AVD

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: American Vanguard Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 12, 2003
Reporting Period: Single event date (September 12, 2003)

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The report focuses exclusively on a corporate action regarding shareholder distributions.

Material Changes

The filing reports the declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors. No other material changes to operations or financial condition are disclosed in this document.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Dividend Declaration:

• Amount: $0.05 per share
• Record Date: October 3, 2003
• Payment Date: October 17, 2003

The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.3) for further details but provides no forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or management commentary beyond the dividend announcement.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the $0.05 distribution.
• Confirm the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
• Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.3) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration.
• Check subsequent filings for the actual payment of the dividend on October 17, 2003.