TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)

 

 

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

o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 000-23314

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

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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 October 24, 2009
Common Stock, $.008 par value		36,148,884

 

 

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

INDEX

		Page No.
Part I. Financial Information			3
Item 1. Financial Statements			3
Consolidated Balance Sheets — September 26, 2009, December 27, 2008 and September 27, 2008			3
Consolidated Statements of Income — For the Fiscal Three and Nine Months Ended September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008			4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — For the Fiscal Nine Months Ended September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008			5
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements			6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			17
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			18
Part II. Other Information			18
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			18
Item 1A. Risk Factors			18
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			19
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities			19
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders			19
Item 5. Other Information			19
Item 6. Exhibits			19
SIGNATURE			20
Exhibit 10.47
Exhibit 10.48
Exhibit 10.49
Exhibit 10.50
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.		Financial Statements

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

		September 26,				December 27,				September 27,
		2009				2008				2008
		(Unaudited)								(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	94,871			$	36,989			$	16,356
Inventories			703,989				603,435				703,040
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			40,433				41,902				40,731
Deferred income taxes			11,361				1,676				2,923
Total current assets			850,654				684,002				763,050
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation			362,741				362,033				357,270
Goodwill			10,258				10,258				10,258
Deferred income taxes			13,185				13,727				17,398
Other assets			5,259				5,977				6,183
Total assets		$	1,242,097			$	1,075,997			$	1,154,159
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	356,822			$	286,828			$	366,138
Other accrued expenses			119,417				113,465				107,953
Current portion of capital lease obligations			414				550				545
Income taxes currently payable			—				—				962
Total current liabilities			476,653				400,843				475,598
Revolving credit loan			—				—				23,138
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities			1,534				1,797				1,960
Straight line rent liability			44,042				38,016				36,281
Other long-term liabilities			26,327				25,211				24,827
Total liabilities			548,556				465,867				561,804
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; 41,202,447 shares issued and 36,067,116 shares outstanding at September 26, 2009, 40,875,886 shares issued and 36,061,585 shares outstanding at December 27, 2008 and 40,842,839 shares issued and 36,346,447 shares outstanding at September 27, 2008			330				327				327
Additional paid-in capital			185,015				168,045				163,616
Treasury stock — at cost, 5,135,331 shares at September 26, 2009, 4,814,301 shares at December 27, 2008 and 4,496,392 shares at September 27, 2008			(214,690	)			(203,915	)			(192,549	)
Retained earnings			722,886				645,673				620,961
Total stockholders’ equity			693,541				610,130				592,355
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,242,097			$	1,075,997			$	1,154,159

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

		For the fiscal								For the fiscal
		three months ended								nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,				September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008				2009				2008
		(Unaudited)								(Unaudited)
Net sales		$	747,730			$	733,918			$	2,344,405			$	2,208,453
Cost of merchandise sold			501,692				515,722				1,595,133				1,541,232
Gross margin			246,038				218,196				749,272				667,221
Selling, general and administrative expenses			193,820				176,774				575,239				527,302
Depreciation and amortization			16,421				15,345				48,757				44,725
Operating income			35,797				26,077				125,276				95,194
Interest (income) expense, net			461				(69	)			1,139				1,727
Income before income taxes			35,336				26,146				124,137				93,467
Income tax expense			13,357				10,276				46,924				36,249
Net income		$	21,979			$	15,870			$	77,213			$	57,218
Net income per share — basic		$	0.61			$	0.44			$	2.15			$	1.54
Net income per share — diluted		$	0.60			$	0.43			$	2.11			$	1.52

