X0306 4 2021-02-09 0 0000887733 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO CENT 0001650256 Machek Howard C/O CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY 1340 TREAT BLVD, SUITE 600 WALNUT CREEK CA 94597 0 1 0 0 Chief Accounting Officer Class A Common Stock 2021-02-09 4 A 0 1325 0.00 A 17991 D Units 4110 I By 401(k) Stock Option (Right to Buy) 44.02 2021-02-09 4 A 0 3975 0.00 A 2027-02-09 Class A Common Stock 3975 3975 D On February 9, 2021, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest annually at the rate of 25% beginning on February 9, 2022. The units represent interests in the CENTA Stock Fund in the Issuer's 401(k) Plan, which consist of shares of CENTA stock and cash. The options shall vest in annual increments of 25% beginning on February 9, 2022. /s/H Macheck 2021-02-11