SCHEDULE: EARNEST Partners Reports 6.5% Stake in Scotts Miracle-Gro

Investment adviser EARNEST Partners LLC has reported a 6.5% beneficial ownership stake in Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., holding 3,756,898 common shares as of June 30, 2025.

Summary

• EARNEST Partners LLC, an investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership of 3,756,898 common shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
• This ownership represents 6.5% of the total class of securities.
• The filing is Amendment No. 9, indicating an update to a previously reported stake.
• EARNEST Partners LLC holds sole voting power over 2,235,337 shares and shared voting power over 508,050 shares.
• Sole dispositive power is held over all 3,756,898 shares, with no shared dispositive power.
• The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. This is a factual disclosure of an institutional ownership stake, not containing operational or financial performance data that would typically influence sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of an institutional investor's stake and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive dynamics for Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. It reflects an investment decision by EARNEST Partners LLC within the consumer lawn and garden sector.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's stake, which may offer some confidence in the stock's institutional backing.
• Investment Professionals: Offers data for tracking institutional ownership and potential shifts in large investor positions.

Key Dates

Keywords

Scotts Miracle-Gro, SMG, EARNEST Partners, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Common Shares, Investment Adviser