Scotts Miracle-Gro director gets 118 dividend rights

Director Mark D. Kingdon received an additional grant of dividend equivalent rights tied to existing deferred or restricted stock units at Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (symbol: SMG) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Kingdon Mark D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) director Mark D. Kingdon reported an award of 118 Dividend Equivalent Rights on September 4, 2026. These rights accrue on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with those underlying units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one common share, bringing his direct holdings to 791 rights.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 118 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Kingdon Mark D

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Rights F1	118	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 791 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. 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.

Key Figures

Dividend Equivalent Rights awarded: 118 rights Total Dividend Equivalent Rights after transaction: 791 rights Underlying common shares per right: 1 common share equivalent per right +1 more

4 metrics

Dividend Equivalent Rights awarded 118 rights Grant to director Mark D. Kingdon on September 4, 2026

Total Dividend Equivalent Rights after transaction 791 rights Direct holdings of Mark D. Kingdon following the award

Underlying common shares per right 1 common share equivalent per right Each Dividend Equivalent Right is the economic equivalent of one common share

Underlying common shares for this award 118 common shares equivalent Underlying security shares associated with the 118 Dividend Equivalent Rights

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Rights, DSU, RSU, economic equivalent

4 terms

Dividend Equivalent Rights financial

"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

DSU financial

"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants"

RSU financial

"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

economic equivalent financial

"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one common share"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did SMG director Mark D. Kingdon report?

He reported an award of 118 Dividend Equivalent Rights on September 4, 2026, tied to existing DSU or RSU grants. These rights are each the economic equivalent of one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro.

How many Dividend Equivalent Rights does Mark D. Kingdon hold after this SMG transaction?

Following the September 4, 2026 award, Mark D. Kingdon directly holds 791 Dividend Equivalent Rights, each representing the economic equivalent of one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro.

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

Dividend Equivalent Rights in this filing accrued on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with those units. Each Dividend Equivalent Right is the economic equivalent of one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Are the new SMG Dividend Equivalent Rights immediately exercisable?

No. The filing states the Dividend Equivalent Rights become exercisable proportionately with the deferred stock units (DSUs) or restricted stock units (RSUs) to which they relate, rather than being immediately exercisable on the grant date.

Was the SMG Form 4 transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed; the data indicates no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for this award of Dividend Equivalent Rights to director Mark D. Kingdon.

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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^*

Kingdon Mark D

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/04/2026

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

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)	09/04/2026		A		118		(1)	(1)	Common Shares	118	(1)	791	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 Mark D. Kingdon	09/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)