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

		For the fiscal
		nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008
		(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		$	77,213			$	57,218
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			48,757				44,725
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment			165				(62	)
Stock compensation expense			9,159				9,192
Deferred income taxes			(9,143	)			(3,352	)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Inventories			(100,554	)			(67,052	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3,029				1,730
Accounts payable			69,994				107,792
Other accrued expenses			5,952				(7,648	)
Income taxes currently payable			(1,554	)			(4,100	)
Other			8,006				5,455
Net cash provided by operating activities			111,024				143,898
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(49,435	)			(68,828	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			44				250
Net cash used in investing activities			(49,391	)			(68,578	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement			274,033				517,382
Repayments under revolving credit agreement			(274,033	)			(549,244	)
Tax benefit on stock option exercises			2,924				413
Principal payments under capital lease obligations			(399	)			(693	)
Repurchase of common stock			(10,775	)			(42,500	)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock			4,499				2,498
Net cash used in financing activities			(3,751	)			(72,144	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents			57,882				3,176
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			36,989				13,180
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	94,871			$	16,356
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest		$	776			$	2,788
Income taxes			53,312				43,023

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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 nine-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 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.

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies:

Cost of Merchandise Sold

Cost of merchandise sold includes the total cost of products sold; freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from our vendors to our distribution centers, from our distribution centers to our retail stores, and from one distribution center to another; vendor support; damaged, junked or defective product; cash discounts from payments to merchandise vendors; and adjustments for shrinkage (physical inventory losses), lower of cost or market valuation, slow moving product, excess inventory quantities and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory valuation.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses include payroll and benefit costs for retail, distribution center and corporate employees; occupancy costs of retail, distribution center and corporate facilities; advertising; tender costs, including bank charges and costs associated with credit and debit card interchange fees; outside service fees; and other administrative costs, such as computer maintenance, supplies, travel and lodging.

Warehousing and Distribution Costs

Costs incurred at our distribution centers for receiving, warehousing and preparing product for delivery are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Distribution center costs were approximately $14.8 million and $13.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively, and they were approximately $43.7 million and $39.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation includes expenses related to all retail, distribution center and corporate assets. Amortization includes expenses related to definite-lived intangible assets.

Note 3 — 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 at September 27, 2008) have been reclassified from cash and cash equivalents to prepaid expenses and other current assets. This change has affected our September 27, 2008 Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the fiscal nine months ended September 27, 2008.

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 September 26, 2009 or December 27, 2008. We had $23.1 million in borrowings under the revolving credit loan at September 27, 2008. The terms of our revolving credit loan include variable interest rates, plus an additional amount ranging from 0.35% to 0.90%, and based on timing of the cash flows and current market rates, the carrying value of our revolving credit loan approximates fair value.

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 $76.7 million, $68.3 million and $48.0 million higher than reported at September 26, 2009, December 27, 2008 and September 27, 2008, respectively.

Note 6 — Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment is comprised as follows:

		September 26,				December 27,				September 27,
		2009				2008				2008
Land		$	27,646			$	25,410			$	25,410
Buildings and improvements			340,452				325,081				305,662
Furniture, fixtures and equipment			216,235				198,881				192,423
Computer software and hardware			84,008				74,589				68,802
Construction in progress			12,990				12,615				24,477
			681,331				636,576				616,774
Accumulated depreciation and amortization			(318,590	)			(274,543	)			(259,504	)
		$	362,741			$	362,033			$	357,270

Note 7 — Share-Based Payments:

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”). Share-based compensation expense lowered pre-tax income by $2.9 million and $3.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively, and by $9.2 million for the first nine months of both fiscal 2009 and 2008. The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense are reported as a financing cash flow.

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.

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								Nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,				September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008				2009				2008
Stock options granted			3,800				38,676				550,626				623,550
Weighted average exercise price		$	46.04			$	38.59			$	34.37			$	38.29
Weighted average fair value		$	16.89			$	15.05			$	12.89			$	14.53

The weighted average key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008 are as follows:

		Three months ended								Nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,				September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008				2009				2008
Expected price volatility			39.6	%			38.6	%			39.8	%			38.5	%
Risk-free interest rate			2.2	%			3.3	%			1.6	%			2.9	%
Weighted average expected lives in years			4.7				5.0				5.2				4.9
Forfeiture rate			8.0	%			5.4	%			6.8	%			5.7	%
Dividend yield			0.0	%			0.0	%			0.0	%			0.0	%

As of September 26, 2009, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options and restricted stock units was $15.2 million with a weighted average expense recognition period of 1.54 years.

