Central Garden authorizes $100 mio programme

The Central Garden & Pet Company, an innovator, marketer and producer of branded products for the lawn, garden and pet supplies markets, announced that the company's Board of Directors has authorized a $100 mio share repurchase programme. Central may repurchase shares of its common stock on the open market at times and prices considered appropriate by management. Repurchasing may take place through brokers and dealers or in privately negotiated transactions.