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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000916365-26-000046"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TSCO"
cik: "0000916365"
company_name: "TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-05-28T13:02:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T13:06:44.381524+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Tractor Supply acquires VIP Petcare veterinary services from PetIQ to bolster pet care platform

## Summary
- Acquired VIP Petcare, the largest US mobile veterinary provider, from PetIQ (Bansk Group).
- VIP Petcare operates clinics in ~2,700 retail locations (1,700 Tractor Supply stores) across 39 states, serving >1M pets annually.
- Acquisition enhances Tractor Supply's pet care offering (veterinary, pharmacy via Allivet, retail); financial terms undisclosed.
- VIP Petcare's mobile clinics offer preventive care at prices >50% lower than traditional vet visits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000916365-26-000046
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TSCO
- cik: 0000916365
- company_name: TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-05-28T13:02:34+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916365/000091636526000046/0000916365-26-000046-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916365/000091636526000046/tsco-20260528.htm

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