American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD) was recently named to the prestigious
2013 Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. This evaluation
analyzes publicly-traded equities worldwide with a focus on annual
growth in revenues, earnings and total shareholder value over the last
three calendar years. With annual revenue growth of 24% (Rank 90),
annual earnings growth of 72% (Rank 43) and annual total return growth
of 45% (Rank 33), American Vanguard posted a composite ranking of #50
among the thousands of domestic and international equities from every
sector of the global economy.
Mr. Eric Wintemute, Chairman & CEO of American Vanguard commented: “This
extraordinary distinction results from our focused business strategy,
steady operational execution and prudent financial discipline. Over the
last 2 decades, we have positioned American Vanguard to be an
increasingly important component of modern agricultural practices. Our
portfolio of proven crop protection products improve harvest yields and
complement other technologies to facilitate comprehensive integrated
pest management. We have developed advanced equipment systems that allow
a safe, efficient, environmentally-friendly approach to data-driven
precision farming. Our responsible stewardship activities have earned
the respect of our customers and business partners with whom we work to
satisfy the food, bio-fuel and fiber demands of a growing global
population.”
Mr. Wintemute concluded: “Our Company will continue to emphasize
technological innovation, international expansion, high profitability
and a commitment to shareholder value. We are honored to have earned
this distinguished recognition and by remaining dedicated to our mission
of enhancing agricultural productivity and safeguarding public health
through pest control, American Vanguard intends to remain a premier
growth company.”
About American Vanguard
American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and
agricultural products company that develops and markets products for
crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management and
public and animal health. American Vanguard is included on the Russell
2000® & Russell 3000® Indexes and the Standard & Poors 600 Index. To
learn more about American Vanguard, please reference the Company’s web
site at www.american-vanguard.com.
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