FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES

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) June 22, 2006

Central Garden & Pet Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   0-20242   68-0275553
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File
Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California   94597
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (925) 948-4000

 

 


(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 22, 2006, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release announcing that the litigation between Central and Herbert and Evelyn Axelrod has been settled. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 99.1   

Press release dated June 22, 2006.

 

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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/ Glenn W. Novotny
 

Glenn W. Novotny

 

President & CEO

Dated: June 23, 2006

 

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