Insider Sale: CENTA President Disposes of 3,500 Class A Shares at ~$32.59

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John D. Walker III, President, Garden Consumer Pro at Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENTA), reported an insider stock sale. On 08/25/2025 he disposed of 3,500 shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price reported as $32.5892 (range disclosed $32.51–$32.63). After the sale the reporting person beneficially owned 67,328 shares directly and held an additional 2,173 units indirectly through the company 401(k) CENTA Stock Fund, which includes shares of CENTA stock and cash. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/26/2025.

Positive

• Retained meaningful equity stake with 67,328 shares owned directly after the sale
• Additional indirect holdings of 2,173 units through the company 401(k) CENTA Stock Fund

Negative

• Insider disposition of 3,500 Class A Common Stock on 08/25/2025
• Sale reduces direct holdings though exact prior holdings are not disclosed in this form

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine insider sale of 3,500 shares; meaningful residual ownership remains at 67,328 shares plus 2,173 401(k) units.

The filing documents a single open-market disposition by an executive on 08/25/2025 of 3,500 Class A shares at an average price of $32.5892, with a disclosed price range of $32.51–$32.63. Post-transaction direct beneficial ownership is reported as 67,328 shares, supplemented by 2,173 units in the company 401(k) stock fund held indirectly. This appears to be a routine, non-plan sale rather than an exercise or derivative transaction; no additional transactions, grants, or changes to derivative holdings are reported.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure meets Section 16 reporting: sale recorded, remaining holdings disclosed, form executed by attorney-in-fact.

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as an officer with title provided and indicates individual filing. The document includes the required disclosure of sale quantity, price information, and remaining direct and indirect ownership. The signature block shows the form was filed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/26/2025. There are no disclosures of plan-based trades, Rule 10b5-1 labels, or amendments, and no derivative positions reported.

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^*

Walker John D. III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1340 TREAT BLVD

SUITE 600

(Street)

WALNUT CREEK CA 94597-7578

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Garden Consumer Pro

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/25/2025

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	08/25/2025		S		3,500	D	$32.5892(1)	67,328	D
Units								2,173	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. The range of prices for the shares of Class A Common Stock is from $32.51 to $32.63. The Reporting Person undertakes that the Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, full information regarding the number of securities sold at each separate price.

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/ Filomena Eickstaedt as Attorney-in-Fact for John D. Walker III	08/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did John D. Walker III report on Form 4 for CENTA?

He reported the sale of 3,500 Class A shares on 08/25/2025 at an average price of $32.5892, with a disclosed price range of $32.51–$32.63.

How many CENTA shares does John D. Walker III own after the reported sale?

He beneficially owns 67,328 shares directly after the reported transaction, plus 2,173 units indirectly via the 401(k) stock fund.

What is the nature of the 2,173 units listed on the Form 4?

The 2,173 units represent interests in the CENTA Stock Fund in the issuer's 401(k) Plan, consisting of CENTA shares and cash.

Was the Form 4 filed by the reporting person or an agent?

The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact (Filomena Eickstaedt) for John D. Walker III on 08/26/2025.

Does the Form 4 report any option or derivative transactions for CENTA?

No derivative or option transactions are reported in Table II; only a non-derivative sale and unit holdings are disclosed.

Is there any indication the sale was part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No checkbox or statement indicates a Rule 10b5-1 plan or other plan-based transaction in the provided Form 4 content.