Did Patrick Gottschalk pay a price per share for the AMERICAN VANGUARD DSU grant?

No cash price was paid per unit for this grant; the transaction price per share is reported as 0.0000. This indicates the award is compensation rather than an open-market purchase of AMERICAN VANGUARD stock.

AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) director awarded 31,872 deferred stock units as 2026 compensation

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP director Patrick E. Gottschalk received a grant of 31,872 deferred stock units. These DSUs were awarded as part of the compensation program for non-management directors in connection with the 2026 annual stockholders' meeting, at no cash cost per unit. Following the award, Gottschalk holds 223,577 shares or units of common stock-related interests directly. Each DSU converts into one share of common stock upon settlement, which occurs when his board service ends, upon a change of control, or upon his death.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gottschalk Patrick E

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 223,577 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 31,872 units Transaction price per unit: $0.0000 Holdings after transaction: 223,577 shares/units +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 31,872 units Awarded in connection with 2026 annual stockholders' meeting

Transaction price per unit $0.0000 Compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

Holdings after transaction 223,577 shares/units Direct holdings following DSU award

Transaction date 2026-06-04 Date of DSU grant

Key Terms

deferred stock units, DSU, change of control, non-management directors, +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.

DSU financial

"Each DSU constitutes the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock upon settlement"

change of control financial

"settlement (which occurs on the earlier to occur of either (i) when the recipient's service on the Company's board is concluded, (ii) a change of control"

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.

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"

board is concluded financial

"settlement (which occurs on the earlier to occur of either (i) when the recipient's service on the Company's board is concluded"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/05/2026 - 08:54 PM

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)

15440 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, SUITE 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/04/2026		A		31,872⁽¹⁾	A	$0	223,577	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 board 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/ PATRICK GOTTSCHALK	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) director Patrick Gottschalk report on this Form 4?

Director Patrick E. Gottschalk reported receiving 31,872 deferred stock units as compensation. These units relate to AMERICAN VANGUARD’s 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting and are part of the standard program for non-management directors.

How many AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) shares or units does Patrick Gottschalk hold after this grant?

After the grant, Patrick Gottschalk holds 223,577 shares or units tied to AMERICAN VANGUARD common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings immediately following the award of 31,872 deferred stock units reported in this filing.

What are deferred stock units (DSUs) in AMERICAN VANGUARD’s director compensation?

Deferred stock units give directors the right to receive one share of AMERICAN VANGUARD common stock at settlement. For this grant, settlement occurs when board service concludes, upon a change of control, or upon the director’s death, according to the company’s standard DSU agreement.

Does Patrick Gottschalk’s AMERICAN VANGUARD DSU award have voting or dividend rights?

During the remaining term of service, the DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting nor dividend rights. They only convert into AMERICAN VANGUARD common shares at settlement, under the terms of the standard DSU agreement.