Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) EVP reports small Form 4 share change

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Christopher Hagedorn, EVP & Chief of Staff, reported a small internal share restructuring. A Form 4 entry coded as an “other” transaction (J) covered 3.969 Common Shares at $54.67 per share, leaving him with 57,535.3424 directly held shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hagedorn Christopher

Role EVP & Chief of Staff

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Shares	3.969	$54.67	$216.99

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 57,535.342 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares in transaction: 3.969 shares Transaction price: $54.67 per share Shares after transaction: 57,535.3424 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares in transaction 3.969 shares Code J other acquisition or disposition on March 31, 2026

Transaction price $54.67 per share Price associated with the 3.969 Common Shares

Shares after transaction 57,535.3424 shares Directly held Common Shares following the Form 4 event

Transaction classification Code J, other acquisition or disposition Non-derivative Common Shares, non-buy/sell event

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Shares, Other acquisition or disposition, restructuring

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Shares financial

""security_title": "Common Shares""

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

Other acquisition or disposition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""

restructuring financial

""restructuringShares": 3.969"

Restructuring is a deliberate rearrangement of a company’s operations, finances, or ownership—like reorganizing a cluttered house to run more efficiently—often involving cost cuts, asset sales, debt changes, or staff moves. Investors pay attention because restructuring can improve profitability and free up cash, but it can also signal distress, incur one-time costs, or dilute shareholder value; its success affects future earnings and stock performance.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

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^*

Hagedorn Christopher

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	03/31/2026		J	V	3.969	A	$54.67	57,535.3424	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	04/29/2026
	** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Christopher Hagedorn report in this Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Form 4?

Christopher Hagedorn reported an “other” transaction involving 3.969 Common Shares. The filing classifies it under code J, meaning an other acquisition or disposition event rather than a standard open-market purchase or sale, and it reflects a minor adjustment to his direct holdings.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares were affected in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 3.969 Common Shares affected in the transaction. This is a very small number relative to his overall position and is coded as an “other” transaction, indicating an internal adjustment rather than a typical buy or sell order on the market.

What does transaction code J mean in the SMG Form 4 for Christopher Hagedorn?

Transaction code J in this Form 4 is described as an “Other acquisition or disposition.” It typically indicates a non-standard event, such as a restructuring or internal adjustment, instead of a straightforward open-market purchase or sale of Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares.

Was this Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Form 4 an open-market buy or sell?

No, the transaction is not classified as a buy or sell. The filing uses code J and marks it as an “other” transaction, meaning it represents a non-standard acquisition or disposition, such as a restructuring, rather than an open-market trade involving Scotts Miracle-Gro shares.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro shares does Christopher Hagedorn hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Christopher Hagedorn directly holds 57,535.3424 Common Shares. This figure reflects his position following the small 3.969-share adjustment classified as an “other” transaction, indicating his overall ownership remains largely unchanged by this event.

At what price was the SMG Form 4 transaction reported for Christopher Hagedorn?

The Form 4 lists a transaction price of $54.67 per Common Share. This price is associated with the 3.969 shares involved in the “other acquisition or disposition” event, even though the transaction is not categorized as a typical open-market buy or sell.