Central Garden & Pet Company Updates 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Virtual-Only Format Due to Worsening Pandemic Conditions

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Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has announced its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on February 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. This decision prioritizes health due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Shareholders of record as of December 10, 2021, can attend the meeting online via a specific link and must use their unique voting control number. The company emphasizes the importance of submitting proxies in advance. In fiscal 2021, Central reported net sales of $3.3 billion and boasts a portfolio of over 65 brands.

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• Fiscal 2021 net sales of $3.3 billion.
• Diverse brand portfolio with over 65 high-quality brands.

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• Transition to a virtual-only Annual Meeting may limit shareholder engagement.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the garden and pet industries, today announced it will host its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually due to the increasing public health impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and to prioritize the health and well-being of meeting participants.

The 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held in a virtual-only format at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time on February 8, 2022. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.

Shareholders at the close of business on the record date, December 10, 2021, are entitled to attend the Annual Meeting, which will be hosted online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CENT2022. To be admitted to the Annual Meeting, shareholders must enter the 16-digit voting control number found on their previously distributed notice of internet availability of proxy materials or proxy card.

Please note that the proxy/voting instruction card included with previously distributed proxy materials will not be updated to reflect the change from an in-person meeting to a virtual-only meeting and may continue to be used to vote shares in connection with the Annual Meeting.

Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the virtual-only Annual Meeting, Central urges shareholders to vote and submit their proxies in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials. Shareholders who have already voted do not need to take any further voting action because of this announcement.

Shareholders can find additional details about attending, voting and participating virtually at the Annual Meeting in the additional proxy materials that Central filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These materials also may be found at https://ir.central.com/news-events/annual-meeting-of-shareholders.

About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2021 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro and Aqueon, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. For additional information about Central, please visit www.central.com.

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Investor Relations Contact



Friederike Edelmann

VP, Investor Relations

(925) 412 6726

fedelmann@central.com

Source: Central Garden & Pet Company

FAQ

When is Central Garden & Pet's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

The 2022 Annual Meeting will be held on February 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

What is the reason for holding a virtual Annual Meeting for Central Garden & Pet?

The meeting will be virtual due to the public health impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

How can shareholders attend Central Garden & Pet's virtual meeting?

Shareholders can attend the meeting online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CENT2022 using their 16-digit voting control number.

What were the net sales for Central Garden & Pet in fiscal 2021?

Central Garden & Pet reported net sales of $3.3 billion for fiscal 2021.

What brands are part of Central Garden & Pet's portfolio?

Central's portfolio includes over 65 brands such as Pennington, Nylabone, and Kaytee.