Central Garden & Pet Company
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These are Class A common shares of Central Garden & Pet Company, representing a separate class of equity with different voting rights compared to the company's standard common stock (CENT). Central Garden & Pet is a leading producer and distributor of lawn, garden, and pet supplies headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The dual-class share structure allows the company to maintain concentrated voting control, typically held by founders or key stakeholders, while providing public investors with economic participation through Class A shares. Class A shareholders generally have limited or subordinate voting rights compared to other share classes. Both CENT and CENTA shares represent ownership in the same underlying business, which operates through Pet and Garden segments serving retail, specialty, and e-commerce channels across North America.