Form 4: Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Shares
SEC Form 4
Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield, a director and potential 10% owner of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., reports changes in her beneficial ownership of common shares and derivative securities.
Summary
- On February 4, 2025, Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield reported changes in her beneficial ownership of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. shares.
- She acquired 198 common shares through the conversion of restricted stock units.
- She also indirectly owns 2,721,349 common shares through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.
- The reporting person may be deemed, solely for purposes of determining whether she is a beneficial owner of more than 10% of the Common Shares, to be the beneficial owner of the securities of the Issuer that are held by Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership in which the reporting person is a general partner (the 'Partnership').
- Represents the aggregate proportionate interest of the reporting person and those family members in whose holdings she may be deemed to have a pecuniary interest, in Common Shares held by the Partnership.
- She also reported the disposition of 198 dividend equivalent rights related to restricted stock units.
- The reported transactions include the conversion of restricted stock units into common shares and adjustments to derivative security holdings.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure related to insider trading and is required by the SEC to ensure transparency in the market.
Stakeholder Impact
- The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding insider transactions.
- It assures stakeholders that company insiders are adhering to regulatory requirements.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/04/2022 | The reporting person was granted 1,581 restricted stock units, with accruing dividend equivalent rights, vesting on February 4, 2023. |
| 02/04/2023 | Vesting date of 1,581 restricted stock units granted on February 4, 2022. |
| 02/04/2025 | Date of transaction: acquisition of 198 common shares and disposition of 198 dividend equivalent rights. |
| 02/05/2025 | Date of signature for the Form 4 filing. |
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