SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) EVP Hagedorn reports minor restructuring share move

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO executive Christopher Hagedorn reported a small administrative share transaction. On May 29, 2026, he recorded an "other" type transaction involving 4.294 Common Shares at $50.53 per share. Following this restructuring-type entry, he directly holds 57,543.8884 Common Shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hagedorn Christopher

Role EVP & Chief of Staff

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Shares	4.294	$50.53	$216.98

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 57,543.888 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares in J-code transaction: 4.294 Common Shares Transaction price per share: $50.53 per share Shares held after transaction: 57,543.8884 Common Shares

3 metrics

Shares in J-code transaction 4.294 Common Shares Other acquisition or disposition on May 29, 2026

Transaction price per share $50.53 per share Value assigned to J-code Common Shares entry

Shares held after transaction 57,543.8884 Common Shares Direct ownership following May 29, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Shares, transaction code J, Other acquisition or disposition, +1 more

5 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Shares financial

""security_title": "Common Shares""

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

transaction code J regulatory

""transaction_code": "J""

Other acquisition or disposition regulatory

""transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""

restructuringShares financial

""restructuringShares": 4.294"

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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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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 Christopher

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief of Staff

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	05/29/2026		J	V	4.294	A	$50.53	57,543.8884	D

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 Christopher J. Hagedorn	06/09/2026
	** 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).
** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) report for Christopher Hagedorn?

Christopher Hagedorn reported an "other" administrative transaction involving 4.294 Common Shares. It was coded as a J transaction, typically used for restructuring-type movements rather than open-market buys or sells, and reflects a very small change in his holdings.

How many SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) shares were involved in Hagedorn’s latest Form 4?

The filing shows 4.294 Common Shares were affected. This is a fractional, minimal amount relative to his overall position, suggesting a technical or administrative adjustment rather than a meaningful change in economic exposure to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO stock.

What price was used for the SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) Form 4 transaction?

The transaction reflects a value of $50.53 per Common Share. This figure is reported in the Form 4 as the transaction price, helping quantify the dollar size of the minor restructuring entry disclosed in the filing.

What are Christopher Hagedorn’s SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) holdings after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Hagedorn directly holds 57,543.8884 Common Shares. This post-transaction figure, disclosed in the filing, shows he continues to maintain a substantial direct position in SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO despite the small administrative adjustment.

Was the SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) Form 4 a clear buy or sell by Hagedorn?

No, the transaction is coded J, described as "Other acquisition or disposition." It is categorized as an "other" transaction, often reflecting restructuring or internal adjustments, rather than a straightforward open-market purchase or sale decision.