Scotts Miracle-Gro completes sale of Hawthorne unit to Vireo Growth
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- ScottsMiracle-Gro completed sale of Hawthorne Gardening to Vireo Growth in exchange for Vireo shares held by an independent strategic partner.
- Vireo stock received will be reported on ScottsMiracle-Gro financial statements as part of its other investments.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance was reaffirmed, with full-year outlook unchanged by the divestiture.
- Vireo nominated Chris Hagedorn for election to its board, with plans for him to chair a new strategic growth committee if elected.
- ScottsMiracle-Gro positioned transaction as a shift toward core lawn and garden growth, with Hawthorne exit expected to support margin recovery targets.
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