Trade Summary

1 week ago, Gottschalk Patrick E, serving as Dir at American Vanguard Corp (AVD), purchased 40,000 shares at $2.94 per share, for a total transaction value of $117,400.00. Following this transaction, Gottschalk Patrick E now holds 166,705 shares of AVD.

This purchase represents a 32.00% increase in Gottschalk Patrick E's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET, 7 days after the trade was made.

American Vanguard Corp operates in the BASIC MATERIALS sector, specifically within the AGRICULTURAL INPUTS industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.