Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Effective June 30, 2009, Christopher K. Hildreth will resign from his position as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AMVAC Chemical Corporation ("AMVAC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation. Commencing July 1, 2009, Mr. Hildreth will provide consulting services to AMVAC for a period of from six to nine months, during which time he will receive compensation equal to his salary level at the time of his departure.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On June 12, 2009, American Vanguard Corporation announced certain changes in the sales and marketing function of AMVAC, including Mr. Hildreth's resignation. The full text of that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated June 12, 2009 of American Vanguard Corporation.

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