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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 28, 2026 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT P

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 28, 2026 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Central Garden & Pet Company Delaware 001-3

LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March 28, 2026, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 6, 2026 Central Garden & Pet C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 6, 2026 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES RECORD Q2 FISCAL 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Reports fiscal 2026 Q2 net sales of $906 million, compared with $834 million a year ago Delivers fiscal 2026 Q2 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.28, compared with $0.98 in the prior year Re

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES RECORD Q2 FISCAL 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Reports fiscal 2026 Q2 net sales of $906 million, compared with $834 million a year ago Delivers fiscal 2026 Q2 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.28, compared with $0.98 in the prior year Reaffirms fiscal 2026 outlook for non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.70 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 11, 2026 Central Garden &

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 11, 2026 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Central Garden & Pet Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Central Garden & Pet Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization Walnut Creek, Calif.,– Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its stock repurchase program. Under the increased program, the company is author

Central Garden & Pet Announces Kay M. Schwichtenberg as New Director Kay M. Schwichtenberg Brings Decades of Experience in Animal Health

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Kay M. Schwichtenberg as New Director Kay M. Schwichtenberg Brings Decades of Experience in Animal Health WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has appointed Kay M. Schwichtenberg to its Board of Directors, effe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 27, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 27, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Central Garden & Pet Company Delaware 00

LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of December 27, 2025, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

CERTIFICATE OF ELIMINATION SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY Pursuant to Section 151(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law

Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF ELIMINATION OF SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY Pursuant to Section 151(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law Central Garden & Pet Company (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), does hereby certify as fo

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 4, 2026 Central Garden &

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 4, 2026 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q1 FISCAL 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Delivers fiscal 2026 Q1 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.11 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.21 compared with $0.21 a year ago Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.70 or bett

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q1 FISCAL 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Delivers fiscal 2026 Q1 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.11 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.21 compared with $0.21 a year ago Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.70 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading consumer goods company in th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934         Filed by the Registrant ☒     Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐         Check the appropriate box:          ☐     Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐     Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934         Filed by the Registrant ☒     Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐         Check the appropriate box:          ☐     Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐     Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-33268 Central Garden & Pet Compan

LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of September 27, 2025, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY1 (Adopted and approved on August 8, 2023 and effective as of October 2, 2023)

Exhibit 97 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY1 (Adopted and approved on August 8, 2023 and effective as of October 2, 2023) 1.

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES

EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following table sets forth certain information concerning the principal subsidiaries of the Company.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK Fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion vs. $3.2 billion in the prior year Delivers fiscal 2025 GAAP EPS of $2.55 vs. $1.62, non-GAAP EP

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK Fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion vs. $3.2 billion in the prior year Delivers fiscal 2025 GAAP EPS of $2.55 vs. $1.62, non-GAAP EPS of $2.73 vs. $2.13 Expects fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $2.70 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif., – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 24, 2025 Central Garden &

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 24, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of NOVEMBER 7, 2025, CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, as the Parent and a Borrower, THE OTHER BORROWERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, THE GUARANTORS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, THE LENDERS FROM

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION CUSIP: 153528AL8 CUSIP: 153528AM6 (Revolver) FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of NOVEMBER 7, 2025, among CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, as the Parent and a Borrower, THE OTHER BORROWERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, THE GUARANTORS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, TRUIST BANK, as Issuing Bank and

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2025 Central Garden &

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

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144 0000936179 XXXXXXXX LIVE 0000887733 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO 001-33268 1340 TREAT BOULEVARD SUITE 600 WALNUT CREEK CA 94597 9259484000 BROWN WILLIAM E Officer Class A Common Stock Wells Fargo Clearing Services One North Jefferson Avenue St.

