The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company filed a Form 8-K on September 11, 2026, disclosing that board member Adam Hanft notified the company of his retirement from the Board of Directors, effective immediately on September 8, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Director retirement: Adam Hanft notified The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company of his retirement from the Board effective September 8, 2026.
  • Class III director: Mr. Hanft held a Class III director seat, with a term originally set to expire at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • Consulting relationship continues: The company's consulting relationship with Hanft Ideas LLC, of which Mr. Hanft is the principal and Chief Executive Officer, will continue following his resignation from the Board.
  • Filing signed by: Dimiter Todorov, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, signed the filing on behalf of the company.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Discloses Adam Hanft's Board Departure and Ongoing Consulting Arrangement

According to the filing, Adam Hanft informed The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) of his retirement from the Board of Directors on September 8, 2026, with the retirement taking effect immediately. The company reported the event under Item 5.02, covering departures of directors or certain officers.

The filing noted that Mr. Hanft served as a Class III director, a classification whose term was scheduled to run through the company's 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. His early departure leaves that seat vacant ahead of the originally planned expiration. The filing did not disclose any reasons cited by Mr. Hanft for his decision to retire.

Notably, the filing disclosed that The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's consulting relationship with Hanft Ideas LLC will remain in place after his board departure. According to the filing, Mr. Hanft is the principal and Chief Executive Officer of Hanft Ideas LLC. No further details regarding the terms or scope of that consulting arrangement were provided in the filing.

What Was Disclosed

The filing disclosed the immediate retirement of Class III board member Adam Hanft on September 8, 2026, and confirmed that the company's consulting relationship with his firm, Hanft Ideas LLC, will continue following his departure from the Board.