FERGUSON SUPPLY & BOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY

ciency and future growth as well as increase the likelihood of system interruption or failure. We are subject to payment-related risks that could increase our selling, general and administrative expenses, expose us to fraud or theft, subject us to potential liability, and potentially disrupt our business. We accept payments using a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, cash, checks, credit and debit cards, PayPal and electronic payments, and we may offer new payment options over time. Acceptance of these payment options subjects us to rules, regulations, contractual obligations and compliance requirements, including payment network rules and operating guidelines, data security standards and certification requirements, and rules governing electronic funds transfers. These requi

inputs from our Compensation Committee, the Executive Bonus Plan for fiscal year 2025 was determined, settled and paid out in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 in the form of fully vested restricted stock units and cash. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, our Compensation Committee also adopted and approved the performance criteria and targets for the Executive Bonus Plan for fiscal year 2026, which is expected to be paid out in the form of fully vested restricted stock units and cash in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. During the years ended January 31, 2026 and 2025, we recognized stock-based compensation expense related to Executive Bonus Plans in the amount of $ 15.9 million and $ 13.4 million, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense related to the ung

e and each of the operating expense categories set forth below. Operating Expenses Our operating expenses consist of research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses. Personnel costs are the most significant component of each category of operating expenses. Operating expenses also include allocated overhead costs for facilities, information technology costs and employee benefit costs. Research and Development. Research and development expense consists primarily of employee compensation and related expenses, as well as allocated overhead. Our research and development efforts are focused on scaling our platform, building an ecosystem of best-of-breed applications and platforms, infrastructure, adding enterprise grade features, functionality and enhanceme

a defined contribution benefit plan, the Tractor Supply Company 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”), which provides retirement benefits for eligible employees. The Company matches (in cash) 100 % of the employee’s elective contributions up to 3 % of eligible compensation plus 50 % of the employee’s elective contributions from 3 % to 6 % of eligible compensation. In no event shall the total Company match made on behalf of the employee exceed 4.5 % of the employee’s eligible compensation. All current contributions are immediately vested. Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan were approximately $ 22.1 million, $ 20.1 million, and $ 18.8 million during fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies Contractual Commitments At December 27, 2

pected term will increase compensation expense. Forfeiture Rate — This is the estimated percentage of options granted that are expected to be forfeited or canceled before becoming fully vested. This estimate is based on historical experience. An increase in the forfeiture rate will decrease compensation expense. Dividend Yield — This is the estimated dividend yield for the weighted average expected term of the option granted. An increase in the dividend yield will decrease compensation expense. 58 Table of Contents The Company issues shares for options when exercised. A summary of stock option activity is as follows: Stock Option Activity Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Fair Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value ( in thousands)

e expressed as a percent of net sales. Fiscal Year 2025 2024 Net sales 100.00 % 100.00 % Cost of merchandise sold (a) 63.58 63.74 Gross margin (a) 36.42 36.26 Selling, general and administrative expenses (a) 23.79 23.39 Depreciation and amortization 3.18 3.00 Operating income 9.45 9.86 Interest expense, net 0.45 0.37 Income before income taxes 9.01 9.49 Income tax expense 1.95 2.09 Net income 7.06 % 7.40 % (a) Our gross margin amounts may not be comparable to those of other retailers since some retailers include all of the costs related to their distribution facility network in cost of merchandise sold and others (like our Company) exclude a portion of these distribution facility network costs from gross margin and instead include them in Selling, general, and administrative expenses; refe