American Vanguard Stockholders Decisively Elect All Three of Cruiser Capital’s Nominees to Board

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Cruiser Capital Master Fund LP, a major shareholder of American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD), announced that stockholders voted to replace three incumbent directors with Cruiser’s nominees: Dr. Mark Bassett, Pat Gottschalk, and Keith M. Rosenbloom. This decisive vote signals stockholders' desire for operational changes to enhance the company's performance. Cruiser Capital expressed gratitude to supportive shareholders and readiness to collaborate with the board to drive value for all stakeholders.

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• Stockholders voted to replace three incumbent directors, indicating strong support for operational change.
• Cruiser Capital's nominees are poised to bring fresh perspectives to the board.

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Vote Results Represent Clear Mandate for Company to Embrace Strategic and Operational Change

Cruiser’s Nominees Stand Ready to Begin Working Immediately with Other Directors to Help American Vanguard Fulfill its Full Potential

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cruiser Capital Master Fund LP and its affiliates (“Cruiser Capital,” or “Cruiser”), a top ten shareholder of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) (“American Vanguard,” “AVD” or the “Company”), owning approximately 2.5% of AVD’s outstanding shares, today announced that, based on the preliminary report provided by its proxy solicitor, stockholders have decisively voted to remove three of American Vanguard’s incumbent directors and replace them with all three of Cruiser’s nominees: Dr. Mark Bassett, Pat Gottschalk and Keith M. Rosenbloom.

Keith Rosenbloom, founder of Cruiser Capital, stated: “Today’s vote is a clear signal that stockholders want to see meaningful change at American Vanguard and are ready for fresh perspectives to be heard in the boardroom. We are extremely grateful to all our fellow stockholders who supported us throughout this campaign, as well as for the unanimous support from all three leading proxy advisory firms. My fellow nominees and I stand ready to get to work immediately alongside the rest of the Board to help American Vanguard reach its full potential and enhance value for all stakeholders.”

About Cruiser Capital Advisors

Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC is an investment management firm that concentrates its investments in companies it believes trade at public market values substantially different from intrinsic value. Cruiser often utilizes a constructivist approach to collaborate with management teams to help drive stockholder value. Cruiser may be contacted at Info@Cruisercap.com

Important Information

Cruiser has nominated three individuals as nominees to the board of directors of American Vanguard Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and intends to solicit votes for the election of those individuals as members of the Company’s board of directors. The individuals that have been nominated are Keith M. Rosenbloom, Patrick E. Gottschalk and Mark R. Bassett (the “Nominees”). Cruiser Capital Master Fund LP is sending a definitive proxy statement, BLUE proxy card and related proxy materials to shareholders of the Company seeking their support of the Nominees at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and BLUE proxy card, because they contain important information about the Nominees, the Company and related matters. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and BLUE proxy card and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by Cruiser Capital and its affiliates (the “Cruiser Capital Parties”) at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement and other related SEC documents filed with the SEC by the Cruiser Capital Parties may also be obtained free of charge from the Cruiser Capital Parties, upon request.

Participants in Solicitation

The following persons may be deemed to be participants in the planned solicitation from the Company’s shareholders of proxies in favor of the Nominees (the “Participants”): Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC, Keith M. Rosenbloom, Cruiser Capital Master Fund LP, Metamorphosis VI LLC, Patrick E. Gottschalk and Mark R. Bassett who own some or all of their shares through accounts managed by Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC. The Participants may have interests in the solicitation, including as a result of holding shares of the Company’s common stock. Information regarding the Participants and their interests may be found in the definitive proxy statement the Participants filed with the SEC on May 9, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

These materials may contain forward-looking statements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “estimate,” “plan” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. The projected results and statements contained in these materials that are not historical facts are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such materials, and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such projected results and statements. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Cruiser Capital Parties.

Although the Cruiser Capital Parties believe that the assumptions underlying the projected results or forward-looking statements included in these materials are reasonable as of the date of such materials, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and therefore, there can be no assurance that the projected results or forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the projected results and forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation as to future results or that the objectives and strategic initiatives expressed or implied by such projected results and forward-looking statements will be achieved. The Cruiser Capital Parties will not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to disclose the results of any revisions that may be made to any projected results or forward- looking statements herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such projected results or statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

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Investors:

Okapi Partners

Jason Alexander / Bruce Goldfarb

Info@Okapipartners.com

Cruiser Capital Advisors

Keith M. Rosenbloom

ElevateAVD@CruiserCap.com

Media:

Longacre Square Partners

Dan Zacchei / Miller Winston

DZacchei@longacresquare.com / MWinston@longacresquare.com

Source: Cruiser Capital

FAQ

What recent changes occurred in American Vanguard's board of directors?

Stockholders voted to replace three incumbent directors of American Vanguard with Cruiser Capital's nominees.

Who are the new nominees for the board of American Vanguard?

The new nominees are Dr. Mark Bassett, Pat Gottschalk, and Keith M. Rosenbloom.

What percentage of shares does Cruiser Capital own in American Vanguard?

Cruiser Capital owns approximately 2.5% of American Vanguard's outstanding shares.

How did stockholders respond to Cruiser Capital's proposed changes?

Stockholders decisively voted in favor of replacing the incumbent directors, signaling support for change.

What is the significance of the vote for American Vanguard's future?

The vote represents a clear mandate for strategic and operational changes aimed at enhancing shareholder value.