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[8-K] The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Reports Material Event

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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) filed an 8-K disclosing a routine board transition. On 31 Jul 2025, Lt. Gen. (ret.) John R. Vines retired from the Board, citing no disagreements with the Company. Vines� seat was due to expire at the 2027 annual meeting.

Effective 1 Aug 2025, the Board appointed Gen. (ret.) Austin Scott Miller as a Class II director, also naming him to the Nominating & Governance and Innovation & Technology Committees. The Board confirmed that Miller meets NYSE and SEC independence standards and has no material relationships with SMG other than his directorship.

As a non-employee director, Miller will receive prorated 2025 compensation: cash retainers totaling $47,917 and $87,500 in RSUs, which vest on 31 Jan 2026, subject to continued service or accelerated vesting upon death or disability. No other material items, financial statements, or pro forma data were included.

La Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) ha presentato un modulo 8-K comunicando una transizione di routine nel consiglio di amministrazione. Il 31 luglio 2025, il Tenente Generale (in pensione) John R. Vines si è ritirato dal Consiglio, dichiarando di non avere disaccordi con la Società. Il mandato di Vines sarebbe scaduto all'assemblea annuale del 2027.

Dal 1° agosto 2025, il Consiglio ha nominato il Generale (in pensione) Austin Scott Miller come direttore di Classe II, assegnandolo anche alle Commissioni Nominazioni & Governance e Innovazione & Tecnologia. Il Consiglio ha confermato che Miller soddisfa gli standard di indipendenza della NYSE e della SEC e non ha rapporti materiali con SMG oltre alla sua carica di direttore.

In qualità di direttore non dipendente, Miller riceverà una compensazione proporzionata per il 2025: compensi in contanti per un totale di 47.917 $ e 87.500 $ in RSU, che maturano il 31 gennaio 2026, subordinati alla continuazione del servizio o alla maturazione anticipata in caso di morte o disabilità. Non sono stati inclusi altri elementi materiali, bilanci o dati pro forma.

La compañía Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) presentó un formulario 8-K informando sobre una transición rutinaria en la junta directiva. El 31 de julio de 2025, el Teniente General (retirado) John R. Vines se retiró de la Junta, indicando que no tenía desacuerdos con la Compañía. El puesto de Vines debía expirar en la reunión anual de 2027.

A partir del 1 de agosto de 2025, la Junta nombró al General (retirado) Austin Scott Miller como director de Clase II, asignándolo también a los Comités de Nominaciones y Gobernanza e Innovación y Tecnología. La Junta confirmó que Miller cumple con los estándares de independencia de la NYSE y la SEC y no tiene relaciones materiales con SMG aparte de su cargo como director.

Como director no empleado, Miller recibirá una compensación prorrateada para 2025: honorarios en efectivo por un total de $47,917 y $87,500 en RSU, que se consolidan el 31 de enero de 2026, sujeto a la continuación del servicio o consolidación acelerada en caso de muerte o discapacidad. No se incluyeron otros elementos materiales, estados financieros o datos pro forma.

스콧� 미라�-그로 컴퍼�(SMG)� 정기적인 이사� 변동을 공시하는 8-K� 제출했습니다. 2025� 7� 31�, � R. 바인� 중장(예비�)� 이사회에� 퇴임했으�, 회사와� 이견은 없다� 밝혔습니�. 바인스의 임기� 2027� 정기 주주총회에서 만료� 예정이었습니�.

2025� 8� 1일부� 이사회는 오스� 스콧 밀� 중장(예비�)� 클래� II 이사� 임명했으�, 그를 지� � 거버넌스 위원회와 혁신 � 기술 위원회에� 배정했습니다. 이사회는 밀러가 NYSE � SEC� 독립� 기준� 충족하며, 이사� 외에 SMG와 중요� 관계가 없음� 확인했습니다.

비직� 이사로서 밀러는 2025� 보수� 비례 배분받으�, 현금 보수 총액 47,917달러와 2026� 1� 31일에 권리가 확정되는 87,500달러 상당� RSU� 받습니다. 이는 계속 근무 � 유효하며, 사망 또는 장애 � 조기 확정� � 있습니다. 기타 중요� 항목, 재무제표 또는 프로포마 데이터는 포함되지 않았습니�.

