Form: 8-K

Current report filing

December 30, 1997

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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