Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 6, 2009 American Vanguard Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009. The full text of that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished under Items 2.02 and 9.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 6, 2009 of American Vanguard Corporation.

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