American Vanguard (AVD) CEO adds 4,790 shares via stock purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Vanguard Corp. reported that Chief Executive Officer Douglas Kaye acquired additional company stock through its employee stock purchase plan. On 01/29/2026, he obtained 4,790 shares of common stock at $3.26 per share, funded via payroll deductions over the July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 period.

Following this transaction, Kaye beneficially owned 295,251 shares of American Vanguard common stock in total.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kaye Douglas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4695 MACARTHUR COURT, STE 1200

(Street)

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP [ AVD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/29/2026		I(1)	V	4,790	A	$3.26	295,251	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Note 1: These shares were obtained through reporting person's participation in issuer's employee stock purchase plan under the terms of which, through consideration obtained through payroll deductions over a six month period (i.e., July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025), reporting person purchased issuer's common stock at 85% of the lesser of the fair market value on either a) the first day or b) the of the last day of such six month period.

	/s/ Douglas Kaye	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did American Vanguard (AVD) report for its CEO?

American Vanguard reported that CEO Douglas Kaye acquired 4,790 shares of common stock. The shares were obtained on 01/29/2026 at $3.26 each through the company’s employee stock purchase plan using accumulated payroll deductions.

How many American Vanguard (AVD) shares does CEO Douglas Kaye own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, CEO Douglas Kaye beneficially owned 295,251 shares of American Vanguard common stock. This total reflects his holdings following the purchase of 4,790 shares through the company’s employee stock purchase plan on January 29, 2026.

At what price did the American Vanguard (AVD) CEO acquire the new shares?

Douglas Kaye acquired the 4,790 American Vanguard common shares at a price of $3.26 per share. The purchase occurred under the company’s employee stock purchase plan, which uses payroll deductions over a defined six‑month offering period.

How were the new American Vanguard (AVD) shares funded for the CEO purchase?

The new shares were funded through payroll deductions taken from CEO Douglas Kaye over six months. From July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, these deductions accumulated and were used to buy common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

What discount terms applied to the CEO’s American Vanguard (AVD) share purchase?

Under the employee stock purchase plan, Douglas Kaye bought shares at 85% of the lesser of the fair market value on the first or last day of the six‑month period. This structure provided a discounted purchase price relative to prevailing market levels.

What is the role of Douglas Kaye at American Vanguard (AVD)?

Douglas Kaye serves as the Chief Executive Officer of American Vanguard Corp. His Form 4 insider filing reflects his participation in the company’s employee stock purchase plan and updates the market on his beneficial ownership of common shares.