La société Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant une transition de routine au sein du conseil d'administration. Le 31 juillet 2025, le lieutenant-général (à la retraite) John R. Vines a quitté le conseil, précisant qu'il n'avait aucun désaccord avec la société. Le mandat de Vines devait expirer lors de l'assemblée annuelle de 2027.

À compter du 1er août 2025, le conseil a nommé le général (à la retraite) Austin Scott Miller en tant qu'administrateur de classe II, le désignant également aux comités de nomination & gouvernance ainsi qu'innovation & technologie. Le conseil a confirmé que Miller respecte les critères d'indépendance de la NYSE et de la SEC et n'a aucune relation matérielle avec SMG en dehors de sa fonction d'administrateur.

En tant qu'administrateur non salarié, Miller recevra une rémunération au prorata pour 2025 : des honoraires en espèces totalisant 47 917 $ et 87 500 $ en unités d’actions restreintes (RSU), qui seront acquises le 31 janvier 2026, sous réserve de la poursuite du service ou d’une acquisition accélérée en cas de décès ou d’invalidité. Aucun autre élément matériel, états financiers ou données pro forma n’a été inclus.

Die Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) hat ein 8-K eingereicht, in dem ein routinemäßiger Wechsel im Vorstand bekanntgegeben wurde. Am 31. Juli 2025 trat Generalleutnant a.D. John R. Vines aus dem Vorstand zurück und gab an, keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit dem Unternehmen zu haben. Vines� Sitz wäre auf der Hauptversammlung 2027 ausgelaufen.

Mit Wirkung zum 1. August 2025 ernannte der Vorstand General a.D. Austin Scott Miller zum Direktor der Klasse II und berief ihn zudem in die Ausschüsse für Nominierung & Governance sowie Innovation & Technologie. Der Vorstand bestätigte, dass Miller die Unabhängigkeitskriterien der NYSE und SEC erfüllt und keine wesentlichen Beziehungen zu SMG außer seiner Direktorenstelle hat.

Als nicht angestellter Direktor erhält Miller eine anteilige Vergütung für 2025: Barvergütungen in Höhe von insgesamt 47.917 $ sowie 87.500 $ in RSUs, die am 31. Januar 2026 unverfallbar werden, vorbehaltlich fortgesetzter Tätigkeit oder vorzeitiger Unverfallbarkeit im Todes- oder Invaliditätsfall. Weitere wesentliche Punkte, Finanzberichte oder Pro-forma-Daten wurden nicht beigefügt.

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TL;DR � Routine director change; governance continuity maintained, no red flags.

The filing describes a standard succession move: one independent director retires, another independent with comparable credentials joins immediately, preventing any governance gap. Independence confirmation and committee assignments comply with NYSE/SEC rules, minimizing regulatory or activist concerns. Compensation aligns with existing board pay scales, so no incremental cost pressures arise. Overall impact on governance quality or strategic direction appears neutral.

TL;DR � Director swap is immaterial to SMG’s valuation drivers.

Investors focused on lawn & garden fundamentals will see negligible financial effect. The event doesn’t alter cash flow, leverage, or guidance. While Gen. Miller’s leadership background could aid long-term strategy, absence of operational changes keeps near-term risk/reward unchanged. I view the disclosure as non-impactful for portfolio positioning.

La Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) ha presentato un modulo 8-K comunicando una transizione di routine nel consiglio di amministrazione. Il 31 luglio 2025, il Tenente Generale (in pensione) John R. Vines si è ritirato dal Consiglio, dichiarando di non avere disaccordi con la Società. Il mandato di Vines sarebbe scaduto all'assemblea annuale del 2027.

Dal 1° agosto 2025, il Consiglio ha nominato il Generale (in pensione) Austin Scott Miller come direttore di Classe II, assegnandolo anche alle Commissioni Nominazioni & Governance e Innovazione & Tecnologia. Il Consiglio ha confermato che Miller soddisfa gli standard di indipendenza della NYSE e della SEC e non ha rapporti materiali con SMG oltre alla sua carica di direttore.

