Scotts Miracle-Gro appoints Nate Baxter as COO; Mike Lukemire to remain President until retirement in fiscal 2024

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Mike Lukemire steps down as COO on Sept 3, 2023, will retain President role until retirement in fiscal 2024.
Nate Baxter appointed EVP & COO effective Sept 4, 2023, reporting to Lukemire for transition mentorship.
Baxter receives $950,000 base salary, 125% target incentive, and $1.5M RSU grant vesting in 3 years.
Baxter previously President of Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings and a general partner of Hagedorn Partnership (largest shareholder).
Lukemire, 65, has been with the company for nearly 28 years, serving as President since Feb 2016 and COO since Jan 2015.

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Appointed

Nathan Baxter

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

SMG · SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Effective: 2023-09-04
Filed: August 28, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

In a corresponding move as part of the plan, the Board of Directors appointed Nathan Baxter as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective September 4, 2023, reporting to Mr. Lukemire, who will mentor and guide Mr. Baxter in the COO transition.

Role change

Mike Lukemire

President

SMG · SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Effective: 2023-09-03
Successor: Nathan Baxter
Filed: August 28, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Lukemire will step down from his COO role on September 3, 2023, and retain his position and responsibilities as President, reporting to Mr. Hagedorn, until his planned retirement in fiscal 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Nathan Baxter was appointed as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

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In a corresponding move as part of the plan, the Board of Directors appointed Nathan Baxter as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective September 4, 2023, reporting to Mr. Lukemire, who will mentor and guide Mr. Baxter in the COO transition.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Mike Lukemire changed role as President at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.

Action: step down as COO
Role: President

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Mr. Lukemire will step down from his COO role on September 3, 2023, and retain his position and responsibilities as President, reporting to Mr. Hagedorn, until his planned retirement in fiscal 2024.

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