UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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December 10, 2013 |
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Central Garden & Pet Company |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
001-33268 |
68-0275553 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California |
94597 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code |
(925) 948-4000 |
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On December 10, 2013, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended September 28, 2013. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated December 10, 2013.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY |
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By: |
/s/ Lori Varlas |
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Lori Varlas |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: |
December 10, 2013 |
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