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144 0000936179 XXXXXXXX LIVE 0000887733 Central Garden & Pet Company 001-33268 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600 Walnut Creek CA 94597 925-948-4000 William E.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PU

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Central Garden & Pet Company Delaware 001-33

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of June 28, 2025, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q3 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Delivers fiscal 2025 Q3 GAAP EPS of $1.52 vs. $1.19 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.56 vs. $1.32 a year ago Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of approximately $2.60

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q3 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Delivers fiscal 2025 Q3 GAAP EPS of $1.52 vs. $1.19 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.56 vs. $1.32 a year ago Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of approximately $2.60 WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2025 Central Garden & Pe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 11, 2025 Central Garden & Pet

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 11, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

Central Garden & Pet Raises Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Outlook; Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Now Expected to Be Approximately $2.60 Improved Outlook Driven by Strong Execution and Cost and Simplicity Initiatives Continued Focus on Strategic Investments to

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Raises Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Outlook; Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Now Expected to Be Approximately $2.60 Improved Outlook Driven by Strong Execution and Cost and Simplicity Initiatives Continued Focus on Strategic Investments to Drive Long-Term Profitable Growth Confidence in Central to Home Strategy and Opportunities Across Pet and Garden Segments WALNUT CREEK, C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-33268 A. Full title of t

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March 29, 2025, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Central Garden & Pet Company Delaware 001-3

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q2 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Delivers fiscal 2025 Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.98 vs. $0.93 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.04 vs. $0.99 a year ago amid softer sales in the quarter Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet an

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 7, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2025

S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2025 Registration No.

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLE Form S-8 (Form Type) CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered (1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Equity Class A Common Stock, $0.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 18, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934         Filed by the Registrant ☒     Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐         Check the appropriate box:          ☐     Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐     Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rul

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 28, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Centra

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of December 28, 2024, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Promotion Letter of Niko Lahanas dated September

Corporate Office 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 948-4000 Exhibit 10.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q1 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2025 Q1 net sales of $656 million vs. $635 million in the prior year Fiscal 2025 Q1 EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.01 a year ago Maintains outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garde

EX-24

EX-24 2 PowerOfAttorney.txt EXHIBIT 24: POWER OF ATTORNEY POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, BlackRock, Inc., a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint each of Eric Andruczyk, Richard Cundiff, R. Andrew Dickson, III, Spencer Fleming, Laura Hildner, David Maryles, Christopher Meade, Charles Park, Jam

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 5, 2025 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

EX-99

EX-99 3 ITEM7.txt EXHIBIT 99: ITEM 7 BlackRock Advisors, LLC Aperio Group, LLC BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A. BlackRock Fund Advisors* BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG BlackRock Investment

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We are Central to home 2024 Annual ReportOUR MISSION Lead the future of the garden and pet industries.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934         Filed by the Registrant ☒     Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐         Check the appropriate box:          ☐     Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐     Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934         Filed by the Registrant ☒     Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐         Check the appropriate box:         ☒     Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐     Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

Central Garden & Pet Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization

EXHIBIT 99.2 Central Garden & Pet Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the authorization under its stock repurchase program. The Board authorized Central to purchase up to an additional $100 m

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products

EXHIBIT 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has appointed Randal D. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2024. Mr. Lewis brin

Promotion Letter of Bradley Smith dated September 25, 2024

Exhibit 10.24 Corporate Headquarters 1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone 925.948.4000 September 25, 2024 Bradley G. Smith 2169 Green Street, Apt. 2 San Francisco, CA 94123 Dear Brad, I am delighted to offer you the position of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Central Garden & Pet Company (“Central”), with an effective date of September 29, 2024. Please find listed below the

Insider Trading Policy

Exhibit 19 INSIDER TRADING COMPLIANCE PROGRAM CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY In order to take an active role in the prevention of insider trading violations by its officers, directors, employees and other potentially relevant related individuals, Central Garden & Pet Company (the “Company”) has adopted the policies and procedures described in this Memorandum.

Compensation Recovery Policy

Exhibit 97 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY1 (Adopted and approved on August 8, 2023 and effective as of October 2, 2023) 1.

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of September 28, 2024, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 28, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 28, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-33268 Central Garden & Pet Compan

Promotion Letter of Niko Lahanas dated September 26, 2024

Corporate Office 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 948-4000 Exhibit 10.

