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. It operates through the following segments: Pets and Garden. The Pet segment includes dog and cat supplies such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, pet containment, supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles and pet birds including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish and small animals as well as outdoor cushions. 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. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers and 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.