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[Form 4] SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO Insider Trading Activity

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Nathan Eric Baxter, President and COO and a director of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), filed a Form 4 reporting transactions dated 09/05/2025. The filing shows a non-derivative acquisition with codes listed as J and V, a quantity shown as 19.5915 A at a price of $62.5085. Following the reported transactions the filing shows 50,728.1148 (listed with a “D” in the form) as the amount of securities beneficially owned, and separately discloses 36,993 held indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. The form includes an explanatory note that the reporting person may be deemed to beneficially own Partnership-held shares under Rule 16a-1(a)(1). The Form 4 is signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/30/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Presidente e COO e direttore di Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), ha presentato un modulo Form 4 riportando transazioni datate 09/05/2025. La dichiarazione mostra un'acquisizione non derivativa con codici J e V, una quantità indicata come 19.5915 A a un prezzo di $62.5085. Dopo le transazioni riportate, la dichiarazione mostra 50,728.1148 (indicata con una “D” nel modulo) come la quantità di titoli detenuti beneficiariamente, e separatamente rivela 36,993 detenuti indirettamente tramite Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. Il modulo include una nota esplicativa secondo cui la persona che presenta la segnalazione potrebbe essere considerata detentrice beneficiaria delle azioni detenute dalla Partnership ai sensi della Regola 16a-1(a)(1). Il Form 4 è firmato da un procuratore in facto il 09/30/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Presidente y COO y director de Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), presentó un Formulario 4 reportando transacciones con fecha 09/05/2025. El documento muestra una adquisición no derivada con los códigos J y V, una cantidad mostrada como 19.5915 A a un precio de $62.5085. Tras las transacciones reportadas, el documento muestra 50,728.1148 (indicada con una “D” en el formulario) como la cantidad de valores poseídos beneficiosamente, y por separado revela 36,993 poseídos indirectamente a través de Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. El formulario incluye una nota explicativa de que la persona reportante podría considerarse propietaria beneficiaria de las acciones retenidas por la Partnership bajo la Regla 16a-1(a)(1). El Formulario 4 está firmado por un apoderado el 30/09/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, 사장 겸 COOScotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)의 이사로, 09/05/2025에 날짜가 기재된 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 제출서는 JV 코드가 있는 비파생 취득, 수량은 19.5915 A, 가격은 $62.5085로 표시됩니다. 보고된 거래 후 제출서는 50,728.1148(양식에 “D”로 기재)로 이익 소유 증권의 수량을 표시하고, Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.를 통해 간접 보유한 36,993을 별도로 공시합니다. 양식에는 신고인이 파트너십이 보유한 주식을 Rule 16a-1(a)(1)에 따라 실질적 보유주주로 간주될 수 있다는 설명이 포함되어 있습니다. Form 4는 09/30/2025에 대리인에 의해 서명되었습니다.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Président et COO et administrateur de Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), a déposé un Formulaire 4 signalant des transactions datées du 09/05/2025. Le dépôt montre une acquisition non dérivée avec les codes J et V, une quantité affichée de 19.5915 A à un prix de $62.5085. Suite aux transactions signalées, le formulaire affiche 50,728.1148 (indiqué avec un “D” dans le formulaire) comme le montant des titres détenus bénéficiairement, et révèle séparément 36,993 détenus indirectement via Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. Le formulaire inclus une note explicative indiquant que la personne déclarant peut être réputée détenir les actions détenues par le Partnership conformément à la Règle 16a-1(a)(1). Le Formulaire 4 est signé par un mandataire le 30/09/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Präsident und COO sowie Direktor der Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), hat ein Formular 4 eingereicht, das Transaktionen datiert auf den 05.09.2025 meldet. Die Einreichung zeigt eine nicht derivative Acquisition mit den Codes J und V, eine Menge angegeben als 19,5915 A zu einem Preis von 62,5085 USD. Nach den angegebenen Transaktionen zeigt das Formular 50.728,1148 (im Formular mit einem „D“ gekennzeichnet) als den Betrag der beneficially owned Wertpapiere, und separat offenbart 36.993, indirekt gehalten über Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. Das Formular enthält eine erläuternde Anmerkung, dass die meldepflichtige Person gemäß Regel 16a-1(a)(1) als Beneficial Owner der durch die Partnerschaft gehaltenen Aktien gelten kann. Das Form 4 wird von einem Bevollmächtigten am 30.09.2025 unterzeichnet.

