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American Vanguard Corporation |
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PROFILE |
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American Vanguard bugs bugs, roots out weeds, and gives personal care to persons. 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 GenChem subsidiary sells the company's chemicals nationally to the cosmetic, nutritional, and pharmaceutical industries. American Vanguard also has marketing subsidiaries in the UK and Mexico. Customers ConAgra, Helena Chemical, and Tenkoz account for about 25%, 15%, and 10% of sales, respectively. Co-chairmen Herbert Kraft and Glenn Wintemute each own about 25% of American Vanguard.
COMPETITION |
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DEALS |
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Deal: SkyGo Raises $11 Million
Date Announced: 08.22.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 11
Description: Advertising and marketing company focused on wireless devices raises round of funding.
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STOCK ANALYSIS |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 78.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 12.7%
Employees: 180
Revenue per employee: $433,333.33
KEY PEOPLE |
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Eric G. Wintemute
CEO
James A. Barry
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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4695 MacArthur Ct.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
US
Phone: 949-260-1200
Fax: 949-260-1201
Online: Web Site
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