Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that senior management will participate in the Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, taking place September 2-4, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer, will join a fireside chat on Thursday, September 4, at 3:00 pm ET (12:00 pm PT) to discuss Central’s strategy, performance and long-term growth opportunities.

A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available to registered participants at http://bit.ly/3Hy1aBF. Following the event, a replay will be accessible in the investor section of Central’s website at https://ir.central.com.

In addition, senior management will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors on September 4. To arrange a meeting, please contact your Barclays representative or reach out to Central’s Investor Relations team at IR@central.com.

About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company (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 2024 net sales of $3.2 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 Amdro^®, Aqueon^®, Cadet^®, C&S^®, Farnam^®, Ferry-Morse^®, Four Paws^®, Kaytee^®, Nylabone^® and Pennington^®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with over 6,000 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

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Brad Smith, CFO, will join a fireside chat on Thursday, September 4, at 3:00 pm ET (12:00 pm PT) to discuss Central’s strategy, performance and long-term growth opportunities.