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25 items- PRGordon Brothers Provides Strategic Advisory & $175M Integrated Asset Based Facility Featuring a RILO to Support Phillips Pet Food's Acquisition of Central PetBoston, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, provided $175 million in strategic financing to support Phillips Pet Food's (Phillips) acquisition of the pet distribution arm of Central Garden & Pet Co., Central Pet. Gordon Brothers will serve as the integration agent providing asset intelligent capital, real estate optimization and inventory rationalization. Phillips, which is owned by Axar Capital Management (Axar), and Central Pet will together form the largest pet distribution company in the United States. The financing from Gordon Brothers, consisting of a $175 million unitranche asset-based lending revolver structured with a RILO℠ tranche e
- PRCentral Garden & Pet and Phillips Pet Food & Supplies to Launch Strategic Pet Distribution Joint VenturePartnership Expands Nationwide Distribution and Enhances Customer Support Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT, CENTA)) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies ("Phillips"), a leading national distributor of pet products, to launch a strategic pet distribution joint venture. By bringing together two highly complementary platforms, the companies aim to create a stronger, more agile nationwide distribution network designed to accelerate growth opportunities, drive greater operational efficiency, and deliver enhanced service and capabilities to the companies' customers, employees, a
- PR'Home Improvement' Star Richard Karn Returns to DoMyOwn as 'Chief Solutions Officer,' Continuing to Help Homeowners Take Charge of Their Homes — This Time Through Pest ControlAfter a successful first year focused on DIY lawn care, DoMyOwn and Karn turn to pest control, helping homeowners confidently tackle ants, mosquitoes, roaches, termites and more. PRESS KIT DoMyOwn.com, the leading online retailer for professional-grade do-it-yourself pest control and lawn care products, and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, announces the continuation of its partnership with television personality and DIY home improvement expert Richard Karn, who returns for a second year as the brand's Chief Solutions Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260331425779/en/DIY home improvem
- PRFarnam Answers Challenge of Evolving Flies With the Launch of Endure® Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control, a Next-generation Advancement in Equine Fly ControlFeaturing two new-to-horse active ingredients and a breakthrough mode of action, Endure® Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control delivers long-lasting, science-backed protection designed for modern fly control management. As flies continue to adapt, Farnam is answering with innovation. Today, Farnam–a trusted leader in equine care for 80 years and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio–announced the launch of Endure® Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control, a groundbreaking and unique new equine fly spray with a revolutionary approach to equine fly control. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260303510846/en/Made
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in Investor ConferencesCentral 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 institutional investors. BofA Securities 2026 Consumer and Retail conference (March 9-10) Miami, Florida – Jason Barnes, EVP, Garden Consumer Products, and Friederike Edelmann, VP, Investor Relations, will host one-on-one meetings with institutio
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase AuthorizationCentral 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 common stock at this time appeared to be advantageous to the company and its stockholders because management considers the market price of its shares to be currently undervalued. The company's stock repurchase program authorizes the purchase of the compa
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Kay M. Schwichtenberg as New DirectorKay M. Schwichtenberg Brings Decades of Experience in Animal Health Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has appointed Kay M. Schwichtenberg to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260212573383/en/Kay Schwichtenberg brings more than 40 years of experience in the animal health industry, including 29 years with Central. Ms. Schwichtenberg brings more than 40 years of experience in the animal health industry, including 29 years with Central. Most recently, she
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial ResultsDelivers fiscal 2026 Q1 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.11 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.21 compared with $0.21 a year ago Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.70 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended December 27, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260204131823/en/ "We delivered a solid start to the fiscal year, with disciplined execution across the business, particularly when measured against a strong prior-ye
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Announce Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial ResultsCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will release its fiscal 2026 first quarter results for the period ending December 27, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. On the same day, Central will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, to review these results and to provide a business update. A live webcast, replay and related materials will be available at http://ir.central.com. To join by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 for both domestic and international participants. About Central Garden & Pet Central
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Names Apur Patel Chief Legal OfficerSeasoned global legal executive with more than 30 years of experience across consumer packaged goods, technology, and healthcare to succeed retiring General Counsel & Secretary George Yuhas Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced the appointment of Apur Patel as Chief Legal Officer, effective January 26, 2026. Mr. Patel succeeds George Yuhas, who will retire from the company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260126694850/en/Apur Patel joins Central Garden & Pet as Chief Legal Officer, overseeing all l
- PRArden Launches Heated Cushion Seat and Partners With USA Curling to Support Athletes' FamiliesIn addition to launching the exclusive cushion, the Brand will provide travel support to Cortina for the families of Mixed Doubles Team Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse. Leading outdoor furnishings brand Arden, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, today announced a new partnership with USA Curling aimed at ensuring athletes' families can support their competitors in comfort. The initiative pairs the launch of Arden's newly introduced heated, portable stadium cushions with travel assistance that helps ensure athletes' families can be present to cheer them on in comfort. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Strategic Acquisition of Champion USAAcquisition Expands Footprint in Sustainable Livestock Fly Control Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a well-established cattle fly-control company known for its proprietary JustiFLY® line of products. Champion USA has served the livestock industry for more than 15 years, providing ranchers with cost-effective, EPA-approved feed-through fly-control solutions engineered to break the lifecycle of four major fly species that affect livestock. These solutions avoid harm to beneficial species such as dung beetles, supporting more sustainable pastur
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in the 2025 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer ConferenceCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that senior management will participate in the 2025 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer conferences on Friday, December 12, 2025, which will be held virtually. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251203249669/en/Brad Smith, CFO of Central Garden & Pet, will host a fireside chat at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference at 12:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 12, 2025. Brad Smith, CFO of Central Garden & Pet, will host a fireside chat at 12:55 p.m. Eastern Time. Senior management w
