Mary Ann Neale's questions to Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Mary Ann Neale, on for Hale Holden, asked for an update on the company's M&A pipeline, specifically inquiring what 'inning' they might be in regarding the pursuit of a transaction.
Answer
CEO Nicholas Lahanas was reluctant to characterize the M&A pipeline by an 'inning,' citing the uncertainty of the process. He did confirm that activity has picked up and that Central is currently involved in a few processes, but emphasized there is no guarantee of an outcome.