Scotts Miracle-Gro finalizes separation with EVP/CSO Christopher Hagedorn; 24-month severance

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Christopher J. Hagedorn, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, departed Sept 30, 2026; The Scotts Company LLC signed a Separation Agreement with him on Oct 13, 2026.
Severance: 24 months base salary, 24 months COBRA benefits offset, outplacement via Lee Hecht Harrison, and a bonus of 2.0x target paid in two annual installments.
Eligible for FY2026 Executive Incentive Plan payout in Nov 2026 in cash and equity, including a 15% premium for equity conversion, based on target bonus through termination.
57,033 options granted Nov 2023 vested in full and expire 180 days after termination; 16,239 performance units granted Feb 16, 2024 vest Feb 16, 2027 if criteria met.
Forfeited on termination: 21,009, 5,375 and 29,649 options granted 2024-2026, plus 8,808 and 14,599 performance units granted Jan 2025 and Jan 2026.

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Departed

Christopher J. Hagedorn

Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer

SMG · SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Effective: 2026-09-30
Filed: October 16, 2026, 4:06 PM ET

On August 29, 2026, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) reported that Christopher J. Hagedorn, the Company’s former Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, would be departing the Company on September 30, 2026 (the “Termination Date”).

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Christopher J. Hagedorn departed as Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.

Action: departing
Role: Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer

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On August 29, 2026, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) reported that Christopher J. Hagedorn, the Company’s former Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, would be departing the Company on September 30, 2026 (the “Termination Date”).

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