UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) August 3, 2005
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Central Garden & Pet Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-20242 68-0275553
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California 94597
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (925) 948-4000
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(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On August 3, 2005, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release
announcing its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 25,
2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 3, 2005.
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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/ STUART W. BOOTH
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Stuart W. Booth
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 3, 2005
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