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Central Garden & Pet Announces Strategic Acquisition of Champion USA
Acquisition Expands Footprint in Sustainable Livestock Fly Control WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ:
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAcquisition Expands Footprint in Sustainable Livestock Fly Control\n\n WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a well-established cattle fly-control company known for its proprietary JustiFLY® line of products.\n\nChampion USA has served the livestock industry for more than 15 years, providing ranchers with cost-effective, EPA-approved feed-through fly-control solutions engineered to break the lifecycle of four major fly species that affect livestock. These solutions avoid harm to beneficial species such as dung beetles, supporting more sustainable pastures and soil health. The company has supported more than 300,000 cattle producers and treated over 50 million head of cattle across the United States and internationally.\n\n“We are excited to incorporate the JustiFLY® brand of products into Central’s portfolio,” said Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central. “These outstanding products have earned trusted recognition in the livestock community. This acquisition strengthens our position in one of the fastest growing segments in animal health and enhances our ability to deliver effective, high-quality solutions for cattle producers nationwide.”\n\n“We built Champion USA with a mission to give livestock producers cost-effective, residue-free fly-control solutions that safeguard herd health and productivity,” said André Rocha, President of Champion. “Joining forces with Central and transitioning the JustiFLY® portfolio to their stewardship enables that mission to reach even more ranchers, supported by Central’s resources, innovation engine and national distribution footprint.”\n\nCentral was represented by Orrick as legal advisor. Champion USA was represented by IGC Partners as financial advisor, Middleton Group S.A as regulatory advisor, and Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright, P.L. as legal advisor.\n\nUnder the agreement, Champion USA’s employees join Central's Professional business unit, where product quality, customer service, and nationwide distribution will remain a priority.\n\nThe transaction closed on December 12, 2025. Central will provide additional details on the acquisition during its first quarter earnings call in February.\n\nAbout Champion US...