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American Vanguard Appoints Steven Macicek to Its Board of Directors Morton D. Erlich to Retire

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

In light of Mr. Erlich’s retirement, the company’s board has appointed Steven Macicek to succeed Mr. Erlich as Chair of its Audit Committee.

Key Points: 
  • In light of Mr. Erlich’s retirement, the company’s board has appointed Steven Macicek to succeed Mr. Erlich as Chair of its Audit Committee.
  • Chairman and CEO, Eric G. Wintemute stated, “We are grateful to Mort for his exceptional service on our board over the past 11 years.
  • In short, we have been privileged to have someone of his caliber serving as the Chair of our Audit Committee.
  • We look forward to working with Steve to help make this company the best it can be.”

Nerdio Doubles Revenue as Customers and Partners Accelerate Modernization of Legacy VDI

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

These organizations join an already impressive roster of satisfied customers, including Office Depot, Government of Alberta, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the University of North Florida, and thousands of others.

Key Points: 
  • These organizations join an already impressive roster of satisfied customers, including Office Depot, Government of Alberta, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the University of North Florida, and thousands of others.
  • “Nerdio greatly reduced our burden and time to adopt,” said Ian Cohn, Systems Design Specialist, Penn State University.
  • “I can’t speak highly enough of the technical capabilities of the platform, but also the Nerdio support team.
  • Vadim Vladimirskiy, CEO of Nerdio, remarked, "The dedication and innovation of the entire Nerdio team have been pivotal in our success.

Goliath Technologies Introduces Game-Changing AI to Address IT Resource Challenges

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Monday, February 5, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Goliath Technologies, a leader in end-user experience monitoring and troubleshooting software, today announced the general availability of Goliath Performance Monitor 12.1.1, bringing AI into the service of IT Administrators to address the need for additional Citrix and Horizon expertise.

Key Points: 
  • Goliath Introduces an Industry-First AI Troubleshooting Assistant, Reshaping How IT Support Teams Address User Issues Requiring Deep Citrix or Horizon Expertise
    PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Goliath Technologies, a leader in end-user experience monitoring and troubleshooting software, today announced the general availability of Goliath Performance Monitor 12.1.1, bringing AI into the service of IT Administrators to address the need for additional Citrix and Horizon expertise.
  • KIP is a great AI tool to assist in resolving user issues found in the Goliath console as well as helping me find anything I may need in the console.
  • Not only does it provide Citrix troubleshooting assistance, it also provides guidance for operational use of the Goliath platform.
  • Leveraging the power of AI, Goliath eliminates that gap to effectively democratize both Citrix troubleshooting and Goliath platform knowledge across the IT support organization.

American Vanguard Confirms 2023 and 2024 Targets

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced key metrics from its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced key metrics from its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Eric Wintemute, Chairman and CEO of American Vanguard commented, “During our third quarter earnings report in November, we indicated expectations for the full year 2023 and our targets for 2024.
  • While we have not completed our full audit cycle, I am pleased to report that based on our preliminary evaluation, we have ended the quarter and the year broadly in line with our targets and are now reiterating our 2024 expectations.
  • Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 201-493-6744 – please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and ask for the American Vanguard call.

Nerdio Announces Agenda, Keynote Speakers, and Content Tracks for Sold-Out NerdioCon 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Nerdio leadership and industry experts will be hosting more than 50 total sessions, including breakouts, panel discussions, and partner roundtables.

Key Points: 
  • Nerdio leadership and industry experts will be hosting more than 50 total sessions, including breakouts, panel discussions, and partner roundtables.
  • The content tracks have been curated to MSP and enterprise partners addressing prevalent challenges related to establishing and expanding Microsoft cloud practices and application management.
  • Nerdio company presentations, including the launch of its new 2024 Enterprise Partnerd Program and product updates to Nerdio Manager for MSP and Nerdio Manager for Enterprise.
  • Additionally, NerdioCon 2024 includes dedicated time for unique in-person networking opportunities with sponsors and Nerdio leadership.

American Vanguard Scheduled to Announce Preliminary Unaudited Q4 & Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced that it will discuss certain key preliminary and unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced that it will discuss certain key preliminary and unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
  • Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 201-493-6744 – please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and ask for the American Vanguard call.
  • The conference call will also be webcast live via the News and Media section of the Company’s web site at www.american-vanguard.com .
  • If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived on the Company’s web site.

2024 Nerdio Training Camp Event Series Launches Offering MSPs Free Microsoft Cloud Training and Education

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

It is a free event series offered to MSPs that educates them on how to succeed with Microsoft investments like Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, and more.

Key Points: 
  • It is a free event series offered to MSPs that educates them on how to succeed with Microsoft investments like Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, and more.
  • Nerdio Training Camps are offered via a two-day, interactive workshop experience with dedicated tracks for sales and technical education.
  • Launched originally in 2022, Nerdio offers a new Training Camp curriculum every year to address the most current MSP needs and challenges and incorporate the latest Microsoft and Nerdio product advancements.
  • 2024 Nerdio Training Camps will incorporate new content highlights including:
    Advanced Training Camp: Six of the Training Camps in North America next year will offer new Advanced Live Training modules that provide MSPs an opportunity to take what they have learned in Training Camp and operationalize and scale their mature MSP business.

American Vanguard Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, December 15, 2023

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 per share of the company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023, for distribution on January 12, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 per share of the company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023, for distribution on January 12, 2024.
  • Chairman and CEO, Eric W. Wintemute commented, “This dividend payment continues our long-standing practice of providing cash returns to shareholders.
  • Both management and our Board of Directors strongly believe in the value of the company and its prospects for future growth and profitability.
  • We appreciate the continuing support of our shareholders, as we develop and deliver important solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, safeguard public health, and facilitate environmental sustainability.”
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ADCETRIS® (brentuximab vedotin) Plus Novel Immunotherapy Combination Delivers 100% Progression Free Survival at 12 months in Phase 2 Trial of Patients with Early Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Monday, December 11, 2023

This is the first time 12-month PFS results were presented for the treatment combination, which avoids use of vinblastine and bleomycin in patients with early stage cHL.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first time 12-month PFS results were presented for the treatment combination, which avoids use of vinblastine and bleomycin in patients with early stage cHL.
  • The PFS rate was 100% (95% CI: 100, 100) at 12 months and 97% (95% CI: 90.3, 99.1) at 18 months.
  • Among 56 efficacy-evaluable patients, 95% had an OR (95% CI: 85.1, 98.9) and 89% had a CR (95% CI: 78.1, 96.0).
  • The estimated PFS rate at 24 months was 88% (95% CI: 75.7, 94.6), with a median follow-up of 24.2 months (95% CI: 23.4, 26.9).

American Vanguard Hires Chief Transformation Officer

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Monday, December 4, 2023

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announces that it has hired Don Gualdoni to the newly-created position of Chief Transformation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announces that it has hired Don Gualdoni to the newly-created position of Chief Transformation Officer.
  • Mr. Gualdoni brings to this assignment over 25 years’ experience in various leadership roles during which he has led several large, complex transformation projects.
  • He joins us most recently from Teradata (a San Diego-based software company) and was formerly with McKinsey & Company.
  • Chairman and CEO, Eric G. Wintemute stated, “We are excited to welcome Don on board as our first CTO.