[Form 4] The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Insider Trading Activity

Form 4 highlights: On 02/12/2025, Mark J. Scheiwer—EVP, CFO & CAO of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (SMG)—reported selling 1,500 common shares at $66.045 per share (≈$99k gross).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 highlights: On 02/12/2025, Mark J. Scheiwer—EVP, CFO & CAO of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (SMG)—reported selling 1,500 common shares at $66.045 per share (≈$99k gross). After the sale he directly owns 6,834.2324 shares and indirectly holds 433.874 shares via the company 401(k) plan. No derivative trades were disclosed. The filing shows a modest ownership reduction and does not indicate a change in control or strategy.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider sale by CFO; immaterial to SMG’s capitalization.

The disposition represents roughly 18% of Mr. Scheiwer’s direct stake and less than 0.01% of SMG’s 56 million outstanding shares. Dollar value (~$0.1 M) is negligible versus the company’s $3 B market cap. No pattern of large, consecutive sales is evident and no derivatives were exercised. Overall, I view the transaction as routine portfolio diversification rather than a negative signal. Impact on valuation, liquidity, or guidance is de minimis.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing is compliant; no governance red flags detected.

The Form 4 was filed within the two-business-day requirement and signed by an authorized attorney-in-fact. The sale was coded "S" with no 10b5-1 plan box checked, implying a discretionary trade. Share retention post‐sale exceeds typical executive-ownership guidelines. Consequently, the event is governance-neutral, carrying no material signaling effect for shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,500 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Scheiwer Mark J

Role EVP, CFO & CAO

Sold 1,500 shs ($99K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Shares	1,500	$66.045	$99K
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 6,834.2324 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 433.874 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)

FAQ

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How many SMG shares did CFO Mark Scheiwer sell?

He sold 1,500 common shares.

At what price were the Scotts Miracle-Gro shares sold?

The reported sale price was $66.045 per share.

What is Mark Scheiwer’s remaining direct ownership in SMG?

After the sale he directly owns 6,834.2324 common shares.

Does the filing mention a 10b5-1 trading plan?

No, the Rule 10b5-1 box was not checked, indicating a discretionary transaction.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No derivative acquisitions or dispositions were reported.

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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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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 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, CFO & CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2025

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	02/12/2025		S		1,500	D	$66.045	6,834.2324	D
Common Shares								433.874	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	08/08/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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