Index to Exhibits is on Page 4.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) JANUARY 13, 1997
THE SCOTTS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 1-11593 31-1199481
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD, MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43041
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (937) 644-0011
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Page 1 of 6 Pages.
ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 13, 1997, The Scotts Company (the "Registrant") acquired the
approximately two-thirds interest in Miracle Holdings Limited ("Miracle
Holdings") which the Registrant did not already own. Miracle Holdings owns
Miracle Garden Care Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of lawn and garden
products in the United Kingdom. The consummation of the acquisition is described
in the press release issued on January 13, 1997, which is included herewith as
Exhibit 99.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) - (b) None required.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99 Press Release issued January 13, 1997 5 and 6
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S.
Not Applicable
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SIGNATURES
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 COMPANY
Date: January 27, 1997 By: /s/ Charles M. Berger
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Charles M. Berger, Chairman of
the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99 Press Release Issued January 13, 1997 5 and 6
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