SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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):
September 29. 2004
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 000-23314 13-3139732
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(State or Other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation or
Organization)
200 Powell Place, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (615) 366-4600
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9, "Regulation FD
Disclosure" and Item 12, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition."
On September 29, 2004, the Company issued a press release providing a business
update setting forth expected financial results for the third quarter of fiscal
2004. Additionally, the Company provided its current outlook for the remainder
of fiscal 2004. A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report.
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release, dated: September 29, 2004.
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: September 29, 2004 By: /s/ Calvin B. Massmann
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Calvin B. Massmann
Senior Vice President-
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)
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