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Compensatory bonuses were awarded to named executive officers for restructuring the company's borrowed debt.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously disclosed in American Vanguard Corporation’s (“Company”) Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 19, 2026, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, and certain affiliates of the Company entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “First Lien Term Loan”) with a group of commercial lenders (the “Lenders”) led by…

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. On March 13, 2026, AMVAC, as borrower, and certain affiliates (including the Company), as guarantors and/or borrowers, terminated the Prior Credit Agreement concurrently with its entry into the Term Loans (as more fully described in Item 1.01, which is incorporated by reference herein). In connection with the termination, AMVAC retired all outstanding loans under the Prior Credit Agreement using proceeds from the Term Loans. The terms and condit…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On March 13, 2026, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (“AMVAC”), a subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (the “Company”), as borrower, and certain affiliates of the Company (including the Company), as guarantors, entered into (i) a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “First Lien Term Loan”) with a group of commercial lenders led by Centerbridge Partners, L.P., and Wilmington Trust, National Association as administrative agent; (ii) a Credit and Guarant…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. On March 13, 2026, AMVAC borrowed $285 million under the Term Loans, consisting of $225 million in term loans under the First Lien Term Loan and $60 million under the Second Lien Term Loan and, in connection therewith, retired the entire outstanding balance of the terms loans and revolving credit facility (plus accrued interest) under the Prior Credit Agreement upon termination t…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 16, 2026, American Vanguard Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025. The full text of the press release is linked hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Also on March 16, 2026, the Company held its previously announced earnings call regarding its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods end…

Regulation FD Disclosure. In the Company’s press release dated March 14, 2025, the Company disclosed preliminary Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the full year ended December 31, 2024 of approximately $42 million. In connection with finalizing the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company concluded that its Adjusted EBITDA for the period was $39.1 million. The Company defines EBITDA as net income or net income attributable to the Compa…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 10, 2025, American Vanguard Corporation (“Registrant” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025. The full text of the press release is linked hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Also on November 10, 2025, the Company held its previously announced earnings call regarding its unaudited financial results for the three…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On August 18, 2025, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (“AMVAC”), principal operating subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (“Registrant” or the “Company”), as borrower, and affiliates (including Registrant), as guarantors and/or borrowers, entered into Amendment Number Twelve (the “Amendment”) to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with a group of commercial lenders led by BMO Bank, N.A. (successor to the…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information included in

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On July 31, 2025, American Vanguard Corporation (“Registrant” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025. The full text of the press release is linked hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. As previously reported, on April 2, 2025, American Vanguard Corporation (the “Company”) received a notice of noncompliance from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) noting that the Company was not in compliance with Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual due to the delayed filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 1…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On June 6, 2025, American Vanguard Corporation (“Registrant” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. The full text of the press release is linked hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished under

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, the matters set forth herein include forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On May 7, 2025, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (“AMVAC”), principal operating subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (“Registrant” or the “Company”), as borrower, and affiliates (including Registrant), as guarantors and/or borrowers, entered into Amendment Number Ten (the “Amendment”) to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with a group of commercial lenders led by BMO Bank, N.A. (successor to the Bank of…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement As previously disclosed, on July 3, 2024, American Vanguard Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Transition Agreement (the “Transition Agreement”) with Eric Wintemute, the current Chairman of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) and the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the Transition Agreement, Mr. Wintemute will continue to serve as Chairman and a member of the Board until the Company’s 2025 Annual M…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On March 31, 2025, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (“AMVAC”), principal operating subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (“Registrant” or the “Company”), as borrower, and affiliates (including Registrant), as guarantors and/or borrowers, entered into Amendment Number Nine (the “Amendment”) to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with a group of commercial lenders led by BMO Bank, N.A. (successor to the Ban…

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. On April 2, 2025, the Registrant received a notice of noncompliance (the “NYSE Notice”) from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) noting that the Company is not in compliance with Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual due to the delayed filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”). The NYSE has informed the Company…