Director David C. Evans adds 3,271 SMG shares in zero-cost award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company director reports new share award. Director David C. Evans acquired 3,271 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro on January 30, 2026 in a transaction reported at $0 per share, indicating a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase. After this transaction, he beneficially owns 27,724 common shares, held directly.

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^*

Evans David C

(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)
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		A		3,271	A	$0	27,724	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 David C. Evans	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SMG director David C. Evans report?

Director David C. Evans reported acquiring 3,271 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. The transaction occurred on January 30, 2026, at a reported price of $0 per share, indicating a grant or similar award rather than a market purchase.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares does David C. Evans now own?

After the reported transaction, David C. Evans beneficially owns 27,724 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. These shares are reported as held directly, reflecting his updated ownership following the 3,271-share acquisition on January 30, 2026.

What was the price for the 3,271 SMG shares acquired by David C. Evans?

The 3,271 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares acquired by David C. Evans were reported at a price of $0 per share. This suggests the shares were received as a grant or similar award rather than bought on the open market.

What role does David C. Evans have at Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)?

David C. Evans is identified as a director of Scotts Miracle-Gro. The Form 4 indicates he is not an officer or 10% owner, and the reported 3,271-share acquisition updates his direct beneficial ownership position.

Is the reported SMG insider transaction a purchase or an award?

The transaction appears to be an award, as 3,271 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares were acquired at a reported price of $0 per share. Such pricing typically reflects stock grants or compensation-based issuances instead of open-market purchases.