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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2024
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT OF SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File Number: 001-33268
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Central Garden & Pet Company
Delaware
68-0275553
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California 94597
(Address of principal executive offices)
(925) 948-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
_______________________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockCENTThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Class A Common StockCENTAThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerýAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes    ý  No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Common Stock Outstanding as of July 31, 202411,077,612 
Class A Common Stock Outstanding as of July 31, 202454,743,741 
Class B Stock Outstanding as of July 31, 20241,602,374 



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, projected cost savings, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, our competitive strengths and weaknesses, our business strategy and the trends we anticipate in the industries and markets in which we operate and other information that is not historical information. When used in this Form 10-Q, the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, our examination of historical operating trends, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but we cannot assure you that our expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized.
There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this Form 10-Q are set forth in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, including the factors described in the section entitled “Item 1A – Risk Factors.” If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or if any of our underlying assumptions are incorrect, our actual results may differ significantly from the results that we express in, or imply by, any of our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by law. Presently known risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following factors:
 
impact of inflation and interest rates, and other adverse macro-economic conditions;
fluctuations in market prices for seeds and grains and other raw materials, including the impact of the recent significant decline in grass seed market prices on our inventory valuation;
our inability to pass through cost increases in a timely manner;
our ability to recruit and retain members of our management team and employees, including a Chief Executive Officer, to support our businesses;
fluctuations in energy prices, fuel and related petrochemical costs;
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declines in consumer spending and increased inventory risk during economic downturns;
reductions in demand for product categories that benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic;
adverse weather conditions;
the success of our Central to Home strategy and our Cost and Simplicity program;
risks associated with our acquisition strategy, including our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and the impact of purchase accounting on our financial results;
material weaknesses relating to the internal controls of recently acquired companies;
seasonality and fluctuations in our operating results and cash flow;
supply shortages in pet birds, small animals and fish;
dependence on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our business;
consolidation trends in the retail industry;
risks associated with new product introductions, including the risk that our new products will not produce sufficient sales to recoup our investment;
competition in our industries;
continuing implementation of an enterprise resource planning information technology system;
potential environmental liabilities;
risks associated with international sourcing;
impacts of tariffs or a trade war;
access to and cost of additional capital;
potential goodwill or intangible asset impairment;
our ability to remediate material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting;
our dependence upon our key executives;
our ability to protect our trademarks and other proprietary rights;
litigation and product liability claims;
regulatory issues;
the impact of product recalls;
potential costs and risks associated with actual or potential cyberattacks;
potential dilution from issuance of authorized shares;
the voting power associated with our Class B stock; and
the impact of new accounting regulations and the possibility our effective tax rate will increase as a result of future changes in the corporate tax rate or other tax law changes.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.    Financial Statements
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unaudited)
June 29, 2024June 24, 2023September 30, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$570,398 $333,139 $488,730 
Restricted cash13,980 13,542 14,143 
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses and customer allowances of $24,838, $29,245 and $25,797)
507,524 492,850 332,890 
Inventories, net784,775 865,496 838,188 
Prepaid expenses and other33,493 36,655 33,172 
Total current assets1,910,170 1,741,682 1,707,123 
Plant, property and equipment, net384,373 392,332 391,768 
Goodwill546,436 546,436 546,436 
Other intangible assets, net472,854 512,175 497,228 
Operating lease right-of-use assets188,506 172,379 173,540 
Other assets105,539 54,943 62,553 
Total$3,607,878 $3,419,947 $3,378,648 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$191,041 $198,406 $190,902 
Accrued expenses276,751 247,517 216,241 
Current lease liabilities53,363 50,209 50,597 
Current portion of long-term debt290 255 247 
Total current liabilities521,445 496,387 457,987 
Long-term debt1,189,366 1,187,498 1,187,956 
Long-term lease liabilities151,038 132,419 135,621 
Deferred income taxes and other long-term obligations150,249 156,537 144,271 
Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 11,077,612, 11,098,584 and 11,077,612 shares outstanding at June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023
111 111 111 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value: 54,719,533, 54,408,159 and 54,472,902 shares outstanding at June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023
547 544 544 
