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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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February 21, 2012 (February 15, 2012)
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Tractor Supply Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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000-23314
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13-3139732
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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200 Powell Place, Brentwood, Tennessee
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37027
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(615) 440-4000
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Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 21, 2012, Tractor Supply Company (the "Company") issued the press release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 announcing that, effective February 15, 2012, Gregory A. Sandfort assumed the title of Chief Operating Officer in addition to his role as President. As planned, Stanley L. Ruta, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, retired from Tractor Supply Company effective February 15, 2012. As part of this transition, Mr. Ruta served in the role of Vice President, Special Projects since July 2011.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Tractor Supply Company, dated February 21, 2012
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Tractor Supply Company
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February 21, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Anthony F. Crudele
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Name: Anthony F. Crudele
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Title: Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 21, 2012
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