Scotts Miracle-Gro Completes Hawthorne Divestiture, Receives Vireo Shares and Warrants

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Scotts Miracle-Gro has formally completed the divestiture of its Hawthorne Gardening Company subsidiary to Vireo Growth Inc., receiving 213 million Vireo shares and warrants for 80 million additional shares.

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• Divestiture Completed

  Scotts Miracle-Gro formally completed the sale of its Hawthorne Gardening Company subsidiary to Vireo Growth Inc. on April 8, 2026, following prior announcements and updates.

• Consideration Received

  The company received 213 million subordinate voting shares in Vireo Growth Inc. and warrants to acquire 80 million additional Vireo shares as part of the transaction.

• Strategic Focus Reaffirmed

  The divestiture allows Scotts Miracle-Gro to enhance its focus on the core North American consumer lawn and garden business, with fiscal 2026 guidance reaffirmed as unaffected by the transaction.

• Board Nomination

  Chris Hagedorn, Executive Vice President of ScottsMiracle-Gro and former head of the Hawthorne business, has been nominated for election to Vireo Growth Inc.'s Board of Directors.

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This 8-K formalizes the completion of the Hawthorne Gardening Company divestiture, a strategic move previously announced and updated. The transaction involved Scotts Miracle-Gro receiving 213 million subordinate voting shares and warrants for 80 million additional shares in Vireo Growth Inc., aligning with the company's strategy to focus on its core North American consumer lawn and garden business. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, indicating the divestiture's positive impact on margin recovery and overall targets. The nomination of Chris Hagedorn to Vireo's board suggests continued strategic oversight and potential for future value creation from the divested asset.