American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD)
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A specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets safe and effective products for agricultural and commercial uses. The Company manufactures and formulates chemicals for crops, human and animal protection.
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4th qtr profit increase is predicted; weather has been favorable for the need for chemical pest control; increase demand for corn also increased the demand for the treatments AVD produces.
Financially, they have good return on capital, 35% internal ownership of their stock and 58% institutional ownership. There has been increase in sales due to the new aquisition made in Nov 2006. These are usually indicators of a good long-term outlook.