Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands
Sep. 24, 2011
Sep. 25, 2010
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,031 $ 91,460
Short term investments 17,820 15,320
Accounts receivable, net 195,417 192,422
Inventories 329,546 285,964
Prepaid expenses, deferred income taxes and other 47,772 42,733
Total current assets 602,586 627,899
Land, buildings, improvements and equipment:    
Land 9,254 8,925
Buildings and improvements 100,439 95,664
Transportation equipment 6,550 4,031
Machinery and warehouse equipment 168,475 150,215
Office furniture and equipment 108,967 91,294
Total 393,685 350,129
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (217,283) (184,848)
Land, buildings, improvements and equipment - net 176,402 165,281
Goodwill 210,223 207,319
Other intangible assets, net 84,526 86,798
Deferred income taxes and other assets 19,266 43,587
Total 1,093,003 1,130,884
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    
Accounts payable 116,524 112,611
Accrued expenses 75,128 81,418
Current portion of long-term debt 279 165
Total current liabilities 191,931 194,194
Long-term debt 435,330 400,106
Deferred income taxes and other long-term obligations 8,960 4,441
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)    
Equity:    
Common stock 129 163
Additional paid-in capital 396,208 483,817
Retained earnings 59,045 45,319
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,019 944
Total Central Garden & Pet shareholders' equity 456,776 530,696
Noncontrolling interest 6 1,447
Total equity 456,782 532,143
Total 1,093,003 1,130,884
Class A Common Stock [Member]
    
Equity:    
Common stock 359 437
Class B Stock [Member]
    
Equity:    
Common stock $ 16 $ 16