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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-16-553684
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		7
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160425
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160425
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20160425

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000005981
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AGRICULTURE CHEMICALS [2870]
		IRS NUMBER:				952588080
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13795
		FILM NUMBER:		161588513

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4695 MACARTHUR COURT
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660
		BUSINESS PHONE:		949-260-1200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4695 MACARTHUR COURT
		CITY:			NEWPORT BEACH
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92660

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AEROCON INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19720620
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</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>(RULE 14a-101) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>For holders as of:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;April 13, 2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Date:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;June&nbsp;8,&nbsp;2016&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Time:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11:00 AM PDT</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Location:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meeting live via the Internet-please visit</P>
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www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVD.</P></TD>
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This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</P>
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proxy materials before voting.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">How to Access the Proxy Materials </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" STYLE="BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; padding-right:8pt">If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt ;text-indent:8.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1) <I>BY INTERNET</I>: </P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt ;text-indent:8.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2) <I>BY TELEPHONE</I>: </P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*&nbsp;&nbsp;If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed
above on or before May 25, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>&#151; How
To Vote &#151; </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>During The Meeting:</I></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Vote By Mail: </B>You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Nominees:</B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scott D. Baskin</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence S. Clark</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debra F. Edwards</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Morton D. Erlich</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Ratify the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December&nbsp;31, 2016. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Give an advisory vote to approve the overall executive compensation policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Proxy Statement. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Approve the renewal of the term of the company&#146;s equity incentive plan for a period of three years, that is, through June&nbsp;8, 2019. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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