SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) director awarded 153 Dividend Equivalent Rights in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO director Peter E. Shumlin received a grant of 153 Dividend Equivalent Rights on the company’s stock. The award was reported at a price of $0.0000 per right and is classified as a grant or other acquisition. Following this transaction, his directly held Dividend Equivalent Rights total 845. According to the disclosure, these rights accrue on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the underlying DSUs or RSUs, with each right economically equivalent to one common share.

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^*

Shumlin Peter 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)
03/06/2026

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

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
Dividend Equivalent Rights	(1)	03/06/2026		A		153		(1)	(1)	Common Shares	153	(1)	845	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the DSUs or RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one common share of the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Peter E. Shumlin	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SMG director Peter Shumlin report?

Peter E. Shumlin reported receiving 153 Dividend Equivalent Rights linked to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO stock. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or other acquisition at a stated price of $0.0000 per right, increasing his directly held rights to 845.

What are Dividend Equivalent Rights in the SMG Form 4 filing?

Dividend Equivalent Rights in this filing accrue on DSU or RSU grants and mirror dividends on common shares. Each right is described as the economic equivalent of one common share and becomes exercisable proportionately with the related DSUs or RSUs over time.

Did Peter Shumlin buy or sell SMG common stock in this transaction?

No, the reported transaction involves a grant of Dividend Equivalent Rights rather than open-market stock trading. The Form 4 describes the code as a grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative securities tied economically to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO common shares.

How many Dividend Equivalent Rights does Peter Shumlin hold after this SMG grant?

After receiving 153 newly awarded Dividend Equivalent Rights, Peter E. Shumlin directly holds a total of 845 such rights. These derivative rights track the value of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO common shares as they are economically equivalent to one share each.

At what price were the SMG Dividend Equivalent Rights granted to Peter Shumlin?

The 153 Dividend Equivalent Rights reported were granted at a stated transaction price of $0.0000 per right. This indicates a compensatory equity award structure rather than a cash purchase in the market for SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO common stock.