The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced the resignation of Michael E. Porter, Ph.D., a member of the Board of Directors of company, notified the company of his resignation from the Board effective January 29, 2015. As a Class III director, Professor Porter's term was set to expire at the company's 2016 annual meeting of shareholders. Professor Porter was most recently a member of the Finance Committee and was formerly Chair of the Strategy and Business Development Committee.

Professor Porter joined the Board in 2013. Following the effective date of his resignation, Professor Porter is returning to and expanding upon his previous role as a strategy consultant to the company.