SEC Form 4 · accession 0001193125-26-274112
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO · CENT
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
John D. Walker III
Officer — President, Garden Consumer Pro
Period of report
Jun 15, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Jun 17, 2026 · 4:02 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0000887733
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common StockF1 | Jun 15, 2026 | M | 8,518 | $35.216 | A | 77,879 | D | |
| Class A Common Stock | Jun 15, 2026 | F | 8,200 | $37.75 | D | 69,679 | D | |
| UnitsF3 | holding | — | — | — | 2,675 | I | By 401(k) Plan |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Option (Right to Buy)F4,F5 | $35.216 | Jun 15, 2026 | M | 8,518 | D | — | Feb 9, 2027 | Class A Common Stock | 8,518 | 0 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1On December 7, 2023, Company declared a stock dividend, payable to all holders on record of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of January 8, 2024, of one share of Class A Common Stock for every four shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding. At the same time, pursuant to anti-dilution provisions, an option for 6,815 shares Class A Common Stock on January 8, 2024 became exercisable for 8,518 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- F2Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price and withholding tax liability incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of exercise.
- F3The units represent interests in the CENTA Stock Fund in the Issuer's 401(k) Plan, which consist of shares of CENTA stock and cash.
- F4This option was previously reported as an option for 6,815 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $44.020 per share, but was adjusted to reflect the stock dividend declared by Company on December 7, 2023. As a result of the stock dividend, the option also entitled the Reporting Person to receive, upon exercise, 1,703 shares of Class A Common Stock for no additional consideration.
- F5Options were granted on February 9, 2021, and all shares are vested and have been exercised.
Remarks
Exhbit 24.1; Power of Attorney