Central Gardens, Memphis

Central Garden & Pet Announces Stock Dividend

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Home Goods, Construction & Property, Other Retail, Pets, Specialty, Consumer, Landscape, Retail, Common stock, Central Gardens, Memphis, Computershare, Class, Common, Security (finance)

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”) announced today that its board of directors declared a special dividend in the form of one share of Central’s Class A Common Stock for every four outstanding shares of Central’s Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.

Key Points: 
  • Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”) announced today that its board of directors declared a special dividend in the form of one share of Central’s Class A Common Stock for every four outstanding shares of Central’s Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
  • We believe the enhanced liquidity will benefit stockholders and provide Central with increased flexibility to pursue our growth objectives,” commented Beth Springer, interim CEO of Central Garden & Pet.
  • The Class A Common Stock is equal in all respects on a per share basis to the Common Stock, except the Common Stock has one vote per share and the Class A Common Stock is non-voting and the trading prices differ.
  • There will be approximately 11.1 million outstanding shares of Common Stock and 1.6 million shares of Class B Common Stock before and after the distribution.

Nylabone Gives Donations Valued at Over $900,000 to Animal Welfare Groups in 2023

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), has donated chew toys, treats, and monetary contributions valued at almost $1,000,000 to animal welfare groups in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), has donated chew toys, treats, and monetary contributions valued at almost $1,000,000 to animal welfare groups in 2023.
  • The donations were made through the brand’s Nylabone Cares program, which has regularly supported non-profit organizations across the country for years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128391138/en/
    Nylabone Gives Donations Valued at Over $900,000 to Animal Welfare Groups in 2023 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Throughout the year, Nylabone provided tens of thousands of durable chew toys and wholesome chew treats to more than 500 organizations.
  • In May, the brand donated $25,000 to Best Friends Animal Society—a leading national animal welfare organization on a mission to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025.

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Home Goods, Construction & Property, Pets, Specialty, Consumer, Landscape, Other Consumer, Retail, Pet, Interim, CFO, Central Gardens, Memphis, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, will announce results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, after the close of trading on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, will announce results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, after the close of trading on Monday, November 20, 2023.
  • On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Beth Springer, Interim CEO, and Niko Lahanas, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update.
  • The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com .
  • Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international).

US Home & Garden Pesticides Market Insights 2023-2028: Growing Pest Repellents in Gardens, Growing Demand for Innovative Gardening Concepts and Hydroponics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Retail, Home Goods, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Sale, Hydroponics, Syngenta, Agriculture, Pesticide, Household, Scotts LawnService, Andersons, BASF SE, Traction, Bayer, Innovation, Insecticide, Gardening, Central Gardens, Memphis, St. Raphael's Edible Garden, Doe-Anderson Inc., Social media, BASF, Hygiene, SE, Herbicide, US residency, Albemarle Corporation, Growth, Garden

This report offers market size & forecast data for the home & garden pesticides market in the US.

Key Points: 
  • This report offers market size & forecast data for the home & garden pesticides market in the US.
  • This report provides a comprehensive and current market scenario of the US home & garden pesticides, including the US home & garden pesticides market size, anticipated market forecast, relevant market segmentations, and industry trends.
  • The study considers a detailed scenario of the present home & garden pesticides market and its market dynamics for 2023?2028 in the US.
  • The US home & garden pesticides market is growing significantly due to Growing Pest Repellents in Gardens, Growing Demand for Innovative Gardening Concepts, Growing Demand for Hydroponics Among US Residents, Growth In Demand For Edible Gardening, Increase In Vector-Borne Diseases, and Growth In Landscaping Market & Backyard Gardens.

Central Garden & Pet Acquires Pet Treat Company TDBBS

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Retail, Consumer, Home Goods, Specialty, Pets, Construction & Property, Landscape, E-commerce, Health, Family, Central Gardens, Memphis, Acquisition, Orrick, Grain, Interim, Love, Lazard, Bottled water, Pet

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, announced today that it has acquired TDBBS, LLC (“TDBBS”) from Bregal Partners.

Key Points: 
  • Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, announced today that it has acquired TDBBS, LLC (“TDBBS”) from Bregal Partners.
  • “We are excited to welcome the TDBBS team into the Central Garden & Pet organization,” said Beth Springer, Interim CEO of Central.
  • We are excited for this next chapter in our business as part of Central Garden & Pet,” said Tom Goundrey, CEO of TDBBS.
  • Central will provide additional details on the acquisition during its fourth quarter and fiscal year-end earnings call later in November.

Central Garden & Pet Announces Appointment of Lead Independent Director, Beth Springer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Home Goods, Construction & Property, Other Retail, Pets, Specialty, Consumer, Landscape, Retail, Interim, Partnership, Chairperson of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Clorox, Keurig, Central Board, Central Gardens, Memphis, Pet, Springer, Growth, EPS, Environment, Management

Central Garden & Pet Company (“Central”) (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced that Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer since October 2019, has informed the Board of his intent to depart Central, effective as of the close of business on October 6, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Central Garden & Pet Company (“Central”) (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced that Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer since October 2019, has informed the Board of his intent to depart Central, effective as of the close of business on October 6, 2023.
  • Mr. Cofer will join Keurig Dr Pepper, initially as Chief Operating Officer, and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer in the second quarter of 2024.
  • Beth Springer, Central’s Lead Independent Director, has been named as Interim Chief Executive Officer while the Board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.
  • He is a strong leader, and I’m sorry to see him go,” said Bill Brown, Chairman of Central Garden & Pet.

