Form 4: Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO James Hagedorn Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


James Hagedorn, Chairman, CEO, and President of Scotts Miracle-Gro, reports transactions involving common shares and phantom stock.

Summary

  • James Hagedorn, the Chairman, CEO, and President of Scotts Miracle-Gro, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's securities.
  • On May 24, 2024, Hagedorn acquired 36.1141 common shares at $55.38 per share and disposed of 87,086.8208 common shares.
  • On June 7, 2024, he acquired 87.6392 common shares at $68.2221 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Hagedorn directly owns 87,174.46 common shares.
  • He also indirectly owns 27,384.083 common shares through a 401(K) plan and 1,231,147 common shares through Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.
  • Additionally, Hagedorn acquired 1,888.199 units of phantom stock on June 7, 2024, at a price of $67.119 per unit, bringing his total holdings to 195,269.205 units.
  • These phantom stock units are payable in cash upon termination of his employment and can be transferred into alternative investments at any time.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine filing; the sentiment is neutral as it simply reports transactions.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice for company insiders to report changes in their ownership, providing transparency to investors.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding the CEO's transactions in company stock.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/24/2024Acquisition of 36.1141 common shares at $55.38 and disposal of 87,086.8208 common shares.
06/07/2024Acquisition of 87.6392 common shares at $68.2221 and acquisition of 1,888.199 units of phantom stock at $67.119.
06/11/2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

Disclaimer:The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, recommendation, or endorsement of any kind. It may contain errors or omissions. You should not rely on this information to make financial decisions. Always seek the advice of a qualified financial professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Use of this information is at your own risk.