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Fiscal 2026 OutlookFiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion vs. $3.2 billion in the prior year Delivers fiscal 2025 GAAP EPS of $2.55 vs. $1.62, non-GAAP EPS of $2.73 vs. $2.13 Expects fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $2.70 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 27, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251124983754/en/ "This was a record year on the bottom line, marked by continued margin expansion and disciplined execution of our Cost and Simplicity agenda," said Niko
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in the 2025 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference and the 2025 BofA Securities Leveraged Finance ConferenceCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that senior management will participate in the following investor conferences on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 2025 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference Location: InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel, New York, NY Participant: Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer Session: Fireside Chat Time: Tuesday, December 2, at 12:45 p.m. ET (9:45 a.m. PT) Senior management will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day. To request a meeting, please contact your Morgan Stanley representative or reach out to Central's Investo
- PRNylabone Introduces New Collection of Dog Chew Toys Made with REAL Chicken, Bison, Venison, Bacon, and BeefNylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), has released a collection of chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef. Launched as part of Nylabone's 70th birthday celebration, the toys indulge dogs' instincts with the real taste while delivering everyday enrichment. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118101850/en/Nylabone Introduces New Collection of Dog Chew Toys Made with REAL Chicken, Bison, Venison, Bacon, and Beef. The line infuses the real tastes dogs simply can't resist into Nylabone's best-selling shapes - Original Bone, Textur
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial ResultsCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results for the period ending September 27, 2025, after the close of trading on Monday, November 24, 2025. On the same day, Central will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, to review these results and to provide a business update. The live webcast, replay and related materials will be available at http://ir.central.com. To join by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 for both domestic and international participants. About Central Ga
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Strengthens National Logistics Network with New Salt Lake City FacilityStrategic consolidation and DTC capacity enhance throughput and cost efficiency to support long-term growth Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, Utah earlier this week. This strategic investment expands Central's supply chain network and supports continued long-term growth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251107450378/en/Senior Management of Central Garden & Pet at the opening of the company's state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- PRKaytee Partners With Jane Lynch and Christian Cooper to Make Backyard Birding the Hobby of the SeasonAs birding takes flight in popular culture, Kaytee leads the movement, launching "The Birder Hub" alongside a star-powered partnership inspiring connection, curiosity, and calm. Media Kit here Kaytee, a leading brand in backyard birding and pet care, today announced the launch of The Birder Hub, a first-of-its-kind digital destination designed to make birding accessible, inspiring, and enjoyable for everyone, from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251106273368/en/As birding continues to break into the cultural zeitgeist, Kaytee is leading the movement by bringing mainstrea
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Partners with Cal Athletics to Champion Pet Welfare and Celebrate the Human–Animal BondCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, has partnered with Cal to promote pet welfare and celebrate the powerful bond between people and their pets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251008399615/en/Central's commitment was highlighted at Cal's football home opener against Texas Southern. Central CEO Niko Lahanas, CFO Brad Smith and Senior VP of Human Resources Marilyn Leahey joined the coin toss ceremony and presented a $10,000 donation to the East Bay SPCA. Accepting the check was Julie Henderson, VP of Philanthropy at the East Bay SPCA. As pa
- PRNot Just for Dogs: Four Paws Introduces Wee-Wee® Pads Especially for CatsFour Paws, a leading pet brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), is expanding its trusted Wee-Wee® product line with a solution made just for felines. The new Wee-Wee® Cat Pads are specially designed to neutralize cat urine odors and keep litter areas cleaner. Available in two varieties to fit different litter box setups, they offer cat parents maintain a tidy, fresh-smelling home. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250826600987/en/Not Just for Dogs: Four Paws Introduces Wee-Wee® Pads Especially for Cats. For use in litter box systems or placed underneath standard litter boxes. For u
- PRADAMS™ Botanicals Spray Wins Multiple Awards for Best Flea & Tick Solution of 2025Recognized by Pet Innovation Awards and LUXlife Magazine for innovation, effectiveness and consumer trust ADAMS, a leading brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, is proud to announce that its ADAMS™ Botanicals Flea & Tick Pet & Home Spray has earned top honors from the respected industry leaders. The product was named "Flea & Tick Product of the Year" by Pet Innovation Awards, and also recognized as "Best Flea & Tick Solution: 2025" by LUXlife Magazine. These accolades affirm the product's standout performance, innovation and consumer appeal. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250819587475/en/ADAMS™ B
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples ConferenceCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that senior management will participate in the Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, taking place September 2-4, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer, will join a fireside chat on Thursday, September 4, at 3:00 pm ET (12:00 pm PT) to discuss Central's strategy, performance and long-term growth opportunities. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available to registered participants at http://bit.ly/3Hy1aBF. Following the event, a replay will be accessible in the investor section of Central's website at http
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Q3 Fiscal 2025 Financial ResultsDelivers fiscal 2025 Q3 GAAP EPS of $1.52 vs. $1.19 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.56 vs. $1.32 a year ago Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of approximately $2.60 Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter ended June 28, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806748195/en/ "We're proud of our solid third-quarter performance, which reflects the strength of our strategic priorities in action," said Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central Garden & Pet. "Our team's dedica
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in the Canaccord 45th Annual Growth ConferenceCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that management will participate in the Canaccord 45th Annual Growth Conference being held in Boston on August 12-14, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250731685991/en/Brad Smith, CFO, Central Garden & Pet Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, August 12, at 3:00 pm ET (12:00 pm PT). To listen to the fireside chat, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/4l16mvt. Following the conference, the fireside chat will be publicly available via webca