Officer/Director Transaction - Gottschalk Patrick E

Patrick Gottschalk, a director at AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD), acquired 31,872 deferred stock units (DSUs) on June 4, 2026. These DSUs were awarded as part of the company's compensation program for non-management directors and will settle into one share of common stock upon the conclusion of his service, a change of control, or his death. The DSUs are non-transferable during his term of service and do not carry voting or dividend rights. Following this transaction, Gottschalk holds 223,577 shares. The value of these DSUs is currently zero, as indicated by the transaction price.