<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001062993-23-022313.txt : 20231211
<SEC-HEADER>0001062993-23-022313.hdr.sgml : 20231211
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20231211160918
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001062993-23-022313
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20231207
FILED AS OF DATE:		20231211
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20231211

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001180173

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		231478216

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SCOTTS CO
		STREET 2:		14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
		CITY:			MARYSVILLE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43041

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000945527
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		231478218

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO PRODUCTS INC
		STREET 2:		800 PORT WASHINGTON BLVD
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5168836550X151

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO PRODUCTS INC
		STREET 2:		800 PORT WASHINGTON BLVD
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIPS L P
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950522

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HAGEDORN JAMES
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001180171

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		231478217

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SCOTTS CO
		STREET 2:		14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
		CITY:			MARYSVILLE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43041

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HAGEDORN  PETER
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001247306

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		231478215

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O HAGEDOM PARTNERSHIP LP
		STREET 2:		800 WASHINGTON BLVD
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HAGEDORN ROBERT
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001247299

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		231478214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O HAGEDOM PARTNERSHIP LP
		STREET 2:		800 WASHINGTON BLVD
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HAGEDORN SUSAN
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001247301

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		231478213

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O HAGEDOM PARTNERSHIP LP
		STREET 2:		800 WASHINGTON BLVD
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000825542
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AGRICULTURE CHEMICALS [2870]
		IRS NUMBER:				311414921
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
		CITY:			MARYSVILLE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43041
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9376440011

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD
		STREET 2:		N/A
		CITY:			MARYSVILLE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43041

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SCOTTS COMPANY
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CDS HOLDING CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900104
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            <rptOwnerCity>PORT WASHINGTON</rptOwnerCity>
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    <reportingOwner>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>PORT WASHINGTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>11050</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001180173</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet2>
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            <rptOwnerZipCode>11050</rptOwnerZipCode>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001247306</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>HAGEDORN  PETER</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>PORT WASHINGTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>11050</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001247299</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>HAGEDORN ROBERT</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>PORT WASHINGTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>11050</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
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            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001247301</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>HAGEDORN SUSAN</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>PORT WASHINGTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>11050</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
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            <isOther>0</isOther>
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        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2023-12-07</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
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                <transactionShares>
                    <value>46525</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>61.23</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>13923770</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2023-12-08</value>
            </transactionDate>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
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                <transactionShares>
                    <value>27402</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>60.86</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>13896368</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>44698.7512</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F4"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>27384.083</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F5"/>
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        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>6667</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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                    <value>See footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F6"/>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $60.77 to $61.8352. The price above reflects the weighted average sales price. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $59.95 to $61.81. The price above reflects the weighted average sales price. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Held directly by the Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. (the &quot;Hagedorn Partnership&quot;). James Hagedorn, Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield, Peter Hagedorn, Robert Hagedorn, and Susan Hagedorn are the general partners of the Hagedorn Partnership. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Held directly by James Hagedorn.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Held indirectly by a 401(K) plan for James Hagedorn.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Held directly by Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-12-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for James Hagedorn</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-12-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-12-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Peter Hagedorn</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-12-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Robert Hagedorn</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-12-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Susan Hagedorn</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-12-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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