[8-K] Compass Minerals International, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Compass Minerals International, Inc. furnished a Current Report announcing that it issued a press release reporting its fiscal 2025 third-quarter financial results. The Form 8-K states the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and not filed, so it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.

The filing also lists an Inline XBRL cover page file as Exhibit 104 and identifies the company’s common stock trading under the symbol CMP on the New York Stock Exchange. The report is signed on behalf of the registrant by the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR Routine furnished release announcing Q3 fiscal 2025 results; no financial figures included in the 8-K itself.

The filing notifies the market that a press release with the company’s fiscal third-quarter results has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Because the 8-K explicitly states the exhibit is being furnished and not filed, the disclosure is limited in regulatory effect and the form does not, by itself, add Section 18 liability or incorporation by reference. Investors and analysts will need to review Exhibit 99.1 for the actual revenue, earnings, or other metrics; those figures are not contained within the 8-K text.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Administrative disclosure that a results press release was furnished; filing includes exhibits and an officer signature.

The 8-K documents procedural compliance: a press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and an Inline XBRL cover page is included as Exhibit 104. The filing’s language clarifies the limited legal status of the furnished materials. The report is executed by the company’s Chief Financial Officer, consistent with routine disclosure practices. There is no standalone financial statement or management discussion in the 8-K text itself.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-31921			36-3972986
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9900 West 109th Street

Suite 100

Overland Park, KS 66210

(Address of principal executive offices)

(913) 344-9200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value

CMP

The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 11, 2025, Compass Minerals International, Inc. issued a press release regarding its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Exhibit Description
99.1						Press Release issued by Compass Minerals International, Inc. on August 11, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: August 11, 2025			By:			/s/ Peter Fjellman
						Peter Fjellman
						Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Compass Minerals (CMP) disclose in this 8-K?

The 8-K states that Compass Minerals issued a press release reporting its fiscal 2025 third-quarter financial results and that the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release in this filing considered "filed" or "furnished"?

The filing expressly states the press release and Item 2.02 content are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can I find the actual financial results referenced in the 8-K?

The financial results are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1; the 8-K text does not include the numerical results.

Which exhibits are included with this 8-K?

The exhibit list includes Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 104 (the Inline XBRL cover page file).

Who signed the Current Report on behalf of Compass Minerals?

The report shows it was signed by Peter Fjellman, Chief Financial Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc.