UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2017 (January 31, 2017)
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio | 001-11593 | 31-1414921 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio | | 43041 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 644-0011
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 31, 2017, the Issuer held an earnings call with shareholders where, among other things, the Issuer discussed equity awards that were given to senior executives as part of its Project Focus initiative. A transcript of the call is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Shell company transactions:
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
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| Exhibit No. | Description
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| 99.1 | Transcript of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Earnings Call held on January 31, 2017.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY |
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| Dated: February 2, 2017 | By: /s/ IVAN C. SMITH |
| | Printed Name: Ivan C. Smith |
| | Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated February 2, 2017
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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| Exhibit No. | Description
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| 99.1 | Transcript of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Earnings Call held on January 31, 2017.
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