WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: J.P. Morgan High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference (March 3) Miami, Florida – Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 2:15 p.m. ET. Senior management will also host one-on-one meetings with i ...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its stock repurchase program. Under the increased program, the company is authorized to purchase up to an additional $100 million of the company's common stock and Class A common stock. The company stated that the acquisition of the company's com ...

Core Viewpoint - Central Garden & Pet Company has appointed Apur Patel as Chief Legal Officer, effective January 26, 2026, succeeding George Yuhas who is retiring [1][2][3] Group 1: Appointment Details - Apur Patel will oversee all legal matters including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities and compliance, litigation, intellectual property, and enterprise risk management [2] - Patel has over 30 years of global experience in legal roles across consumer packaged goods, technology, and healthcare, previously serving at The Clorox Company as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel [3][4] Group 2: Leadership Transition - Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central Garden & Pet, expressed gratitude towards George Yuhas for his interim role and welcomed Apur Patel, highlighting his experience in aligning legal strategy with business priorities [3] - Patel is recognized for his executive presence and ability to build high-performing legal teams [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, with fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion [6][7] - The company has a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands and employs over 6,000 people, primarily in North America [7]

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