Central Garden & Pet acquired Pets International, Ltd.

Central Garden & Pet Company announced in June that it has acquired Pets International, Ltd. for approximately $35 million, plus a potential earnout over the next seven months. Based in Chicago, Illinois.
Pets International is a leading supplier of innovative small animal and specialty pet supplies products marketed under the proprietary brand name "Super Pet."
In 2004, Pets International's net sales were approximately $36 million.

Pets International is expected to add approximately 7 cents to 9 cents to Central's net earnings per share for the fiscal year ending September 2006.