UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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CENTRAL GARDEN &
PET COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on February 10, 2014.
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY |
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Meeting Information |
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For holders as of: |
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December 12, 2013 |
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Date: February 10, 2014 Time: 10:30 a.m., Pacific Time |
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Location: Lafayette Park Hotel |
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
1340 TREAT BOULEVARD, SUITE 600 WALNUT CREEK, CA
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3287 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, California 94549
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares
in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote
these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see
reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information
contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the
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— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials
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PROXY
STATEMENT 2013 ANNUAL REPORT AND STOCKHOLDER LETTER |
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1-800-579-1639 |
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be
forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before January 27, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods |
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Vote In Person: Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements
including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot
to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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| The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed in proposal 1, and FOR proposals 2 and 3. |
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Election of Directors |
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Nominees: |
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William E. Brown |
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Brooks M. Pennington III |
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John B. Balousek |
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David N. Chichester |
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Alfred A. Piergallini |
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John R. Ranelli |
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M. Beth Springer |
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To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Central Garden & Pet Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. |
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To approve the advisory (non-binding) resolution relating to executive compensation. |
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In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon any and all such matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
