FORM 4 [ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

Hanson John Edward
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO [ CENT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                    _____ 10% Owner
__X__ Officer (give title below)    _____ Other (specify below)
Senior Vice President
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

1340 TREAT BOULEVARD, SUITE 600
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

5/7/2021
(Street)

WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-7578
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class A Common Stock 5/7/2021  M  4782 A$27.88 49892 D  
Class A common Stock 5/7/2021  F(1)  1501 D$53.62 48391 D  
Class A Common Stock 5/7/2021  M  7022 A$21.37 55413 D  
Class A Common Stock 5/7/2021  F(1)  2762 D$53.62 52651 D  
Class A Common Stock 5/7/2021  M  5263 A$28.50 57914 D  
Class A Common Stock 5/7/2021  F(1)  1612 D$53.62 56302 D  
Units         1156 I By 401(k) Plan (2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security3. Trans. Date3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $27.88 5/7/2021  M     4782   (3)2/12/2025 Class A Common Stock 4782 $0.00 4782 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $21.37 5/7/2021  M     7022   (4)8/4/2025 Class A Common Stock 7022 $0.00 21068 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $28.50 5/7/2021  M     5263   (5)2/10/2026 Class A Common Stock 5263 $0.00 15790 D  

Explanation of Responses:
(1) Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price and withholding tax liability incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of exercise.
(2) The units represent interests in the CENTA Stock Fund in the Issuer's 401(k) Plan, which consist of shares of CENTA stock and cash.
(3) Options were granted on February 12, 2019, of which 2,391 have vested and are exercisable, and the remaining 4,783 shares will vest and be exercisable as follows: 2,391 shares on August 12, 2020; and 2,392 shares on August 12, 2021.
(4) Options were granted on August 4, 2019 and will vest and be exercisable as follows: 7,022 on August 4, 2020; 7,023 on August 4, 2021; 7,022 on August 4, 2022; and 7,023 on August 4, 2023.
(5) Options were granted on February 10, 2020 and shall vest and be exercisable in four annual increments of 25% beginning on February 10, 2021.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther
Hanson John Edward
1340 TREAT BOULEVARD
SUITE 600
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-7578


Senior Vice President

Signatures
/s/ John E. Hanson5/11/2021
**Signature of Reporting PersonDate

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