Tractor Supply Company to Acquire Allivet, a Leading Online Pet and Animal Pharmacy

Acquisition expands benefits for Tractor Supply’s 37 million Neighbor’s Club members with a convenient, low-cost pharmacy solution for pets and animals

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), 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. 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.

Compelling Strategic Benefits to Tractor Supply

• Creates significant opportunity to gain share of wallet with its 37 million Neighbor’s Club members, approximately 75% of whom are pet owners
• Complements and strengthens existing product and services offering
• Expands the Company’s total addressable market by $15 billion
• Solidifies longstanding partnership between companies
• Leverages strong financial profile of Allivet with expected diluted earnings per share accretion in year one

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.

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.

“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. 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.

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.”

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.

About 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 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.

About Tractor Supply Company

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. 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.

As of June 29, 2024, the Company operated 2,254 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states. For more information on Tractor Supply, visit www.tractorsupply.com .

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 June 29, 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 .

Contact:

Mary Winn Pilkington – Media Contact – corporatecommunications@tractorsupply.com – (615) 440-4212

Source: Tractor Supply Company