UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2005
The
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 1-13292 | 31-1414921 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio 43041
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(937) 644-0011
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act(17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 4, 2005, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) issued a press release
announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
A copy of the press release is furnished herewith and incorporated by reference as Exhibit
99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No.
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Description | ||
99.1
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Press release of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company dated August 4, 2005. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY |
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Dated: August 5, 2005
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By: | /s/ Christopher L. Nagel | |||
| Printed Name: Christopher L. Nagel Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated August 5, 2005
Dated August 5, 2005
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Exhibit No.
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Description | ||
99.1
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Press release of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company dated August 4, 2005. |
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Exhibit 99.1
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
ScottsMiracle-Gro Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
Action by Board of Directors marks the first common dividend paid to shareholders
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (August 4, 2005) – The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the
world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that its
Board of Directors has approved the payment of the Company’s first common dividend. The dividend of
$0.25 per share is payable September 1, 2005 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2005.
“We are pleased that our ability to continually generate significant levels of cash flow has
allowed us to reach a point where we can now return some of that cash to shareholders,” said Jim
Hagedorn, president and chief executive officer. “We are confident that the future success of our
business will allow us to continue to enhance shareholder value in several ways.”
About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With more than $2 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000 associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture as well. The Company’s brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken, a leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods. In Europe, Scotts’ brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligene® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.
With more than $2 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000 associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture as well. The Company’s brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken, a leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods. In Europe, Scotts’ brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligene® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.
Contact:
Jim King
Senior Director
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
937-578-5622
Jim King
Senior Director
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
937-578-5622
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