List of Subsidiaries

EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following table sets forth certain information concerning the principal subsidiaries of the Company.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion vs. $3.3 billion in the prior year Fiscal 2024 GAAP EPS of $1.62 vs. $1.88 a year ago, non-GAAP EPS of $2.13 vs. $2.07 a year a

Exhibit 99.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion vs. $3.3 billion in the prior year Fiscal 2024 GAAP EPS of $1.62 vs. $1.88 a year ago, non-GAAP EPS of $2.13 vs. $2.07 a year ago Expects fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS to be $2.20 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif., – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CE

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 25, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 UnitedStates13GCentralGar.txt 240.13d-102 Schedule 13G - Information to be included in statements filed pursuant to 240.13d-1(b), (c), and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to 240.13d-2. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 11)* (Name of Issuer) Central Garden & Pet Co (Title of Class of

CENTA / Central Garden & Pet Co. - Class A / BlackRock, Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us1535272058110824.txt us1535272058110824.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 18) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check th

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.6)* CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

240.13d-102 Schedule 13G - Information to be included in statements filed pursuant to 240.13d-1(b), (c), and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to 240.13d-2. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10)* (Name of Issuer) Central Garden & Pet Co (Title of Class of Securities) Common Stock (CUSIP Number) 1

CENTA / Central Garden & Pet Co. - Class A / BlackRock, Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us1535272058101824.txt us1535272058101824.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 18) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check th

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 23, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET APPOINTS NIKO LAHANAS AS CEO AND BRAD SMITH AS CFO Niko Lahanas, Former Central CFO, brings 18 years of experience at the Company Brad Smith, Former CFO, Pet Segment, appointed Central CFO Interim CEO & Director Beth Springer to

EXHIBIT 99.1 September 27, 2024 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET APPOINTS NIKO LAHANAS AS CEO AND BRAD SMITH AS CFO Niko Lahanas, Former Central CFO, brings 18 years of experience at the Company Brad Smith, Former CFO, Pet Segment, appointed Central CFO Interim CEO & Director Beth Springer to return to role of Lead Independent Director WALNUT CREEK, Calif., – Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASD

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central Ga

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of June 29, 2024, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Second Supplemental Indenture and Guarantee, dated as of February 7, 2024 among (i) BRP Hold Nightingale, LLC, (ii) BRP Hold Ox, LLC, (iii) TDBBS, LLC, (each of (i)-(iii), each, a “New Guarantor” and, collectively, the “New Guarantors) and Central Garden & Pet Company (together with its successors and assigns, the “Company”) and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, paying agent and registrar under such Indenture

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND GUARANTEE This Second Supplemental Indenture and Guarantee, dated as of February 7, 2024 (this “Supplemental Indenture” or “Guarantee”), among (i) BRP Hold Nightingale, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (ii) BRP Hold Ox, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (iii) TDBBS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (eac

”), dated effective as of February 7, 2024, by (i) BRP Hold Nightingale, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (ii) BRP Hold Ox, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (iii) TDBBS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (each of (i)-(iii), a “

Exhibit 4.2 Execution Version FIFTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FIFTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated effective as of February 7, 2024, by (i) BRP Hold Nightingale, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (ii) BRP Hold Ox, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (iii) TDBBS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (each of (i)-(iii), a “Subsidiary Guara

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 7, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q3 FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2024 Q3 net sales of $996 million compared to $1,023 million a year ago Fiscal 2024 Q3 GAAP EPS of $1.19 vs. $1.25 a year ago, Non-GAAP EPS of $1.32 vs. $1.40 a year ago Maintains

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q3 FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2024 Q3 net sales of $996 million compared to $1,023 million a year ago Fiscal 2024 Q3 GAAP EPS of $1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-33268 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central G

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March 30, 2024, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q2 FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2024 Q2 net sales of $900 million compared to $909 million a year ago Fiscal 2024 Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.93 vs. $0.72 a year ago, Non-GAAP EPS of $0.99 Maintains outlook for fiscal 202

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q2 FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Fiscal 2024 Q2 net sales of $900 million compared to $909 million a year ago Fiscal 2024 Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 8, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0567-centralgardenpetco.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 9)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527106 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to de

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0568-centralgardenpetcompa.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 18)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Company Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527205 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appr

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 CentralGardenCENT.txt MS AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.5)* CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropr

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 15 )* Central Garden & Pet Co (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of December 30, 2023, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Centra

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 7, 2024 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2024 Financial Results Fiscal 2024 Q1 net sales of $635 million Fiscal 2024 Q1 earnings per share of $0.01 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2024 non-GAAP EPS of $2.50 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-February 7, 2024-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industri

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 centralgarden13ga1123123.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Central Graden & Pet Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us1535271068012224.txt us1535271068012224.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 2) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropri

