Tractor Supply has agreed to snap up farm and ranch retailer, Orscheln Farm and Home, in a cash deal worth $297 million. Shares of the largest US rural lifestyle retailer rose almost 5% to close at $170.25 on Feb. 17. The purchase price is net of acquired estimated future tax benefits of $23 million. Tractor Supply (TSCO) is looking to fund the acquisition through existing cash on hand. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to EPS. With the realization of planned synergies, the company anticipates the earnings accretion to grow over time. The transaction awaits receipt of regulatory approval and completion of certain customary closing conditions. (See Tractor Supply stock analysis on TipRanks) Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton said, “This is an exciting step for Tractor Supply as we expand our footprint in the Midwest with the high-quality assets of Orscheln Farm and Home.” “We look forward to bringing together our highly complementary cultures and teams to