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): | February 24, 2014 |
Tractor Supply Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-23314 | 13-3139732 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. 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.
On February 24, 2014, Tractor Supply Company (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $1 billion increase to its existing share repurchase program, bringing the total amount authorized to date under the program to $2 billion. The program, established in February 2007, also has been extended through December 31, 2017.
The share repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions at management’s discretion, depending on market conditions and other factors, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements.
A copy of the Company's press release dated February 24, 2014 announcing the authorization is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits | |||
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
99.1 | Press Release dated February 24, 2014 | ||
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 | |||
February 24, 2014 | By: | /s/ Anthony F. Crudele | |
Name: Anthony F. Crudele | |||
Title: Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated February 24, 2014 | |