Form 4: Central Garden & Pet Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
William E Brown, Chairman, a Director and 10% owner of Central Garden & Pet Co, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 10, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 127,942 Class A Common Stock at $31.18 ($3,988,720) on August 10, 2026; holds 1,065,490 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 116,232 Class A Common Stock at $38.28 ($4,449,361) on August 10, 2026; holds 949,258 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 127,942 Stock Option on August 10, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
William E Brown — Director, Officer (Chairman), 10% owner
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Option exercise/conversion | Class A Common Stock | 127,942 | $31 | $4.0M | 1,065,490 |
| 2026-08-10 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Class A Common Stock | 116,232 | $38 | $4.4M | 949,258 |
| 2026-08-10 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Option | 127,942 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Option exercise/conversion (127,942 shares) |
| 2026-08-10 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (116,232 shares) |
| 2026-08-10 | Option exercise/conversion (127,942 shares) |
Keywords
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