Acquisition provides new growth opportunities for Company's seed production, sales and distribution business

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded products for consumer lawn and garden care, has completed the acquisition of certain brands and assets from Landmark Seed Company, a leading producer and distributor of quality professional seed and turfgrasses.

"Over the last five years, Landmark Seed and ScottsMiracle-Gro have established a successful joint venture," said Mark Schwartz, senior vice president and general manager, grass seed, for ScottsMiracle-Gro. "We are excited to have such a valued partner now a part of the ScottsMiracle-Gro family, and look forward to the new opportunities for growth."

Headquartered in Albany, Oregon, Landmark Seed is the fastest growing seed and turfgrass production and marketing company in the Pacific Northwest. Landmark Seed is recognized in the industry for its innovative products, customer-driven service and technical knowledge. The Landmark transaction, along with the recent acquisition of certain brands and assets of Turf-Seed, Inc., enhances ScottsMiracle-Gro's position in the global turfgrass seed industry.

"Both companies share the same commitment to innovative technology and exceptional customer service," said Ray Brubakken, president, Landmark Seed. "Our new partnership will allow us to focus more on the needs of our customers, while delivering the highest quality turfgrass and seed varieties in the industry."

Under the agreement, Scotts acquires certain assets of Landmark Seed, including its brands, turfgrass varieties and intellectual property. Personnel from Landmark's Albany, Oregon office, along with the field sales team, will continue in their present capacities with Scotts.

With more than $2.3 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000 associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture as well. The Company's brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken, a leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods. Additionally, the Company owns Scotts LawnService, a provider of residential lawn care, and Morning Song, a leading brand in the wild bird food category. In Europe, Scotts' brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligene® and Substral®.