Nathan Eric Baxter، الرئيس التنفيذي والمدير القائم بالأعمال وعضو مجلس إدارة الشركة Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)، قد قدّم نموذج Form 4 يقر بصفقات تاريخها 09/05/2025. يبيّن الوثيقة عملية اكتساب غير مشتقَة بالرموز J و V، وكمية مُبيّنة كــ 19.5915 A بسعر $62.5085 دولار. عقب الصفقات المدرجة، تُظهر الوثيقة 50,728.1148 (مُشار إليها بـ “D” في النموذج) كمقدار الأسهم المِنَسوبة إلى الملكية المفيدة، وتكشف بشكل منفصل عن 36,993 مُحتجزة بشكل غير مباشر من خلال Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. يتضمن النموذج ملاحظة توضيحية تفيد بأن الشخص المبلغ قد يُعتبر مُلكًا مفيدًا للأسهم التي تحتفظ بها الشراكة وفق القاعدة 16a-1(a)(1). تم توقيع Form 4 من قبل وكيل المحامي في 30/09/2025.

Nathan Eric BaxterScotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) 的董事、总裁兼首席运营官,提交了日期为 09/05/2025 的 Form 4 报告交易。该 filing 显示为非派生收购,代码为 JV,数量为 19.5915 A,价格为 $62.5085 美元。报告的交易后,该 filing 显示 50,728.1148(在表格中以 “D” 标注)为受益所有的证券数量,并另行披露通过 Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. 间接持有的 36,993 股。该表格包含一条解释性说明,指出报告人可能被视为根据 Rule 16a-1(a)(1) 拥有 Partnership 所持股份的有益所有权。该 Form 4 由代理律师在 2025/09/30 签署。

Positive
  • Insider acquisition disclosed, indicating purchase activity by a senior executive at a reported price of $62.5085
  • Direct and indirect holdings explicitly disclosed, including attribution through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., which improves transparency
Negative
  • Ambiguity in reported quantity format (e.g., "19.5915 A" and "50,728.1148 D") may require clarification for precise share counts
  • Form does not state whether the acquisition is part of a program (e.g., Rule 10b5-1) or the economic rationale for the purchase

Insights

TL;DR: Insider reported a small non-derivative acquisition and disclosed indirect holdings via a family partnership; no earnings or debt items reported.

The filing documents an individual officer/director transaction on 09/05/2025 showing a non-derivative purchase entry with codes "J" and "V", an indicated quantity of "19.5915 A" at $62.5085, and post-transaction beneficial ownership figures of 50,728.1148 and 36,993 held indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. The explanatory footnote cites Rule 16a-1(a)(1) to explain deemed beneficial ownership via the partnership. From an investor-disclosure perspective, this is a routine Section 16 filing documenting insider activity and ownership structure; it does not by itself disclose operational or financial performance impacts.

TL;DR: Governance disclosure is standard: insider purchase and partnership attribution are disclosed; no governance red flags visible.

