American Vanguard Announces Voting Results Of 2026 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders

American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) reported voting results from its June 3, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Rhea-AI Summary

American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) reported voting results from its June 3, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

All seven director nominees received more votes for than against and will serve until the next annual meeting. Stockholders also approved auditor ratification, say-on-pay frequency, and executive compensation; all measures received an overwhelming percentage of voted shares.

Market Context

This announcement confirms that all director nominees and key proposals, including auditor ratificat...

Analysis

This announcement confirms that all director nominees and key proposals, including auditor ratification and say-on-pay items, received overwhelming shareholder approval at the June 3, 2026 annual meeting. In the context of recent cost-saving initiatives, HQ relocation, and leverage from new term loans, the vote underscores governance continuity. Investors may monitor future earnings against the reaffirmed 2026 guidance and track execution on operational improvements alongside ongoing insider equity-based compensation grants.

Key Figures

Director nominees: 7 nominees Annual meeting date: June 3, 2026 Fiscal year end: December 31, 2026

Director nominees

7 nominees

Number of directors elected at June 3, 2026 annual meeting

Annual meeting date

June 3, 2026

Date of 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting

Fiscal year end

December 31, 2026

Year-end for Deloitte Touche LLP audit appointment

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 06

5 events

1. May 06

   Q1 2026 earnings

   24h Move

   +2.4%

   Reported Q1 2026 growth, higher margins, but a net loss and reaffirmed guidance.

2. May 04

   Earnings date set

   24h Move

   -7.9%

   Announced Q1 2026 earnings release and webcast schedule with timing details.

3. Mar 16

   FY 2025 results

   24h Move

   -14.0%

   Full-year 2025 loss, new term loans, 2026 guidance and facility rationalization plan.

4. Mar 13

   FY 2025 call date

   24h Move

   -2.4%

   Set date and time for full-year 2025 earnings release and webcast conference call.

5. Jan 14

   Exec hire & HQ move

   24h Move

   +6.7%

   Appointed new CCO and announced HQ relocation aimed at cost savings and efficiency.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

independent registered public accounting firm, say-on-pay

2 terms

independent registered public accounting firm regulatory

"the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Touche, LLP, as the company's independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

say-on-pay financial

"an advisory vote on the annual frequency of the say-on-pay ballot proposal"

A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.

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NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 8, 2026 / American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) announced the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 3, 2026. As to the first of four initiatives, the seven director nominees named in the proxy received more votes "for" than "against"; those persons are: Marisol Angelini, Mark Bassett, Patrick Gottschalk, Douglas Kaye, Steven Macicek, Rubin McDougal and Keith Rosenbloom. They will serve as directors until the next annual meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. In addition, the balance of the initiatives appearing on the Company's proxy passed, namely, the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Touche, LLP, as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, an advisory vote on the annual frequency of the say-on-pay ballot proposal and advisory approval of the executive compensation policies and practices as set forth in the Company's 2026 proxy. All measures received an overwhelming percentage of voted shares.

Chairman of the Board, Pat Gottschalk, commented, "We thank our shareholders for voting at the annual meeting and appreciate your support for our director nominees and other ballot initiatives."

About American Vanguard

American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and agriculture products company that develops and markets products for crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management, and public health. Over the past 20 years, through product and business acquisitions, the Company has significantly expanded its operations and now has more than 1,000 product registrations worldwide. To learn more about the Company, please reference www.american-vanguard.com.

The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release the matters set forth in this press release may include forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward looking statements often use words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "outlook," "forecast," "target," "trend," "plan," "goal," or other words of comparable meaning or future-tense or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would," or "could." These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and estimates by the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management's current expectations. Such factors include risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company's SEC reports and filings. All forward-looking statements, if any, in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact

Robert Winters
Alpha IR Group
AVD@alpha-ir.com
(312) 445-2870

SOURCE: American Vanguard

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FAQ

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What did American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) announce about the 2026 annual meeting voting results?

American Vanguard announced that all proposals at the June 3, 2026 annual meeting were approved. According to American Vanguard, director nominees, auditor ratification, say-on-pay frequency, and executive compensation each received an overwhelming percentage of voted shares.

Which director nominees were elected at American Vanguard's June 3, 2026 annual meeting (AVD)?

Seven director nominees were elected with more votes for than against. According to American Vanguard, the directors are Marisol Angelini, Mark Bassett, Patrick Gottschalk, Douglas Kaye, Steven Macicek, Rubin McDougal, and Keith Rosenbloom, each serving until the next annual meeting or until successors are elected.

Did American Vanguard stockholders approve the auditor at the 2026 annual meeting (AVD)?

Yes, stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte Touche as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. According to American Vanguard, this ratification was one of several proxy initiatives that passed with an overwhelming percentage of voted shares.

How did American Vanguard shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026 (AVD)?

Shareholders gave advisory approval to the company’s executive compensation policies and practices. According to American Vanguard, the compensation program described in the 2026 proxy, along with other ballot initiatives, received an overwhelming percentage of the shares that were voted at the meeting.

What was decided about say-on-pay voting frequency at American Vanguard's 2026 meeting (AVD)?

Stockholders cast an advisory vote on the annual frequency of the say-on-pay ballot. According to American Vanguard, this frequency-related initiative, along with other proposals on the proxy, passed and received an overwhelming percentage of the voted shares.