SEC Filing Summary

Steven D. Macicek, a director at AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP, acquired 31,872 shares of Common Stock on June 4, 2026, as part of the company's compensation program for non-management directors. These shares were awarded as deferred stock units (DSUs) in connection with the 2026 annual stockholders' meeting. Each DSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon the recipient's departure from the board, a change of control, or death. During the service term, these DSUs are non-transferable and do not carry voting or dividend rights. Following this transaction, Macicek holds 80,711 shares. The DSUs are subject to the company's standard DSU agreement terms.