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

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Filing Sentiment
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 06/25/2025, President & COO (and 10% owner) Nathan Eric Baxter filed a Form 4 reporting the acquisition of 93.7383 common shares of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) at $53.34 per share (transaction code J). After the purchase, his direct holdings total 50,602.6841 shares, while 36,993 shares remain held indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. No derivative security activity was disclosed, and the filing does not amend any prior report. The transaction increases Baxter’s direct stake by roughly 0.19%, an immaterial amount relative to his overall ownership and SMG’s share count, indicating a routine adjustment rather than a strategic accumulation. Nevertheless, the buy modestly reinforces executive-shareholder alignment because it adds to an already significant insider position.

Il 25/06/2025, il Presidente e COO (nonché proprietario del 10%) Nathan Eric Baxter ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando l'acquisto di 93,7383 azioni ordinarie di The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) a 53,34$ per azione (codice transazione J). Dopo l'acquisto, il suo possesso diretto ammonta a 50.602,6841 azioni, mentre 36.993 azioni restano detenute indirettamente tramite Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. Non sono state segnalate attività su strumenti derivati e la comunicazione non modifica alcuna precedente dichiarazione. L'operazione aumenta la partecipazione diretta di Baxter di circa il 0,19%, una quantità irrilevante rispetto alla sua quota complessiva e al numero totale di azioni SMG, indicando un aggiustamento di routine piuttosto che un accumulo strategico. Tuttavia, l'acquisto rafforza moderatamente l'allineamento tra dirigente e azionista, poiché aggiunge a una posizione interna già significativa.

El 25/06/2025, el Presidente y COO (y propietario del 10%) Nathan Eric Baxter presentó un Formulario 4 reportando la adquisición de 93,7383 acciones ordinarias de The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) a $53.34 por acción (código de transacción J). Tras la compra, sus participaciones directas suman un total de 50,602.6841 acciones, mientras que 36,993 acciones permanecen en posesión indirecta a través de Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. No se divulgaron actividades con valores derivados y el informe no modifica ningún reporte previo. La transacción incrementa la participación directa de Baxter en aproximadamente un 0,19%, una cantidad insignificante en relación con su propiedad total y el número de acciones de SMG, lo que indica un ajuste rutinario en lugar de una acumulación estratégica. No obstante, la compra refuerza modestamente la alineación entre ejecutivo y accionista, ya que suma a una posición interna ya considerable.

2025년 6월 25일, 사장 겸 COO(10% 지분 보유자)인 네이선 에릭 백스터가 Form 4를 제출하여 The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company(SMG)의 보통주 93.7383주를 주당 $53.34에 취득했다고 보고했습니다(거래 코드 J). 매수 후 그의 직접 보유 주식은 총 50,602.6841주이며, 36,993주는 Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.를 통해 간접적으로 보유 중입니다. 파생상품 관련 활동은 공개되지 않았으며, 이번 보고는 이전 보고를 수정하지 않습니다. 이번 거래로 백스터의 직접 지분이 약 0.19% 증가했으나, 전체 소유 지분과 SMG 주식 수에 비해 미미한 수준으로 전략적 축적보다는 일상적인 조정에 가깝습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 이번 매수는 이미 상당한 내부자 지분에 더해 임원과 주주의 이해관계 일치를 다소 강화합니다.

Le 25/06/2025, le Président et COO (et détenteur de 10%) Nathan Eric Baxter a déposé un formulaire 4 signalant l'acquisition de 93,7383 actions ordinaires de The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) au prix de 53,34 $ par action (code de transaction J). Après cet achat, ses participations directes totalisent 50 602,6841 actions, tandis que 36 993 actions restent détenues indirectement via Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. Aucune activité sur titres dérivés n'a été divulguée, et le dépôt ne modifie aucun rapport antérieur. Cette transaction augmente la participation directe de Baxter d'environ 0,19%, une quantité négligeable par rapport à sa détention globale et au nombre d'actions de SMG, indiquant un ajustement de routine plutôt qu'une accumulation stratégique. Néanmoins, cet achat renforce modestement l'alignement entre dirigeant et actionnaire, car il s'ajoute à une position d'initié déjà importante.

