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 25, 2021
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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 or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
Common Shares, $0.01 stated value | SMG | NYSE |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b–2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 10, 2021, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended January 2, 2021. During the three months ended January 2, 2021, the Company’s reportable segments were modified due to the change in its internal organization structure such that AeroGrow International, Inc. (“AeroGrow”) is now managed by and reported within the U.S. Consumer segment. Within the U.S. Consumer segment, AeroGrow will be integrated into the Company’s overall direct-to-consumer focus and strategy. AeroGrow was previously managed by and reported within the Hawthorne segment. The Company is furnishing this information to provide additional historical financial results reflecting its new organization structure. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is unaudited condensed consolidated selected financial data of the Company comprised of segment results by quarter and on an annual basis for fiscal 2020 and 2019. This Current Report on Form 8-K should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended January 2, 2021 and other Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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:
Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
99.1 | Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Selected Financial Data | ||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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.
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY | |||||||||||
Dated: | February 25, 2021 | By: | /s/ CORY J. MILLER | ||||||||
Printed Name: Cory J. Miller | |||||||||||
Title: Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated February 25, 2021
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Selected Financial Data | |||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |