Form 4 Filing for Mark J. Scheiwer

Mark J. Scheiwer, EVP, CFO & CAO of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG), acquired 14.92 shares of phantom stock on September 28, 2026. Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive one common share of the issuer or its cash value. These shares are payable in cash following the termination of Scheiwer's employment. The transaction code "A" indicates an acquisition, and the price per share was $50.27. Following this transaction, Scheiwer owns 1451.078 shares of phantom stock. The filing is a Form 4, indicating a change in beneficial ownership.