Central Garden & Pet to Acquire ~80% of TRIXIE for up to €400M, Closing Expected FY2027 H1

Central Garden & Pet announced a definitive agreement to acquire approximately 80% of TRIXIE for up to €400 million.Key Highlights:Original SEC Filing: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO [ CENT ] - 8-K - Jul. 27, 2026This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important info…

Central Garden & Pet announced a definitive agreement to acquire approximately 80% of TRIXIE for up to €400 million.

Key Highlights:

Agreement to acquire ~80% of TRIXIE with total consideration up to €400.0M, including ~€340.0M cash upfront.
Up to €60.0M earn-out tied to 2026 performance; consideration and amounts subject to customary adjustments.
Certain TRIXIE shareholders retain ~20% and have put rights over at least three years; Central gains corresponding buy rights thereafter.
Transaction subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions; expected to close in first half of Central’s fiscal 2027.
TRIXIE will operate in Central’s Pet segment, providing European platform, ~6,000 products, ~600 employees, and logistics capabilities.

Original SEC Filing:

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