Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) EVP granted 29,649 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro executive Christopher Hagedorn reported new equity awards and a minor share transaction. He received a stock option grant for 29,649 common shares at an exercise price of $64.22 per share, with the option expiring on 01/30/2036. The option covers 29,649 underlying common shares and is held directly.

He also reported an acquisition coded "J" of 4.179 common shares at a price of $51.93 per share. Following this transaction, he directly beneficially owned 60,115.4664 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro.

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)
01/30/2026

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	01/30/2026		J	V	4.179	A	$51.93	60,115.4664	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$64.22	01/30/2026		A		29,649		01/30/2029	01/30/2036	Common Shares	29,649	$0	29,649	D

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Christopher J. Hagedorn	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SMG EVP Christopher Hagedorn report?

Christopher Hagedorn reported a new stock option grant and a small common share transaction. He received 29,649 stock options and separately acquired 4.179 common shares, updating his directly held stake in Scotts Miracle-Gro.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro stock options were granted to Christopher Hagedorn?

He was granted 29,649 stock options on Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. These options have an exercise price of $64.22 per share and give him the right to purchase the same number of underlying common shares directly.

What is the exercise price and term of Christopher Hagedorn’s SMG options?

The stock options carry an exercise price of $64.22 per common share. The filing shows an expiration date of January 30, 2036, providing a long-term window during which the options can potentially be exercised.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares does Hagedorn own after these transactions?

After the reported common share transaction, Christopher Hagedorn directly beneficially owned 60,115.4664 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. This figure reflects his updated direct holdings following the 4.179-share acquisition coded as transaction type "J."

What does the transaction code "J" mean in Christopher Hagedorn’s SMG Form 4?

The Form 4 lists code "J" for the 4.179-share common stock transaction, indicating an “other” type of acquisition. The shares were acquired at $51.93 each and increased his directly owned common shares to 60,115.4664.

Is Christopher Hagedorn’s SMG stock option award a direct holding?

Yes. The Form 4 classifies the 29,649 stock options as directly owned. The options relate to Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares and give him the right to buy those shares at an exercise price of $64.22 per share.