8-K: Current report filing
Published on December 30, 1997
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) December 18, 1997
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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 File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
3697 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, California 94549
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 283-4573
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Inapplicable
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(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index located on page 3
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
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On December 19, 1997, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press
release announcing the consummation of the acquisition of the
outstanding stock of T.F.H. Publications, Inc. ("TFH"). TFH, based in
Neptune City, New Jersey, is a manufacturer of premium dog chews and
the largest producer of pet books in the U.S.
Item 7. Financial Statement and Exhibits
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(a) Financial Statements - Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - Not Applicable.
(c) See attached Exhibit Index.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
1.1 Press Release dated December 19, 1997.
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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/ Robert B. Jones
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Robert B. Jones, Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: December 22, 1997
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