HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD 4

What Happened Katherine Littlefield Hagedorn, reported as a greater‑than‑10% owner of Scotts Miracle‑Gro Co. (SMG), was granted/acquired 3,271 common shares on January 30, 2026. The shares were reported at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0), reported under transaction code "A" (grant, award or other acquisition).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-01-30; Price: $0.00; Shares acquired: 3,271; Reported total value: $0.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in this Form 4 filing.
• Footnote: The filing notes (F1) that Hagedorn may be deemed the beneficial owner of shares held by Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., in which she is a general partner; the reported amount reflects her aggregate proportionate interest.
• Filing timeliness: No late‑filing flag noted in the provided information.

Context

• Code "A" indicates a grant/award or other acquisition — this is an acquisition of shares (not a sale), and no cash was reported as paid.
• As a >10% owner (via the partnership), Hagedorn is a significant stakeholder; such transactions reflect changes in beneficial holdings rather than routine executive open‑market trades.