Scotts Miracle-Gro grants former executive Hagedorn 24 months' salary in severance deal

By Public Technologies
  • Scotts Miracle-Gro entered an October 13, 2026, separation agreement with former executive vice president and chief strategy officer Christopher J. Hagedorn.
  • Hagedorn, who departed September 30, 2026, will receive 24 months of salary and benefit-offset payments.
  • A bonus worth twice his target opportunity will be paid in equal installments following his first and second departure anniversaries.
  • His fiscal 2026 incentive payout is scheduled for November 2026, reflecting funded plan results and a discretionary personal performance adjustment.
  • His 16,239 performance units will vest February 16, 2027, subject to performance criteria; 57,033 vested non-qualified stock options expire 180 days post-departure.


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