Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report is filed by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) on September 11, 2026, regarding an event that occurred on September 8, 2026. The filing addresses corporate governance changes under Item 5.02.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding a specific corporate event and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the departure of a director:
- Adam Hanft, a member of the Board of Directors, notified the Company of his retirement effective immediately on September 8, 2026.
- Mr. Hanft was a Class III director, and his term was originally set to expire at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items
Continuing Relationship: The Company's consulting relationship with Hanft Ideas LLC, of which Mr. Hanft is the principal and Chief Executive Officer, will continue following his resignation from the Board.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing text does not provide a clear value for new risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the director departure.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Adam Hanft has retired from the Board of Directors effective September 8, 2026.
- Despite leaving the Board, Mr. Hanft's consulting firm, Hanft Ideas LLC, retains a business relationship with the Company.
- The filing was signed by Dimiter Todorov, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary.