Central Garden & Pet Co. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Description

Central Garden & Pet Co. is an innovator, producer and distributor of branded and private label products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets in the United States. Founded initially as a distribution company, it grew its business through a succession of over 50 acquisitions and created a broad portfolio which allows for economies of scale and market advantages. The companyâ��s pet supplies include products for dogs and cats; products for birds, small animals and specialty pets; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles and other aquarium-based pets; products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. These products are sold under the brands, including Aqueon�®, Cadet�®, Comfort Zone�®, Farnam�®, Four Paws�®, Kaytee�®, K&H Pet Products�®, Nylabone�®, and Zilla�® as well as a number of other brands. Its lawn and garden supplies products include proprietary and non-proprietary grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses and other birding accessories; weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products; fertilizers; and decorative outdoor lifestyle products including pottery, as well as live plants. These products are sold under the brands AMDRO�®, Ironite�®, Pennington�®, and Sevin�®, as well as a number of other brand names. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.