SCHEDULE: Vanguard Group Discloses 11.4% Stake in Central Garden & Pet

The Vanguard Group reported an 11.40% beneficial ownership stake in Central Garden & Pet Co, holding 1,100,839 shares of common stock.

Summary

• The Vanguard Group beneficially owns 1,100,839 shares of Central Garden & Pet Co common stock.
• This ownership represents 11.40% of the class of securities.
• The Vanguard Group holds sole voting power over 0 shares and shared voting power over 123,322 shares.
• The Vanguard Group has sole dispositive power over 951,965 shares and shared dispositive power over 148,874 shares.
• The filing is an Amendment No. 13 to a Schedule 13G, indicating an update to previous ownership disclosures.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by a large institutional investor, providing factual information without indicating positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• The Vanguard Group certified that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer, nor were they acquired or held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11.

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The disclosure of a significant institutional holding by The Vanguard Group provides transparency regarding the ownership structure of Central Garden & Pet Co, potentially influencing investor perception and confidence.

Key Dates

Keywords

Vanguard Group, Central Garden & Pet Co, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, Investment Management