American Vanguard grants 20,000 stock options to officer
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP officer Timothy J. Donnelly received a grant of options covering 20,000 shares of common stock.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP officer Timothy J. Donnelly received a grant of options covering 20,000 shares of common stock. The options have an exercise price of $2.51 per share and were reported as a direct holding.
These incentive stock options vest in full on the third anniversary of the grant date and expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date. The grant is categorized as a compensation-related acquisition, with no open-market buying or selling of common shares reported in this filing.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 20,000 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Donnelly Timothy J
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Option to Buy | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Option to Buy — 20,000 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. These constitute incentive stock options that vest in their entirety on the third anniversary of the grant date and expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date.
Key Figures
Options granted: 20,000 options
Exercise price: $2.51 per share
Underlying shares: 20,000 shares
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6 metrics
Options granted
20,000 options
Incentive stock options covering common stock
Exercise price
$2.51 per share
Conversion or exercise price for options
Underlying shares
20,000 shares
Common stock underlying the options
Expiration date
June 4, 2036
Options expire on the tenth anniversary of grant
Vesting schedule
Third anniversary cliff vesting
Options vest in entirety on third anniversary of grant date
Post-grant option holdings
20,000 options
Total derivative shares following transaction
Key Terms
incentive stock options, vest in their entirety, expiration date, underlying security, +1 more
5 terms
incentive stock options financial
"These constitute incentive stock options that vest in their entirety"
Incentive stock options are a type of employee stock option that gives eligible workers the right to buy company shares at a fixed price later on, often below future market value. They matter to investors because they align employee incentives with company performance, can dilute existing ownership when exercised, and create potential tax advantages for option holders if certain holding-time rules are met — think of them as a coupon to buy stock at today’s price with extra tax rules attached.
vest in their entirety financial
"that vest in their entirety on the third anniversary of the grant date"
expiration date financial
"expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
underlying security financial
"underlying security title: Common Stock and underlying security shares"
derivative securities financial
"The transaction is classified as a derivative security (option to buy)."
Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) report for Timothy J. Donnelly?
AMERICAN VANGUARD reported that officer Timothy J. Donnelly received a grant of incentive stock options for 20,000 shares of common stock. The options were granted at an exercise price of $2.51 per share and are held directly as a compensation-related award.
How many stock options did Timothy J. Donnelly receive from AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD)?
Timothy J. Donnelly received incentive stock options covering 20,000 shares of AMERICAN VANGUARD common stock. All 20,000 options are reported as held directly following the transaction, providing the right to buy an equal number of common shares at the fixed exercise price.
What is the exercise price and term of Timothy J. Donnelly’s AVD stock options?
The granted options have an exercise price of $2.51 per share and an expiration date of June 4, 2036. They therefore provide a long-dated right to purchase AMERICAN VANGUARD common stock at that fixed price if the options are exercised before expiration.
When do Timothy J. Donnelly’s AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) options vest?
The filing states that these incentive stock options vest in their entirety on the third anniversary of the grant date. Until vesting, the options cannot normally be exercised for AMERICAN VANGUARD common shares, aligning the award with longer-term service and performance.
What type of award did AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) grant to Timothy J. Donnelly?
AMERICAN VANGUARD granted Timothy J. Donnelly incentive stock options, classified as an award acquisition under transaction code A. The options cover 20,000 underlying common shares and include specific vesting and expiration terms typical of long-term equity compensation.
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