UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 11-K
(Mark One)
ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________________ TO _________________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBERS 033-47073; 333-147397; 333-154364
A. | Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below: |
The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan
B. | Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office: |
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, Ohio 43041
REQUIRED INFORMATION
The following financial statements and supplemental schedules for The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan are being filed herewith:
Audited Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Financial Statements:
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits as of December 31, 2016 and 2015
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
Notes to Financial Statements
Supplemental Schedules:
Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes at End of Year
Note: Other supplemental schedules required by Section 252.103-10 of the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under ERISA have been omitted because they are not applicable.
The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
23.1 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Meaden & Moore, Ltd. | |
SIGNATURES
The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY | ||
Date: June 27, 2017 | /s/ THOMAS RANDAL COLEMAN | |
Thomas Randal Coleman | ||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Index to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015
Page Number | |
NOTE: Other supplemental schedules required by Section 252.103-10 of the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under ERISA have been omitted because they are not applicable. | |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Participants and Plan Administrator
The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan
Marysville, Ohio
We have audited the accompanying Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits of The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan (the “Plan”) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Plan is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Plan’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the changes in net assets available for benefits of the Plan for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The supplemental Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes at End of Year as of December 31, 2016 has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Plan’s financial statements. The supplemental schedule is the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental schedule reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental schedule. In forming our opinion on the supplemental schedule, we evaluated whether the supplemental schedule, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In our opinion, the supplemental schedule is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.
/s/ MEADEN & MOORE, LTD.
Certified Public Accountants
June 27, 2017
Cleveland, Ohio
THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Receivables: | |||||||
Employer contributions receivable | $ | 1,232,352 | $ | 1,118,504 | |||
Notes receivable from participants | 11,115,487 | 10,777,050 | |||||
Employee contributions receivable | 508,228 | 455,976 | |||||
Other receivables | 1,759 | — | |||||
Total receivables | 12,857,826 | 12,351,530 | |||||
Investments held by trustee, at fair value: | |||||||
Mutual and money market funds | 324,477,928 | 177,567,575 | |||||
Common collective trusts | — | 122,933,791 | |||||
Common shares | 41,133,583 | 26,476,893 | |||||
Self-directed brokerage account | 11,736,327 | 9,773,568 | |||||
Stable value investment contracts | 28,843,505 | 26,210,924 | |||||
Total investments held by trustee, at fair value | 406,191,343 | 362,962,751 | |||||
Total assets | 419,049,169 | 375,314,281 | |||||
Liabilities | |||||||
Total liabilities | — | — | |||||
Net assets available for benefits | $ | 419,049,169 | $ | 375,314,281 | |||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Additions to net assets attributed to: | |||||||
Contributions: | |||||||
Employer | $ | 17,017,756 | $ | 16,192,118 | |||
Participant | 18,864,937 | 17,811,559 | |||||
Rollovers | 2,188,036 | 7,839,295 | |||||
Total contributions | 38,070,729 | 41,842,972 | |||||
Interest on notes receivable from participants | 453,654 | 425,337 | |||||
Investment Income: | |||||||
Interest and dividend income | 9,555,175 | 9,156,428 | |||||
Net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value of investments | 30,450,450 | (6,536,827 | ) | ||||
Total additions | 78,530,008 | 44,887,910 | |||||
Deductions from net assets attributed to: | |||||||
Benefits paid to participants | 34,364,501 | 35,422,224 | |||||
Administrative expenses | 430,619 | 404,111 | |||||
Total deductions | 34,795,120 | 35,826,335 | |||||
Net increase | 43,734,888 | 9,061,575 | |||||
Net assets available for benefits: | |||||||
Beginning of year | 375,314,281 | 366,252,706 | |||||
End of year | $ | 419,049,169 | $ | 375,314,281 | |||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Notes to Financial Statements
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF PLAN
The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan (the “Plan”) is a defined contribution plan covering substantially all employees of The Scotts Company LLC (the “Company”) and certain of its affiliates who meet the eligibility requirements. The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”).
The following description of the Plan provides only general information. Participants should refer to the Plan document for a complete description of the Plan’s provisions, such as eligibility, vesting, allocation and funding.
Administration
The Company’s Benefits Administrative Committee is responsible for the general operation and administration of the Plan. Fidelity Management Trust Company serves as the Plan trustee, record keeper, and custodian.
Eligibility
Domestic employees are eligible to participate in the Plan on the first day of the month coinciding with or immediately following their date of employment. Prior to January 1, 2016, employees of EG Systems, Inc., a former subsidiary of the Company that did business as Scotts LawnService®, were eligible to make contributions and receive matching contributions on the first day of the month coinciding with or after completing 60 days of service. Temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the Plan.
