, based on our performance (0.50% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008). We are also required to pay, quarterly in arrears, a commitment fee ranging from 0.06% to 0.18% based on the daily average unused portion of the Credit Agreement (0.10% at June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008). See Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for further discussion regarding the Credit Agreement.

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Although we cannot determine the full effect of inflation and deflation on our operations, we believe our sales and results of operations are affected by both. We are subject to market risk with respect to the pricing of certain products and services, which include, among other items, steel, grain, petroleum, corn, soybean and other commodities as well as transportation services. Therefore, we may experience both inflationary and deflationary pressure on product cost, which may impact consumer demand and, as a result, sales and gross margin. Our strategy is to reduce or mitigate the effects of purchase price volatility principally by taking advantage of vendor incentive programs, economies of scale from increased volume of purchases, adjusting retail prices and selectively buying from the most competitive vendors without sacrificing quality. Due to the competitive environment, such conditions have and may continue to adversely impact our financial performance.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the 1934 Act) as of June 27, 2009. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of June 27, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of 2009 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. We expect these matters will be resolved without material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. Any estimated loss related to such matters has been adequately provided in accrued liabilities to the extent probable and reasonably estimable. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular quarterly or annual period could be affected by changes in circumstances relating to these proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We have a share repurchase program which provides for repurchase of up to $400 million of our outstanding common stock through December 2011. Stock repurchase activity during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was as follows:

					Number
					of Shares		Maximum Dollar
					Purchased as		Value of Shares
					Part of Publicly		That May Yet Be
	Number of		Average		Announced		Purchased Under
	Shares		Price Paid		Plans or		the Plans or
Period	Purchased		Per Share		Programs		Programs
March 29, 2009 – April 25, 2009		5,843	$	35.79		5,843	$	186,911,433
April 26, 2009 – May 23, 2009		10,920		35.38		10,920		186,525,465
May 24, 2009 – June 27, 2009		3,876		37.94		3,876		186,378,522
As of June 27, 2009		20,639				20,639	$	186,378,522

We expect to implement the balance of the repurchase program through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private transactions, in accordance with regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a) Our Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 7, 2009 at our corporate headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee.

(b) The stockholders elected, for a one-year term, the directors set forth below.

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(c) The stockholders voted on the following matters at the Annual Meeting:

1. The election of ten directors for a one-year term ending at the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:

Nominees For Directors	For		Withheld
James F. Wright		32,567,611		786,130
Johnston C. Adams		32,945,820		407,921
William Bass		33,135,161		218,580
Jack Bingleman		33,032,098		321,643
S.P. Braud		32,653,833		699,908
Richard W. Frost		32,940,051		413,690
Cynthia T. Jamison		32,959,604		394,137
Gerard E. Jones		33,153,007		200,734
George MacKenzie		32,974,318		379,423
Edna K. Morris		32,959,511		394,230

2. To approve the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan:

For	Against		Abstain		Non Votes
24,278,613		3,711,103		451,065		4,912,960

3. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2009.

For	Against		Abstain
32,667,105		662,187		24,449

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibits
	10.42	Form of Change in Control Agreement for each of Anthony F. Crudele; Stanley L. Ruta; Gregory A. Sandfort; and Kimberly D. Vella.
	10.43	Form of Change in Control Agreement for James F. Wright.
	10.44	Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Tractor Supply Company 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	10.45	Form of Restricted Share Unit Agreement under the Tractor Supply Company 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	10.46	Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the Tractor Supply Company 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURE

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.

	TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
Date: August 4, 2009	By:	/s/ Anthony F. Crudele
		Anthony F. Crudele
		Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
	10.42	Form of Change in Control Agreement for each of Anthony F. Crudele; Stanley L. Ruta; Gregory A. Sandfort; and Kimberly D. Vella.
	10.43	Form of Change in Control Agreement for James F. Wright.
	10.44	Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Tractor Supply Company 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	10.45	Form of Restricted Share Unit Agreement under the Tractor Supply Company 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	10.46	Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the Tractor Supply Company 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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