Am 25.06.2025 reichte Präsident und COO (sowie 10% Eigentümer) Nathan Eric Baxter ein Formular 4 ein, in dem der Erwerb von 93,7383 Stammaktien der The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) zu 53,34 $ pro Aktie (Transaktionscode J) gemeldet wurde. Nach dem Kauf belaufen sich seine direkten Beteiligungen auf insgesamt 50.602,6841 Aktien, während 36.993 Aktien indirekt über die Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. gehalten werden. Es wurden keine Aktivitäten mit Derivaten offengelegt und die Meldung ändert keinen früheren Bericht. Die Transaktion erhöht Baxters direkten Anteil um etwa 0,19%, eine unerhebliche Menge im Verhältnis zu seinem Gesamtbesitz und der Aktienanzahl von SMG, was auf eine routinemäßige Anpassung und keine strategische Aufstockung hinweist. Dennoch stärkt der Kauf die Ausrichtung zwischen Führungskraft und Aktionär leicht, da er eine bereits bedeutende Insiderposition ergänzt.

Positive
  • Insider alignment: President & COO Nathan Baxter added 93.74 shares, lifting direct ownership to 50,602.68 shares.
Negative
  • Immaterial size: The purchase amounts to less than 0.2% of Baxter’s existing stake, offering limited insight into future performance.

Insights

TL;DR — Minor insider buy; neutral market impact, slight positive governance signal.

The 93.7-share purchase by President & COO Nathan Baxter is economically negligible (<1% of his stake, de minimis versus float) and coded J, suggesting a non-open-market adjustment. With no derivative activity and no change in indirect holdings, the filing is informational rather than materially market-moving. Investors may view any insider acquisition as a confidence cue, but the tiny size limits signaling power, keeping the overall impact neutral.

Il 25/06/2025, il Presidente e COO (nonché proprietario del 10%) Nathan Eric Baxter ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando l'acquisto di 93,7383 azioni ordinarie di The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) a 53,34$ per azione (codice transazione J). Dopo l'acquisto, il suo possesso diretto ammonta a 50.602,6841 azioni, mentre 36.993 azioni restano detenute indirettamente tramite Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. Non sono state segnalate attività su strumenti derivati e la comunicazione non modifica alcuna precedente dichiarazione. L'operazione aumenta la partecipazione diretta di Baxter di circa il 0,19%, una quantità irrilevante rispetto alla sua quota complessiva e al numero totale di azioni SMG, indicando un aggiustamento di routine piuttosto che un accumulo strategico. Tuttavia, l'acquisto rafforza moderatamente l'allineamento tra dirigente e azionista, poiché aggiunge a una posizione interna già significativa.

El 25/06/2025, el Presidente y COO (y propietario del 10%) Nathan Eric Baxter presentó un Formulario 4 reportando la adquisición de 93,7383 acciones ordinarias de The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) a $53.34 por acción (código de transacción J). Tras la compra, sus participaciones directas suman un total de 50,602.6841 acciones, mientras que 36,993 acciones permanecen en posesión indirecta a través de Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. No se divulgaron actividades con valores derivados y el informe no modifica ningún reporte previo. La transacción incrementa la participación directa de Baxter en aproximadamente un 0,19%, una cantidad insignificante en relación con su propiedad total y el número de acciones de SMG, lo que indica un ajuste rutinario en lugar de una acumulación estratégica. No obstante, la compra refuerza modestamente la alineación entre ejecutivo y accionista, ya que suma a una posición interna ya considerable.

