Form 10-Q
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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 ended June 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 number 000-23314
(TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY LOGO)
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.
YES þ     NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES o     NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):
             
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.)
YES o NO þ
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
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 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 a Black-Scholes pricing 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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