In qualità di direttore non dipendente, Miller riceverà una compensazione proporzionata per il 2025: compensi in contanti per un totale di 47.917 $ e 87.500 $ in RSU, che maturano il 31 gennaio 2026, subordinati alla continuazione del servizio o alla maturazione anticipata in caso di morte o disabilità. Non sono stati inclusi altri elementi materiali, bilanci o dati pro forma.

La compañía Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) presentó un formulario 8-K informando sobre una transición rutinaria en la junta directiva. El 31 de julio de 2025, el Teniente General (retirado) John R. Vines se retiró de la Junta, indicando que no tenía desacuerdos con la Compañía. El puesto de Vines debía expirar en la reunión anual de 2027.

A partir del 1 de agosto de 2025, la Junta nombró al General (retirado) Austin Scott Miller como director de Clase II, asignándolo también a los Comités de Nominaciones y Gobernanza e Innovación y Tecnología. La Junta confirmó que Miller cumple con los estándares de independencia de la NYSE y la SEC y no tiene relaciones materiales con SMG aparte de su cargo como director.

Como director no empleado, Miller recibirá una compensación prorrateada para 2025: honorarios en efectivo por un total de $47,917 y $87,500 en RSU, que se consolidan el 31 de enero de 2026, sujeto a la continuación del servicio o consolidación acelerada en caso de muerte o discapacidad. No se incluyeron otros elementos materiales, estados financieros o datos pro forma.

스콧� 미라�-그로 컴퍼�(SMG)� 정기적인 이사� 변동을 공시하는 8-K� 제출했습니다. 2025� 7� 31�, � R. 바인� 중장(예비�)� 이사회에� 퇴임했으�, 회사와� 이견은 없다� 밝혔습니�. 바인스의 임기� 2027� 정기 주주총회에서 만료� 예정이었습니�.

2025� 8� 1일부� 이사회는 오스� 스콧 밀� 중장(예비�)� 클래� II 이사� 임명했으�, 그를 지� � 거버넌스 위원회와 혁신 � 기술 위원회에� 배정했습니다. 이사회는 밀러가 NYSE � SEC� 독립� 기준� 충족하며, 이사� 외에 SMG와 중요� 관계가 없음� 확인했습니다.

비직� 이사로서 밀러는 2025� 보수� 비례 배분받으�, 현금 보수 총액 47,917달러와 2026� 1� 31일에 권리가 확정되는 87,500달러 상당� RSU� 받습니다. 이는 계속 근무 � 유효하며, 사망 또는 장애 � 조기 확정� � 있습니다. 기타 중요� 항목, 재무제표 또는 프로포마 데이터는 포함되지 않았습니�.

La société Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant une transition de routine au sein du conseil d'administration. Le 31 juillet 2025, le lieutenant-général (à la retraite) John R. Vines a quitté le conseil, précisant qu'il n'avait aucun désaccord avec la société. Le mandat de Vines devait expirer lors de l'assemblée annuelle de 2027.

À compter du 1er août 2025, le conseil a nommé le général (à la retraite) Austin Scott Miller en tant qu'administrateur de classe II, le désignant également aux comités de nomination & gouvernance ainsi qu'innovation & technologie. Le conseil a confirmé que Miller respecte les critères d'indépendance de la NYSE et de la SEC et n'a aucune relation matérielle avec SMG en dehors de sa fonction d'administrateur.

En tant qu'administrateur non salarié, Miller recevra une rémunération au prorata pour 2025 : des honoraires en espèces totalisant 47 917 $ et 87 500 $ en unités d’actions restreintes (RSU), qui seront acquises le 31 janvier 2026, sous réserve de la poursuite du service ou d’une acquisition accélérée en cas de décès ou d’invalidité. Aucun autre élément matériel, états financiers ou données pro forma n’a été inclus.

