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12/07/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Provides First Quarter Outlook
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today reiterated its outlook for fiscal 2012, although it expects results for its first quarter to be materially below the comparable period from fiscal 2011. Sales for the period ending December 31 are expected to decline approximately $30 million from the same quarter a year ago. The adjusted net loss in the quarter... 
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11/23/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in J.P. Morgan 10th Annual SMid Cap Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in the J.P. Morgan 10th Annual SMid Cap Conference on Wednesday, November 30th in New York City. Dave Evans, chief financial officer, will discuss current strategies at approximately 1:30 p.m. eastern time. The presentation will be available via webcast, which can be accessed through the Company's i... 
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11/10/11The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.30 per share. The dividend is payable Friday, December 9, 2011, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 25, 2011. About ScottsMiracle-Gro With approximately $3 billion in worldwide sales, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Compa... 
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11/09/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in Morgan Stanley's Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, November 16th in New York City. Dave Evans, chief financial officer, will discuss current strategies at approximately 9:20 a.m. eastern time. The presentation will be available via webcast, which can be accessed through the Company's invest... 
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11/08/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Financial Results for Fiscal 2011; Sales and Adjusted Earnings in Line with Recently Updated Guidance
-- Full-year sales decline 2% to $2.84 billion, Q4 sales decline 1% to $417 million -- Scotts LawnService reports 5% full-year sales increase, record operating income -- Full-year adjusted EPS of $2.76 compares to $3.24 in fiscal 2010 MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today reported net sales for fiscal 2011 of $2.84 billion. The decrease of 2 percent... 
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10/24/11ScottsMiracle-Gro and Marrone Bio Innovations Enter Into Research and Development Agreement for Natural Lawn and Garden Protection Products
Exclusive collaboration to focus on adapting agricultural biopesticides for consumer market MARYSVILLE, Ohio, and DAVIS, Calif., Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, and Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI), a leading global provider of natural products for pest management in the agricultural and water treatment markets, announced today an exclusive research and development agree... 
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10/17/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Release Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Conference Call With Investors on Tuesday, November 8th
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-866-682-3515 (Conference ID: 20090664). ... 
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10/10/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Updates Financial Outlook for Fiscal 2011
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today said it expects to report a 2 percent decline in sales for fiscal 2011 when it issues its full-year financial results on November 8. The sales shortfall, coupled with associated gross margin pressure, will likely result in adjusted net earnings in a range of approximately $2.70 to $2.75 per share. The reduced o... 
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09/06/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in CL King's 9th Annual Best Idea Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in CL King's 9th Annual Best Idea Conference on Tuesday, September 13th in New York City. Dave Evans, chief financial officer, will discuss current strategies at approximately 11:45 a.m. eastern time. The presentation will be available via webcast, which can be accessed through the Company's investo... 
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08/08/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Third Quarter Financial Results; Board Approves 20% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
-- Adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.91 per share -- Company now expects full-year adjusted EPS of $2.95 to $3.05 -- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.30 per share from $0.25 MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced its financial results for the third quarter as well as a 20 percent increase in its quarterly dividend. The ... 
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07/21/11Public Forum Highlights Shared Responsibility in Protecting Chesapeake Bay Watershed
ScottsMiracle-Gro and Virginia Conservation Network Host Dialogue on Regional Stormwater Management and Water Quality FAIRFAX, Va., July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Today, the Virginia Conservation Network and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) hosted a public forum in Northern Virginia focused on the critical role that organizations and individuals play in protecting and conserving the region's water resources, including the Chesapeake Bay and its headwaters. The forum, h... 
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07/19/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Release Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Conference Call With Investors on Monday, August 8th
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its third quarter financial results on Monday, August 8, 2011, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-866-682-3515 (Conference ID: 84893036). A ... 
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06/30/11The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Completion of New $1.7 Billion Credit Facility
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that it has entered into a new $1.7 billion secured revolving credit facility, replacing its existing $2.2 billion facility, which was set to expire in February 2012. The transaction completes a process in which the Company has overhauled its capital structure and successfully staggered the maturities... 
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06/22/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in the Oppenheimer 11th Annual Consumer Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in the Oppenheimer 11th Annual Consumer Conference on Tuesday, June 28th in Boston. Dave Evans, chief financial officer, will discuss current strategies at approximately 1:00 p.m. eastern time. The presentation will be available via webcast, which can be accessed through the Company's investor relat... 
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06/14/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Updates Financial Outlook for Fiscal 2011; Duration and Breadth of Unfavorable Weather Limits Consumer Activity
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today updated its financial outlook for fiscal 2011 to reflect the continued challenges of unfavorable weather in most of the United States. The Company said it is now anticipates reporting sales in line with its performance in fiscal 2010 and adjusted earnings per share of $3.10 to $3.20 per share. On a year-to-date... 
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06/09/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in the 31st Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in the 31st Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 15th in Chicago. Barry Sanders, President, and Dave Evans, chief financial officer, will discuss current strategies at approximately 4:00 p.m. central time. The presentation will be available via webcast, which can be accesse... 
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05/24/11ScottsMiracle-Gro, Alliance for the Great Lakes, Environment Erie Host Forum on Erie, PA Water Quality
Community Forum Focuses on Stormwater Management to Protect Waterways ERIE, Pa., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Educating homeowners about sustainable lawn care behaviors and the responsible use of fertilizers in preserving water quality was the focus of a water quality forum held today in Erie, Pa. Hosted by Environment Erie, the Alliance for the Great Lakes and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the forum, which was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders representin... 