Class B stock, $0.01 par value: 1,602,374 shares outstanding at June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023
16 16 16 
Additional paid-in capital595,646 588,597 594,282 
Retained earnings1,000,527 858,217 859,370 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3,199)(1,955)(2,970)
Total Central Garden & Pet Company shareholders’ equity1,593,648 1,445,530 1,451,353 
Noncontrolling interest2,132 1,576 1,460 
Total equity1,595,780 1,447,106 1,452,813 
Total$3,607,878 $3,419,947 $3,378,648 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 June 29, 2024June 24, 2023June 29, 2024June 24, 2023
Net sales$996,348 $1,023,269 $2,530,971 $2,559,936 
Cost of goods sold 679,290 705,217 1,756,188 1,810,547 
Gross profit317,058 318,052 774,783 749,389 
Selling, general and administrative expenses201,122 195,222 556,988 548,112 
Operating income115,936 122,830 217,795 201,277 
Interest expense(14,720)(14,542)(43,412)(43,887)
Interest income4,504 1,408 12,016 2,287 
Other income225 853 1,047 3,147 
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest105,945 110,549 187,446 162,824 
Income tax expense25,468 27,000 43,733 39,446 
Income including noncontrolling interest80,477 83,549 143,713 123,378 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest753 423 1,572 570 
Net income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company$79,724 $83,126 $142,141 $122,808 
Net income per share attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company:
Basic$1.21 $1.27 $2.17 $1.87 
Diluted$1.19 $1.25 $2.13 $1.84 
Weighted average shares used in the computation of net income per share:
Basic65,850 65,580 65,636 65,577 
Diluted66,945 66,725 66,848 66,832 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, unaudited)
 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 June 29, 2024June 24, 2023June 29, 2024June 24, 2023
Income including noncontrolling interest$80,477 $83,549 $143,713 $123,378 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation(374)1,646 (229)2,191 
Total comprehensive income80,103 85,195 143,484 125,569 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest753 423 1,572 570 
Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company$79,350 $84,772 $141,912 $124,999 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended
June 29, 2024June 24, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$143,713 $123,378 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization68,069 65,504 
Amortization of deferred financing costs2,013 2,023 
Non-cash lease expense39,183 38,180 
Stock-based compensation15,138 20,632 
Deferred income taxes3,622 9,125 
Facility closures and business exit costs16,385 13,923 
Other operating activities3,531 (450)
Change in assets and liabilities (excluding businesses acquired):
Accounts receivable(169,867)(115,358)
Inventories58,705 69,610 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(383)6,530 
Accounts payable(2,968)(12,248)
Accrued expenses51,213 44,221 
Other long-term obligations2,352 (55)
Operating lease liabilities(38,902)(37,449)
Net cash provided by operating activities191,804 227,566 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to plant, property and equipment(33,096)(40,850)
Payments to acquire companies, net of cash acquired(59,818) 
Investments(1,500)(500)
Other investing activities(175)(100)
Net cash used in investing activities(94,589)(41,450)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt(289)(223)
Borrowings under revolving line of credit 48,000 
Repayments under revolving line of credit (48,000)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered for tax withholding(14,755)(33,409)
Payment of contingent consideration liability(63)(33)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest(900) 
Net cash used by financing activities(16,007)(33,665)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash297 2,046 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash81,505 154,497 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period502,873 192,184 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$584,378 $346,681 
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest$48,853 $49,419 
Cash paid for income taxes$38,027 $5,363 
New operating lease right of use assets$56,849 $25,424 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three and Nine Months Ended June 29, 2024
(Unaudited)
1.     Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated balance sheets of Central Garden & Pet Company and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Central”) as of June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, the condensed consolidated statements of operations, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, the interim financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.
For the Company’s foreign businesses in the United Kingdom and Canada, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Deferred taxes are not provided on translation gains and losses because the Company expects earnings of its foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested. Transaction gains and losses are included in results of operations.
Due to the seasonal nature of the Company’s garden business, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited financial statements, accounting policies and financial notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, which has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The September 30, 2023 balance sheet presented herein was derived from the audited financial statements.
Stock Dividend
In December 2023, the Board of Directors approved a stock dividend in the form of one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock for every four outstanding shares of its Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Stock. Dividend shares of Class A Common Stock were distributed on February 8, 2024, to stockholders of record as of January 8, 2024.
The stock dividend did not affect the number of the Company's authorized shares and the par value of each share of stock remained unchanged. Proportionate adjustments were made to the per share exercise price and/or the number of shares issuable upon the exercise or vesting of all stock options, restricted stock and performance share units outstanding at January 8, 2024, which resulted in a proportional increase in the number of vesting stock options, restricted stock and performance share units, and, in the case of stock options, a proportional decrease in the exercise price of all such stock options.
