American Vanguard (AVD) director receives 31,872 deferred stock units award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McDougal Rubin J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP director Rubin J. McDougal received 31,872 deferred stock units (DSUs) as compensation. The award was granted in connection with the company’s 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting and is recorded at no cash cost per unit.

Each DSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock when the award settles. Settlement occurs at the earlier of the director leaving the board, a change of control, or the director’s death. Until then, the DSUs are nontransferable and carry no voting or dividend rights.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McDougal Rubin J

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 31,872 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 31,872 units Per-unit grant price: $0.0000 per unit Holdings after transaction: 31,872 units +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 31,872 units Non-management director compensation tied to 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting

Per-unit grant price $0.0000 per unit Reported grant price for DSU award

Holdings after transaction 31,872 units Total deferred stock units directly held after grant

Transaction date June 4, 2026 Form 4 reported transaction date for DSU grant

Key Terms

deferred stock units, DSU, change of control, nontransferable, +1 more

5 terms

deferred stock units financial

"These represent deferred stock units ("DSU") that were awarded as part"

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"

change of control financial

"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)"

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.

nontransferable financial

"During the remaining term of service, DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting nor dividend rights."

dividend rights financial

"DSUs are nontransferable and carry neither voting nor dividend rights."

Dividend rights are a shareholder’s entitlement to receive a portion of a company’s profits when the board declares a payout, similar to having a ticket that lets you take a slice of a shared pie. These rights determine who gets paid, how much and in what order (different share classes can have priority), so they matter to investors because they affect expected income, trade value and how quickly cash returns to owners.

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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^*

McDougal Rubin J

(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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/04/2026		A		31,872(1)	A	$0	31,872	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. 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/ Rubin J. McDougal	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did American Vanguard (AVD) director Rubin J. McDougal report on this Form 4?

Rubin J. McDougal reported receiving 31,872 deferred stock units as part of American Vanguard’s non‑management director compensation. These units are tied to the 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting and convert into common shares when specific settlement events occur.

How many shares did the American Vanguard (AVD) director acquire in this transaction?

The director was granted 31,872 deferred stock units, each linked to one share of American Vanguard common stock upon settlement. This grant brings his reported direct holdings from this award to 31,872 units following the transaction recorded on June 4, 2026.

What are deferred stock units (DSUs) in the American Vanguard (AVD) Form 4 filing?

Deferred stock units are share‑based awards that give the right to receive one common share at settlement. For American Vanguard’s non‑management directors, DSUs are nontransferable, carry no voting or dividend rights, and settle when board service ends, upon change of control, or upon death.

When will the American Vanguard (AVD) director’s DSUs from this grant settle into common stock?

The DSUs will settle into common stock at the earlier of three events: when the director’s board service ends, when a change of control occurs, or upon the director’s death. Until then, the DSUs remain outstanding without voting or dividend rights.

Does the American Vanguard (AVD) director pay cash for the 31,872 deferred stock units?

The reported transaction shows a per‑unit price of $0.0000, indicating these deferred stock units were granted as compensation rather than purchased for cash. They are part of American Vanguard’s standard compensation program for non‑management directors tied to the 2026 annual meeting.