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Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) CFO logs small share acquisition

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SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Mark J. Scheiwer, EVP, CFO & CAO, reported an other acquisition of 2.652 Common Shares on July 31, 2026 at $56.55 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 15,386.607 Common Shares and indirectly holds 493.482 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Scheiwer Mark J
Role EVP, CFO & CAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Shares 2.652 $56.55 $149.97
holding Common Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 15,386.607 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 493.482 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)
Shares acquired 2.652 Common Shares Other acquisition (code J) on July 31, 2026
Transaction price $56.55 per share Price for 2.652 Common Shares acquired
Direct holdings after transaction 15,386.607 Common Shares Direct ownership reported following July 31, 2026 acquisition
Indirect 401(k) holdings 493.482 Common Shares Indirect ownership reported as "By 401(K) Plan"
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction code description listed as "Other acquisition or disposition""
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type shown as indirect with nature "By 401(K) Plan""
401(K) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership specified as "By 401(K) Plan""
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did SMG's CFO report on July 31, 2026?

EVP, CFO & CAO Mark J. Scheiwer reported an “other acquisition” of 2.652 Scotts Miracle-Gro Common Shares on July 31, 2026 at $56.55 per share, classified under transaction code J as an other acquisition or disposition event.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares does Mark J. Scheiwer now hold directly?

Following the reported transaction, Mark J. Scheiwer directly holds 15,386.607 Scotts Miracle-Gro Common Shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership position after acquiring 2.652 shares in an other acquisition coded as J on July 31, 2026.

Does the SMG CFO hold Scotts Miracle-Gro shares indirectly through a retirement plan?

Yes. In addition to his direct holdings, Mark J. Scheiwer indirectly holds 493.482 Scotts Miracle-Gro Common Shares “By 401(K) Plan.” These shares are reported as indirect ownership, separate from his 15,386.607 directly held shares.

Was the SMG CFO's July 31, 2026 transaction a market buy or sale?

The transaction is coded J, described as “Other acquisition or disposition”, with direction recorded as acquire. It is not labeled as a standard open-market purchase (code P) or sale (code S) but as another type of acquisition event.

Was the SMG CFO's transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed (set to false), and there is no linked footnote describing a trading plan. This indicates the reported acquisition was not designated as occurring under an affirmed Rule 10b5-1 plan.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Scheiwer Mark J

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

(Street)
MARYSVILLE OHIO 43041

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, CFO & CAO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares07/31/2026JV2.652A$56.5515,386.607D
Common Shares493.482IBy 401(K) Plan
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Mark J. Scheiwer08/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)