Unless noted, all Class A Common Stock share and per share amounts contained in the condensed consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the one-for-four stock dividend. The legal form of the stock dividend was accounted for as a stock split as the Company concluded that shareholders were not receiving a distribution of earnings.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements represents the 20% interest not owned by Central in a consolidated subsidiary. Since the Company controls this subsidiary, its financial statements are consolidated with those of the Company, and the noncontrolling owner’s 20% share of the subsidiary’s net assets and results of operations is deducted and reported as noncontrolling interest on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and as net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 7, Supplemental Equity Information, for additional information.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The Company considers cash and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at date of purchase to be cash and cash equivalents. Restricted cash includes cash and highly liquid instruments that are used as collateral for stand-alone letter of credit agreements related to normal business transactions. These agreements require the Company to maintain specified amounts of cash as collateral in segregated accounts to support the letters of credit issued thereunder, which will affect the amount of cash the Company has available for other uses.
Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. The Company manages the credit risk associated with cash equivalents by investing with high-quality institutions. The Company maintains cash accounts that exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses from maintaining
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cash accounts in excess of such limits. Management believes that it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash and cash equivalent accounts.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as of June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively.
June 29, 2024June 24, 2023September 30, 2023
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$570,398 $333,139 $488,730 
Restricted cash13,980 13,542 14,143 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$584,378 $346,681 $502,873 
Allowance for Credit Losses and Customer Allowances
The Company’s trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value, which includes an allowance for estimated credit losses, as well as allowances for contractual customer deductions accounted for as variable consideration. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses related to its trade accounts receivable associated with future expected credit losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company estimates the allowance based upon historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances and the customer’s financial condition. The allowance is adjusted to reflect changes in current and forecasted macroeconomic conditions. The Company’s estimate of credit losses includes expected current and future economic and market conditions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition and Nature of Products and Services
The Company manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of pet and garden products to wholesalers, distributors and retailers, primarily in the United States. The majority of the Company’s revenue is generated from the sale of finished pet and garden products. The Company also recognizes a minor amount of non-product revenue (approximately one percent of consolidated net sales) comprising third-party logistics services, merchandising services and royalty income from sales-based licensing arrangements. Product and non-product revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contracts with customers are satisfied. The Company recognizes product revenue when control over the finished goods transfers to its customers, which generally occurs upon shipment to, or receipt at, customers’ locations, as determined by the specific terms of the contract, and when control over the finished goods transfers to retail consumers in consignment arrangements. These revenue arrangements generally have single performance obligations. Non-product revenue is recognized as the services are provided to the customer in the case of third-party logistics services and merchandising services, or as third-party licensee sales occur for royalty income. Revenue, which includes shipping and handling charges billed to the customer, is reported net of variable consideration and consideration payable to our customers, including applicable discounts, returns, allowances, trade promotion, unsaleable product, consumer coupon redemption and rebates. Shipping and handling costs that occur before the customer obtains control of the goods are deemed to be fulfillment activities and are accounted for as fulfillment costs.
Key sales terms are established on a frequent basis such that most customer arrangements and related incentives have a one year or shorter duration. As such, the Company does not capitalize contract inception costs. The Company generally does not have unbilled receivables at the end of a period. Deferred revenues are not material and primarily include advance payments for services that have yet to be rendered. The Company does not receive noncash consideration for the sale of goods. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified as receivables and require payment on a short-term basis; therefore, the Company does not have any significant financing components.

Sales Incentives and Other Promotional Programs
The Company routinely offers sales incentives and discounts through various regional and national programs to its customers and consumers. These programs include product discounts or allowances, product rebates, product returns, one-time or ongoing trade-promotion programs with customers and consumer coupon programs that require the Company to estimate and accrue the expected costs of such programs. The costs associated with these activities are accounted for as reductions to the transaction price of the Company’s products and are, therefore, recorded as reductions to gross sales at the time of sale. The Company bases its estimates of incentive costs on historical trend experience with similar programs, actual incentive terms per customer contractual obligations and expected levels of performance of trade promotions, utilizing customer and sales organization inputs. The Company maintains accruals at the end of each period for the estimated incentive costs incurred but unpaid for these programs. Differences between estimated and actual incentive costs are generally not material and are recognized in earnings in the period such differences are determined. Reserves for product returns, accrued rebates and promotional accruals are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as part of accrued expenses, and the value of inventory
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associated with reserves for sales returns is included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Leases
The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception by determining if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration and other facts and circumstances. Long-term operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and current and long-term operating lease liabilities are presented separately in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are presented in property, plant and equipment, net, and the related finance liabilities are presented with current and long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Lease ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets are calculated based on the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments paid to the lessor at or before the commencement date and excludes any lease incentives received from the lessor. Lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. The lease term may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. As the Company's leases typically do not contain a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company determines the present value of the lease liability using its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date based on the lease term on a collateralized basis. Variable lease payments are expensed as incurred and include certain non-lease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease, as applicable. Non-lease components and the lease components to which they relate are accounted for as a single lease component, as the Company has elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets.
