AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)

Scotts Miracle-Gro: Chief Strategy Officer Christopher Hagedorn to depart September 30, 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Scotts Miracle-Gro said Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Christopher J. Hagedorn will leave the role, with the departure effective September 30, 2026, under an agreement reached August 29, 2026. The filing does not give a reason for the departure or name a successor.

Key points

  • Christopher J. Hagedorn is departing as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Agreement reached August 29, 2026; departure effective September 30, 2026.
  • The filing does not name a replacement or describe any compensation terms.

The filing

CompanyScotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 3, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
Accession number0000825542-26-000045

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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