The Form 4 identifies Nathan E. Baxter as President and COO and as a director, and properly reports both direct transaction details and indirect holdings through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. The explanatory note clarifies the basis for attributing partnership-held shares to the reporting person. The form is signed via attorney-in-fact and contains required elements for Section 16 reporting. There is no information here indicating a change in control, related-party transaction beyond the permitted partnership disclosure, or other governance concerns.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Presidente e COO e direttore di Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), ha presentato un modulo Form 4 riportando transazioni datate 09/05/2025. La dichiarazione mostra un'acquisizione non derivativa con codici J e V, una quantità indicata come 19.5915 A a un prezzo di $62.5085. Dopo le transazioni riportate, la dichiarazione mostra 50,728.1148 (indicata con una “D” nel modulo) come la quantità di titoli detenuti beneficiariamente, e separatamente rivela 36,993 detenuti indirettamente tramite Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. Il modulo include una nota esplicativa secondo cui la persona che presenta la segnalazione potrebbe essere considerata detentrice beneficiaria delle azioni detenute dalla Partnership ai sensi della Regola 16a-1(a)(1). Il Form 4 è firmato da un procuratore in facto il 09/30/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Presidente y COO y director de Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), presentó un Formulario 4 reportando transacciones con fecha 09/05/2025. El documento muestra una adquisición no derivada con los códigos J y V, una cantidad mostrada como 19.5915 A a un precio de $62.5085. Tras las transacciones reportadas, el documento muestra 50,728.1148 (indicada con una “D” en el formulario) como la cantidad de valores poseídos beneficiosamente, y por separado revela 36,993 poseídos indirectamente a través de Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. El formulario incluye una nota explicativa de que la persona reportante podría considerarse propietaria beneficiaria de las acciones retenidas por la Partnership bajo la Regla 16a-1(a)(1). El Formulario 4 está firmado por un apoderado el 30/09/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, 사장 겸 COOScotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)의 이사로, 09/05/2025에 날짜가 기재된 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 제출서는 JV 코드가 있는 비파생 취득, 수량은 19.5915 A, 가격은 $62.5085로 표시됩니다. 보고된 거래 후 제출서는 50,728.1148(양식에 “D”로 기재)로 이익 소유 증권의 수량을 표시하고, Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.를 통해 간접 보유한 36,993을 별도로 공시합니다. 양식에는 신고인이 파트너십이 보유한 주식을 Rule 16a-1(a)(1)에 따라 실질적 보유주주로 간주될 수 있다는 설명이 포함되어 있습니다. Form 4는 09/30/2025에 대리인에 의해 서명되었습니다.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Président et COO et administrateur de Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), a déposé un Formulaire 4 signalant des transactions datées du 09/05/2025. Le dépôt montre une acquisition non dérivée avec les codes J et V, une quantité affichée de 19.5915 A à un prix de $62.5085. Suite aux transactions signalées, le formulaire affiche 50,728.1148 (indiqué avec un “D” dans le formulaire) comme le montant des titres détenus bénéficiairement, et révèle séparément 36,993 détenus indirectement via Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. Le formulaire inclus une note explicative indiquant que la personne déclarant peut être réputée détenir les actions détenues par le Partnership conformément à la Règle 16a-1(a)(1). Le Formulaire 4 est signé par un mandataire le 30/09/2025.

Nathan Eric Baxter, Präsident und COO sowie Direktor der Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), hat ein Formular 4 eingereicht, das Transaktionen datiert auf den 05.09.2025 meldet. Die Einreichung zeigt eine nicht derivative Acquisition mit den Codes J und V, eine Menge angegeben als 19,5915 A zu einem Preis von 62,5085 USD. Nach den angegebenen Transaktionen zeigt das Formular 50.728,1148 (im Formular mit einem „D“ gekennzeichnet) als den Betrag der beneficially owned Wertpapiere, und separat offenbart 36.993, indirekt gehalten über Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.. Das Formular enthält eine erläuternde Anmerkung, dass die meldepflichtige Person gemäß Regel 16a-1(a)(1) als Beneficial Owner der durch die Partnerschaft gehaltenen Aktien gelten kann. Das Form 4 wird von einem Bevollmächtigten am 30.09.2025 unterzeichnet.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Baxter Nathan Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY
14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD

(Street)
MARYSVILLE OH 43041

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director X 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/05/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Shares 09/05/2025 J V 19.5915 A $62.5085 50,728.1148 D
Common Shares 36,993 I HPLP(1)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 16a-1(a)(1), the reporting person may be deemed, solely for purposes of determining whether he is a beneficial owner of more than 10% of the common shares of the Issuer ("Common Shares"), to be the beneficial owner of the securities of the Issuer that are held by Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership in which the reporting person is a general partner (the "Partnership"). Represents the aggregate proportionate interest of the reporting person and those family members in whose holdings he may be deemed to have a pecuniary interest, in Common Shares held by the Partnership.
Remarks:
/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Nathan E. Baxter 09/30/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What transaction did Nathan E. Baxter report on the Form 4 for SMG?

The Form 4 reports a non-derivative acquisition dated 09/05/2025 with an indicated quantity of 19.5915 A at a price of $62.5085.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares does Baxter report beneficially owning after the transaction?

The filing shows 50,728.1148 as the amount of securities beneficially owned following the reported transactions and separately discloses 36,993 held indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.

What is the nature of the indirect ownership disclosed on the Form 4?

The filing states the indirect ownership is through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. and cites Exchange Act Rule 16a-1(a)(1) as the basis for deemed beneficial ownership attribution.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it signed?

The Form 4 was signed by Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Nathan E. Baxter on 09/30/2025.

Does the Form 4 disclose any derivative securities or option exercises?

No derivative securities or option exercises are reported in Table II; the filing only shows non-derivative security activity in Table I.
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