American Vanguard (AVD) awards 31,872 deferred stock units to director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Vanguard Corp director Mark R. Bassett received a grant of 31,872 deferred stock units (DSUs) of common stock as part of the company’s 2026 non-management director compensation program. Following this award, he directly holds 89,919 shares or DSUs in total. Each DSU converts into one common share upon settlement when his board service ends, upon a change of control, or upon his death, and carries no voting or dividend rights while outstanding.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bassett Mark R

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	31,872	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 89,919 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

DSU grant size: 31,872 units Post-transaction holdings: 89,919 shares/DSUs Grant price: $0.00 per unit +1 more

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DSU grant size 31,872 units Deferred stock units awarded on 2026-06-04

Post-transaction holdings 89,919 shares/DSUs Total direct holdings after grant

Grant price $0.00 per unit Compensation award, not market purchase

Security type Common Stock / DSUs Each DSU equals one common share at settlement

Key Terms

deferred stock units, change of control, nontransferable, dividend rights, +1 more

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deferred stock units financial

"These represent deferred stock units ("DSU") that were awarded as part of the Company's compensation program"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

change of control financial

"settlement (which occurs on the earlier to occur of either (i) when the recipient's service ... (ii) a change of control or (iii) the recipient's death)"

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

nontransferable financial

"During the remaining term of service, DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting nor dividend rights."

dividend rights financial

"DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting nor dividend rights."

Dividend rights are a shareholder’s entitlement to receive a portion of a company’s profits when the board declares a payout, similar to having a ticket that lets you take a slice of a shared pie. These rights determine who gets paid, how much and in what order (different share classes can have priority), so they matter to investors because they affect expected income, trade value and how quickly cash returns to owners.

compensation program for non-management directors financial

"awarded as part of the Company's compensation program for non-management directors in connection with the 2026 annual stockholders' meeting."

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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^*

Bassett Mark R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

15440 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, STE 100

(Street)

IRVINE CALIFORNIA 92618

(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)
06/04/2026

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	06/04/2026		A		31,872(1)	A	$0	89,919	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. These represent deferred stock units ("DSU") that were awarded as part of the Company's compensation program for non-management directors in connection with the 2026 annual stockholders' meeting. Each DSU constitutes the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock upon settlement (which occurs on the earlier to occur of either (i) when the recipient's service on the Company's is concluded, (ii) a change of control or (iii) the recipient's death). During the remaining term of service, DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting nor dividend rights. DSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's standard form DSU agreement.

	/s/ MARK R. BASSETT	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did American Vanguard (AVD) director Mark R. Bassett report on this Form 4?

Mark R. Bassett reported receiving 31,872 deferred stock units (DSUs). These units were granted as part of American Vanguard’s 2026 compensation program for non-management directors and represent the right to receive an equal number of common shares at a later settlement date.

How many American Vanguard (AVD) shares or units does Mark R. Bassett hold after this grant?

After the grant, Mark R. Bassett holds 89,919 shares or DSUs in total. This figure reflects his direct ownership of American Vanguard common stock and deferred stock units immediately following the 31,872-unit DSU award reported in the filing.

What are deferred stock units (DSUs) in the American Vanguard (AVD) filing?

Deferred stock units are compensation instruments that convert into common stock later. Each DSU equals one American Vanguard share upon settlement and is typically used for director compensation, aligning directors’ interests with shareholders without immediate share issuance or voting rights.

When will Mark R. Bassett’s American Vanguard (AVD) DSUs settle into common shares?

The DSUs settle into common shares upon specific future events. Settlement occurs on the earlier of Bassett’s service on the board concluding, a change of control at American Vanguard, or his death, according to the terms described in the compensation footnote.

Do the American Vanguard (AVD) DSUs grant voting or dividend rights before settlement?

No, the DSUs do not provide voting or dividend rights while outstanding. During Bassett’s remaining term of board service, the DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting power nor dividend entitlements until they convert into actual common shares at settlement.

Is this American Vanguard (AVD) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase or sale?

No, this transaction is a grant of deferred stock units, not a market trade. The Form 4 shows a compensation-related award with a reported price of $0.00 per unit, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of American Vanguard shares.