Schedule 13G/A: Victory Capital holds 4.04% of Central Garden & Pet

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Summary: Victory Capital Management, Inc. filed an amendment to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,100,218 shares of Central Garden & Pet Co (CUSIP 153527205), equal to 4.04% of the common stock based on the 06/30/2025 event date. The filing shows 2,058,968 shares with sole voting power and 2,100,218 with sole dispositive power.

Filer details: Victory Capital Management, Inc., an IA organized in New York, business address 15935 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX. Issuer principal office: 1340 Treat Blvd Suite 600, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. The filing is signed by Barry Garrett, Chief Compliance Officer, dated 08/08/2025, and certifies the shares are held in the ordinary course of business.

Positive

• Filer reports beneficial ownership of 2,100,218 shares of CENTA representing 4.04% of the class
• Filing certifies shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Victory Capital holds a 4.04% passive stake (2.10M shares) in CENTA; routine Schedule 13G/A disclosure with no stated intent to change control.

Victory Capital reports beneficial ownership of 2,100,218 CENTA shares, representing 4.04% of the class as of the 06/30/2025 event date. The filing specifies 2,058,968 shares with sole voting power and 2,100,218 with sole dispositive power. The signature certification affirms the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence issuer control. For investors, this is a clear, quantitative disclosure of an institutional position but does not, by itself, indicate a material change to corporate control or strategy.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing confirms a passive institutional holding with sole voting/dispositive authority recorded; no shared control or group affiliation reported.

The Schedule 13G/A identifies Victory Capital Management, Inc. as the reporting person and classifies it as an IA. The filing does not indicate any shared voting or dispositive power. It is executed as an amendment (Amendment No. 1) and contains the compliance officer signature dated 08/08/2025. The declaration that holdings were not acquired to change or influence control is explicitly stated in Item 10.

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)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

153527205

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 153527205

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Victory Capital Management, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,058,968.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,100,218.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,100,218.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.04 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Central Garden & Pet Co
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1340 Treat Blvd Suite 600 Walnut Creek, Ca 94597
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Victory Capital Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 15935 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256
(c)	Citizenship: New York
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 153527205
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2100218
(b)	Percent of class: 4.04 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,058,968
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2100218
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Victory Capital Management, Inc.

Signature:	Barry Garrett
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	08/08/2025

FAQ

What stake does Victory Capital hold in Central Garden & Pet (CENTA)?

Victory Capital beneficially owns 2,100,218 shares, representing 4.04% of CENTA common stock as of 06/30/2025.

How many shares does Victory Capital have sole voting power over?

The filing reports 2,058,968 shares as to which Victory Capital has sole voting power.

What dispositive power does Victory Capital report for CENTA shares?

Victory Capital reports sole dispositive power over 2,100,218 shares and 0 shares as shared dispositive power.

When was the Schedule 13G/A event date and when was it signed?

The date of event requiring the filing is 06/30/2025 and the signature date on the document is 08/08/2025.

Who filed the Schedule 13G/A and how is the filer classified?

The filer is Victory Capital Management, Inc., classified in the filing as an IA (investment adviser), organized in New York.