-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, R8tp+mPnFRkFZzWmqRRDFjaExXxb/TccZP1T4JJj9mFEjw9pHGFvXC8ya5kzPQ8Q ekyzAowtXfAYRLoqBpBGWQ== 0000929624-96-000115.txt : 19960716 0000929624-96-000115.hdr.sgml : 19960716 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000929624-96-000115 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960712 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19960715 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000887733 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODS [5190] IRS NUMBER: 680275553 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20242 FILM NUMBER: 96594449 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3697 MT DIABLO BLVD SUITE 300 CITY: LAFAYETTE STATE: CA ZIP: 94549 BUSINESS PHONE: 5102834573 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 2: 3697 MT DIABLO BLVD SUITE 310 CITY: LAFAYETTE STATE: CA ZIP: 94549 8-K 1 FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 12, 1996 ------------- Central Garden & Pet Company - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-20242 68-0275553 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 3697 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, California 94549 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 283-4573 -------------- Inapplicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address if changed since last report) Exhibit Index located on page 3 Item 5. Other Events ------------ On July 12, 1996, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release announcing the consummation of the acquisition of Kenlin Pet Supply, Inc., the largest distributor of pet supply products in the eastern United States. Item 7. Financial Statement and Exhibits -------------------------------- (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) See attached Exhibit Index. 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Number Exhibit Page Number - ------ ------- ----------- 1.1 Press Release dated July 12, 1996. 5 3 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. CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY By /s/ Robert B. Jones ------------------------------- Robert B. Jones, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: July 12, 1996 4 EX-1.1 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 12, 1996 EXHIBIT 1.1 [LETTERHEAD OF CENTRAL GARDEN & PET] Corporate Office 3696 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 310 Lafayette, CA 94549 (510) 283-4573 (510) 283-4984 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - --------------------- Contact: Gregory Reams Central Garden & Pet 510/283-4573 Paul Verbinnen/Debbie Miller Sard Verbinnen & Co 212/687-8080 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF KENLIN PET SUPPLY ------------------------------------------- LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA, JULY 12, 1996 --- Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Kenlin Pet Supply, the largest distributor of pet supply products in the eastern United States. Based in Mahwah, New Jersey and China Grove, North Carolina, Kenlin Pet Supply has annual sales of approximately $70 million. Kenlin operates in 17 eastern states and has approximately 290 employees. Central Garden & Pet Company is the leading national distributor of lawn and garden supply products, as well as a major distributor of pet and pool supplies. # # # 5 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----