BROWN WILLIAM E exercised options at CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO
Option exercise — a mechanical event triggered by vesting or expiry. Not a discretionary conviction trade.
M · 1 exercise
Filed: 8/12/2026ACC: 0001193125-26-347372
Director10% Owner
Since Feb 2019
-116.23K
Net shares
Net seller
$4.45M
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
3
Total transactions
127.94K acquired · 244.17K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Class A Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+127.94K
Price / share
$31.18
Trade value
$3.99M
% of position
13.6%
8/10/2026
937.55K→1.07M
Class A Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−116.23K
Price / share
$38.28
Trade value
$4.45M
% of position
10.9%
8/10/2026
1.07M→949.26K
Total
Net shares
+11.71K
Net value
-$460.64K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Stock Direct | 8/10/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +127.94K | $31.18 | $3.99M | 13.6% | 937.55K | 1.07M |
| Class A Common Stock Direct | 8/10/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −116.23K | $38.28 | $4.45M | 10.9% | 1.07M | 949.26K |
| Total | +11.71K | -$460.64K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Stock Option
Direct
Converts to
Class A Common Stock
127.94K shares
Shares
−127.94K
Strike price
31.176
Held after
0.00
Exercisable
—
8/10/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Option Direct | Class A Common Stock127.94K shares | 8/10/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −127.94K | 31.176 | — | 0.00 |
Non-Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)1
Class A Common Stock
IndirectShares owned354.16K
Total
354.16K indirect354.16K
| Security Title | Shares Owned | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Stock | 354.16K | Indirect |
| Total | 354.16K | 354.16K indirect |
Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)0
No derivative holdings reported