BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Allivet, a privately held online pet pharmacy. The acquisition of Allivet will complement and strengthen Tractor Supply’s portfolio offering for companion animals, equestrian and livestock customers and unlock new opportunities for growth.

田纳西州布伦特伍德（BUSINESS WIRE）--美国最大的农村生活方式零售商拖拉机供应公司（NASDAQ:TSCO）（“公司”）今天宣布，已签署最终协议，收购私人在线宠物药店Allivet。收购Allivet将补充和加强拖拉机供应公司为伴侣动物、马术和牲畜客户提供的产品组合，并开启新的增长机会。

This acquisition will also allow the Company to introduce a convenient, low-cost pet and animal pharmacy solution for its 37 million Neighbor’s Club members..

此次收购还将使该公司能够为其3700万邻居俱乐部会员推出一种方便、低成本的宠物和动物药房解决方案。

Compelling Strategic Benefits to Tractor Supply

拖拉机供应的巨大战略效益

Creates significant opportunity to gain share of wallet with its 37 million Neighbor’s Club members, approximately 75% of whom are pet owners

创造了与3700万邻居俱乐部成员分享钱包的重要机会，其中约75%是宠物主人

Complements and strengthens existing product and services offering

补充和加强现有的产品和服务

Expands the Company’s total addressable market by $15 billion

将公司的总目标市场扩大了150亿美元

Solidifies longstanding partnership between companies

巩固公司之间的长期合作关系

Leverages strong financial profile of Allivet with expected diluted earnings per share accretion in year one

利用Allivet强大的财务状况，并在第一年增加预期的稀释每股收益

The Company anticipates leveraging its store footprint and digital offerings to expand Allivet’s reach and sales opportunity. For the last several years, Allivet’s PetRx platform has been a partner with Tractor Supply to offer digital pet pharmacy service under the Tractor Supply brand.

该公司预计将利用其店铺足迹和数字产品来扩大Allivet的影响力和销售机会。在过去的几年中，Allivet的PetRx平台一直是拖拉机供应的合作伙伴，以拖拉机供应品牌提供数字宠物药房服务。

Since its founding in 1992, Allivet has grown to be a leading online pet pharmacy fully licensed in all 50 states with three distribution centers that allow it to efficiently serve the needs of its customers and reach a large majority of the U.S. with next day delivery. Allivet has a proven platform to make pet parenting easier by providing convenient access to brand-name medications, expert pharmacy advice and automatic delivery with its auto-ship program..

自1992年成立以来，Allivet已发展成为一家领先的在线宠物药店，在所有50个州都拥有完全许可证，拥有三个配送中心，可以有效地满足客户的需求，并通过第二天的配送服务到达美国大部分地区。Allivet拥有一个经过验证的平台，通过其auto ship程序，可以方便地获得名牌药物、专家药房建议和自动分娩，从而使宠物养育变得更加容易。

“We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Allivet, a leading online pet pharmacy. This acquisition enhances the benefits we can offer to our 37 million Neighbor’s Club members with an easy and cost-effective solution to obtain medications and specialty items for their pets and livestock. Allivet is a best-in-class platform with an exceptional management team and a robust financial profile.

“我们很高兴宣布收购领先的在线宠物药店Allivet。此次收购增强了我们为3700万邻居俱乐部成员提供的福利，为他们的宠物和牲畜提供了一个简单且经济高效的解决方案，以获得药物和特色物品。Allivet是一个一流的平台，拥有出色的管理团队和稳健的财务状况。

This strategic tuck-in acquisition exemplifies our commitment to delivering value and growth as we expand our total addressable market. We look forward to welcoming the Allivet team to Tractor Supply,” said Hal Lawton, Tractor Supply’s president and chief executive officer..

这项战略性收购体现了我们在扩大总目标市场的同时，致力于实现价值和增长。我们期待着欢迎Allivet团队加入拖拉机供应公司，”拖拉机供应公司总裁兼首席执行官哈尔·劳顿（HalLawton）表示。

Ujjwal Dhoot, chief executive officer of Allivet said, “We are excited for Allivet to join forces with Tractor Supply. With Tractor Supply, we can expand our reach and bring the purpose of our product offering and website to millions of customers. As part of Tractor Supply, we will accelerate our growth and innovation to continue to help pets live long healthy lives by making it easier for pet owners to care for them.”.

Allivet首席执行官Ujjwal Dhoot表示：“我们很高兴Allivet能够与拖拉机供应部门携手合作。通过拖拉机供应，我们可以扩大我们的业务范围，并将我们的产品和网站的目的带给数百万客户。作为拖拉机供应的一部分，我们将加速增长和创新，通过让宠物主人更容易照顾宠物，继续帮助宠物健康长寿。”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in Tractor Supply’s fiscal first quarter of 2025. The deal is an all-cash transaction that Tractor Supply anticipates financing through its balance sheet..

