Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: American Vanguard Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 18, 2005
Reporting Period: Single event date (October 18, 2005)
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The document is a current report regarding a corporate recognition event.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational shifts are reported in this filing. The report discloses a non-financial corporate achievement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: The company announced via press release (Exhibit 99.1) that it was selected as one of the "200 Best Small Companies" by Forbes magazine. This marks the third consecutive year the company has received this distinction.
Risks and Contingencies: No risks, contingencies, or unusual items are disclosed in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 for specific criteria used by Forbes.
- Review the company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q filings for actual financial performance metrics, as this 8-K contains none.
- Confirm the company's continued eligibility for the "Best Small Companies" list in subsequent years.