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us1535272058012224.txt us1535272058012224.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 17) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Company / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 CentralGarden20231231.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2 ) CENTRAL GARDEN + PET CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box:  ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy St

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We are Central to home 2023 Annual Report CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY 2023 ANNUAL REPORTOUR MISSION Lead the future of the Garden and Pet industries.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box:  ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive Proxy St

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of September 30, 2023, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

List of Subsidiaries

EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following table sets forth certain information concerning the principal subsidiaries of the Company.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-33268 Central Garden & Pet Compan

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 20, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Central Garden & Pet Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results Fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion Fiscal 2023 GAAP EPS of $2.35, non-GAAP EPS of $2.59 Expects fiscal 2024 non-GAAP EPS of $2.50 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 20, 2023-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 18, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 18, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

Central Garden & Pet Announces Appointment of Lead Independent Director, Beth Springer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Appointment of Lead Independent Director, Beth Springer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer Current CEO Tim Cofer Departing to Join Keurig Dr Pepper, Initially as COO, and Will Assume the CEO Role in Q2 2024 Central Reaffirms Expectations for Fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.55 or Better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-September 20, 2023-Central Garde

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March 25, 2023, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated May 15, 2023, among the Company, each of the other Borrowers and Guarantors party hereto, the Lenders party hereto, and Truist Bank, as the Administrative Agent and Annex A to First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 16, 2021, among the Company, certain of the Company's subsidiaries as guarantors, a syndicate of financial institutions party thereto, Truist Bank, as Issuing Bank and Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., Keybank National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents, Bank of the West, Capital One, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and MUFG Bank, LTD., as Co-Documentation Agents, Truist Securities, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Keybanc Capital Markets, Inc., U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners.

EXHIBIT 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of May 15, 2023, by and among CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (“Borrower Representative”), each of the other Borrowers party hereto, the Guarantors party hereto (the Borr

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 24, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central Ga

Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q3 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q3 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Fiscal 2023 Q3 net sales of $1,023 million Fiscal 2023 Q3 EPS of $1.56; Non-GAAP EPS of $1.75 Raises outlook for fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP EPS to $2.55 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-August 2, 2023-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Gar

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 2, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED) For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED) For the transition period from to . Commission File Nu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 25, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central G

Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 3, 2023, by and among the Company, certain guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2028 and the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030.

Execution Version Exhibit 4.1 FOURTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated effective as of March 3, 2023, by (i) D & D Commodities Limited, a Minnesota corporation, (ii) Bell Nursery Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (iii) Bell Nursery USA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (each of (i)-(iii), a “Subsidiar

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March 25, 2023, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 3, 2023 among the Company, certain guarantors named therein and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, paying agent and registrar under such indenture, relating to the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2031.

Execution Version Exhibit 4.2 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE This First Supplemental Indenture and Guarantee, dated as of March 3, 2023 (this “Supplemental Indenture” or “Guarantee”), among (i) D & D Commodities Limited, a Minnesota corporation, (ii) Bell Nursery Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (iii) Bell Nursery USA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (each of (i)-(i

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Fiscal 2023 Q2 net sales of $909 million Fiscal 2023 Q2 earnings per share of $0.90 Expects fiscal 2023 EPS of $2.35 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-May 3, 2023-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced its seco

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 3, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Central Garden & Pet Updates Outlook for Fiscal 2023 EPS

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Updates Outlook for Fiscal 2023 EPS Fiscal 2023 EPS expected to be $2.35 or better, driven largely by late start of the Garden season Second quarter EPS expected to be approximately $0.90 Company advances cost and simplicity program WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-April 18, 2023-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 18, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

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SC 13G/A 1 d411058dsc13ga.htm CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION STATEMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b) (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2 (b) (Amendment No. 1)* Central Garden & Pet Company (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securi

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SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 14 )* Central Garden & Pet Co (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 6, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0545-centralgardenpetco.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527106 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to d

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 17)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527205 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu

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SC 13G/A 1 CentralGardenCENT.txt MS AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.4)* CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropr

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SC 13G 1 centralgarden13g123122.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Central Graden & Pet Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to desig

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 24, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Centra

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of December 24, 2022, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Fiscal 2023 Q1 net sales of $628 million Fiscal 2023 Q1 loss per share of $0.16 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2023 EPS of $2.60 to $2.80 WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-January 31, 2023-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today anno

