Not independent
Tenure on this board
31.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
SMG · Annual meeting · Monday, January 26, 2026
Scotts Miracle-gro Co
4 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of four Class I directors; advisory Say-on-Pay on executive compensation; ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year; and approval of an amendment and restatement of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve and simplify administration.
Market cap
$4.1B
1Y TSR
+2.7%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Dec 1, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 26, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of four Class I Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of four nominees to Class I, to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting (James Hagedorn, Edith Avilés, Roberto Candelino and Mark D. Kingdon).
- 2
Advisory Vote on the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote on our NEO compensation as described in the proxy statement.
- 3
Ratification of the Selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
- 4
Approval of an Amendment and Restatement of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Long-Term Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove amendments to increase the aggregate number of common shares available for awards under the LTIP and remove the fungible share ratio.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EARNEST PARTNERS LLC | 5.8% | 3,399,648 | $207M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 2,503,140 | $152M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.2% | 2,417,954 | $147M |
| 4 | FMR LLC | 3.6% | 2,099,361 | $128M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.4% | 1,958,718 | $119M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.6% | 1,518,922 | $92M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.5% | 1,431,012 | $87M |
| 8 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 2.2% | 1,289,974 | $78M |
| 9 | CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | 2.2% | 1,264,437 | $77M |
| 10 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 2.1% | 1,208,410 | $73M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Scotts Miracle-gro Co 2026 annual meeting?
- Scotts Miracle-gro Co (SMG) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Scotts Miracle-gro Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Scotts Miracle-gro Co 2026 meeting is Monday, December 1, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Scotts Miracle-gro Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Scotts Miracle-gro Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Scotts Miracle-gro Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Scotts Miracle-gro Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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