American Vanguard CEO adds shares via ESPP
American Vanguard chief executive Douglas Kaye acquired 6,527 shares of common stock at $2.36 per share through the company's employee stock purchase plan.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Vanguard chief executive Douglas Kaye acquired 6,527 shares of common stock at $2.36 per share through the company's employee stock purchase plan. The shares were purchased via payroll deductions over a six-month period ending June 30, 2026, at 85% of fair market value. After this transaction, he holds 306,778 shares directly.
Insider Trade Summary
Other: 6,527 shares
Other
1 txn
Insider
Kaye Douglas
Role
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock F1 | 6,527 | $2.36 | $15K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 306,778 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Reporting person acquired these shares through participation in issuer's employee stock purchase plan through which, over the course of the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, participants were entitled to apply funds from regular payroll deductions toward the purchase of issuer's common stock at a price equal to 85% of the fair market value of such common stock as measured on January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, whichever is lower.
Key Figures
Shares acquired: 6,527 shares
Purchase price: $2.36 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 306,778 shares
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5 metrics
Shares acquired
6,527 shares
Common Stock acquired under employee stock purchase plan
Purchase price
$2.36 per share
Price paid for shares under the employee stock purchase plan
Post-transaction holdings
306,778 shares
Common Stock held directly by Douglas Kaye after the transaction
Plan discount
85% of fair market value
ESPP purchase price set at 85% of lower of Jan 1 and June 30, 2026 fair market value
Offering period end date
June 30, 2026
End of the six-month employee stock purchase plan period
Key Terms
employee stock purchase plan, fair market value, payroll deductions, Other acquisition or disposition
4 terms
employee stock purchase plan financial
"acquired these shares through participation in issuer's employee stock purchase plan through which"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
fair market value financial
"purchase of issuer's common stock at a price equal to 85% of the fair market value"
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.
payroll deductions financial
"participants were entitled to apply funds from regular payroll deductions toward the purchase"
Payroll deductions are amounts automatically taken out of an employee’s paycheck before they receive it. These can include taxes, retirement contributions, or insurance premiums. For investors, payroll deductions indicate how much money individuals set aside for savings or benefits, affecting their disposable income and overall financial stability.
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction code description: Other acquisition or disposition"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did American Vanguard (AVD) CEO Douglas Kaye report?
Douglas Kaye reported acquiring 6,527 shares of American Vanguard common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s employee stock purchase plan using payroll deductions over a six-month period ending June 30, 2026, rather than through an open-market trade.
How does American Vanguard (AVD)'s employee stock purchase plan work for this period?
For the six-month period ending June 30, 2026, participants could use regular payroll deductions to buy common stock. The purchase price equaled 85% of the lower of the stock’s fair market value on January 1, 2026, or June 30, 2026, benefiting participating employees.
Was the American Vanguard (AVD) CEO’s transaction an open-market purchase?
No, the CEO’s acquisition of 6,527 shares was made through the company’s employee stock purchase plan, funded by payroll deductions. It was coded as an “Other acquisition or disposition” transaction rather than a discretionary open-market buy or sell.
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