Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by American Vanguard Corporation covers events reported on March 8, 2013. The company is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in Newport Beach, California.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It reports a corporate action regarding shareholder distributions.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.07 per share of common stock.
- Payment Date: April 19, 2013.
- Record Date: April 5, 2013.
Material Changes
The filing announces two material corporate governance events:
- Declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors on March 11, 2013.
- Scheduling of the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for June 5, 2013, at 11:00 am PDT.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide financial guidance, management commentary on future outlook, specific risk factors, or contingencies beyond the standard disclosure of the dividend and meeting schedule.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify share ownership status as of the record date (April 5, 2013) to confirm dividend eligibility.
- Confirm the payment date of April 19, 2013, for cash receipt.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the Annual Meeting agenda.