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 31, 2023 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

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SC 13G/A 1 us1535271068012623.txt us1535271068012623.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 1) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropri

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SC 13G/A 1 us1535272058012623.txt us1535272058012623.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 16) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us1535272058011923.txt us1535272058011923.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 15) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 us1535271068011923.txt us1535271068011923.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: ) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1 ) CENTRAL GARDEN + PET CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DEF 14A 1 d436163ddef14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule

Filing Fees

EX-FILING FEES 5 d409818dexfilingfees.htm EX-FILING FEES Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-3 (Form Type) CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title(1) Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered(2) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit M

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2022

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2022 Registration No.

Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 of the Senior Trustee to act as Trustee under the Senior Indenture.

Exhibit 25.1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE ? CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b) (2) COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of September 24, 2022, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

List of Subsidiaries

EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following table sets forth certain information concerning the principal subsidiaries of the Company.

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results Fiscal 2022 net sales increased 1% to $3.3 billion Fiscal 2022 diluted EPS increased 2% to $2.80 Initial outlook for fiscal 2023 EPS in the range of $2.60 to $2.80 WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 21, 2022-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Gard

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 24, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 24, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-33268 Central Garden & Pet Compan

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 21, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Employment Agreement Amendment effective September 29, 2022 between Central Garden & Pet Company and Timothy P. Cofer.

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT This Agreement (the ?Amendment?) is made as of the last date written on the signature page below (the ?Effective Date?) by and between Central Garden & Pet Company (the ?Company?) and Timothy P. Cofer (?Executive?). WHEREAS, Executive entered into an Employment Agreement effective as of October 14, 2019 (the ?Employment Agreement?); WHEREAS, Executive is

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of June 25, 2022, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 25, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central Ga

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 3, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q3 Fiscal 2022 Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q3 Fiscal 2022 Results Q3 fiscal 2022 net sales of $1,015 million Q3 fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS of $1.39 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS at or above prior year WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-August 3, 2022-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (?Central?), a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

11-K 1 a202111k.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED) For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED) For the transition period fro

Amendment No. 1 dated June 6, 2022 to Employment Agreement dated March 1, 2011 between the Company and George Yuhas

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, Central Garden & Pet Company (?Company?) and George Yuhas (?Executive?) entered into an Employment Agreement effective March 1, 2011 (?Employment Agreement?) and associated Post-Employment Consulting Agreement (?Consulting Agreement?); WHEREAS, the parties now want to amend such agreements in a manner tha

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 26, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central G

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March 26, 2022, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Modification and Extension of Employment Agreement dated as of March 1, 2022, between the Company and Brooks M. Pennington III.

EXHIBIT 10.2 Corporate Office 1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone 925.948.3642 Fax 925.947.0914 TO: Sonny Pennington FROM: George Yuhas DATE: March 1, 2022 RE: Modification and Extension of February 27, 1998 Employment Agreement and Non-Competition Agreement, as amended June 2, 2003, April 10, 2006, July 1, 2008, March 30, 2012, March 1, 2014, and March 1, 2016, and March 1, 2

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 4, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2022 Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2022 Results Q2 fiscal 2022 net sales increased 2% to $954 million Q2 fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS of $1.27 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS of $3.10 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-May 4, 2022-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (?Central?), a market leader in the garden and pet industri

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commis

Amended and Restated By-laws of Central Garden & Pet Company, dated as of March 31, 2022

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY (As of March 31, 2022) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I OFFICES 1 Section 1. Registered Office 1 Section 2. Other Offices 1 ARTICLE II STOCKHOLDERS 1 Section 1. Stockholder Meetings 1 Section 2. Determination of Stockholders Entitled to Notice and to Vote 2 Section 3. Voting 2 Section 4. List of Stockholders 3 Section 5. Acti

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION STATEMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b) (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2 (b) (Amendment No. )* Central Garden & Pet Company (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Ev

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.3)* CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 16)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527205 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 7, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527106 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fil

Form of Central Garden & Pet Company 2003 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan Performance Unit Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY 2003 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE UNIT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this day of , 20 , between Central Garden & Pet Company, a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?) and (the ?Employee?). The Company hereby awards to Employee Performance Units under the Company?s 2003 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated from time to