On April 13, 2016, pursuant to the terms of the Contribution and Distribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) between The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (“Scotts Miracle-Gro”) and TruGreen Holding Corporation (“TruGreen Holdings”), Scotts Miracle-Gro completed the contribution of Scotts LawnService® to a newly formed subsidiary of TruGreen Holdings (the “TruGreen Joint Venture”) in exchange for a minority equity interest of 30% in the TruGreen Joint Venture. In addition, Scotts Miracle-Gro and TruGreen Holdings entered into a limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) governing the management of the TruGreen Joint Venture, as well as certain ancillary agreements including a transition services agreement and an employee leasing agreement. Subsequent to the transaction close date, the TruGreen Joint Venture funded contributions to the Plan of $3.7 million related to Scotts LawnService® personnel employed by the Company pursuant to the employee leasing agreement.
Contributions
The Plan provides for a participant to make pre-tax contributions of up to 75% of eligible earnings, not to exceed the annual Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) maximum contribution amount. The maximum contribution for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $18,000. The Plan also provides that participants who will reach age 50 or older by the end of the calendar year and who are making contributions to the Plan may also make catch-up contributions, up to $6,000. Participants also have the option to designate all or any portion of their contributions as after-tax Roth contributions.
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Plan at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of compensation and also receive the applicable Company matching contribution. The Company provides matching contributions of 150% of employees’ initial 4% contribution and 50% of their remaining contribution up to 6%. The Company may make additional discretionary profit sharing matching contributions to eligible employees on their initial 4% contribution.
Prior to January 1, 2011, the Plan provided a Company base retirement contribution for all eligible employees. Generally, eligible employees received a base contribution from the Company equal to 2% of monthly compensation. This percentage increased to 4% when employees’ year to date compensation exceeded 50% of the social security taxable wage base.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Notes to Financial Statements
Rollover contributions from other plans are also accepted provided certain specified conditions are met. Participants may direct their contributions and their Company matching contributions into any or all of the investment options under the Plan. Contributions are subject to limitations on annual additions and other limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in the Plan document.
Participant Accounts
Each participant’s account is credited with the participant’s elective contributions, any rollover contributions made by the participant, allocations of the Company’s base and matching contributions, and Plan earnings. A participant is entitled to the benefit provided from the participant’s vested account balance.
Vesting
All participants are immediately vested in their contributions to the Plan plus actual earnings thereon. Company matching contributions vest immediately; however, base retirement contributions made by the Company prior to January 1, 2011 vested after three years of service or immediately upon death, attainment of age 65 or permanent and total disability.
Forfeitures
The non-vested portions of participant account balances are forfeitable and used to reduce Company contributions to the Plan and to pay reasonable Plan fees. Forfeitures used to reduce Company contributions were $235,000 and $506,817 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Forfeitures used to offset plan expenses during the year were $68,653 and $9,890 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The total unused balance remaining in the forfeiture account was $40,632 and $58,613 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Notes Receivable from Participants
Participant loans are permitted under certain circumstances and are subject to limitations. Participants may borrow from their account up to a maximum equal to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of their account balance. Participant loans are repaid over a period not to exceed 5 years, or 10 years if the loan is for the purchase of a principal residence. The loans are secured by the balance in the participant’s account and bear interest at rates managed by Fidelity Management Trust Company. Principal and interest are paid through payroll deductions. Loans are recorded at unpaid principal plus accrued but unpaid interest.
Payment of Benefits
Participants are eligible to receive benefit payments upon termination, retirement, death or disability equal to the vested balance of the participant’s account as of the business day the trustee processes the distribution. Normal retirement age is 65; however, the Plan also provides for in-service withdrawals for active employees under certain circumstances. Hardship withdrawals are permitted in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses are paid by the Company or from the assets of the Plan. General expenses paid from the Plan’s assets are allocated among participant accounts to the extent not paid from forfeitures, except for a plan administrative fee of $10 per quarter, fees for loans, withdrawals, and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders which are paid from the account of the participant incurring the expense.
Revenue sharing and sub-transfer agent fee income received by the Plan are credited to an administrative account and are used to reduce administrative expenses. During 2016 and 2015, the Plan earned $129,868 and $164,580, respectively, in revenue sharing and sub-transfer agent fee income.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Notes to Financial Statements
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements of the Plan have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Investments
The Plan’s investments are recorded at fair value. Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on a trade-date basis using fair market value. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest is recorded as earned.
