Scotts Miracle Gr SEC Filings

Scotts Miracle-Gro director reports dividend-equivalent award

A director of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. reported a routine equity-related transaction involving derivative securities. On 12/05/2025, the reporting person acquired 187 dividend equivalent rights, recorded as an "A" (acquired) transaction. These rights are tied to existing deferred stock unit (DSU) or restricted stock unit (RSU) grants and become exercisable proportionately with the underlying DSUs or RSUs.

Each dividend equivalent right is described as the economic equivalent of one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 1,210 derivative securities on a direct basis, reflecting ongoing participation in the company’s equity-based compensation programs rather than a change in control or role.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Chairman and CEO James Hagedorn, who is also a director and 10% owner, reported acquiring additional derivative equity in the form of phantom stock. On 12/05/2025, he received 2,751.65 shares of phantom stock, each representing the right to receive one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro or the cash value of a share. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 231,850.829 phantom stock units in total. These phantom stock shares are payable in cash after his employment with the company ends, and he may transfer the phantom stock into an alternative investment at any time.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company director reports routine equity-based compensation activity. A director of Scotts Miracle-Gro, identified in the signature block as Brian E. Sandoval, reported a transaction dated 12/05/2025 involving derivative securities tied to the company’s common shares. The filing shows the acquisition of 189 dividend equivalent rights related to existing deferred stock unit (DSU) or restricted stock unit (RSU) grants. Each dividend equivalent right is described as the economic equivalent of one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 1,154 derivative securities in direct form. According to the explanation, these dividend equivalent rights accrue on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the underlying awards, aligning the director’s economic interests with those of common shareholders.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company director Edith Aviles reported an equity-related transaction involving derivative securities. On 12/05/2025, she acquired 121 dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units (DSUs) or restricted stock units (RSUs). Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Following this transaction, she held 783 derivative securities on a direct ownership basis. These awards track the value of common shares but are reported separately from standard stock holdings.

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.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Chairman and CEO James Hagedorn, who is also a director and more than 10% owner of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG), reported a small change in his holdings. On 11/28/2025, a transaction coded "J" added 43.253 common shares at a price of $46.24 per share to his directly held position.

After this transaction, Hagedorn beneficially owned 103,135.0688 common shares directly, plus 31,533.64 common shares held through a 401(k) plan and 997,910 common shares indirectly through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., reflecting his proportionate and family-related interests. No derivative securities were reported in this filing.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company executive reports small share acquisition

A senior executive of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, serving as EVP, CFO & CAO, reported a minor change in his holdings of the company’s common shares. On 11/28/2025, he acquired 3.244 common shares at a price of $46.24 per share, reported under transaction code J, which is used for other types of acquisitions or transfers. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 15,282.749 common shares in a direct account and 493.482 common shares through a 401(k) plan. This filing reflects routine insider ownership reporting rather than a major corporate event.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Chairman and CEO James Hagedorn reported a compensation-related transaction involving phantom stock tied to the company’s common shares. On 11/26/2025, he acquired 1,595.606 phantom stock units at a reference price of $56.61 per unit. Each phantom share represents the right to receive one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro or the cash value of a share.

The phantom stock is payable in cash after his employment with the company ends, and he may transfer these units into an alternative investment at any time. Following this transaction, Hagedorn beneficially owned 229,099.179 derivative securities directly, reflecting his ongoing equity-linked stake in the company.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company executive reports new phantom stock awards. Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer Mark J. Scheiwer, a reporting person for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), reported two acquisitions of phantom stock tied to the company’s common shares. On 11/17/2025, he acquired 72.09 phantom stock units at a derivative security price of $56.07, bringing his total derivative securities beneficially owned to 1,163.244 units. On 11/26/2025, he acquired an additional 10.046 phantom stock units at a derivative security price of $56.61, increasing his holdings to 1,173.29 phantom stock units.

Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive one common share of Scotts Miracle-Gro or its cash value, and these phantom shares are payable in cash after the end of Scheiwer’s employment. He may transfer his phantom stock into an alternative investment at any time.