Central Garden & Pet (CENT) director’s family trust sells 3,250 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Central Garden & Pet director Brendan Dougher reported that the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust conducted an open-market sale of 3,250 shares of Class A Common Stock at $33.38 per share on February 10, 2026. Following this transaction, the trust holds 12,845 shares indirectly attributed to Dougher. The filing notes that 16,095 directly held shares had previously been transferred to this trust and that Mr. Dougher disclaims beneficial ownership of the trust’s Central Garden & Pet shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,250 shares ($108,485)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Dougher Brendan

Role Director

Sold 3,250 shs ($108K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock	3,250	$33.38	$108K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 12,845 shares (Indirect, By Brigham-Dougher Family Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. Previously, the Reporting Person transferred 16,095 shares of directly held CENTA to Brigham-Dougher Family Trust. Mr. Dougher disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust dated 03/08/2022 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dougher Brendan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1340 TREAT BLVD, SUITE 600

(Street)

WALNUT CREEK CA 94597

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO [ CENT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	02/10/2026		S		3,250	D	$33.38	12,845(1)	I	By Brigham-Dougher Family Trust(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Previously, the Reporting Person transferred 16,095 shares of directly held CENTA to Brigham-Dougher Family Trust.

2. Mr. Dougher disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust dated 03/08/2022 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1; Power of Attorney

	/s/Brendan Dougher	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Central Garden & Pet (CENT) report for Brendan Dougher?

Central Garden & Pet reported an open-market sale of 3,250 shares of Class A Common Stock on February 10, 2026, executed by the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust and reported as indirectly attributable to director Brendan Dougher through his pecuniary interest in the trust.

At what price were the Central Garden & Pet (CENT) shares sold in the reported transaction?

The Brigham-Dougher Family Trust sold 3,250 shares of Central Garden & Pet Class A Common Stock at $33.38 per share. This sale was reported on a Form 4 as an open-market transaction indirectly associated with director Brendan Dougher through the family trust structure.

How many Central Garden & Pet (CENT) shares does the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust hold after the sale?

After selling 3,250 shares, the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust beneficially owns 12,845 shares of Central Garden & Pet Class A Common Stock. These shares are reported as indirectly owned by director Brendan Dougher, reflecting his pecuniary interest in the trust’s holdings.

What is the relationship between Brendan Dougher and the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust holding CENT shares?

Brendan Dougher is a director of Central Garden & Pet and reports indirect ownership of shares held by the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust. The filing states he disclaims beneficial ownership of the trust’s shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in those holdings.

What prior share transfer to the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust does the Central Garden & Pet (CENT) filing mention?

The filing notes that 16,095 shares of Central Garden & Pet Class A Common Stock, previously held directly by Brendan Dougher, were transferred to the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust. This historical transfer helps explain why Dougher now reports his interest in CENT shares as indirect through the trust.

Does Brendan Dougher personally own the Central Garden & Pet (CENT) shares sold by the family trust?

The shares were sold by the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust, not directly by Brendan Dougher. The filing specifies that he disclaims beneficial ownership of the trust’s Central Garden & Pet shares except for his pecuniary interest, indicating the holdings are attributed through the trust structure.