Company Overview - The company is a pet and garden supplies provider located in the San Francisco Bay Area with annual net sales exceeding $3 billion [1] - It primarily focuses on branded consumables, with notable brands including Nylabone for dog treats and toys, and Pennington for fertilizers and grass seeds [1] Unique Attributes - The company's growth strategy involves acquiring businesses founded by entrepreneurs who wish to take some profits while continuing to manage and grow the companies in an employee capacity [2] - This approach fosters an entrepreneurial spirit among the general managers within the company [2]