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SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) director awarded 121 Dividend Equivalent Rights

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Hanft Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO director Adam Hanft received a grant of 121 Dividend Equivalent Rights tied to existing equity awards. These rights were awarded at no cash cost and increase his derivative holdings to 673 rights. Each Dividend Equivalent Right is the economic equivalent of one common share and accrues on DSU or RSU grants, becoming exercisable in step with those underlying units.

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Insider Hanft Adam
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Rights 121 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 673 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Dividend Equivalent Rights granted 121 rights Grant on 2026-06-05, transaction code A
Rights after transaction 673 rights Total Dividend Equivalent Rights following grant
Grant price per right $0.0000 Dividend Equivalent Rights awarded at no cash cost
Underlying common shares 121 shares Each right equals one common share economically
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the DSUs or RSUs to which they relate."
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
DSU financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the DSUs or RSUs to which they relate."
RSU financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the DSUs or RSUs to which they relate."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
economic equivalent of one common share financial
"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one common share of the Issuer."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Hanft Adam
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY
14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
(Street)
MARYSVILLE OHIO 43041
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Dividend Equivalent Rights(1)06/05/2026A121 (1) (1)Common Shares121(1)673D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DSU or RSU grants and become exercisable proportionately with the DSUs or RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one common share of the Issuer.
Remarks:
/s/ Kathy L. Uttley as attorney-in-fact for Adam Hanft06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) report for Adam Hanft?

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO reported that director Adam Hanft received 121 Dividend Equivalent Rights as a grant or award. These rights are tied to existing DSU or RSU grants and increase his total derivative rights position to 673, with no cash paid per right.

What are Dividend Equivalent Rights in the SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) Form 4?

Dividend Equivalent Rights at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO accrue on DSU or RSU grants and mirror dividends on common shares. Each right is the economic equivalent of one common share and becomes exercisable proportionately as the related DSUs or RSUs vest or become exercisable over time.

How many Dividend Equivalent Rights does Adam Hanft hold after this SMG transaction?

After this transaction, Adam Hanft holds 673 Dividend Equivalent Rights related to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO equity awards. The filing shows 121 new rights granted, bringing the total to 673, all representing economic equivalents of common shares tied to his deferred or restricted stock units.

Did Adam Hanft buy or sell SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) common shares in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of Dividend Equivalent Rights, not an open-market buy or sell of common shares. The transaction code is “A,” indicating a grant or award, and the price per right is listed as 0.0000, reflecting compensation rather than trading activity.

How do SMG Dividend Equivalent Rights become exercisable for Adam Hanft?

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO states that Dividend Equivalent Rights become exercisable proportionately with the DSUs or RSUs they track. As the underlying deferred or restricted stock units vest, corresponding rights also become exercisable, each providing the economic value of one common share at that time.