What are Mark Scheiwer’s direct common share holdings in SMG after the Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Mark J. Scheiwer directly owns 15,288.741 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. This reflects the acquisition of an additional 2.888 shares at a price of $51.93 on January 30, 2026, as disclosed in the filing.

Scotts CFO awarded 29,649 stock options

Scotts Miracle-Gro EVP, CFO & CAO Mark J. Scheiwer reported new equity awards and updated share holdings.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 07:22 PM EST

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Scotts Miracle-Gro EVP, CFO & CAO Mark J. Scheiwer reported new equity awards and updated share holdings. On January 30, 2026, he received 29,649 stock options with an exercise price of $64.22 per common share, all held directly. The same day, he acquired 2.888 common shares at $51.93 each, bringing his directly held common shares to 15,288.741. He also reported indirect ownership of 493.482 common shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Scheiwer Mark J

Role EVP, CFO & CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (right to buy)	29,649	$0.00	$0.00
Other	Common Shares	2.888	$51.93	$149.97
Holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 29,649 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 15,288.741 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 493.482 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)

Holdings Before and After: Stock Option (right to buy), 0 to 29,649 contracts (Direct)

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What insider transactions did SMG executive Mark Scheiwer report?

Mark J. Scheiwer reported receiving 29,649 stock options and acquiring 2.888 common shares. The options have a $64.22 exercise price, and the common shares were acquired at $51.93 each, updating both his direct and 401(k) plan holdings in Scotts Miracle-Gro.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro stock options did the SMG CFO receive?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro CFO received 29,649 stock options on January 30, 2026. These options allow him to buy common shares at an exercise price of $64.22 and are held directly, with 29,649 derivative securities beneficially owned after the reported transaction.

Does the SMG CFO have indirect ownership of Scotts Miracle-Gro shares?

Yes. The filing shows Mark J. Scheiwer indirectly owns 493.482 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares through a 401(k) plan. This indirect holding is reported separately from his direct ownership of 15,288.741 common shares and his 29,649 stock options.

What transaction codes were used in the SMG CFO’s Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 uses code A for the stock option award and code J for the common share acquisition. Code A indicates an award of 29,649 options, while code J reflects the 2.888 common shares acquired at $51.93 on January 30, 2026.

What role does Mark J. Scheiwer hold at Scotts Miracle-Gro?

Mark J. Scheiwer is identified as an officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro, serving as EVP, CFO & CAO. His position as a senior executive requires reporting transactions in company securities, such as the option grant and share acquisition disclosed in this Form 4.

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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

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, CFO & CAO

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares	01/30/2026		J	V	2.888	A	$51.93	15,288.741	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Option (right to buy)	$64.22	01/30/2026		A		29,649		01/30/2029	01/30/2036	Common Shares	29,649	$0	29,649	D

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Mark J. Scheiwer	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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