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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM SD
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Specialized Disclosure Report
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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 or organization)
 File Number)
Identification No.)

 
 
 
 
14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, Ohio
 
43041
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Ivan C. Smith
937-644-0011
(Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report.)
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Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies.

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Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1
to December 31, 2015.


 
 
 










Section 1 – Conflict Minerals Disclosure

Item 1.01     Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report

Conflict Minerals Disclosure

AeroGrow International, Inc. (OTCBB:AERO) (“AeroGrow”), a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, creates, manufactures and markets soil-free indoor gardens.

The disclosures made by AeroGrow in its Form SD for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2015 are incorporated by reference.






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 duly authorized undersigned.

 
 
 
 
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY
 
 
Dated: May 31, 2016
 By: /s/ IVAN C. SMITH
 
Printed Name: Ivan C. Smith
 
Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer