Scotts Miracle-Gro Shareholders Approve Incentive Plan Increase of 2,750,000 Shares
At its January 26, 2026 annual meeting, Scotts Miracle-Gro shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Long-Term Incentive Plan that adds 2,750,000 common shares available for grants to participants. Shareholders also elected four directors to terms expiring in 2029 and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. The larger share pool allows more equity awards, which can dilute existing shareholders.
Key points
- Plan amendment adds 2,750,000 common shares for grants; the plan vote was 30,015,373 for and 17,031,657 against, with 256,479 abstentions.
- Shareholders elected James Hagedorn, Edith Avilés, Roberto Candelino and Mark D. Kingdon as directors, with terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
- Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved: 39,606,777 for and 7,422,471 against.
- Beginning January 30, 2026, the company will use new award agreement forms for employee and non-employee director equity grants.
The filing
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