The Plan holds a stable value investment contract, Fidelity Managed Income Portfolio II (the “Portfolio”), with Fidelity Management Trust Company (the “Trustee”). The Portfolio is an open-end commingled pool dedicated exclusively to the management of assets of defined contribution plans. The Portfolio invests in underlying assets (typically fixed-income securities or bond funds, although investments may also include derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements) and enters into “wrapper” contracts issued by a third party. The account is credited with earnings on the underlying investments and charged for participant withdrawals and administrative expenses. The wrap issuer agrees to pay the Portfolio an amount sufficient to cover unit holder redemptions and certain other payments (such as portfolio expenses), provided all the terms of the wrapper have been met. Wrappers are normally purchased from issuers rated in the top three long-term rating categories (A- or the equivalent and above). The purpose of the wrappers is to preserve the investors’ principal investment while earning interest income, providing more stability in value than a traditional investment.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Plan to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of net assets available for benefits at the date of the financial statements, changes in net assets available for benefits during the reporting period and, when applicable, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Payments of Benefits
Benefits are recorded when paid.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Plan provides various investment options, which are subject to various risks, such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect participant account balances and the amounts reported in the Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to address diversity in practice related to how certain investments measured at net asset value (“NAV”) are reported within the financial statement footnotes. The new guidance removes the requirement to categorize investments measured under the current NAV practical expedient within the fair value hierarchy for all investments. The amendments also remove the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the NAV practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The Plan has retrospectively adopted the guidance. The adoption of the amended guidance impacted disclosures, and did not have an impact on the Plan’s net assets available for benefits or changes in net assets available for benefits.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Plan has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through June 27, 2017, the date the financial statements were available for issuance. Effective January 1, 2017, the Plan was amended and restated to incorporate previously adopted amendments to the Plan, provide a fifteen day waiting period between repayment of a Plan loan and a request for a new Plan loan and to reflect the current administration and operation of the Plan.
NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or the most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
The following describes the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2016 and 2015.
• | Mutual funds and common shares: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the securities are traded. |
• | Common collective trusts: Participant transactions (purchases and sales) may occur daily. Were the Plan to initiate a full redemption of the collective trust, the investment adviser reserves the right to temporarily delay from the trust in order to ensure that securities liquidations will be carried out in an orderly business manner. These trusts seek to provide capital appreciation and current income consistent with their current asset allocations. The fair value is based on net asset value as reported by the trust, which is reported at fair value. |
• | Self-directed brokerage account: Includes investments in common stocks, preferred stocks, mutual funds, cash and cash equivalents, bonds, and warrants which are valued at quoted market prices at year end. |
• | Stable value investment contracts: Valued at fair value by discounting the related cash flows based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations considering the credit worthiness of the issuer (see Note 2). |
• | Money market funds: Valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. The amortized cost of an instrument is determined by valuing it at its original cost and thereafter amortizing any discount or premium from its face value at a constant rate until maturity. |
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Notes to Financial Statements
The following table presents the Company’s investments measured at fair value at December 31, 2016:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | $ | 324,145,489 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 324,145,489 | |||||||
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company common shares | 41,133,583 | — | — | 41,133,583 | |||||||||||
Self-directed brokerage account | 11,736,327 | — | — | 11,736,327 | |||||||||||
Stable value investment contracts | — | 28,843,505 | — | 28,843,505 | |||||||||||
Money market funds | — | 332,439 | — | 332,439 | |||||||||||
Total investments at fair value | $ | 377,015,399 | $ | 29,175,944 | $ | — | $ | 406,191,343 | |||||||
The following table presents the Company’s investments measured at fair value at December 31, 2015:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | $ | 177,513,496 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 177,513,496 | |||||||
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company common shares | 26,476,893 | — | — | 26,476,893 | |||||||||||
Self-directed brokerage account | 9,773,568 | — | — | 9,773,568 | |||||||||||
Stable value investment contracts | — | 26,210,924 | — | 26,210,924 | |||||||||||
Money market funds | — | 54,079 | — | 54,079 | |||||||||||
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy | $ | 213,763,957 | $ | 26,265,003 | $ | — | $ | 240,028,960 | |||||||
Common collective trusts measured at net asset value | 122,933,791 | ||||||||||||||
Total investments at fair value | $ | 362,962,751 | |||||||||||||
There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 and no transfers in or out of Level 3 as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.
NOTE 4. TAX STATUS
The Plan’s latest favorable determination letter is dated May 30, 2012. On January 17, 2017, the Plan submitted a request for the issuance of a new determination letter with respect to the amendment and restatement of The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan, Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2017 (the “Amended and Restated Plan”) and is currently awaiting a response. The Plan administrator and the Company believe that the Plan is being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes has been made.