Amortization of ROU lease assets is calculated on a straight-line basis over the lease term with the expense recorded in cost of sales or selling, general and administrative expenses, depending on the nature of the leased item. Interest expense is recorded over the lease term and is recorded in interest expense (based on a front-loaded interest expense pattern) for finance leases and is recorded in cost of sales or selling, general and administrative expenses (on a straight-line basis) for operating leases. All operating lease cash payments and interest on finance leases are recorded within cash flows from operating activities and all finance lease principal payments are recorded within cash flows from financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Updates
There are no recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements that are anticipated to have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Segment Reporting
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker that are included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, and also requires all annual disclosures currently required by Topic 280 to be included in interim periods. ASU No. 2023-07 is to be applied retrospectively for all periods presented in the financial statements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s disclosures.
Income Taxes
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU primarily requires enhanced disclosures and disaggregation of income tax information by jurisdiction in the annual income tax reconciliation and quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding income taxes paid. ASU No. 2023-09 is to be applied prospectively, with the option to apply the standard retrospectively, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s disclosures.
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2.     Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820 establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires financial assets and liabilities to be categorized based on the inputs used to calculate their fair values as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).
The Company’s financial instruments include cash and equivalents, short term investments consisting of money market accounts, accounts receivable and payable, short-term borrowings, and accrued liabilities. The carrying amount of these instruments approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of contingent consideration within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Such amounts are not material for all periods presented.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The Company measures certain non-financial assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair value measurements of non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities are used primarily in the impairment analyses of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. During the periods ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, the Company was not required to measure any significant non-financial assets and liabilities at fair value.
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments
In April 2021, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due April 2031 (the "2031 Notes"). The estimated fair value of the Company's 2031 Notes as of June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023 was $352.2 million, $326.0 million and $327.1 million, respectively, compared to a carrying value of $395.9 million, $395.3 million and $395.4 million, respectively.
In October 2020, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due October 2030 (the "2030 Notes"). The estimated fair value of the Company's 2030 Notes as of June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023 was $445.7 million, $413.8 million and $417.0 million, respectively, compared to a carrying value of $495.0 million, $494.2 million and $494.4 million, respectively.
In December 2017, the Company issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due February 2028 (the "2028 Notes"). The estimated fair value of the Company's 2028 Notes as of June 29, 2024, June 24, 2023 and September 30, 2023 was $291.6 million, $280.7 million and $279.5 million, respectively, compared to a carrying value of $298.3 million, $297.9 million and $298.0 million, respectively.
The estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices for these notes, which are Level 1 inputs within the fair value hierarchy.
3.    Acquisitions
On November 3, 2023, the Company acquired TDBBS, LLC (“TDBBS”), a provider of premium natural dog chews and treats for approximately $60 million. The Company has not yet finalized the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the tangible assets, intangible assets and liabilities acquired. Approximately $40 million of the purchase price remains unallocated and is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 29, 2024. The addition of TDBBS expands Central’s portfolio with bully and collagen sticks, bones and jerky, adds scale to its dog and cat business and enhances Central’s eCommerce and direct-to-consumer capabilities.
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4.     Inventories, net
Inventories, net of allowance for obsolescence, consist of the following:
June 29, 2024June 24, 2023September 30, 2023
(in thousands)
Raw materials$257,294 $286,869 $270,672 
Work in progress151,797 158,406 166,394 
Finished goods348,110 399,555 384,903 
Supplies27,574 20,666 16,219 
Total inventories, net$784,775 $865,496 $838,188 

5.    Goodwill
The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually (as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter), or whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative assessment evaluates factors including macro-economic conditions, industry-specific and company-specific considerations, legal and regulatory environments and historical performance. If it is determined that it is more likely than not the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, it is unnecessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative test is performed to identify potential goodwill impairment. Based on certain circumstances, the Company may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test, which compares the estimated fair value of our reporting units to their related carrying values, including goodwill. Impairment is indicated if the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, and an impairment charge is recognized for the differential. The Company’s goodwill impairment analysis also includes a comparison of the aggregate estimated fair value of its two reporting units to the Company’s total market capitalization. No impairment of goodwill was recorded for the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023.