Restricted Stock Units

During the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, we issued 149,151 and 84,458 restricted stock units, respectively, which vest over an approximate three-year term and had a grant date weighted average fair value of $34.63 and $38.21, 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 38,293 and 44,185 shares of our common stock during the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total stock compensation expense related to the ESPP was approximately $338,000 and $370,000 during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. At September 26, 2009, there were 3,199,762 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the ESPP.

There were no significant modifications to our share-based compensation plans during the nine months ended September 26, 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. 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.

Net income per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

		Three months ended												Three months ended
		September 26, 2009												September 27, 2008
										Per Share												Per Share
		Income				Shares				Amount				Income				Shares				Amount
Basic net income per share:
Net income		$	21,979				36,034			$	0.61			$	15,870				36,429			$	0.44
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding			—				677				(0.01	)			—				645				(0.01	)
Diluted net income per share:
Net income		$	21,979				36,711			$	0.60			$	15,870				37,074			$	0.43

		Nine months ended												Nine months ended
		September 26, 2009												September 27, 2008
										Per Share												Per Share
		Income				Shares				Amount				Income				Shares				Amount
Basic net income per share:
Net income		$	77,213				35,954			$	2.15			$	57,218				37,045			$	1.54
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding			—				636				(0.04	)			—				632				(0.02	)
Diluted net income per share:
Net income		$	77,213				36,590			$	2.11			$	57,218				37,677			$	1.52

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 September 26, 2009 and September 27, 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 September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008).

The Credit Agreement requires quarterly compliance with respect to two material covenants: a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio. The fixed charge coverage ratio principally compares earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock compensation and rent expense (“consolidated EBITDAR”) to the sum of interest paid and rental expense (excluding straight-line rent). The leverage ratio principally compares total debt plus rental expense (excluding straight-line rent) multiplied by a factor of six to consolidated EBITDAR. The Credit Agreement also contains certain other restrictions regarding additional indebtedness, capital expenditures, business operations, guarantees, investments, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, transactions with subsidiaries or affiliates, and liens. We were in compliance with all covenants at September 26, 2009.

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 19,407 and 464,812 shares under the share repurchase program during the third quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $0.9 million and $14.7 million during the third quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. We repurchased 321,030 and 1,280,205 shares under the share repurchase program during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $10.8 million and $42.5 million during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of September 26, 2009, we had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $185.5 million exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses.

Note 11 — New Accounting Pronouncements:

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) modified FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations (“Topic 805”). Previous guidance applied only to business combinations in which control was obtained by transferring consideration. The revised guidance applies to all transactions or other events in which one entity obtains control over another. Topic 805 now 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. It also 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 guidance 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. Topic 805 retains the guidance for identifying and recognizing intangible assets apart from goodwill. The revised guidance 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 this revised guidance effective December 28, 2008 (fiscal 2009). Thus we are required to apply the revised guidance to any business acquisition which occurs on or after December 28, 2008, but this modification had no effect on prior acquisitions.

In April 2008, the FASB modified FASB ASC 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, and FASB ASC 275, Risks and Uncertainties, for 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. The modification 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 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset. We adopted the guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset effective December 28, 2008 (fiscal 2009), and the guidance is applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The guidance did not have an impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

On April 9, 2009, the FASB modified FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, and FASB ASC 270, Interim Reporting, to extend the disclosure requirements related to the fair value of financial instruments to interim financial statements of publicly traded companies. We adopted this guidance effective June 27, 2009. This guidance did not have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

