Scotts Miracle-Gro appoints Mark Kingdon to board; Gerald Volas resigns

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Mark D. Kingdon appointed as Class I director effective July 13, 2023, filling vacancy from Gerald Volas' resignation.
Volas resigned immediately on July 11, 2023, with no disagreement with the company; his term was to expire at 2026 annual meeting.
Kingdon will serve on Audit and Innovation & Technology committees; he previously founded Quixotic Ventures and was CEO of Linden Lab.
Kingdon receives pro-rated 2023 non-employee director compensation: $57,500 cash retainer and $105,000 RSU grant vesting Feb 3, 2024.
Since 2022, board has added three new directors including Kingdon, former NV Gov. Brian Sandoval, and Edith Avilés.

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Appointed

Mark D. Kingdon

Class I Director

SMG · SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Effective: 2023-07-13
Filed: July 14, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On July 13, 2023, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board (“Nominating Committee”), appointed Mark D. Kingdon as a Class I member of the Board to fill the vacancy arising from Mr. Volas’ resignation.

Departed

Gerald Volas

Director

SMG · SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Effective: 2023-07-11
Successor: Mark D. Kingdon
Filed: July 14, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On July 11, 2023, Gerald Volas, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), notified The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Mark D. Kingdon was appointed as Class I Director at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.

Action: appointed
Role: Class I Director

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On July 13, 2023, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board (“Nominating Committee”), appointed Mark D. Kingdon as a Class I member of the Board to fill the vacancy arising from Mr. Volas’ resignation.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Gerald Volas resigned as Director at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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On July 11, 2023, Gerald Volas, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), notified The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board effective immediately.

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