Die Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) hat ein 8-K eingereicht, in dem ein routinemäßiger Wechsel im Vorstand bekanntgegeben wurde. Am 31. Juli 2025 trat Generalleutnant a.D. John R. Vines aus dem Vorstand zurück und gab an, keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit dem Unternehmen zu haben. Vines� Sitz wäre auf der Hauptversammlung 2027 ausgelaufen.

Mit Wirkung zum 1. August 2025 ernannte der Vorstand General a.D. Austin Scott Miller zum Direktor der Klasse II und berief ihn zudem in die Ausschüsse für Nominierung & Governance sowie Innovation & Technologie. Der Vorstand bestätigte, dass Miller die Unabhängigkeitskriterien der NYSE und SEC erfüllt und keine wesentlichen Beziehungen zu SMG außer seiner Direktorenstelle hat.

Als nicht angestellter Direktor erhält Miller eine anteilige Vergütung für 2025: Barvergütungen in Höhe von insgesamt 47.917 $ sowie 87.500 $ in RSUs, die am 31. Januar 2026 unverfallbar werden, vorbehaltlich fortgesetzter Tätigkeit oder vorzeitiger Unverfallbarkeit im Todes- oder Invaliditätsfall. Weitere wesentliche Punkte, Finanzberichte oder Pro-forma-Daten wurden nicht beigefügt.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_________________________________________
FORM 8-K
_________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025 (July 31, 2025)
_________________________________
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________________
Ohio001-1159331-1414921
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) File Number)Identification No.)
14111 Scottslawn RoadMarysvilleOhio43041
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 644-0011
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
_________________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $0.01 stated valueSMGNYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b–2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter).  Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 31, 2025, Lieutenant General (retired) John R. Vines, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), notified The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) of his retirement from the Board.

Mr. Vines, a member of the (i) Nominating and Governance Committee and (ii) Innovation & Technology Committee, confirmed that his departure was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. As a Class II director, Mr. Vines’ term was set to expire at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

On July 31, 2025, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board (“Nominating Committee”), appointed General (retired) Austin Scott Miller as a Class II member of the Board to fill the vacancy arising from Mr. Vines’ retirement, with an effective date of August 1, 2025. As a Class II director, Mr. Miller will hold office for a term scheduled to expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board also appointed Mr. Miller to serve on the Board’s Nominating Committee as well as the Innovation & Technology Committee. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board determined that Mr. Miller satisfies the applicable independence requirements set forth in the rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission and has no material relationships with the Company or its subsidiaries other than through his service as a director of the Company.

In his capacity as a non-employee director of the Company, Mr. Miller will receive the same compensation for 2025 as other non-employee directors of the Company, pro-rated to reflect the time he serves on the Board during the 2025 calendar year, which consists of cash retainer payments in the amount of $47,917 and a grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a grant date value of $87,500. The RSUs, which are granted under The Scotts Miracle-Gro Long-Term Incentive Plan, have a grant date of August 1, 2025 and will vest on January 31, 2026 (the "Vesting Date") provided that his Board service has continued at least through the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if it is held prior to the Vesting Date, subject to accelerated vesting in the event of Mr. Miller’s death or disability.

A copy of the Company's news release announcing these changes is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Shell company transactions:
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No.Description
99.1News Release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on August 5, 2025
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY
Dated:
August 5, 2025
By:/s/ DIMITER TODOROV
Printed Name: Dimiter Todorov
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary



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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated August 5, 2025
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company


Exhibit No.Description
99.1
News Release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on August 5, 2025
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FAQ

Why did John R. Vines leave the SMG board?

He retired voluntarily and indicated no disagreements with the company.

Who is the new director appointed by Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)?

Gen. (ret.) Austin Scott Miller was appointed effective 1 Aug 2025 as a Class II director.

What committees will Austin Scott Miller serve on at SMG?

He joins both the Nominating & Governance Committee and the Innovation & Technology Committee.

How much will the new SMG director be compensated in 2025?

Prorated compensation includes $47,917 in cash retainers and $87,500 in RSUs vesting 31 Jan 2026.

Does the appointment affect SMG’s financial outlook?

No financial guidance or operational changes were disclosed; the impact is considered neutral.
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