In May 2009, the FASB modified FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, which 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 this guidance effective June 27, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-01 Topic 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles which establishes the FASB ASC. The FASB ASC is 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. The FASB ASC 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. We adopted ASU No. 2009-01 effective September 26, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In August 2009, FASB issued ASU No. 2009-05 which amends ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“Topic 820”), to provide guidance on the fair value measurement of liabilities. This update requires clarification for circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available. A reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more of the following techniques: 1) a valuation technique that uses either the quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset or quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as an asset; or 2) another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles in Topic 820 such as the income and market approach to valuation. The amendments in this update also clarify that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. This update further clarifies that if the fair value of a liability is determined by reference to a quoted price in an active market for an identical liability, that price would be considered a Level 1 measurement in the fair value hierarchy. Similarly, if the identical liability has a quoted price when traded as an asset in an active market, it is also a Level 1 fair value measurement if no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required. This update is effective for our fourth quarter 2009 and is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operation or cash flow.

Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies:

Construction commitments

We had commitments for new store construction projects totaling approximately $0.7 million at September 26, 2009.

Litigation

We are involved in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management expects 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 September 26, 2009 up through November 2, 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 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, 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 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 (Third Quarter) and Nine Months Ended September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008

Net sales increased 1.9% to $747.7 million for the third quarter of 2009 from $733.9 million for the third quarter of 2008. Net sales increased 6.2% to $2.34 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 from $2.21 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The net sales increase for the third quarter resulted primarily from the addition of new stores partially offset by a same-store sales decline of 5.1%. The net sales increase for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was primarily the result of new store openings partially offset by a 1.7% decrease in same-store sales. Our third quarter same-store sales decline resulted primarily from softness in sales of seasonal big-ticket items and difficult comparisons due to strong sales of hurricane-related merchandise and seasonal heating products in the prior year’s quarter. The decline was partially offset by continued strong sales in core consumable categories, including animal and pet-related products, as well as repair and replacement parts.

We opened 17 new stores and relocated one store during the third quarter of 2009 compared to 20 new store openings and no relocations or closures during the prior year’s third quarter. During the first nine months of 2009, we opened 58 new stores, relocated two stores and closed one store compared to 70 new store openings and no relocations or closures during the first nine months of 2008. We operated 912 stores at September 26, 2009 compared to 834 stores at September 27, 2008.

The following chart indicates the average percentage of sales represented by each of our major product categories during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008:

		Three months ended								Nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,				September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008				2009				2008
Product Category:
Livestock and Pet			41	%			37	%			40	%			37	%
Seasonal Products			21				23				23				25
Hardware and Tools			15				16				14				14
Clothing and Footwear			7				7				7				7
Truck, Trailer and Towing			9				9				9				9
Agricultural			7				8				7				8
Total			100	%			100	%			100	%			100	%

Gross margin for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was $246.0 million and $749.3 million, respectively. This represents an increase of 12.8% and 12.3%, respectively, over the comparable periods of the prior year. Gross margin, as a percent of sales, was 32.9% for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 29.8% for the comparable period in fiscal 2008. The improvement in gross margin rate for the quarter resulted from a decrease in the LIFO provision, reduced transportation costs and effective markdown management.

The decrease in the LIFO charge of $8.7 million for the quarter is attributed to deflation or lower inflation in certain product categories and changes in 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 certain product categories, because we anticipate an increase in certain key products with higher inflation indices. The increase is driven by our store base expansion and a commitment to better in-stocks on key items. 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.

The reduced transportation costs resulted primarily from lower fuel costs and to a lesser extent improved transportation efficiencies. The improved markdown management results from our continued inventory reduction initiative through efforts to clear seasonal product and certain merchandise that will not be carried into future periods. For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, the gross margin rate was 32.0% compared to 30.2% for the first nine months of 2008, largely due to the same reasons.

