SMG CFO reports minor Form 4 share adjustment

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Mark J. Scheiwer, EVP, CFO & CAO, reported routine ownership updates on Common Shares.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 10:50 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Mark J. Scheiwer, EVP, CFO & CAO, reported routine ownership updates on Common Shares. The Form 4 shows an “other” transaction coded J involving 2.862 shares at $52.4200 per share, leaving him with 15,383.955 Common Shares held directly.

He also reported 493.482 Common Shares held indirectly through a 401(K) Plan. The filing does not show any open-market buys or sells, but rather minor administrative or restructuring activity affecting a small number of shares relative to his total reported holdings.

Insider Trade Summary

Other: 2.862 shares

Other 1 txn

Insider Scheiwer Mark J

Role EVP, CFO & CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Shares	2.862	$52.42	$150.03
Holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 15,383.955 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 493.482 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)

Holdings Before and After: Common Shares, 15,381.093 to 15,383.955 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Other transaction shares: 2.862 Common Shares Transaction price: $52.4200 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 15,383.955 Common Shares +1 more

4 metrics

Other transaction shares 2.862 Common Shares Code J other acquisition or disposition

Transaction price $52.4200 per share Applied to 2.862 Common Shares

Direct holdings after transaction 15,383.955 Common Shares Direct ownership following code J entry

Indirect 401(K) holdings 493.482 Common Shares Held indirectly via 401(K) Plan

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Shares, transaction code J, Other acquisition or disposition, +1 more

5 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Mark J. Scheiwer reported routine ownership updates on Common Shares."

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.

Common Shares financial

"The Form 4 shows an “other” transaction coded J involving 2.862 shares at $52.4200 per share"

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.

transaction code J regulatory

"The Form 4 shows an “other” transaction coded J involving 2.862 shares"

Other acquisition or disposition regulatory

"The Form 4 shows an “other” transaction coded J involving 2.862 shares"

401(K) Plan financial

"He also reported 493.482 Common Shares held indirectly through a 401(K) Plan."

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did SMG executive Mark J. Scheiwer report on this Form 4?

Mark J. Scheiwer reported an “other” transaction coded J involving 2.862 Common Shares at $52.4200 per share. This reflects an administrative or restructuring change, not a typical open-market purchase or sale, and affects only a very small portion of his total holdings.

How many SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) shares does Mark J. Scheiwer hold after this filing?

After the reported transaction, Mark J. Scheiwer directly holds 15,383.955 Common Shares. He also indirectly holds 493.482 Common Shares through a 401(K) Plan, as disclosed, giving investors visibility into both his direct and plan-related ownership positions in SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO.

Was the SMG Form 4 for Mark J. Scheiwer a buy or sell of shares?

The Form 4 does not report a traditional buy or sell. It shows an “other acquisition or disposition” coded J, typically reflecting restructuring or administrative changes. The filing’s transaction fields confirm no open-market purchase or open-market sale took place in this report.

What does transaction code J mean in the SMG Form 4 for Mark J. Scheiwer?

Transaction code J indicates an “other acquisition or disposition” of securities. In this case, it applies to 2.862 Common Shares at $52.4200 per share, suggesting a non-market event such as an internal restructuring or similar adjustment rather than a standard trade.

How many SMG shares are held by Mark J. Scheiwer’s 401(K) Plan?

The filing lists 493.482 Common Shares held indirectly through a 401(K) Plan. These are separate from his directly owned 15,383.955 shares, helping distinguish retirement-plan holdings from personal share ownership in SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO for disclosure purposes.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Scheiwer Mark J

(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, CFO & CAO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

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	06/30/2026		J	V	2.862	A	$52.42	15,383.955	D
Common Shares								493.482	I	By 401(K) Plan

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 Mark J. Scheiwer	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)