Director adds 40,000 American Vanguard (AVD) shares in open-market buys
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP director Patrick E. Gottschalk bought 40,000 shares of Common Stock in the open market across two days. He purchased 20,000 shares on May 12 at $2.92 per share and 20,000 shares on May 13 at $2.95 per share. Following these transactions, he directly holds 166,705 shares of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP common stock.
Positive
- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 40,000 shares ($117,400)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Gottschalk Patrick E
Role
null
Bought
40,000 shs ($117K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 20,000 | $2.95 | $59K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 20,000 | $2.92 | $58K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 166,705 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares purchased May 13: 20,000 shares
Price May 13 purchase: $2.95 per share
Shares purchased May 12: 20,000 shares
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6 metrics
Shares purchased May 13
20,000 shares
Common Stock bought at $2.95 per share on May 13, 2026
Price May 13 purchase
$2.95 per share
Open-market purchase of 20,000 Common Stock shares
Shares purchased May 12
20,000 shares
Common Stock bought at $2.92 per share on May 12, 2026
Price May 12 purchase
$2.92 per share
Open-market purchase of 20,000 Common Stock shares
Total shares bought
40,000 shares
Net buy across two open-market transactions
Shares owned after trades
166,705 shares
Total direct holdings following May 13, 2026 transaction
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, non-derivative
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.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: non-derivative"
FAQ
What insider transactions did AVD director Patrick E. Gottschalk report?
Patrick E. Gottschalk reported buying 40,000 shares of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP common stock. He made two open-market purchases of 20,000 shares each on May 12 and May 13, 2026, as shown in the Form 4 filing.
Were the recent AVD insider trades open-market purchases or another type?
The transactions were reported as open-market purchases of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP common stock. The Form 4 uses transaction code “P” and describes them as purchases in open market or private transactions, not option exercises or gifts.