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6.    Other Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes the components of gross and net acquired intangible assets:
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Accumulated
Impairment
Net
Carrying
Value
 (in millions)
June 29, 2024
Marketing-related intangible assets – amortizable$22.1 $(22.0)$ $0.1 
Marketing-related intangible assets – nonamortizable252.5  (29.4)223.1 
Total274.7 (22.0)(29.4)223.2 
Customer-related intangible assets – amortizable416.4 (168.4)(10.3)237.7 
Other acquired intangible assets – amortizable(1)39.7 (33.4)(0.3)6.0 
Other acquired intangible assets – nonamortizable(1)7.1  (1.2)5.9 
Total46.8 (33.4)(1.5)11.9 
Total other intangible assets, net$737.9 $(223.8)$(41.2)$472.9 
 GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Accumulated
Impairment
Net
Carrying
Value
 (in millions)
June 24, 2023
Marketing-related intangible assets – amortizable$22.1 $(21.3)$ $0.8 
Marketing-related intangible assets – nonamortizable252.5  (26.0)226.5 
Total274.6 (21.3)(26.0)227.3 
Customer-related intangible assets – amortizable416.4 (140.3)(7.3)268.8 
Other acquired intangible assets – amortizable(1)39.7 (29.5) 10.2 
Other acquired intangible assets – nonamortizable(1)7.1  (1.2)5.9 
Total46.8 (29.5)(1.2)16.1 
Total other intangible assets, net$737.8 $(191.2)$(34.5)$512.2 
 GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Accumulated
Impairment
Net
Carrying
Value
 (in millions)
September 30, 2023
Marketing-related intangible assets – amortizable$22.1 $(21.5)$ $0.6 
Marketing-related intangible assets – nonamortizable252.5  (29.4)223.1 
Total274.6 (21.5)(29.4)223.7 
Customer-related intangible assets – amortizable416.4 (147.4)(10.3)258.8 
Other acquired intangible assets – amortizable(1)39.7 (30.5)(0.3)8.9 
Other acquired intangible assets – nonamortizable(1)7.1  (1.2)5.9 
Total46.8 (30.5)(1.5)14.8 
Total other intangible assets, net$737.8 $(199.4)$(41.2)$497.2 
(1) Other acquired intangible assets include contract-based and technology-based intangible assets.
The Company evaluates long-lived assets, including amortizable and indefinite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis. Factors indicating the carrying value of the Company’s amortizable intangible assets may not be recoverable were not present in the nine months ended June 29, 2024, and accordingly, no impairment testing was performed on these assets.
The Company amortizes its acquired intangible assets with definite lives over periods ranging from two years to 25 years; over weighted average remaining lives of one year for marketing-related intangibles, 11 years for customer-related intangibles and five years for other acquired intangibles. Amortization expense for intangibles subject to amortization was approximately $8.1 million and $8.4 million for
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the three months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, respectively, and $24.4 million and $26.3 million for the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, respectively, and is classified within selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Estimated annual amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets in each of the succeeding five years is estimated to be approximately $29 million per year from fiscal 2024 through fiscal 2026 and $25 million per year from fiscal 2027 through fiscal 2028.
7.    Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
June 29, 2024June 24, 2023September 30, 2023
 (in thousands)
Senior notes, interest at 5.125%, payable semi-annually, principal due February 2028
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 
Senior notes, interest at 4.125%, payable semi-annually, principal due October 2030
500,000 500,000 500,000 
Senior notes, interest at 4.125%, payable semi-annually, principal due April 2031
400,000 400,000 400,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(10,816)(12,702)(12,231)
Net carrying value1,189,184 1,187,298 1,187,769 
Asset-based revolving credit facility, interest at SOFR plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.50% or Base Rate plus a margin of 0.0% to 0.50%, final maturity December 2026.
   
Other notes payable 472 455 434 
Total1,189,656 1,187,753 1,188,203 
Less current portion(290)(255)(247)
Long-term portion$1,189,366 $1,187,498 $1,187,956 
Senior Notes
$400 million 4.125% Senior Notes due 2031
In April 2021, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due April 2031 (the "2031 Notes"). The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repay all outstanding borrowings under its Credit Facility, with the remainder used for general corporate purposes.
The Company incurred approximately $6.0 million of debt issuance costs in conjunction with this issuance, which included underwriter fees and legal, accounting and rating agency expenses. The debt issuance costs are being amortized over the term of the 2031 Notes.
The 2031 Notes require semi-annual interest payments on April 30 and October 30. The 2031 Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by each of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries which are borrowers under or guarantors of the Company's Credit Facility. The 2031 Notes were issued in a private placement under Rule 144A and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time, at its option, prior to April 30, 2026 at the principal amount plus a "make whole" premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at the Company’s option, at any time on or after April 30, 2026 for 102.063%, on or after April 30, 2027 for 101.375%, on or after April 30, 2028 for 100.688% and on or after April 30, 2029 for 100.0%, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The holders of the 2031 Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2031 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, upon the occurrence of a change of control.
