Form 4: Central Garden & Pet Co: General Counsel Joyce McCarthy Reports Stock Disposal for Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4 Filing
Joyce McCarthy, General Counsel of Central Garden & Pet Co, reported disposing of shares to cover withholding tax liabilities upon vesting of restricted stock.
Summary
- On May 18, 2025, Joyce M. McCarthy, General Counsel of Central Garden & Pet Co, disposed of 536 shares of Class A Common Stock to cover withholding tax liabilities.
- The shares were disposed of at a price of $31.94 per share.
- Following the transaction, McCarthy directly owns 13,359 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- McCarthy also indirectly owns 1,378 units through the company's 401(k) plan.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a neutral filing related to standard tax obligations, with no inherent positive or negative implications for the company's performance or outlook.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of insider trading regulations, providing transparency into the transactions of company executives and directors. This filing indicates a standard transaction to cover tax obligations related to stock vesting, which is a common practice.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/18/2025 | Date of stock disposal transaction. |
| 05/20/2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Central Garden & Pet Co, CENT, Joyce McCarthy, General Counsel, Stock Disposal, Tax Liabilities, Class A Common Stock, 401(k) Plan
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