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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2017
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio | 001-11593 | 31-1414921 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio | | 43041 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 644-0011
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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:
£ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
£ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
£ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
£ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b–2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 1, 2017, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting information regarding its results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 1, 2017 and its financial condition as of July 1, 2017. The news release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Shell company transactions:
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | News release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on August 1, 2017 |
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.
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| | THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY |
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Dated: August 1, 2017 | By: | /s/ THOMAS RANDAL COLEMAN |
| | Printed Name: Thomas Randal Coleman |
| | Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated August 1, 2017
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description |
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99.1 | News release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on August 1, 2017 |