American Vanguard Corporation

American Vanguard Corp. is a holding company which engages in the development and marketing of specialty and agricultural products for crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management, public and animal health. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California and currently employs 739 full-time employees. The company conducts its business through its operating subsidiaries, including AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC) for its domestic business and AMVAC Netherlands BV (AMVAC BV) for its international business. AMVAC is a manufacturer of chemical, biological and biorational products that develops and markets solutions for agricultural, commercial and consumer uses. The company synthesizes and formulates chemicals and ferments and extracts microbial products for crops, turf, ornamental plants, and human and animal health protection. These products, which include insecticides, fungicides, and biorationals, are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms. AMVAC BV sells products both directly and through its network of subsidiaries in various international territories.