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 13 )* Central Garden & Pet Co (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

us1535272058020722.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 14) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of December 25, 2021, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 25, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Centra

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 2, 2022 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2022 Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2022 Results Q1 fiscal 2022 net sales increased 12% to $661 million Q1 fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS grew $0.06 to $0.16 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS of $3.10 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-February 2, 2022-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (?Central?), a market leader in the garden

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

us1535271068012722.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 6) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule purs

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

us1535271068012522.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 5) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule purs

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) CENTRAL GARDEN + PET CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule i

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 16, 2021 among the Company, certain of the Company's subsidiaries as guarantors, a syndicate of financial institutions party thereto, Truist Bank, as issuing bank and administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., Keybank National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents. Bank of the West, Capital One National Association, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and MUFG Bank LTD., as Co-Documentation Agents, Truist Securities, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Keybanc Capital Markets, Inc., U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version CUSIP: 153528AL8 CUSIP: 153528AM6 (Revolver) THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of December 16, 2021, among CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, as the Parent and a Borrower, THE OTHER BORROWERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, THE GUARANTORS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, TRUIST BANK, as Issuing Bank and Adminis

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

List of Subsidiaries

EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following table sets forth certain information concerning the principal subsidiaries of the Company.

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

EX-22 3 q42021exhibit22.htm EX-22 Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of June 26, 2021, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due April 2031, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due October 2030, and the Company’s $300 million agg

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 25, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 25, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-33268 Central Garden & Pet Compan

Central Garden & Pet Company Announces Record Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Company Announces Record Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Results Fiscal 2021 net sales increased 23% to $3.3 billion Fiscal 2021 diluted EPS of $2.75 vs. $2.20 for fiscal 2020 Initial outlook for fiscal 2022 EPS of $3.10 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 22, 2021-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a market lea

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 22, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commi

CENT / Central Garden & Pet Co / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 15)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527205 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: July 30, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule i

Amendment No. 1, dated April 27, 2021, to Agreement and Plan of Merger between Central Garden & Pet Company and Flora Parent, Inc.

Exhibit 2.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER is made as of April 27, 2021 (this ?Amendment No. 1?), by and among Central Garden & Pet Company, a Delaware corporation (the ?Parent?), Flora Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and FS Equity Partners VII, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the ?Stockholder Represe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 26, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Central Ga

Amendment No. 3, dated June 23, 2021, to Agreement and Plan of Merger between Central Garden & Pet Company and Flora Parent, Inc

Exhibit 2.3 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER is made as of June 23, 2021 (this ?Amendment No. 3?), by and among Central Garden & Pet Company, a Delaware corporation (the ?Parent?), Flora Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and FS Equity Partners VII, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the ?Stockholder Represen

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of June 26, 2021, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Amendment No. 2, dated June 17, 2021, to Agreement and Plan of Merger between Central Garden & Pet Company and Flora Parent, Inc.

Exhibit 2.2 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER is made as of June 17, 2021 (this ?Amendment No. 2?), by and among Central Garden & Pet Company, a Delaware corporation (the ?Parent?), Flora Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and FS Equity Partners VII, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the ?Stockholder Represen

Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q3 Fiscal 2021 Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q3 Fiscal 2021 Results Q3 fiscal 2021 net sales increased 24% to $1,037 million Q3 fiscal 2021 diluted EPS grew 8% to $1.37 Raises outlook for fiscal 2021 diluted GAAP EPS to $2.45 or better Raises outlook for fiscal 2021 diluted Non-GAAP EPS to $2.62 or better WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-August 4, 2021-Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDA

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 4, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED) For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED) For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED) For the transition period from to . Commission File Nu

First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as of March 29, 2021 by and among Central Garden & Pet Company, each of the other Borrowers party hereto, and the Guarantors party hereto, the other Borrowers and Guarantors, the Lenders party hereto, and Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Bank, as the administrative agent.

EXHIBIT 4.3 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of March 29, 2021, by and among CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (?Borrower Representative?), each of the other Borrowers party hereto, and the Guarantors party hereto (the Borrower Repres

Twelfth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 10, 2021 by P&M Solutions, LLC, the Company, the other Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as trustee.

