American Vanguard Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of specialized chemicals for agricultural, commercial, and consumer applications across the United States and internationally. The company formulates and produces a comprehensive range of chemicals, including pest control agents like insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and molluscicides, as well as solutions for soil health, plant nutrition, growth regulation, and soil fumigation. These offerings are available in liquid, powder, and granular forms, serving purposes in crop cultivation, turf and ornamental plant management, and human and animal health protection. American Vanguard also actively promotes, sells, and distributes finished chemical and biological products specifically designed for crop uses, and extends its distribution services to chemicals for the turf and ornamental markets. Its extensive distribution network encompasses partnerships with national distribution firms, purchasing collectives, and co-operatives, alongside its own sales offices, dedicated sales force, independent sales agents, and fully owned distribution entities. Established in 1969, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, California.
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Announces CFO Transition
American Vanguard announced Matt Horwath will join as CFO effective October 1, 2026, succeeding David Johnson as part of a planned leadership transition.
Johnson will stay on as Chief Accounting Officer until March 2027 and remain with the company in a non-executive role through September 2027, providing continuity.
Horwath brings nearly 20 years of finance experience, including CFO roles at Kustom US and FARO Technologies, where he helped lead the transformation preceding FARO's 2025 acquisition by AMETEK.