The 2031 Notes contain customary high yield covenants, including covenants limiting debt incurrence and restricted payments, subject to certain baskets and exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of June 29, 2024.
$500 million 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030
In October 2020, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due October 2030 (the "2030 Notes"). The Company used a portion of the net proceeds to redeem all of its outstanding 6.125% senior notes due November 2023 (the
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"2023 Notes") at a redemption price of 101.531% plus accrued and unpaid interest, and to pay related fees and expenses, with the remainder used for general corporate purposes.
The Company incurred approximately $8.0 million of debt issuance costs associated with this transaction, which included underwriter fees and legal, accounting and rating agency expenses. The debt issuance costs are being amortized over the term of the 2030 Notes.
The 2030 Notes require semiannual interest payments on October 15 and April 15. The 2030 Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by each of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries which are borrowers under or guarantors of the Company's Credit Facility.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2030 Notes at any time, at its option, prior to October 15, 2025 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2030 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after October 15, 2025 for 102.063%, on or after October 15, 2026 for 101.375%, on or after October 15, 2027 for 100.688% and on or after October 15, 2028 for 100.0%, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The holders of the 2030 Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2030 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101.0% of the principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest upon the occurrence of a change of control.
The 2030 Notes contain customary high yield covenants, including covenants limiting debt incurrence and restricted payments, subject to certain baskets and exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of June 29, 2024.
$300 million 5.125% Senior Notes due 2028
In December 2017, the Company issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due February 2028 (the "2028 Notes"). The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to finance acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.
The Company incurred approximately $4.8 million of debt issuance costs in conjunction with this transaction, which included underwriter fees and legal, accounting and rating agency expenses. The debt issuance costs are being amortized over the term of the 2028 Notes.
The 2028 Notes require semiannual interest payments on February 1 and August 1. The 2028 Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries which are borrowers under or guarantors of the Company's Credit Facility.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2028 Notes, at its option, at any time during 2024 for 101.708%, on or after January 1, 2025 for 100.854%, and on or after January 1, 2026 for 100.0%, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The holders of the 2028 Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2028 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101.0% of the principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest upon the occurrence of a change of control.
The 2028 Notes contain customary high yield covenants, including covenants limiting debt incurrence and restricted payments, subject to certain baskets and exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of June 29, 2024.
Asset-Based Loan Facility Amendment
On December 16, 2021, the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $750 million principal amount senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility, with up to an additional $400 million principal amount available with the consent of the Lenders, as defined, if the Company exercises the uncommitted accordion feature set forth therein (collectively, the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility matures on December 16, 2026. The Company may borrow, repay and reborrow amounts under the Credit Facility until its maturity date, at which time all amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility must be repaid in full.
The Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base that is calculated using a formula based upon eligible receivables and inventory, and at the Company's election, eligible real property, minus certain reserves. Proceeds of the Credit Facility will be used for general corporate purposes. Net availability under the Credit Facility was approximately $550 million as of June 29, 2024. The Credit Facility includes a $50 million sublimit for the issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit and a $75 million sublimit for swing loan borrowings. As of June 29, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility. Outside of the Credit Facility, there were other standby and commercial letters of credit of $1.1 million outstanding as of June 29, 2024.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate based on SOFR (which will not be less than 0.00%) or, at the option of the Company, the Base Rate, plus, in either case, an applicable margin based on the Company's usage under the Credit Facility. Base Rate is defined as the highest of (a) the Truist Bank prime rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (c) one-month SOFR plus 1.00% and (d) 0.00%. The applicable margin for SOFR-based borrowings fluctuates between 1.00%-1.50%, and was 1.00% as of June 29, 2024, and such
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applicable margin for Base Rate borrowings fluctuates between 0.00%-0.50%, and was 0.00% as of June 29, 2024. An unused line fee shall be payable quarterly in respect of the total amount of the unutilized Lenders’ commitments and short-notice borrowings under the Credit Facility. Standby letter of credit fees at the applicable margin on the average undrawn and unreimbursed amount of standby letters of credit are payable quarterly and a facing fee of 0.125% is payable quarterly for the stated amount of each letter of credit. The Company is also required to pay certain fees to the administrative agent under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility was amended on May 15, 2023 to transition from LIBOR to SOFR. As of June 29, 2024, the interest rate applicable to Base Rate borrowings was 8.5%, and the interest rate applicable to one-month SOFR-based borrowings was 6.3%.
