SMG 2013-01-28 8-K (Dave Evans)
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): January 28, 2013 (January 23, 2013)
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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) | 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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Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Resignation of David C. Evans as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
On January 28, 2013, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (the “Company”) announced that David C. Evans has decided to resign as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development. Mr. Evans will remain in his current role with the Company through the filing of the Company's first quarter results. Mr. Evans' resignation is expected to become effective February 15, 2013. The Company has begun identifying and interviewing internal and external candidates to replace Mr. Evans. A copy of the Company's news release announcing Mr. Evans' resignation is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is 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 |
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99.1 | | News Release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on January 28, 2013 |
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: January 28, 2013 | By: /s/ VINCENT C. BROCKMAN |
| Name: Vincent C. Brockman |
| Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated January 28, 2013
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | News Release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on January 28, 2013 |