UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Schedule 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ___)*
The Scotts Company
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, No Par
(Title of Class of Securities)
810186106
(CUSIP Number)
March 13, 1998
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[ X ] Rule 13d-1(c)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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(1) Names of Reporting Persons
S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons
Perry Corp.
(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
Not applicable
(3) SEC Use Only
(4) Citizenship or Place of Organization
New York
Number of Shares (5) Sole Voting Power 940,232
Beneficially Owned (6) Shared Voting Power NONE
By Each Reporting (7) Sole Dispositive Power 940,232
Person With: (8) Shared Dispositive Power NONE
(9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person.
940,232
(10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (see
instructions). [ ]
(11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 5.0%
(12) Type of Reporting Person (see instructions): CO
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(1) Names of Reporting Persons
S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons
Richard C. Perry
(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) Not applicable
(3) SEC Use Only
(4) Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of Shares (5) Sole Voting Power 940,232 (all shares
Beneficially Owned beneficially owned by
By Each Reporting Perry Corp.)
Person With: (6) Shared Voting Power NONE
(7) Sole Dispositive Power 940,232 (all shares
beneficially owned by
Perry Corp.)
(8) Shared Dispositive Power NONE
(9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person.
940,232
(10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (see
instructions). [ ]
(11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 5.0%
(12) Type of Reporting Person (see instructions): IN
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ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER:
The Scotts Company
ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, Ohio 43041
ITEM 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
This statement is filed on behalf of Perry Corp., a New York
corporation, and Richard C. Perry. Perry Corp. is a private investment firm and
Richard C. Perry is the President and sole stockholder of Perry Corp.
See attached Exhibit A which is a copy of their agreement in writing
to file this statement on behalf of each of them.
ITEM 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
599 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
ITEM 2(c). CITIZENSHIP:
Perry Corp. is a New York corporation, and Richard C. Perry is a
citizen of the United States.
ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, No Par
ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER:
810186106
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), OR 13d-2(b),
CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
Not Applicable
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
(a) AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED:
940,232 shares
(b) PERCENT OF CLASS:
5.0%
(c) NUMBER OF SHARES AS TO WHICH SUCH PERSON HAS:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
940,232 shares
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
NONE
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(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
940,232 shares
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
NONE
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON
Not Applicable
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED
THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY
Not Applicable
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
Not Applicable
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP
Not Applicable
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for
the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the
issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection
with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
PERRY CORP.
Dated: March 23, 1998
New York, New York By: /s/ Richard C. Perry
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Name: Richard C. Perry
Title: President
Dated: March 23, 1998
New York, New York /s/ Richard C. Perry
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Richard C. Perry
EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13G
The undersigned hereby agree to jointly prepare and file with
regulatory authorities a Schedule 13G and any future amendments thereto
reporting each of the undersigned's ownership of securities of The Scotts
Company and hereby affirms that such Schedule 13G is being filed on behalf of
each of the undersigned. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but
shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information
concerning the other, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to
believe that such information is inaccurate.
PERRY CORP.
Dated: March 23, 1998
New York, New York By: /s/ Richard C. Perry
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Name: Richard C. Perry
Title: President
Dated: March 23, 1998
New York, New York /s/ Richard C. Perry
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Richard C. Perry
