American Vanguard (AVD) director adds 25,000 shares at $2.70

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Vanguard Corp director Patrick E. Gottschalk reported an open-market purchase of 25,000 shares of Common Stock at $2.70 per share. After this transaction, his directly held position increased to 191,705 shares, signaling a larger personal stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 25,000 shares ($67,500)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Gottschalk Patrick E

Role null

Bought 25,000 shs ($68K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	25,000	$2.70	$68K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 191,705 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 25,000 shares Purchase price: $2.70 per share Total shares after transaction: 191,705 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares purchased 25,000 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Purchase price $2.70 per share Price for Common Stock purchase

Total shares after transaction 191,705 shares Direct holdings following purchase

Net share change 25,000 shares Net-buy shares in transactionSummary

Buy transactions 1 transaction BuyCount in transactionSummary

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, net-buy

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: open-market purchase"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

net-buy financial

"netBuySellDirection: net-buy"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Gottschalk Patrick E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4695 MACARTHUR COURT, SUITE 1200

(Street)

NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA 92660

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

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

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

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

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	05/19/2026		P		25,000	A	$2.7	191,705	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:

	/s/ PATRICK GOTTSCHALK	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did American Vanguard (AVD) report in this Form 4?

American Vanguard reported that director Patrick E. Gottschalk bought 25,000 shares of Common Stock. The transaction was an open-market purchase at $2.70 per share, increasing his directly held stake in the company.

How many American Vanguard (AVD) shares did Patrick E. Gottschalk own after the reported trade?

After the reported trade, Patrick E. Gottschalk held 191,705 American Vanguard Common Stock shares directly. This figure reflects his position immediately following the 25,000-share open-market purchase disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

At what price were the American Vanguard (AVD) shares purchased in the Form 4 filing?

The shares were purchased at $2.70 per share. The Form 4 specifies that Patrick E. Gottschalk executed an open-market purchase of 25,000 American Vanguard Common Stock shares at this price level.

Was the American Vanguard (AVD) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The transaction was a buy. The Form 4 identifies the code as a purchase (P) and describes it as an open-market purchase, with Patrick E. Gottschalk acquiring 25,000 American Vanguard Common Stock shares.

Does the American Vanguard (AVD) Form 4 show any derivative securities activity?

The Form 4 does not show derivative securities activity. The transaction involves non-derivative Common Stock only, and the derivativeSummary section in the provided data is empty for this filing.