• Scotts Miracle-Gro entered an October 13, 2026, separation agreement with former executive vice president and chief strategy officer Christopher J. Hagedorn.
• Hagedorn, who departed September 30, 2026, will receive 24 months of salary and benefit-offset payments.
• A bonus worth twice his target opportunity will be paid in equal installments following his first and second departure anniversaries.
• His fiscal 2026 incentive payout is scheduled for November 2026, reflecting funded plan results and a discretionary personal performance adjustment.
• His 16,239 performance units will vest February 16, 2027, subject to performance criteria; 57,033 vested non-qualified stock options expire 180 days post-departure.

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