Form 8-K SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO For: Sep 15
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2026 (September 11, 2026)
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co mpany
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 644-0011
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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:
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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 1.02. Termination of Material Definitive Agreement.
The information set forth under Item 8.01 below is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.02.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 11, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”), The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company redeemed all $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “5.250% Senior Notes”), pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 5.250% Senior Notes, at a redemption price equal to the aggregate principal amount of the 5.250% Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). As of the Redemption Date, the 5.250% Senior Notes were no longer deemed outstanding, interest on the 5.250% Senior Notes ceased to accrue and all rights with respect to the 5.250% Senior Notes ceased, except for the right to receive the Redemption Price.
A copy of the Company's press release announcing this development, among other things, is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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:
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| 99.1 | News Release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on | ||||
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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: | September 15, 2026 | 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 September 15, 2026
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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