---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000825542-25-000008"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMG"
cik: "0000825542"
company_name: "SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO"
filed_at: "2025-09-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T08:41:52.389037+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Scotts Miracle-Gro extends receivables purchase facility to September 2026

## Summary
- Extended Purchase Termination Date from Sept 1, 2025 to Sept 1, 2026 under Master Receivables Purchase Agreement with JPMorgan Chase.
- Facility allows sale of up to $750M eligible accounts receivable from five specified customers on uncommitted weekly basis.
- Facility remains non-recourse except for customary repurchase/indemnification obligations supported by $75M standby letters of credit.
- Amendment also updates Schedule I with revised Account Debtor Information and requires a "bring down" true-sale opinion.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000825542-25-000008
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMG
- cik: 0000825542
- company_name: SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
- filed_at: 2025-09-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000008/0000825542-25-000008-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000008/smg-20250903.htm

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