American Vanguard (AVD) director reports 47,281-share distribution, now holding 126,705 shares

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American Vanguard Corp. director reports share distribution from investment fund

A director of American Vanguard Corp. (AVD) reported receiving 47,281 shares of common stock on 11/26/2025. This was recorded on a Form 4 as an acquisition at a reported price of $0 per share, reflecting that it was not a market purchase.

After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 126,705 shares of American Vanguard common stock in direct ownership. According to the explanation, the shares came from a pro‑rata distribution by a private investment fund controlled by Cruiser Capital, in which the reporting person was a non‑managing member. The distribution occurred in connection with the fund’s dissolution and did not involve any purchase, sale, or payment of consideration by the director.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gottschalk Patrick E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4695 MACARTHUR COURT, SUITE 1200

(Street)

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/26/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	11/26/2025		J		47,281(1)	A	$0	126,705	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. Item 1 - These shares constitute a pro-rata distribution from a private investment fund (controlled by Cruiser Capital) in which reporting person is a non-managing member. The distribution was made in connection with the dissolution and winding up of the investment fund, and involved no purchase, sale or payment of any consideration by the reporting person.

	/s/ PATRICK GOTTSCHALK	12/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did American Vanguard (AVD) report on this Form 4?

A director of American Vanguard Corp. reported receiving 47,281 shares of common stock on 11/26/2025 as an acquired position.

How many American Vanguard (AVD) shares does the director own after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 126,705 shares of American Vanguard common stock in direct ownership.

Was the American Vanguard (AVD) insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

No. The filing states the shares were received through a pro‑rata distribution from a private investment fund in connection with its dissolution, with no purchase, sale, or payment of consideration by the director.

What is the reported price for the American Vanguard (AVD) shares acquired by the director?

The Form 4 lists the acquisition of 47,281 common shares at a reported price of $0 per share, reflecting that this was a distribution rather than a market transaction.

What was the source of the American Vanguard (AVD) shares distributed to the director?

The explanation notes the shares came from a private investment fund controlled by Cruiser Capital, where the director was a non‑managing member, and were distributed as part of the fund’s dissolution and winding up.

Is the reporting person on this American Vanguard (AVD) Form 4 a company insider?

Yes. The form identifies the reporting person as a Director of American Vanguard Corp. and the filing is made by one reporting person.