# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001062993-25-013754.hdr.sgml**: 20250806

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001062993-25-013754

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250804

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250806

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250806

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001180173

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11593
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190925

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O SCOTTS CO
- **STREET 2:** 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
- **CITY:** MARYSVILLE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43041
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000945527

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11593
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190927

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO PRODUCTS INC
- **STREET 2:** 800 PORT WASHINGTON BLVD
- **CITY:** PORT WASHINGTON
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 11050
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5168836550X151

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO PRODUCTS INC
- **STREET 2:** 800 PORT WASHINGTON BLVD
- **CITY:** PORT WASHINGTON
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 11050

**FORMER NAME:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIPS L P
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950522
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HAGEDORN JAMES
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001180171

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11593
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190926

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O SCOTTS CO
- **STREET 2:** 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
- **CITY:** MARYSVILLE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43041
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Baxter Nathan Eric
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001785595

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11593
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190922

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
- **STREET 2:** 800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** PORT WASHINGTON
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 11050
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HAGEDORN ROBERT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001247299

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11593
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190924

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O HAGEDOM PARTNERSHIP LP
- **STREET 2:** 800 WASHINGTON BLVD
- **CITY:** PORT WASHINGTON
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 11050
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HAGEDORN SUSAN
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001247301

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11593
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190923

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O HAGEDOM PARTNERSHIP LP
- **STREET 2:** 800 WASHINGTON BLVD
- **CITY:** PORT WASHINGTON
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 11050
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000825542
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AGRICULTURE CHEMICALS [2870]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 311414921
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OH
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
- **CITY:** MARYSVILLE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43041
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9376440011

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
- **STREET 2:** N/A
- **CITY:** MARYSVILLE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43041

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SCOTTS COMPANY
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CDS HOLDING CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19900104

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] 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.

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| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-08-04 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[X] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>HAGEDORN JAMES<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.<br>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-08-04 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[X] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_Chairman, CEO and President_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.<br>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-08-04 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[X] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>HAGEDORN ROBERT<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.<br>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-08-04 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>HAGEDORN SUSAN<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.<br>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-08-04 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Baxter Nathan Eric<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.<br>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-08-04 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_EVP and COO_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO [ SMG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Shares | 2025-08-04 |  | S |  | 38314 | D | 62.14<sup>(1)</sup> | 13305960 | D<sup>(3)</sup> |  |
| Common Shares | 2025-08-04 |  | S |  | 31686 | D | 62.45<sup>(2)</sup> | 13274274 | D<sup>(3)</sup> |  |
| Common Shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 79694.1493 | I | See footnote<sup>(4)</sup> |
| Common Shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 29413.378 | I | See footnote<sup>(5)</sup> |
| Common Shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6940 | I | See footnote<sup>(6)</sup> |
| Common Shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50602.6841 | I | See footnote<sup>(7)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $61.28 to $62.27 The price above reflects the weighted average sales price. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.

(2) The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $62.28 to $62.61 The price above reflects the weighted average sales price. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.

(3) Held by the Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. (the "Hagedorn Partnership"). James Hagedorn, Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield, Peter Hagedorn, Robert Hagedorn, and Susan Hagedorn are the general partners of the Hagedorn Partnership. Each of the general partners disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.

(4) Held directly by James Hagedorn.

(5) Held indirectly by a 401(K) plan for James Hagedorn. Mr. Hagedorn is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Issuer.

(6) Held directly by Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield.

(7) Held directly by Nathan Baxter. Mr. Baxter is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Issuer.

**Signature:** /s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.  
**Date:** 2025-08-06

**Signature:** /s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for James Hagedorn  
**Date:** 2025-08-06

**Signature:** /s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield  
**Date:** 2025-08-06

**Signature:** /s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Robert Hagedorn  
**Date:** 2025-08-06

**Signature:** /s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Susan Hagedorn  
**Date:** 2025-08-06

**Signature:** /s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Nathan Baxter  
**Date:** 2025-08-06

### Remarks:

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).

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