The Company incurred approximately $2.4 million of debt issuance costs in conjunction with this transaction, which included lender fees and legal expenses. The debt issuance costs are being amortized over the term of the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility contains customary covenants, including financial covenants which require the Company to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1:1 upon triggered quarterly testing (e.g. when availability falls below certain thresholds established in the agreement), reporting requirements and events of default. The Credit Facility is secured by substantially all assets of the borrowing parties, including (i) pledges of 100% of the stock or other equity interest of each domestic subsidiary that is directly owned by such entity and (ii) 65% of the stock or other equity interest of each foreign subsidiary that is directly owned by such entity, in each case subject to customary exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Facility as of June 29, 2024.
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8.    Supplemental Equity Information
The following table provides a summary of the changes in the carrying amounts of equity attributable to controlling interest and noncontrolling interest through the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023.
Controlling Interest
Common StockClass A Common StockClass B StockAdditional Paid In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotalNoncontrolling InterestTotal
(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2023$111 $544 $16 $594,282 $859,370 $(2,970)$1,451,353 $1,460 $1,452,813 
Comprehensive income— — — — 430 859 1,289 137 1,426 
Amortization of share-based awards— — — 4,169 — — 4,169 — 4,169 
Restricted share activity, including net share settlement— (1)— (1,918)— — (1,919)— (1,919)
Issuance of common stock, including net share settlement of stock options— 2 — (1,583)— — (1,581)— (1,581)
Repurchase of stock— — — (438)(984)— (1,422)— (1,422)
Distribution to Noncontrolling interest— — — — — — — (900)(900)
Balance December 30, 2023$111 $545 $16 $594,512 $858,816 $(2,111)$1,451,889 $697 $1,452,586 
Comprehensive income— — — — 61,987 (714)61,273 682 61,955 
Amortization of share-based awards— — — 2,163 — — 2,163 — 2,163 
Restricted share activity, including net share settlement— 1 — (4,344)— — (4,343)— (4,343)
Issuance of common stock, including net share settlement of stock options— 1 — (195)— — (194)— (194)
Balance March 30, 2024$111 $547 $16 $592,136 $920,803 $(2,825)$1,510,788 $1,379 $1,512,167 
Comprehensive income— — — — 79,724 (374)79,350 753 80,103 
Amortization of share-based awards— — — 3,895 — — 3,895 — 3,895 
Restricted share activity, including net share settlement— (1)— (1,863)— — (1,864)— (1,864)
Issuance of common stock, including net share settlement of stock options— 1 — 1,478 — — 1,479 — 1,479 
Balance June 29, 2024$111 $547 $16 $595,646 $1,000,527 $(3,199)$1,593,648 $2,132 $1,595,780 
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 Controlling Interest  
Common StockClass A Common StockClass B StockAdditional Paid In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotalNoncontrolling InterestTotal
(in thousands)
Balance September 24, 2022$113 $549 $16 $581,920 $755,253 $(4,145)$1,333,706 $1,006 $1,334,712 
Comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (8,433)782 (7,651)(416)(8,067)
Amortization of share-based awards— — — 4,647 — — 4,647 — 4,647 
Restricted share activity, including net share settlement— — — (590)— — (590)— (590)
Issuance of common stock, including net share settlement of stock options— 1 — 1,707 — — 1,708 — 1,708 
Repurchase of stock— (3)— (2,692)(6,271)— (8,966)— (8,966)
Balance December 24, 2022$113 $547 $16 $584,992 $740,549 $(3,363)$1,322,854 $590 $1,323,444 
Comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 48,115 (238)47,877 563 48,440 
Amortization of share-based awards— — — 5,015 — — 5,015 — 5,015 
Restricted share activity, including net share settlement— 1 — (3,115)— — (3,114)— (3,114)
Issuance of common stock, including net share settlement of stock options— 1 — 1,158 — — 1,159 — 1,159 
Repurchase of stock(1)(1)— (807)(1,888)— (2,697)— (2,697)
Balance March 25, 2023$112 $548 $16 $587,243 $786,776 $(3,601)$1,371,094 $1,153 $1,372,247 
Comprehensive income— — — — 83,126 1,646 84,772 423 85,195 
Amortization of share-based awards— — — 5,017 — — 5,017 — 5,017 
Restricted share activity, including net share settlement— (2)— (887)— — (889)— (889)
Issuance of common stock, including net share settlement of stock options— 1 — 2,225 — — 2,226 — 2,226 
Repurchase of stock(1)(3)— (5,001)(11,685)— (16,690)— (16,690)
Balance June 24, 2023$111 $544 $16 $588,597 $858,217 $(1,955)$1,445,530 $1,576 $1,447,106 
9.    Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $15.1 million and $20.6 million for the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, respectively, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. The tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense for the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023 was $3.6 million and $4.9 million, respectively.
