Johnson Stephen L 4

What Happened
Stephen L. Johnson, a director of Scotts Miracle‑Gro Co. (SMG), acquired two forms of equity on January 30, 2026: 112 shares at $64.22 per share (total value $7,193) and 3,271 deferred stock units reported at $0.00 per unit (reported value $0). Both entries are coded as awards/grants (A) on the Form 4 — this is an acquisition through compensation, not an open‑market purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-01-30 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-03). Filing appears timely (within the SEC’s two business‑day window).
• Awarded shares: 112 shares at $64.22 each = $7,193.
• Deferred units: 3,271 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) shown at $0.00 per unit (aggregate $0 on form).
• Footnote: F1 states the DSUs were issued in lieu of director retainer in the amount of $7,188.
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not reported on this filing.

Context
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) generally represent deferred compensation and are not immediately tradable shares; their value typically converts to shares or cash at a later date per the company’s plan. These transactions are routine director compensation and do not by themselves indicate buying or selling sentiment.