Form 4 Filing for John D. Walker III

This filing details transactions made by John D. Walker III, President of Garden Consumer Pro at CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO. On June 15, 2026, Walker exercised a stock option for 8,518 shares of Class A Common Stock, receiving the shares due to a stock dividend adjustment. The option, originally for 6,815 shares, became exercisable for 8,518 shares. The exercise price for the option was $0.00, with an underlying security value of $35.216 per share. Following the exercise, Walker acquired 8,518 shares, increasing his post-transaction holdings to 77,879 shares. Additionally, 8,200 shares were withheld by the issuer to cover the aggregate option exercise price and tax liabilities, resulting in a net post-transaction share count of 69,679. The filing also notes that Walker holds 2,675 Units in the company's 401(k) plan. A Power of Attorney document is also included, granting authority to specific individuals to execute SEC filings on Walker's behalf.