American Vanguard appoints Dak Kaye as CEO effective Dec 9; base salary $650K

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP

Douglas A. ("Dak") Kaye III named CEO effective Dec 9, 2024, succeeding the Office of CEO.
Employment agreement includes $650K base salary, 100% target bonus (max 180% of base), and $300K initial bonus.
Equity awards include performance share units and time-based restricted stock totaling over $1.65M face value.
Board targets transformation to 15% adjusted EBITDA margin; Kaye previously President, North America at Albaugh.
Kaye brings 13 years of global crop protection experience; will be based at Newport Beach HQ from Jan 6, 2025.

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