The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company filings document the formal record for a North American branded consumer lawn and garden company. Recent 8-K disclosures furnish operating results and financial condition, revised historical financial information reflecting Hawthorne as a discontinued operation, and the completed sale of The Hawthorne Gardening Company.
The filing record also covers capital structure and governance matters, including a senior secured credit agreement, shareholder approval of an amended and restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, forms of restricted stock unit, performance unit and stock option awards, and definitive proxy disclosures on annual meeting proposals and executive compensation.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company executive Dimiter Todorov reported insider transactions in company common shares. On 11/13/2025, he acquired 9,748 common shares at a price of $0, likely reflecting an equity award. On the same date, he disposed of 4,148 common shares at $58.4 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 21,268 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company President and COO Nathan E. Baxter reported insider transactions in the company’s common shares. On 11/13/2025, he acquired 28,510 common shares at $0 per share, then disposed of 12,702 common shares at $58.4 per share in a transaction coded “F.” After these transactions, he beneficially owned 66,536.1148 common shares directly and 36,993 common shares indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. For purposes of determining whether he is a more than 10% beneficial owner, he may be deemed to beneficially own the partnership-held shares under Exchange Act Rule 16a-1(a)(1).
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) reported an insider equity transaction by its EVP, CFO & CAO, Mark J. Scheiwer. On 11/13/2025, he acquired 11,520 common shares at a price of $0, increasing his directly held stake. On the same date, 4,880 common shares were disposed of at $58.4 per share, reported with transaction code “F,” which typically relates to tax or similar withholding tied to equity awards. After these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 15,279.505 common shares and indirectly held 493.482 common shares through a 401(k) plan.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced it will begin using a new form of restricted stock unit (RSU) award notice starting November 13, 2025. The notice will be used to grant awards to certain employees, including named executive officers, under the company’s Long‑Term Incentive Plan.
The filing includes the form as Exhibit 10.1. No financial statements or pro forma information accompany this update.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company filed a current report to share that it has released new financial information. On November 5, 2025, the company issued a news release covering its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2025, and its financial condition as of that date. This news release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference, meaning investors can find the detailed numbers and commentary in that exhibit. The filing is a standard update to keep shareholders informed about recent quarterly and full-year performance.
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) reported an insider transaction by an executive officer. On 10/31/2025, the EVP & Chief of Staff reported a Code J transaction involving 4.687 common shares at $46.3 per share. Following this activity, the officer beneficially owned 54,076.1034 shares, held directly.
Form 4 transactions like Code J are classified as “other” under SEC rules and can cover administrative or non-open-market events, as disclosed here.
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) insider James Hagedorn (Chairman & CEO, Director, 10% Owner) reported a Form 4 transaction. On 10/31/2025, he recorded the acquisition of 43.196 common shares at $46.30 under transaction code J. Following the transaction, holdings were 79,954.8158 common shares directly, 31,533.64 indirectly via a 401(k) plan, and 997,910 indirectly by Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. A footnote states he may be deemed a beneficial owner of securities held by the partnership pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(1).
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) reported an insider transaction by its EVP, CFO & CAO. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 3.24 common shares (Code J) at $46.3.
Following the transaction, the officer beneficially owns 8,639.505 shares directly and 493.482 shares indirectly by a 401(k) plan.
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) executive Mark J. Scheiwe, EVP, CFO & CAO, reported an insider transaction on a Form 4. On 10/28/2025, he acquired 10.19 units of phantom stock (Transaction Code: A) at a price of $55.81 per unit, bringing his beneficially owned phantom stock to 1,091.154 units, held directly.
Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive one common share of SMG or its cash value. These units are payable in cash following termination of employment, and the reporting person may transfer phantom stock into an alternative investment at any time.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) reported an insider transaction by Chairman & CEO James Hagedorn. On 10/28/2025, he acquired 1,618.451 phantom stock units at $55.81 per unit. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 227,503.573 derivative securities directly.
Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive one common share or the cash value. These units are payable in cash following termination of employment, and the holder may transfer the phantom stock into an alternative investment at any time. Hagedorn is listed as Director, 10% Owner, and Officer.