CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2023

Dec 28, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box: — ☐	​	​	Preliminary Proxy Statement
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☐	​	​	Definitive Proxy Statement
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☐	​	​	Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): — ☒	​	​	No fee required
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