Keurig Dr Pepper Appoints Veteran CPG Executive as Chief Operating Officer and Announces Plan for CEO Succession

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced the appointment of Tim Cofer as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort, as a key step in the Company's CEO succession plan.  Cofer, who will join KDP on Nov. 6, 2023, will work side by side with Gamgort while in a COO capacity, with a planned transition to CEO in the second quarter of 2024.  Gamgort will serve as Executive Chairman of KDP after the transition occurs. 

Key Points: 
  • and FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced the appointment of Tim Cofer as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort, as a key step in the Company's CEO succession plan.
  • In his last position as EVP and Chief Growth Officer, he was a critical architect behind the company's successful growth strategy.
  • With his background as a successful public company CEO and a veteran CPG executive, Tim steps into this role with the experience and capabilities that will propel KDP's growth journey.
  • We are confident that Tim's extensive CPG experience and growth-oriented leadership will make him a very strong next CEO of KDP."

Ferry-Morse Announces Return of Fall PlantlingsPlus Line Available for Online Purchase to Help Gardeners Extend the Growing Season

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Monday, August 21, 2023
Landscape, Home Goods, Online Retail, Retail, Construction & Property, Online, Greenhouse, Autumn, Collection, Garden, Ferry-Morse Seed Company, Season, Multimedia, CMO, Central Gardens, Memphis, Ferry, Gardener, System, Amusement park

PlantlingsPlus are four to six inches tall upon arrival, well into their growth cycle with established root systems and offer gardeners a more successful head start for the fall gardening season.

Key Points: 
  • PlantlingsPlus are four to six inches tall upon arrival, well into their growth cycle with established root systems and offer gardeners a more successful head start for the fall gardening season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230821631683/en/
    Ferry-Morse Announces Return of Fall PlantlingsPlus Line Available for Online Purchase to Help Gardeners Extend the Growing Season | More than 40 varieties of hardy vegetables, flavorful herbs and eye-catching flowers arrive ready-to-plant (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Gardeners of all levels can continue to keep their gardens thriving well past the close of summer with our Fall PlantlingsPlus varieties,” said Rebecca Sears, CMO & Resident Green Thumb for Ferry-Morse.
  • The full line has also expanded to include brand new varieties like Cheddar Cauliflower, Green Globe Artichokes and Garlic Geisha Chives.
  • Ferry-Morse’s Fall PlantlingsPlus Collection is available online now in packs of two.

United States Home & Garden Pesticides Markets, 2023-2028: Sustainability Takes Center Stage - Social Media Gardening Trends Drive Adoption

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
US residency, Bayer, DuPont, Albemarle Corporation, Hydroponics, Central Gardens, Memphis, Gardening, Doe-Anderson Inc., S. C. Johnson & Son, Scotts LawnService, Pesticide, Traction, Syngenta, SE, BASF, BASF SE, Innovation, St. Raphael's Edible Garden, Andersons, Social media, Agriculture, Growth

DUBLIN, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "US Home & Garden Pesticides Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "US Home & Garden Pesticides Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In the US home & garden pesticides market, millennials are more interested in gardening activities.
  • The household gardeners spending on gardening activities has significantly increased in the last few years, which leads to driving the US home & garden pesticides market during the forecast period.
  • The consumer preference towards hydroponics is rising significantly, which drives the demand for natural pesticides during the forecast period.

Embassy REIT Welcomes JPMorgan Chase to Its 1.1 msf Built-to-Suit Corporate Centre at Embassy TechVillage in Bengaluru

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, JPMorgan Chase, Maintenance, LEED, F&B, Workplace, GOLD, Multimedia, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Central Gardens, Memphis, NSE, Diplomatic mission, Growth, Environment, MSF, University of Georgia College of Environment & Design, Ecosystem, Embassy Group, Film industry, Payment card

Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, today announced that JPMorgan Chase has inaugurated its 1.1 msf built-to-suit office at Embassy TechVillage in Bengaluru.

Key Points: 
  • Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, today announced that JPMorgan Chase has inaugurated its 1.1 msf built-to-suit office at Embassy TechVillage in Bengaluru.
  • Spread over 103 acres, Embassy TechVillage is a large-scale total business ecosystem with a marquee multinational occupier base that is located in one of India’s best-performing office markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230810605145/en/
    JPMorgan Chase - Embassy TechVillage (Photo: Business Wire)
    Jitu Virwani, Chairman & Managing Director of Embassy Group, said,
    “We’re delighted to welcome JPMorgan Chase to Embassy TechVillage.
  • We wish JPMorgan Chase the very best and many happy years at Embassy TechVillage.”
    Recognised for its modern infrastructure, exceptional office spaces, and amenities, Embassy TechVillage is a LEED platinum-rated business park on operations and maintenance.