Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: American Vanguard Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 17, 2018
Event: Declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements. The only specific financial metric disclosed is the dividend declaration:
- Dividend Amount: $0.02 per share
- Record Date: October 3, 2018
- Payment Date: October 17, 2018
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing solely addresses the corporate action of declaring a quarterly dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the standard legal disclaimer that the information is furnished under Items 8.01 and 9.01 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Confirm the record date (October 3, 2018) to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment of the dividend on October 17, 2018.