Central Garden & Pet Chairman Sells Shares Indirectly via Trusts
William E. Brown, the chairman of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT), sold 3,900 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 13, 2026, through open-market transactions involving family Irrevocable Trusts for a total value of $152,100. The transaction did not affect his direct ownership stake in the company and represented only about 1% of his indirect holdings within these trusts. Brown remains significantly invested in the company with over 949,000 shares directly held and more than 350,000 indirectly owned post-transaction. The sale occurred after a period where CENT stock had delivered a total return of approximately 20% over the preceding twelve months. Central Garden & Pet operates in both pet care and garden products segments with strong brand recognition and diversified revenue streams. As one of the largest players in its sector, it benefits from stable consumer demand across these categories.
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