Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) EVP reports minor insider share change

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro executive Christopher Hagedorn reported a small change in his common share holdings. On February 27, 2026, a Form 4 lists an “other” type transaction involving 3.907 common shares at $55.54 per share. Following this adjustment, his directly owned stake stands at 57,531.3734 common shares.

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).

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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)
02/27/2026

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	02/27/2026		J	V	3.907	A	$55.54	57,531.3734	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	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SMG executive Christopher Hagedorn report?

Christopher Hagedorn reported an “other” type transaction affecting 3.907 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares at $55.54 each. The Form 4 classifies it under transaction code J, meaning an other acquisition or disposition rather than a standard open-market buy or sell.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares does Christopher Hagedorn hold after this filing?

After the reported transaction, Christopher Hagedorn directly owns 57,531.3734 Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. This figure reflects his holdings immediately following the small “other” transaction of 3.907 shares disclosed in the Form 4 insider report.

Was the SMG Form 4 transaction a traditional stock purchase or sale?

The transaction was not classified as a standard purchase or sale. It is coded J on the Form 4, described as an “other acquisition or disposition,” indicating a change in holdings outside typical open-market buy or sell activity.

What type of security was involved in Christopher Hagedorn’s SMG Form 4 filing?

The filing involves Scotts Miracle-Gro common shares. The Form 4 specifies a non-derivative transaction in common shares, with 3.907 shares affected at a reported price of $55.54 per share, and direct ownership status after the adjustment.

Is Christopher Hagedorn a director or officer at Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)?

Christopher Hagedorn is an officer at Scotts Miracle-Gro, serving as Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. The Form 4 identifies his role and shows that the reported “other” transaction relates to his directly held common share position.