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
Notes to Financial Statements
GAAP requires Plan management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Plan and recognize a tax liability if the Plan has taken uncertain tax positions that more-likely-than-not would not be sustained upon examination by applicable taxing authorities. The Plan administrator has analyzed tax positions taken by the Plan and has concluded that, as of December 31, 2016, there are no uncertain tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, that would require recognition of a liability or that would require disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions. However, currently no audits for any tax periods are in progress.
NOTE 5. PLAN TERMINATION
Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right under the Plan to terminate the Plan or its contributions subject to the provisions of ERISA. In the event the Plan is terminated, all participants will become fully vested in their accounts.
NOTE 6. PARTY-IN-INTEREST TRANSACTIONS
Certain Plan investments are shares of mutual funds managed by Fidelity Management Trust Company, the Trustee as defined by the Plan, and therefore, these transactions qualify as party-in-interest. Usual and customary fees were paid by the mutual funds for the investment management services.
The Company is also a party-in-interest to the Plan under the definition provided in Section 3(14) of ERISA. Therefore, the Company’s common share transactions qualify as party-in-interest.
NOTE 7. RECONCILIATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 5500
The following is a reconciliation of net assets available for benefits per the financial statements to the Form 5500:
December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Net assets available for benefits per the financial statements | $ | 419,049,169 | $ | 375,314,281 | |||
Adjustment from contract value to fair value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts | — | 188,181 | |||||
Net assets available for benefits per the Form 5500 | $ | 419,049,169 | $ | 375,502,462 | |||
The following is a reconciliation of investment income per the financial statements to the Form 5500:
2016 | |||
Net increase/(decrease) per the financial statements | $ | 43,734,888 | |
Adjustment from contract value to fair value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts - 2015 | (188,181 | ) | |
Net income (loss) per the Form 5500 | $ | 43,546,707 | |
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SCHEDULE OF ASSETS HELD FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES AT END OF YEAR
Form 5500, Schedule H, Part IV, Line 4i
The Scotts Company LLC
Retirement Savings Plan
EIN 31-1414921
Plan Number 001
December 31, 2016
(a) | (b) Identity of Issue, Borrower, Lessor, or Similar Party | (c) Description of Investment Including Maturity Date, Rate of Interest, Collateral, Par or Maturity Value | (d) Cost | (e) Current Value | ||||||
EuroPacific Growth Fund-Class R6 | Registered Investment Company | ** | $ | 14,585,369 | ||||||
Dodge and Cox Stock Fund | Registered Investment Company | ** | 22,393,324 | |||||||
* | Fidelity BrokerageLink | Self-Directed Brokerage Option | ** | 11,736,327 | ||||||
* | Fidelity Contrafund K | Registered Investment Company | ** | 33,256,014 | ||||||
* | Fidelity Managed Income Portfolio II | Common Collective Trust | ** | 28,843,505 | ||||||
* | Fidelity Puritan Fund K | Registered Investment Company | ** | 19,726,251 | ||||||
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund Institutional Class | Money Market Fund | ** | 332,439 | |||||||
PIMCO Total Return Fund | Registered Investment Company | ** | 17,832,038 | |||||||
* | Fidelity 500 Index Fund Institutional Class | Registered Investment Company | ** | 25,537,129 | ||||||
* | The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Common Shares | Employer Securities | ** | 41,133,583 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Institutional Large Cap Growth Fund | Registered Investment Company | ** | 20,295,357 | |||||||
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | Registered Investment Company | ** | 27,494,396 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2010 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 3,080,884 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2015 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 3,871,297 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2020 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 23,804,534 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2025 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 14,762,231 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2030 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 23,814,432 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2035 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 15,179,840 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2040 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 19,005,421 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2045 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 17,306,658 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2050 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 11,926,356 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2055 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 4,702,654 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement 2060 Fund Institutional Shares | Registered Investment Company | ** | 911,442 | |||||||
Vanguard Institutional Target Retirement Income Fund | Registered Investment Company | ** | 4,659,862 | |||||||
Total Investments | $ | 406,191,343 | ||||||||
* | Participant loans | Participant loans (interest rates ranging from 4.25% to 4.50% with varying maturity dates through August 6, 2026) | 11,115,487 | |||||||
$ | 417,306,830 | |||||||||
* - Party-in-interest to the Plan
** - Information not represented because investments are participant directed
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 11-K
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION | |
23.1 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Meaden & Moore, Ltd. | |
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EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 033-47073, No. 333-147397, and No. 333-154364) pertaining to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company of our report dated June 27, 2017, with respect to the financial statements of The Scotts Company LLC Retirement Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
/s/ MEADEN & MOORE, LTD
Cleveland, Ohio
June 27, 2017