Costs incurred at our distribution centers for receiving, warehousing and preparing product for delivery are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Distribution center costs were approximately $14.8 million and $13.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively, and they were approximately $43.7 million and $39.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 180 basis points to 25.9% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from 24.1% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. This third quarter increase as a percent of sales was primarily attributable to the deleveraging related to the same-store sales decrease and, to a lesser extent, an increase in our sales tax audit expense as several states have initiated sales tax audits and an increase in incentive compensation expense related to the Company’s favorable results in the current year. SG&A expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 increased 60 basis points to 24.5% of sales from 23.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2008, primarily due to less sales leverage and increased incentive compensation expense.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 10 basis points to 2.2% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from 2.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percent of sales, depreciation and amortization expense increased 10 basis points to 2.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 from 2.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The increases were related directly to new store growth and capital costs for infrastructure and technology.

Interest expense increased 10 basis points to 0.1% of sales in the third quarter of 2009 from 0.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, interest expense decreased to $1.1 million compared to $1.7 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2008. The year-to-date improvement is primarily 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 third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared with 39.3% and 38.8% for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2008, respectively, 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 third quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 38.5% to $22.0 million compared to $15.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 increased 34.9% to $77.2 million from $57.2 million in the first nine months of the prior year. Net income, as a percent of sales, increased 70 basis points to 2.9% for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 2.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, net income as a percent of sales increased 70 basis points to 3.3%, compared to 2.6% for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Net income per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 increased to $0.60 from $0.43 and, for the first nine months of fiscal 2009, increased to $2.11 from $1.52. Outstanding shares were reduced as a result of repurchases under 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.

At September 26, 2009, we had working capital of $374.0 million, which was a $90.8 million increase and an $86.5 million increase compared to December 27, 2008 and September 27, 2008, respectively. The shifts in working capital were primarily attributable to changes in the following components of current assets and current liabilities (in millions):

		September 26,				December 27,								September 27,
		2009				2008				Variance				2008				Variance
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	94.9			$	37.0			$	57.9			$	16.4			$	78.5
Inventories			704.0				603.4				100.6				703.1				0.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			40.4				41.9				(1.5	)			40.7				(0.3	)
Deferred income taxes			11.4				1.7				9.7				2.9				8.5
			850.7				684.0				166.7				763.1				87.6
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable			356.8				286.8				70.0				366.1				(9.3	)
Other accrued expenses			119.5				113.5				6.0				108.0				11.5
Current portion of capital lease obligation			0.4				0.5				(0.1	)			0.5				(0.1	)
Income tax currently payable			—				—				—				1.0				(1.0	)
			476.7				400.8				75.9				475.6				1.1
Working capital		$	374.0			$	283.2			$	90.8			$	287.5			$	86.5

The increase in inventories since year-end resulted primarily from normal seasonal purchases as well as the purchase of additional inventory for new stores. These increases were offset by a decrease in average inventory per store due to planned initiatives to reduce inventory levels coupled with more aggressive clearance efforts. The increase in accounts payable resulted from the increase in inventories.

Operations provided net cash of $111.0 million and $143.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. The $32.9 million decrease in net cash provided in 2009 over 2008 is primarily due to changes in the following operating activities (in millions):

		Nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008				Variance
Net income		$	77.2			$	57.2			$	20.0
Depreciation and amortization			48.8				44.7				4.1
Inventories and accounts payable			(30.6	)			40.7				(71.3	)
Stock compensation expense			9.2				9.2				—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3.0				1.7				1.3
Other accrued expenses			6.0				(7.6	)			13.6
Income taxes currently payable			(1.6	)			(4.1	)			2.5
Other, net			(1.0	)			2.1				(3.1	)
Net cash provided by operations		$	111.0			$	143.9			$	(32.9	)

Cash flows from operating activities continue to provide the primary source of our liquidity. The decrease in net cash provided by operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared with the first nine months of fiscal 2008 was primarily due to changes in inventory levels and timing of payments. As a result of the same store sales decrease in the third quarter the inventory turns declined from the prior year period. Slower inventory turns combined with more timely payments on accounts payable to capture payment discounts have resulted in a decline in financed inventory from 48.4% to 44.9%, resulting in a lower accounts payable increase relative to inventory. (The calculated financed inventory assumes FIFO inventory, excludes inventory in-transit, and includes gross book overdrafts in accounts payable.) This decrease was partially offset by the strong net income performance in 2009 and an increase in accrued expenses related to incentive compensation.

