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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brian E. Sandoval, a director of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), reported a transaction on 10/01/2025 in which he received 493 common shares. The Form 4 shows the shares were issued as Deferred Stock Units in lieu of a retainer with a stated value of $28,750, and a per-share price of $58.38 is shown for the transaction. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owned 14,486 shares. The filing was signed on behalf of Mr. Sandoval by an attorney-in-fact on 10/03/2025. The Form 4 indicates this was a single-person filing and lists the respondent's address at the issuer's headquarters in Marysville, Ohio.

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^*

Sandoval Brian E

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

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	10/01/2025		A		493	A	$58.38(1)	14,486	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:

1. The Deferred Stock Units was issued to the reporting person in lieu of retainer in the amount of $28,750.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Brian E. Sandoval	10/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did SMG director Brian Sandoval report on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that on 10/01/2025 Mr. Sandoval received 493 common shares issued as Deferred Stock Units in lieu of a retainer, valued at $28,750.

How many SMG shares does Brian Sandoval beneficially own after the transaction?

The filing shows he beneficially owns 14,486 common shares following the reported transaction.

What price is shown for the reported SMG transaction?

The Form 4 lists a price of $58.38 per share associated with the reported issuance.

Was this Form 4 filed jointly or by one reporting person?

The filing indicates it was filed by one reporting person (individual filing).

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it signed?

The Form 4 was signed by Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Brian E. Sandoval on 10/03/2025.