Not independent
Tenure on this board
46.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
CENT · Annual meeting · Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Central Garden & Pet Co
9 nominees · 3 ballot items.
The proxy requests votes on three management-proposed matters: the election of nine directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026, and an advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers.
Market cap
$2.7B
1Y TSR
+12.2%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Dec 15, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 11, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of nine directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders.
- 2
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Also a director at
Jjill Inc (JILL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.4 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
28.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.4 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.5% | 923,397 | $34M |
| 2 | Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 1.3% | 803,217 | $29M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.0% | 620,889 | $23M |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.9% | 543,970 | $20M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.8% | 473,536 | $17M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.6% | 403,382 | $15M |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 0.6% | 385,978 | $14M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.6% | 371,802 | $14M |
| 9 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 0.6% | 345,821 | $13M |
| 10 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 0.3% | 181,787 | $7M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Central Garden & Pet Co 2026 annual meeting?
- Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Central Garden & Pet Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Central Garden & Pet Co 2026 meeting is Monday, December 15, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Central Garden & Pet Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Central Garden & Pet Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Central Garden & Pet Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Central Garden & Pet Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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