Exhibit 4.1 TWELFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE TWELFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this ?Supplemental Indenture?), dated effective as of March 10, 2021, by P & M Solutions, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (the ?Subsidiary Guarantor?), a direct subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet Company, a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), the Company, the other Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture referred

Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated effective as of April 9, 2021 by (i) Flora Parent, Inc., (ii) Seed Holdings, Inc., (iii) Plantation Products, LLC, (iv) Ferry-Morse Seed Company, (v) Livingston Seed Company, (vi) MARTEAL LTD, (vii) A.E. MCKENZIE CO. ULC, the Company, the other Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.

EXHIBIT 4.2 THIRTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this ?Supplemental Indenture?), dated effective as of April 9, 2021, by (i) Flora Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (ii) Seed Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (iii) Plantation Products, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (iv) Ferry-Morse Seed Company, a Delaware corporation, (v) Livingston Seed Comp

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 27, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Delaware

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of March , 2020, guarantors of the Company's $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 5, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q2 Fiscal 2021 Results

EX-99.1 2 a52424175ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q2 Fiscal 2021 Results Q2 fiscal 2021 net sales increased 33% to $935 million Q2 fiscal 2021 diluted EPS grew 69% to $1.32 Raises outlook for fiscal 2021 diluted GAAP EPS to $2.25 or better Raises outlook for fiscal 2021 diluted Non-GAAP EPS to $2.42 or better Acquisitions expected to add an incremental $0

Central Garden & Pet Announces Pricing of $400 Million of Senior Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Central Garden & Pet Announces Pricing of $400 Million of Senior Notes WALNUT CREEK, Calif. –April 16, 2021– Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) (“Central”), announced today it has priced a private placement of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The sale of the Notes is expected to close o

Indenture, dated as of April 30, 2021, by and among the Company, certain guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, relating to the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2031.

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, as Issuer THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Guarantors AND WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee 4.125% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2031 INDENTURE DATED AS OF April 30, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS SECTION 1.01. [Reserved] 1 SECTION 1.02. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.03. Other Definitions 30 SECTION 1.04. [Reserved] 31 SEC

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commis

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 2) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

Flora Parent, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Inc. Table of Contents Financial Statements (Unaudited): Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 2 Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 and D

EX-99.2 2 d173338dex992.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Flora Parent, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Inc. Table of Contents Financial Statements (Unaudited): Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 2 Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 3 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended December 31, 20

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and statement of operations based upon the combined historical financial statements of Central Garden & Pet Company and its subsidiaries (?Central? or the ?Company?), and Flora Parent, I

Contents Independent auditor’s report 2 Financial statements Consolidated balance sheet 3 Consolidated statement of income 4 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 5 Consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity 6 Consolidated statement of c

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Flora Parent, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Report September 30, 2020 Contents Independent auditor’s report 2 Financial statements Consolidated balance sheet 3 Consolidated statement of income 4 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 5 Consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity 6 Consolidated statement of cash flows 7-8 Notes to consolidated financia

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

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United States securities and exchange commission logo March 9, 2021 Nicholas Lahanas Chief Financial Officer Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Boulevard Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Re: Central Garden & Pet Company Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2020 Filed November 24, 2020 File No.

LETTER

United States securities and exchange commission logo March 9, 2021 Nicholas Lahanas Chief Financial Officer Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Boulevard Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Re: Central Garden & Pet Company Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2020 Filed November 24, 2020 File No.

1340 Treat Blvd., Ste. 600, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 • (925) 948-4000 • www.central.com

Nicholas Lahanas Chief Financial Officer Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 948-3649 nlahanas@central.

Central Garden & Pet Completes Acquisition of Green Garden Acquisition Builds Further Scale in Garden Segment with Entry into Attractive Adjacent Category

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Completes Acquisition of Green Garden Acquisition Builds Further Scale in Garden Segment with Entry into Attractive Adjacent Category WALNUT CREEK, Calif., February 16, 2021 — Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the garden and pet industries, announced today that it closed the previously announced acquisition of Green

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 30, 2020, between Central Garden & Pet Company and Flora Parent, Inc.