Investing activities used $49.4 million and $68.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. The majority of this cash requirement relates to our capital expenditures.

Capital expenditures for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008 were as follows (in millions):

		Nine months ended
		September 26,				September 27,
		2009				2008
New/relocated stores and stores not yet opened		$	26.5			$	30.3
Information technology			11.4				9.9
Existing stores			10.0				7.6
Distribution center capacity and improvements			1.3				12.4
Other			0.2				0.1
Existing store properties acquired from lessor			—				8.5
		$	49.4			$	68.8

The above table reflects 58 new stores in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, compared to 70 new stores during the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

Financing activities used $3.8 million and $72.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. This decrease in net cash used is largely due to more repayments than borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility in the prior year and less repurchases of common stock under our share repurchase program.

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 $323.8 million available for future borrowings, net of outstanding letters of credit, under our Credit Agreement at September 26, 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 September 26, 2009 and September 27, 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 September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008). The agreement requires quarterly compliance with respect to fixed charge coverage and leverage ratios.

The Credit Agreement requires quarterly compliance with respect to two material covenants: a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio. The fixed charge coverage ratio principally compares earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock compensation and rent expense (“consolidated EBITDAR”) to the sum of interest paid and rental expense (excluding straight-line rent). The leverage ratio principally compares total debt plus rental expense (excluding straight-line rent) multiplied by a factor of six to consolidated EBITDAR. The Credit Agreement also contains certain other restrictions regarding additional indebtedness, capital expenditures, business operations, guarantees, investments, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, transactions with subsidiaries or affiliates, and liens. We were in compliance with all covenants at September 26, 2009.

We believe that our existing cash balances, expected cash flow from future 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.

We repurchased 19,407 and 464,812 shares under the share repurchase program during the third quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $0.9 million and $14.7 million during the third quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. We repurchased 321,030 and 1,280,205 shares under the share repurchase program during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The total cost of the share repurchases was $10.8 million and $42.5 million during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of September 26, 2009, we had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $185.5 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.

Significant Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

We had commitments for new store construction projects totaling approximately $0.7 million at September 26, 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 (2.35% and 5.00% at September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008, respectively) or LIBOR (0.25% and 3.43% at September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008, respectively) plus an additional amount ranging from 0.35% to 0.90% per annum, adjusted quarterly, based on our performance (0.50% at September 26, 2009 and September 27, 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 September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008). See Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for further discussion regarding the Credit Agreement.

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 September 26, 2009. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of September 26, 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. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the third fiscal quarter of 2009 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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 third quarter of fiscal 2009 was as follows:

														Maximum Dollar
										Number of				Value of Shares
										Shares Purchased				That May Yet Be
		Number of				Average				as Part of Publicly				Purchased Under
		Shares				Price Paid				Announced Plans				the Plans or
Period		Purchased				Per Share				or Programs				Programs
June 28, 2009 – July 25, 2009			—			$	—				—			$	186,378,522
July 26, 2009 – August 22, 2009			—			$	—				—			$	186,378,522
August 23, 2009 – September 26, 2009			19,407			$	47.13				19,407			$	185,464,444
As of September 26, 2009			19,407								19,407			$	185,464,444

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

None

Item 5.		Other Information

None

Item 6.		Exhibits

Exhibits
	10.47			Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of February 22, 2007 by and among Tractor Supply Company, the banks party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent.
	10.48			Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
	10.49			Form of Restricted Share Unit Agreement for Officers.
	10.50			Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement for Directors.
	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.

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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

	10.47			Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of February 22, 2007 by and among Tractor Supply Company, the banks party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent.
	10.48			Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
	10.49			Form of Restricted Share Unit Agreement for Officers.
	10.50			Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement for Directors.
	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.