American Vanguard CORP

Market Movers (8-K)

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American Vanguard Corporation reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, confirming director elections and the ratification of key proposals.
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Three directors will not stand for re-election as American Vanguard reduces its board size per a recent credit agreement.
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American Vanguard Corporation's subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical, secured $285 million in new first and second lien term loans to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes.
Capital raise
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American Vanguard Corporation reported significantly improved third-quarter financial results, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing over 350% year-over-year, while maintaining its full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance.
Better than expected
Capital raise
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American Vanguard Corporation has amended its senior credit facility, extending the maturity date but accepting reduced borrowing capacity and stricter financial covenants.
Worse than expected
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American Vanguard Corporation announced significant operational improvements in Q2 2025, with adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling and gross profit margin increasing, while reiterating its full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance.
Better than expected

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

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American Vanguard Corporation reported a narrower net loss for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the prior year, driven by increased net sales and improved gross margins.
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American Vanguard Corporation reported a significant reduction in net losses and a substantial increase in gross profit for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025, driven by cost controls and business transformation efforts, despite a product liability charge and ongoing market challenges.
Better than expected
Capital raise
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American Vanguard Corporation significantly narrowed its net loss in the second quarter of 2025, driven by substantial reductions in operating expenses and improved gross margins, despite a slight increase in net sales.
Delay expected
Better than expected
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American Vanguard Corporation reported a net loss of $8.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, a sharp decline from a profit in the prior year, driven by a 14% drop in net sales and reduced gross margins, necessitating multiple amendments to its credit facility.
Delay expected
Worse than expected
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American Vanguard Corporation experienced a significant net loss in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to a voluntary product recall and challenging market conditions.
Worse than expected
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American Vanguard Corporation reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2024, impacted by low commodity prices, high input costs, and significant transformation expenses.
Worse than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

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American Vanguard Corporation reported a reduced net loss and improved gross profit margins in 2025, driven by its business improvement plan, despite a 6% decline in net sales due to challenging agricultural market conditions.
Delay expected
Better than expected
Capital raise
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American Vanguard Corporation has filed an Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, primarily to correct incorrect dates in its independent auditor's consent and to clarify the incorporation of information from its proxy statement.
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American Vanguard Corporation announced a substantial net loss of $126.3 million for 2024, driven by significant nonrecurring charges and a decline in sales, as the company undergoes a major business and digital transformation under new leadership.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
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American Vanguard Corporation experienced a decline in performance in 2023 due to destocking, economic pressures, and supply chain issues, despite a strong fourth quarter rebound.
Worse than expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Douglas Kaye, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of American Vanguard Corp, reported a transaction in 6,527 shares of common stock on July 10, 2026.
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American Vanguard Corporation director Keith M. Rosenbloom was granted 31,872 deferred stock units as part of the company's 2026 director compensation program.
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American Vanguard Corporation CFO David T. Johnson was granted 20,000 incentive stock options as part of a compensation package.
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American Vanguard Corp reports that CEO Douglas Kaye exercised incentive stock options for 50,000 shares.
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Douglas Kaye, Chief Executive Officer of American Vanguard Corp, acquired 5,000 shares of common stock.
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Rubin J. McDougal, a Director at American Vanguard Corp, was awarded 31,872 deferred stock units on June 4, 2026, as part of the company's compensation program.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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American Vanguard Corporation announces its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, detailing proposals for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation votes.
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American Vanguard Corporation has announced its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, detailing key proposals including director elections and executive compensation, while revealing a significant net loss in 2024 and strategic transformation initiatives.
Worse than expected
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American Vanguard Corporation will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on June 6, 2024, to vote on the election of directors, ratification of the independent auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Worse than expected

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting 0% beneficial ownership in American Vanguard Corp following an internal realignment.
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Topline Capital Management, LLC and its affiliates report zero beneficial ownership in American Vanguard Corp, indicating a full divestment of their previous stake.
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Wellington Management Group LLP and its affiliates have reported a 5.7% beneficial ownership stake in American Vanguard Corporation's common stock.
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The Vanguard Group has reported a 5.41% passive ownership stake in American Vanguard Corp, holding 1,538,471 shares of common stock.
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Wellington Management Group LLP and its affiliates reported a beneficial ownership of 4.47% of American Vanguard Corporation's common stock.
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The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a 4.45% beneficial ownership stake in American Vanguard Corp's common stock.