EX-2.1 2 d139000dex21.htm EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among FLORA PARENT, INC., CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY, GENESIS MERGERCO, INC. and THE STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE NAMED HEREIN Dated as of December 30, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 2 1.1 Definitions 2 1.2 Other Definitional Provisions 12 1.3 Cross-Reference of Other Definitions 1

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 12 )* Central Garden & Pet Co (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th

CENTRAL GARDEN

SC 13G/A 1 centralgarden1.txt CENTRAL GARDEN UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* (Name of Issuer) Central Garden & Pet Co Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box

SCHEDULE 13G SIGNATURE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule

February 12, 2021

February 12, 2021 Via Edgar Robert Shapiro Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 8, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 14)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 14)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527205 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 6)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 6)* Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 153527106 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fil

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 26, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33268 Delawa

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of December 26, 2020, guarantors of the Company's $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Employment Agreement between the Company and John E. Hanson, effective August 6, 2019.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), made this 1st day of August, 2019 is entered into by Central Garden & Pet Company and/or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, successors and assigns (collectively called "the Company") and John E.

Central Garden & Pet Announces Strong Q1 2021 Results

Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Announces Strong Q1 2021 Results Q1 2021 net sales increased 22.7% to $592.2 million Q1 2021 diluted EPS of $0.10; an increase of $0.18 vs. prior year Q1 2021 diluted Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29; up $0.37 vs. prior year Acquisitions strengthen Central's position in the Garden Segment WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-February 3, 2021-Central Garden & Pet Company (NAS

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 3, 2021 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

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United States securities and exchange commission logo February 1, 2021 Nicholas Lahanas Chief Financial Officer Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Boulevard Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Re: Central Garden & Pet Company Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2020 Filed November 24, 2020 File No.

LETTER

United States securities and exchange commission logo February 1, 2021 Nicholas Lahanas Chief Financial Officer Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Boulevard Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Re: Central Garden & Pet Company Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2020 Filed November 24, 2020 File No.

SC 13G/A

us1535271068012621.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 4) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527106 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule purs

SC 13G/A

us1535272058012621.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 13) CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 153527205 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2020 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

Central Garden & Pet To Acquire Green Garden

EX-99.1 2 d272931dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet To Acquire Green Garden 12/31/2020 Acquisition Builds Further Scale in Garden Segment with Entry into Attractive Adjacent Category WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Green Garden

- DEFA14A

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive Pro

List of Guarantor Subsidiaries

Exhibit 22 LIST OF GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES The following subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet Company (the "Company") were, as of September 26, 2020, guarantors of the Company's $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 26, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-33268 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPAN

List of Subsidiaries

EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following table sets forth certain information concerning the principal subsidiaries of the Company.

Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective October 7, 2020

EX-10.7 2 q42020exhibit107.htm EX-10.7 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTOR EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (As amended effective October 7, 2020) 4165-2619-9308.5 Table of Contents Page SECTION 1 ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSE AND DURATION 1 1.1 Establishment 1 1.2 Purpose of the Plan 1 1.3 Effective Date 1 1.4 Duration of the Plan 1 SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS 1 2.1 “Affiliate” 1 2.2 “Board” 2 2.3 “Code” 2

Central Garden & Pet Company Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Operating Results

EX-99.1 2 a52335062ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Central Garden & Pet Company Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Operating Results Fiscal 2020 net sales increased 13.1% to $2.7 billion Fiscal 2020 diluted EPS of $2.20 vs. $1.61 for Fiscal 2019 Initial outlook for Fiscal 2021 EPS of $1.90 or better, adjusted EPS of $2.05 or better Investor Day to be held on December 3, 2020 WALNU

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 23, 2020 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

Opinion of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. regarding the Kaytee Products Incorporated and All-Glass Aquarium Co., Inc. guarantees of the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030.

EX-5.7 Exhibit 5.7 October 16, 2020 Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Wisconsin counsel for Kaytee Products Incorporated, a Wisconsin corporation (“Kaytee”), and All-Glass Aquarium Co., Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“All-Glass”) (Kaytee and All-Glass being collectively referred to herein as the “Wisconsin

Opinion of Taylor English Duma LLP regarding the Gro Tec, Inc. guarantee of the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030.

EX-5.4 Exhibit 5.4 October 16, 2020 Central Garden & Pet Company 1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Re: Senior Note Guarantee by Gro Tec, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Georgia counsel to Gro Tec, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the “Company”), solely for the purpose of rendering an opinion in connection with the issuance by the Company of a guarantee (the “Guaran

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2020 Central Garden & Pet Company (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 001-33268 68-0275553 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm