<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001062993-24-009816.txt : 20240509
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20240509185551
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001062993-24-009816
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240507
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240509
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240509

REPORTING-OWNER:	

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		24932379

	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
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		24932381

	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
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		24932380

	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:			Baxter Nathan Eric
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001785595
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		24932376

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O HAGEDORN PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
		STREET 2:		800 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050

REPORTING-OWNER:	

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		24932378

	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
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11593
		FILM NUMBER:		24932377

	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]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	08 Industrial Applications and Services
		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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        <footnote id="F1">The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $68.87 to $69.83. 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 $69.90 to $70.79. 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">The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $66.44 to $67.4399. 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="F4">The transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $67.44 to $67.76. 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="F5">Held directly by the Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. (the &quot;Hagedorn Partnership&quot;). James Hagedorn, Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield, Robert Hagedorn, Susan Hagedorn and Nathan Baxter 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="F6">Held directly by James Hagedorn.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Held indirectly by a 401(K) plan for James Hagedorn. Mr. Hagedorn is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">Held directly by Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F9">Held directly by Nathan Baxter. Mr. Baxter is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Issuer.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-05-09</signatureDate>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for James Hagedorn</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-05-09</signatureDate>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield</signatureName>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Robert Hagedorn</signatureName>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Susan Hagedorn</signatureName>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Rob McMahon - Attorney-in-Fact for Nathan Baxter</signatureName>
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