Central Garden & Pet (CENT) CEO reports stock grant and tax share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Central Garden & Pet Company Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Lahanas reported stock transactions in the company’s Class A common stock. On January 30, 2026, he acquired 2,814 shares at $0 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 89,406 shares.

On the same date, 1,144 shares were withheld and disposed of at $30.22 per share to cover withholding tax related to performance share units, leaving him with 88,262 Class A shares held directly. He also indirectly holds 3,318.686 units in the company’s 401(k) plan, representing interests in a fund invested in CENTA stock and cash.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LAHANAS NICHOLAS

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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	01/30/2026		A		2,814	A	$0	89,406	D
Class A Common Stock	01/30/2026		F(1)		1,144	D	$30.22	88,262	D
Units								3,318.686	I	By 401(k) Plan(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. Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon settlement of performance share units.

2. The units represent interests in the CENTA Stock Fund in the Issuer's 401(k) Plan, which consist of shares of CENTA stock and cash.

	/s/ Nicholas Lahanas	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CENT CEO Nicholas Lahanas report on January 30, 2026?

Nicholas Lahanas reported acquiring 2,814 Class A shares at $0 and disposing of 1,144 shares at $30.22 on January 30, 2026. The disposal covered tax withholding tied to performance share units, according to the footnote.

How many Central Garden & Pet (CENT) shares does Nicholas Lahanas own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Nicholas Lahanas directly owns 88,262 shares of Central Garden & Pet Class A common stock. He also has an indirect interest in 3,318.686 units in the company’s 401(k) plan, invested in a CENTA stock fund and cash.

Why were 1,144 CENT shares disposed of in Nicholas Lahanas’ Form 4 filing?

The 1,144 shares were delivered by Nicholas Lahanas to pay his withholding tax liability upon settlement of performance share units. This tax-related share delivery is coded as transaction type F at a price of $30.22 per share.

What does the 2,814-share acquisition at $0 mean in the CENT Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Nicholas Lahanas acquired 2,814 Class A shares at $0 per share. This typically reflects share delivery at no cash cost to him, increasing his direct stake to 89,406 shares before the tax-related share withholding.

What is the nature of Nicholas Lahanas’ indirect holdings in Central Garden & Pet (CENT)?

He indirectly holds 3,318.686 units through the issuer’s 401(k) plan. These units represent interests in the CENTA Stock Fund, which consists of shares of CENTA stock and cash, rather than being direct share ownership.

Is Nicholas Lahanas considered a 10% owner of Central Garden & Pet (CENT) in this filing?

No. The Form 4 identifies Nicholas Lahanas as a Director and Chief Executive Officer, but not as a 10% owner. The relevant box for 10% owner status is not checked in the reporting person information.