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05/05/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Board Authorizes Increased Share Repurchase Plan; Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Supplemental share repurchase plan increases capacity by $200 million MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a supplemental plan to repurchase up to $200 million of the Company's stock. The new plan is in addition to the existing $500 million authorization, which was approved last year. Through the end o... 
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05/04/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 SMID Cap Conference and the Longbow Research Consumer Investor Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 SMID Cap Conference on Wednesday, May 11th and the Longbow Research Consumer Investor Conference on Thursday, May 12th, 2011. Presentations will be available via webcast, which can be accessed through the Company's investor relations website at http://investor... 
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05/03/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Second Quarter Results; Adjusted EPS of $2.22 on Global Net Sales Increase of 8%
- Second quarter company-wide sales climb to record $1.13 billion - Adjusted gross margin rate improves 150 basis points - Company reiterates full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $3.60 to $3.70 MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that strong sales entering the lawn and garden season, coupled with continued gross margin rate improvement, led... 
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04/22/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in Earth Day and Community Gardening Event in Columbus; Reminds Homeowners of the Environmental Benefits of Lawns
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --In celebration of Earth Day, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is proudly lending support to community gardening efforts in its home of Central Ohio, while also reminding homeowners everywhere about the environmental benefits of lawns and gardens. On Saturday, April 23, at Earth Day festivities at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus on the grounds of the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, ScottsMiracle-Gro... 
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04/21/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Time Change for Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today it has changed the time of the Company's second quarter earnings conference call to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (previously scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011. The Company's second quarter earnings release will be issued prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. To ... 
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04/14/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Long-term Initiative to Bring Gardens and Green Spaces to Communities
GRO1000 Brings National Partners Together to Enhance Neighborhoods and Encourage Harvest Donations; 100 Grassroots Grant Recipients Named WASHINGTON, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --From the United States Botanic Garden, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) today announced a multi-year community outreach initiative, GRO1000, that will result in the creation of at least 1,000 community gardens and green spaces by 2018, the company's 150th anniversary. "There are benefits th... 
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04/14/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Release Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Conference Call with Investors on Tuesday, May 3rd
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its second quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-866-682-3515 (Conference ID: 60632852). A r... 
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04/08/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Names Jim Lyski New Chief Marketing Officer
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today announced that Jim Lyski has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer, reporting to ScottsMiracle-Gro President Barry Sanders. "Jim will drive closer alignment between our marketing organization and our consumers by sharpening our focus on insights and analytics and providing increased re... 
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03/22/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Launches Water Quality and Conservation Initiatives Through Multi-Faceted Program
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --ScottsMiracle-Gro's lawn fertilizers in the U.S. to be phosphorus-free by the end of 2012; Company to focus innovation efforts on the use of nitrogen; New multi-year commitment to consumer education and outreach on World Water Day announced The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today launched new initiatives involving product changes and consumer educat... 
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03/02/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Participate in the Raymond James 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will participate in the Raymond James 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Wednesday, March 9th in Orlando, Florida. Barry Sanders, President, and Dave Evans, chief financial officer, will discuss current strategies at approximately 7:30 a.m. eastern time. The presentation will be available via webcast, ... 
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03/01/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Closing of Global Professional Business Sale
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) announced today the closing of the previously announced sale of its Global Professional business to ICL (TASE: ICL) for US$270 million in an all-cash transaction. After agreed upon adjustments at closing for pension liabilities and working capital, the effective purchase price is approximately US$255 million, which may be further adjusted pursuant to the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. ... 
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03/01/11The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Offers Grants for Community Gardens and Green Spaces
World's Largest Lawn and Garden Company Launches Program Helping Communities to Cultivate a Green Thumb MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The goal: to plant 1,000 gardens and green spaces across the U.S., Canada and Europe by 2018. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company wants to make that happen and today launched a new program called GRO1000, offering $1,500 grants to deserving communities and organizations in the hopes it will get people involved in creating more community g... 
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02/11/11Scotts Miracle-Gro to Hold Analyst Day Meeting on February 23, 2011
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will hold its annual Analyst & Investor Day on Wednesday, February 23 at the Boca Raton Marriott in Boca Raton, Florida. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., management will update its strategic plan and financial outlook. A tour of local garden centers later in the morning will be followed by lunch with management and a question... 
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01/28/11The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Reports First Quarter Results; Consumer Demand Remains Strong Entering 2011 Lawn & Garden Season
-- Strong fall lawn care season leads to 11% increase in U.S. consumer purchases -- Scotts LawnService maintains momentum with 12% sales growth in the quarter -- Company re-affirms full-year guidance from continuing operations MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today reported first quarter results in line with the Company's expectations and suppor... 
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01/26/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Hold Analyst Day Meeting on February 23, 2011
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will hold its annual Analyst & Investor Day on Wednesday, February 23 at the Boca Raton Marriott in Boca Raton, Florida. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., management will update to its strategic plan and financial outlook. A tour of local garden centers later in the morning will be followed by lunch with management and a quest... 
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01/20/11ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Results of Annual Shareholders' Meeting
Four current members elected to Board of Directors; CFO Dave Evans to assume expanded responsibilities MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Shareholders of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today elected four members of the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately, for three-year terms that expire in 2014. Those board members elected this morning are Jim Hagedorn, chairman... 
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01/20/11The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Declares Second Quarter Dividend
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable Thursday, March 10, 2011, to shareholders of record on Thursday, February 24, 2011. About ScottsMiracle-Gro With $3.14 billion in worldwide sales, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, throug... 
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01/14/11ScottsMiracle-Gro to Release First Quarter 2011 Financial Results; Conference Call with Investors on Friday, January 28th
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its first quarter financial results on Friday, January 28, 2011, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-866-682-3515 (Conference ID: 37800944). A ... 
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