Central Garden & Pet (CENT) director lists trust-held share ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Central Garden & Pet Co director Kay Schwichtenberg reports indirect ownership of 303 shares of Class A Common Stock. The shares are held by the Kay Schwichtenberg Living Trust, and she disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of her pecuniary interest in the trust.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Schwichtenberg Kay

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1340 TREAT BOULEVARD

SUITE 600

(Street)

WALNUT CREEK CA 94597-7578

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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

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

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

5. 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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Common Stock	303	I	By Kay Schwichtenberg Living Trust(1)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Ms. Schwichtenberg disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Kay Schwichtenberg Living Trust dated 2/14/2000 except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 Power of Attorney

	/s/Filomena Eickstaedt as Attorney-in-Fact for Kay Schwichtenberg	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Central Garden & Pet (CENT) director Kay Schwichtenberg report in this Form 3?

Kay Schwichtenberg reported indirect ownership of Class A Common Stock of Central Garden & Pet Co. The filing shows 303 shares held through the Kay Schwichtenberg Living Trust, rather than directly in her own name.

How many Central Garden & Pet (CENT) shares are reported in the trust?

The filing reports 303 shares of Central Garden & Pet Co Class A Common Stock. These shares are shown as indirectly owned, with the trust identified as the holder rather than Kay Schwichtenberg personally.

How is ownership of Central Garden & Pet (CENT) shares held by Kay Schwichtenberg?

Ownership is reported as indirect through the Kay Schwichtenberg Living Trust. The Form 3 states 303 Class A Common Stock shares are held by this trust, not directly by Kay Schwichtenberg herself.

What ownership disclaimer does Kay Schwichtenberg make regarding CENT shares?

Kay Schwichtenberg disclaims beneficial ownership of Central Garden & Pet Co Common Stock and Class A Common Stock held by her living trust, except to the extent of her pecuniary interest in those shares, according to the footnote in the filing.

What is the nature of ownership reported for CENT shares on this Form 3?

The nature of ownership is listed as indirect, described as “By Kay Schwichtenberg Living Trust.” This indicates the trust is the formal owner of the 303 Class A Common Stock shares reported in the document.