september 2006 central garden & pet 2 safe harbor statement under the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 statements contained in this release which are not historical facts including future earnings guidance forward looking that subject to risks and uncertainties could cause actual results differ materially from those set forth or implied by these described company s exchange commission filings undertakes no obligation publicly update reflect new information subsequent events otherwise 3 agenda overview market opportunity position growth initiatives financial 4 cent is a leading innovator marketer producer quality branded products for consumer professional use categories lawn general health nutrition aquatics specialty dog cat grass seed wild bird feed control decor 5 total 1 380 million 100 sales contribution fy05 income operations 84m 47m reported operating