2025년 6월 25일, 사장 겸 COO(10% 지분 보유자)인 네이선 에릭 백스터가 Form 4를 제출하여 The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company(SMG)의 보통주 93.7383주를 주당 $53.34에 취득했다고 보고했습니다(거래 코드 J). 매수 후 그의 직접 보유 주식은 총 50,602.6841주이며, 36,993주는 Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.를 통해 간접적으로 보유 중입니다. 파생상품 관련 활동은 공개되지 않았으며, 이번 보고는 이전 보고를 수정하지 않습니다. 이번 거래로 백스터의 직접 지분이 약 0.19% 증가했으나, 전체 소유 지분과 SMG 주식 수에 비해 미미한 수준으로 전략적 축적보다는 일상적인 조정에 가깝습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 이번 매수는 이미 상당한 내부자 지분에 더해 임원과 주주의 이해관계 일치를 다소 강화합니다.

Le 25/06/2025, le Président et COO (et détenteur de 10%) Nathan Eric Baxter a déposé un formulaire 4 signalant l'acquisition de 93,7383 actions ordinaires de The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) au prix de 53,34 $ par action (code de transaction J). Après cet achat, ses participations directes totalisent 50 602,6841 actions, tandis que 36 993 actions restent détenues indirectement via Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. Aucune activité sur titres dérivés n'a été divulguée, et le dépôt ne modifie aucun rapport antérieur. Cette transaction augmente la participation directe de Baxter d'environ 0,19%, une quantité négligeable par rapport à sa détention globale et au nombre d'actions de SMG, indiquant un ajustement de routine plutôt qu'une accumulation stratégique. Néanmoins, cet achat renforce modestement l'alignement entre dirigeant et actionnaire, car il s'ajoute à une position d'initié déjà importante.

Am 25.06.2025 reichte Präsident und COO (sowie 10% Eigentümer) Nathan Eric Baxter ein Formular 4 ein, in dem der Erwerb von 93,7383 Stammaktien der The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) zu 53,34 $ pro Aktie (Transaktionscode J) gemeldet wurde. Nach dem Kauf belaufen sich seine direkten Beteiligungen auf insgesamt 50.602,6841 Aktien, während 36.993 Aktien indirekt über die Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. gehalten werden. Es wurden keine Aktivitäten mit Derivaten offengelegt und die Meldung ändert keinen früheren Bericht. Die Transaktion erhöht Baxters direkten Anteil um etwa 0,19%, eine unerhebliche Menge im Verhältnis zu seinem Gesamtbesitz und der Aktienanzahl von SMG, was auf eine routinemäßige Anpassung und keine strategische Aufstockung hinweist. Dennoch stärkt der Kauf die Ausrichtung zwischen Führungskraft und Aktionär leicht, da er eine bereits bedeutende Insiderposition ergänzt.

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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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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 JAMES

(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)
X Director X 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chairman & CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2025
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 06/25/2025 J V 37.4953 A $53.34 79,694.1493 D
Common Shares 29,413.378 I By 401(K) Plan
Common Shares 1,231,147 I HPLP(1)
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:
1. Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 16a-1(a)(1), the reporting person may be deemed, solely for purposes of determining whether he is a beneficial owner of more than 10% of the common shares of the Issuer ("Common Shares"), to be the beneficial owner of the securities of the Issuer that are held by Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership in which the reporting person is a general partner (the "Partnership"). Represents the aggregate proportionate interest of the reporting person and those family members in whose holdings he may be deemed to have a pecuniary interest, in Common Shares held by the Partnership.
Remarks:
/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for James Hagedorn 07/08/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What did SMG insider Nathan Baxter report on his Form 4?

He acquired 93.7383 common shares at $53.34 on 06/25/2025.

How many Scotts Miracle-Gro shares does Baxter own after the transaction?

He now holds 50,602.6841 shares directly and 36,993 shares indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4 filing for SMG?

No. The filing shows no derivative security transactions for the reporting period.

What transaction code was used and what does it indicate?

The filing lists Code J; in Form 4 this denotes an "other" type of acquisition or disposition not classified under standard codes.

Does this insider purchase significantly change SMG’s ownership structure?

No. The 93.7-share buy is immaterial relative to Baxter’s existing stake and to SMG’s total shares outstanding.
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