Kingdon Mark D 4

What Happened Mark D. Kingdon, a director of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (SMG), was granted 3,271 shares on January 30, 2026. The Form 4 lists the transaction as an award/grant (transaction code A) at $0.00 per share, so the reported cash value is $0. This is an equity award as part of compensation, not an open‑market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: January 30, 2026. Filing date: February 3, 2026 (appears timely within the 2-business-day Form 4 window).
• Transaction type/code: Grant/Award (A).
• Shares acquired: 3,271; Price per share: $0.00; Reported cash value: $0.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Footnotes/plan details: None provided in the summary; no 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or immediate sale indicated.
• Timeliness: Filed Feb 3, 2026 — appears to be timely.

Context This was a compensation-related equity grant to a director, which is common and does not necessarily signal the director buying or selling stock in the market. Such awards often vest over time and are part of standard director compensation. Because no purchase or sale occurred and no cash was exchanged, this transaction should be interpreted as an award, not a direct market sentiment indicator.