form8-k.htm

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): April 27, 2010

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
  
000-23314
  
13-3139732
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


200 Powell Place
Brentwood, Tennessee
  
 
37027
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

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

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

In connection with a review of its executive compensation practices, Tractor Supply Company has determined that, effective immediately, it will not enter into any new or materially amended agreements with named executive officers providing for excise tax gross-up provisions with respect to payments contingent upon a change in control.


 
 
 

 
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.


TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY


Date: April 27, 2010                                                              By:  /s/ Anthony F. Crudele 
Name:   Anthony F. Crudele
 
Title:
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer