Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) EVP reports 2,588-share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro executive Christopher Hagedorn reported a small share disposition. On 02/03/2026, a Form 4 filing shows 2,588 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro were disposed of at a price of $63.69 per share. Following this transaction, Hagedorn directly owned 57,527.4664 common shares of the company.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hagedorn Christopher

(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		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief of Staff

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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	02/03/2026		F		2,588	D	$63.69	57,527.4664	D

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:

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Christopher J. Hagedorn	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SMG report for Christopher Hagedorn on February 3, 2026?

Christopher Hagedorn reported a disposition of 2,588 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares on February 3, 2026. The Form 4 lists the transaction at a price of $63.69 per share, recorded under transaction code F for non-derivative common stock.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares does Christopher Hagedorn own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Christopher Hagedorn beneficially owned 57,527.4664 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. The filing lists this amount as directly owned, meaning the shares are held in his name rather than through an indirect ownership structure.

What does transaction code F indicate in the SMG Form 4 for Christopher Hagedorn?

The Form 4 for Christopher Hagedorn identifies the transaction with code F, applied to 2,588 common shares. While the filing does not explain the code in plain language, it classifies the event as a non-derivative disposition at $63.69 per share.

What role does Christopher Hagedorn hold at Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)?

Christopher Hagedorn is identified in the filing as an officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro, serving as EVP & Chief of Staff. The Form 4 confirms he is not listed as a director or 10% owner, but as a senior executive of the company.

Is Christopher Hagedorn’s ownership in SMG direct or indirect after the transaction?

The Form 4 shows that Christopher Hagedorn’s 57,527.4664 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares are held with direct ownership. The field for indirect ownership is blank, and no footnotes indicate trusts, LLCs, or other indirect holding entities.