该交易受惯例成交条件的约束，包括收到适用的监管批准。该交易预计将在2025年拖拉机供应第一财季完成。该交易为全现金交易，拖拉机供应公司预计将通过其资产负债表进行融资。

About Tractor Supply Company

关于拖拉机供应公司

For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 293 on the Fortune 500.

85多年来，拖拉机供应公司（纳斯达克股票代码：TSCO）一直致力于满足休闲农民、牧场主、房主、园丁、宠物爱好者以及所有享受这里生活的人的需求。拖拉机供应公司是美国最大的农村生活方式零售商，在财富500强中排名293。

The Company’s more than 50,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve..

该公司的50000多名团队成员以提供传奇式服务和帮助客户追求激情而闻名，无论这意味着离土地更近、照顾动物还是亲身体验DIY生活方式。在商店和网上，拖拉机供应为客户提供了他们所需要的东西-随时随地，以他们应得的低价选择任何方式。

As of September 28, 2024, the Company operated 2,270 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states. For more information on Tractor Supply, visit www.tractorsupply.com.

截至2024年9月28日，该公司在49个州运营了2270家拖拉机供应店。

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer providing products and services for pet owners. As of September 28, 2024, the Company operated 205 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense by Tractor Supply, visit www.Petsense.com..

拖拉机供应公司还拥有并经营一家为宠物主人提供产品和服务的小盒宠物专业供应零售商Petsense by Tractor Supply。。有关拖拉机供应公司Petsense的更多信息，请访问www.Petsense.com。

About Allivet.com

关于Allivet.com

Allivet, a leading pet pharmacy founded in 1992, provides quality prescription and over-the-counter pet medications. The company also provides strategic partnership solutions to customers through retail and e-commerce channels. Their market pioneering 'PetRx-as-a-Service' platform business is growing rapidly with marquee partners such as American Kennel Club (AKC), Tractor Supply, Fetch Pet Insurance, and others.

Allivet是一家成立于1992年的领先宠物药店，提供优质处方和非处方宠物药物。该公司还通过零售和电子商务渠道为客户提供战略合作伙伴解决方案。他们开创市场的“PetRx-as-a-Service”平台业务正与美国养犬俱乐部（AKC）、拖拉机供应、宠物保险等大型合作伙伴快速增长。

Allivet is a pharmacy at the core, and their mission is to ensure better long-term health outcomes for pets by providing convenient access to pet medications, making compliance easier and supporting pet owners with expert advice and reliable service..

Allivet是一家以药店为核心的药店，其使命是通过提供方便的宠物药物，使依从性更容易，并为宠物主人提供专家建议和可靠的服务，确保宠物获得更好的长期健康结果。

Forward-Looking Statements

前瞻性声明

This press release contains statements that are not historical facts but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate” and/or the negatives or variations of these terms or similar terminology.

本新闻稿包含的声明并非历史事实，而是1995年《私人证券诉讼改革法案》所指的前瞻性声明。前瞻性陈述通常由“打算”、“计划”、“相信”、“估计”、“期望”、“预期”和/或这些术语或类似术语的否定或变化等词语标识或与之相关。

Such forward-looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that the Company or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the future, including the closing of the transaction and the benefits expected therefrom. All forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations, various assumptions, and data available from third parties.

此类前瞻性声明包括那些涉及公司或其管理层认为或预期未来可能发生的活动、事件或发展的声明，包括交易的完成和预期的收益。所有前瞻性陈述均基于公司当前的预期、各种假设以及第三方提供的数据。

The Company’s expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith, and the Company believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.

公司的期望和假设是善意表达的，公司认为有合理的基础。然而，由于前瞻性陈述固有地受到已知和未知风险、不确定性和其他因素的影响，可能导致实际未来结果、业绩或成就与此类前瞻性陈述中表达或暗示的未来结果、业绩或成就存在重大差异，因此无法保证此类前瞻性陈述会实现或证明其正确性。

Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements, including: the possibility that the transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed; the possibility that we may be unable to obtain regulatory approval for the transaction; the potential for litigation or governmental investigations relating to the transaction; the o.

许多风险、不确定性和其他因素可能导致实际结果与前瞻性声明中规定的结果存在重大差异，包括：交易不会结束或交割可能延迟的可能性；我们可能无法获得交易监管批准的可能性；与交易相关的诉讼或政府调查的可能性；o。