AVD

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: American Vanguard Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 14, 2004
Event: Declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors.

Key Financial Metrics

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

Material Changes

The filing announces a new cash dividend declaration. There are no reported changes to financial performance or operational status compared to prior periods within this document.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Dividend Details:

• Amount: $0.05 per share
• Record Date: October 1, 2004
• Payment Date: October 15, 2004

Management Commentary: The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) but does not provide additional management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the dividend announcement.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
• Confirm the company's cash position in the most recent 10-Q or 10-K to assess the ability to fund the October 15, 2004 payment.
• Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy.
• Check subsequent filings for confirmation of the dividend payment on the scheduled date.