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10.    Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for net income available to common shareholders.
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 29, 2024June 29, 2024
IncomeSharesPer ShareIncomeSharesPer Share
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS:
     Net income available to common shareholders$79,724 65,850 $1.21 $142,141 65,636 $2.17 
Effect of dilutive securities:
     Options to purchase common stock 197   265 (0.01)
     Restricted shares 698 (0.01) 774 (0.03)
     Performance stock units 200 (0.01) 173  
Diluted EPS:
     Net income available to common shareholders$79,724 66,945 $1.19 $142,141 66,848 $2.13 

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 24, 2023June 24, 2023
IncomeSharesPer ShareIncomeSharesPer Share
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS:
     Net income available to common shareholders$83,126 65,580 $1.27 $122,808 65,577 $1.87 
Effect of dilutive securities:
     Options to purchase common stock 309 (0.01) 348 (0.01)
     Restricted shares 680 (0.01) 795 (0.02)
     Performance stock units 156  112 $ 
Diluted EPS:
     Net income available to common shareholders$83,126 66,725 $1.25 $122,808 66,832 $1.84 
Options to purchase 0.9 million shares of Class A common stock at prices ranging from $20.63 to $41.10 per share were outstanding at June 29, 2024, and options to purchase 2.0 million shares of Class A common stock at prices ranging from $21.37 to $51.37 per share were outstanding at June 24, 2023.
For the three months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, approximately 0.2 million and 0.8 million options outstanding, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of including these options would be antidilutive.
For the nine months ended June 29, 2024 and June 24, 2023, approximately 0.3 million and 0.6 million options outstanding, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of including these options would be antidilutive.
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11.    Segment Information
Management has determined that the Company has two operating segments, which are also reportable segments based on the level at which the Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews the results of operations to make decisions regarding performance assessment and resource allocation. These operating segments are the Pet segment and the Garden segment. Substantially all of the Company's assets and operations relate to its business in the United States. Financial information relating to the Company's business segments is presented in the table below.

 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 June 29, 2024June 24, 2023June 29, 2024June 24, 2023
(in thousands)
Net sales:
Pet segment$508,002 $503,329 $1,397,454 $1,394,352 
Garden segment488,346 519,940 $1,133,517 1,165,584 
Total net sales$996,348 $1,023,269 $2,530,971 $2,559,936 
Operating income (loss)
Pet segment83,068 59,969 189,115 154,779 
Garden segment62,519 88,088 110,699 126,887 
Corporate(29,651)(25,227)(82,019)(80,389)
Total operating income115,936 122,830 217,795 201,277 
Interest expense - net(10,216)(13,134)(31,396)(41,600)
Other income225 853 1,047 3,147 
Income tax expense25,468 27,000 43,733 39,446 
Income including noncontrolling interest80,477 83,549 143,713 123,378 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest753 423 1,572 570 
Net income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company$79,724 $83,126 $142,141 $122,808 
Depreciation and amortization:
Pet segment$10,979 $10,060 $32,901 $30,647 
Garden segment11,008 10,823 33,028 32,483 
Corporate725 818 2,140 2,374 
Total depreciation and amortization$22,712 $21,701 $68,069 $65,504 
 
June 29, 2024June 24, 2023September 30, 2023
(in thousands)
Assets:
Pet segment$994,546 $1,009,606 $944,359 
Garden segment1,412,015 1,473,774 1,349,426 
Corporate1,201,317 936,567 1,084,863 
Total assets$3,607,878 $3,419,947 $3,378,648 
Goodwill (included in corporate assets above):
Pet segment$277,067 $277,067 $277,067 
Garden segment269,369 269,369 269,369 
Total goodwill$546,436 $546,436 $546,436 

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The tables below present the Company's disaggregated revenues by segment:

Three Months Ended June 29, 2024Nine Months Ended June 29, 2024
Pet SegmentGarden SegmentTotalPet SegmentGarden SegmentTotal
(in millions)(in millions)
Other pet products$194.8 $ $194.8 $496.8 $ $496.8 
Dog and cat products152.3  152.3 450.0  450.0 
Other manufacturers' products103.5 99.5 203.0 311.8 231.8 543.6 
Wild bird products57.4 73.9 131.3 138.9 190.5 329.4 
Other garden supplies