• Scotts Miracle-Gro completed its acquisition of the Black Kow organic soil amendments brand from Organics Management.
• The acquisition exercised a purchase option under a licensing partnership established in January 2026.
• Black Kow will enter the core Gardens portfolio, expanding beyond its eastern US base into nationwide retail distribution.
• New ready-to-use organic soil mixes using Black Kow compost are planned for fiscal 2027.
• The transaction is expected to improve the leverage ratio and contribute to sales and profitability growth in year one.

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