Index to Exhibits is on Page 4.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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 13, 1997
THE SCOTTS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 1-11593 31-1199481
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD, MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43041
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (937) 644-0011
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 13, 1997, The Scotts Company (the "Registrant") acquired the
approximately two-thirds interest in Miracle Holdings Limited ("Miracle
Holdings") which the Registrant did not already own. Miracle Holdings owns
Miracle Garden Care Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of lawn and garden
products in the United Kingdom. The consummation of the acquisition is described
in the press release issued on January 13, 1997, which is included herewith as
Exhibit 99.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) - (b) None required.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99 Press Release issued January 13, 1997 5 and 6
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S.
Not Applicable
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SIGNATURES
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.
THE SCOTTS COMPANY
Date: January 27, 1997 By: /s/ Charles M. Berger
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Charles M. Berger, Chairman of
the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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99 Press Release Issued January 13, 1997 5 and 6
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EXHIBIT 99
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED
JANUARY 13, 1997
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[Scotts Logo]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Scotts Completes United Kingdom Acquisition
of Miracle Garden Care, Ltd.
Marysville, OH, January 13, 1997 -- The Scotts Company (NYSE:SMG) said today
that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of the remaining
two-thirds interest in Miracle Garden Care, Ltd., manufacturer and distributor
of lawn and garden products in the United Kingdom.
Miracle Garden Care was created in 1994 as a result of the sale of Zeneca Garden
Care, a spin off of Imperial Chemical Industries, Plc., to Miracle-Gro Products
Limited and other institutional investors.
Miracle Garden Care has leading positions in several consumer market categories
such as general fertilizers for lawn and garden care. Its major consumer brands
include Weedol(R), Pathclear(R), and Grasshopper(R). Miracle Garden Care
distributes key Scotts brands such as Miracle-Gro(R), Scotts Lawn Builder(R) and
Osmocote(R).
The company noted that Miracle Garden Care, with its focus on the consumer side
of the business, complements Scotts' current European business in the
Netherlands which primarily markets controlled release fertilizers and
water-soluble fertilizers to professional horticultural users.
Charles M. Berger, Scotts' Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said
"We are enthusiastic about the strategic opportunity presented by this
acquisition. It will help us build an integrated team to better serve our
customers and grow our international business."
Robert Stohler, Senior Vice President - International, The Scotts Company, will
also become Managing Director, Miracle Garden Care, and will operate the Scotts
International Business Group from England.
Headquartered in Marysville, Ohio, for 126 years, The Scotts Company is the
world's leading producer and marketer of products for do-it-yourself lawn care
and gardening, professional turf care, and horticulture. The company's
industry-leading brands include Scotts(R), Turf Builder(R), Miracle-Gro(R),
Hyponex(R), and Osmocote(R). Scotts products are sold in the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East,
Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and several Latin American countries.
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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995:
The statements contained in this release which are not historical fact are
"forward looking statements" that involve various important risks,
uncertainties, and other factors which could cause the company's actual results
for 1997 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in such forward
looking statements. These important factors include, without limitation, those
previously disclosed in the company's securities filings and the possibility
that the acquisition may not be completed.
Contact: Kerry M. Bierman
The Scotts Company
513-644-7043
[email protected]
THE SCOTTS COMPANY -- 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43041
-- 513/644-0011
