Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, with virtual attendance available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by February 10, 2026, or February 6, 2026, for plan-held shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors is up for shareholder vote.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending September 26, 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees include William E. Brown, Courtnee Chun, Brendan P. Dougher, Nicholas Lahanas, Randal D. Lewis, Christopher T. Metz, Brooks M. Pennington III, John R. Ranelli, and M. Beth Springer.