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): September 27, 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.
23 Consent of Independent Accountants
SIGNATURES
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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: September 27, 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
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Exhibit Number Description
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23 Consent of Independent Accountants
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