Scotts Miracle-Gro EVP granted 16,043 shares

Miaritis Nick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Miaritis Nick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Nick Miaritis, EVP & Chief Brand Officer, reported an equity compensation award on a Form 4. He received 16,043 Common Shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a grant, rather than an open-market purchase.

Following this award, his direct holdings increased to 22,274 Common Shares. This reflects a routine stock-based compensation grant to a senior officer, not a cash transaction in the market.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 16,043 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Miaritis Nick

Role EVP & Chief Brand Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	16,043	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 22,274 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Shares, 6,231 to 22,274 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 16,043 Common Shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after: 22,274 Common Shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 16,043 Common Shares Equity grant to EVP & Chief Brand Officer

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for the award

Shares held after 22,274 Common Shares Direct holdings following the grant

Transactions acquiring shares 1 acquisition Non-derivative, grant/award acquisition

Key Terms

Common Shares, Grant, award, or other acquisition, grant/award acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition""

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) report for Nick Miaritis?

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO reported that EVP & Chief Brand Officer Nick Miaritis received an equity grant of 16,043 Common Shares. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation grant rather than an open-market share purchase.

How many SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) shares does Nick Miaritis hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Nick Miaritis directly holds 22,274 Common Shares of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO. This total reflects the newly awarded 16,043 shares added to his prior holdings as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. Code "A" denotes a Grant, award, or other acquisition, and the transaction price per share is listed as $0.00, consistent with stock-based compensation.

What type of security did Nick Miaritis receive from SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG)?

Nick Miaritis received Common Shares of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO under an equity award. The transaction involved 16,043 Common Shares and is categorized as a non-derivative, compensation-related acquisition rather than options or other derivative securities.

Does the SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) Form 4 indicate any share sales by Nick Miaritis?

The Form 4 data provided show no sales or dispositions by Nick Miaritis. The only reported activity is a single acquisition of 16,043 Common Shares via a grant, increasing his direct holdings to 22,274 shares after the transaction.

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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^*

Miaritis Nick

(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 Brand Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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	07/01/2026		A		16,043	A	$0	22,274	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 Nick Miaritis	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)