Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) insider now holds 60,106.7964 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro Company executive Christopher J. Hagedorn, who serves as EVP & Chief of Staff, reported a small increase in his direct ownership of company stock. On 11/28/2025, he acquired 4.693 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro at a price of $46.24 per share in a non-open-market transaction coded "J."

Following this transaction, Hagedorn now beneficially owns 60,106.7964 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro, held directly. The filing was made as a Form 4 for a single reporting person, documenting his updated ownership position for investors and regulators.

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^*

Hagedorn Christopher

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief of Staff

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/28/2025

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	11/28/2025		J	V	4.693	A	$46.24	60,106.7964	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 Christopher J. Hagedorn	12/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that Christopher J. Hagedorn, EVP & Chief of Staff at Scotts Miracle-Gro, acquired 4.693 common shares of the company on 11/28/2025.

At what price were the new Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares acquired?

The 4.693 common shares reported in the transaction were acquired at a price of $46.24 per share.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares does the insider own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Christopher J. Hagedorn beneficially owns 60,106.7964 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro, held directly.

What is Christopher J. Hagedorn’s role at Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)?

Christopher J. Hagedorn is an officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro, serving as EVP & Chief of Staff, as disclosed in the filing.

Was this Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Form 4 filed for more than one reporting person?

No. The document indicates that it is a Form filed by one reporting person, covering only Christopher J. Hagedorn.

What type of security is involved in this Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Form 4?

The transaction involves common shares of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, reported in Table I for non-derivative securities.