American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD)
Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Map) Phone: 949-260-1200
Fax: 949-260-1201
Toll Free: 888-462-6822
http://www.american-vanguard.com
Overview
American Vanguard Corporation (AMVAC) bugs bugs, roots out weeds, and helps people take care of their person. The company makes specialty chemicals designed to protect the health of animals, crops, and people. Products made by its AMVAC Chemical subsidiary include pesticides, plant-growth regulators, herbicides, and soil fumigants. Its GemChem subsidiary distributes the company's chemicals nationally to the cosmetic, nutritional, and pharmaceutical industries. American Vanguard also has marketing subsidiaries in the UK and Mexico. Collectively, Chairman Herbert Kraft and CEO Eric Wintemute own 17.5% of American Vanguard while Heartland Advisors owns 16.5% and T. Rowe Price owns 10%.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: AVD) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £148.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 9.7% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £7.1 |
| 2010 Employees | 350 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 6.1% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD)
| Co-Chairman | Herbert A. Kraft (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Co-Chairman | Glenn A. Wintemute |
| Chairman and CEO | Eric G. Wintemute |
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