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): August 8, 2002
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THE SCOTTS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 1-13292 31-1414921
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
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
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Index to Exhibits is on Page 3.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) None required.
(b) None required.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer
of The Scotts Company Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings.
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer
of The Scotts Company Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 8, 2002, each of the Principal Executive Officer, James
Hagedorn, and Principal Financial Officer, Patrick J. Norton, of The Scotts
Company submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission sworn statements
pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Order No. 4-460.
A copy of each of these statements is attached hereto as an
Exhibit (99.1 and 99.2).
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: August 9, 2002 By: /s/ David M. Aronowitz
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David M. Aronowitz, Executive
Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer of The
Scotts Company Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to
Exchange Act Filings.
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer of The
Scotts Company Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to
Exchange Act Filings.
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