Compass Minerals (CMP) officer vests 2,598 RSUs; holds 1,835 shares

Compass Minerals International (CMP) reported an insider equity transaction by its Chief Accounting Officer on 10/15/2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Compass Minerals International (CMP) reported an insider equity transaction by its Chief Accounting Officer on 10/15/2025. The officer’s restricted stock units converted to 2,598 shares of common stock at $0 per share (Code M). To cover taxes upon vesting, 763 shares were withheld at $19.53 (Code F), leaving 1,835 shares directly owned after the transactions.

Each RSU equals one share of common stock, and the award vests in three equal annual installments from October 15, 2025 through October 15, 2027. Following these transactions, the reporting person holds 5,196 restricted stock units as derivative securities.

Insider Trade Summary

2,598 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Ward Ashley

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	2,598	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,598	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	763	$19.53	$15K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 5,196 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,835 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of the restricted stock units listed in Table II.
2. F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock.
3. F3. Restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on October 15, 2025 and ending on October 15, 2027.

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What did CMP’s officer report on Form 4?

Vesting of 2,598 restricted stock units into common shares (Code M) and withholding of 763 shares for taxes at $19.53 (Code F).

How many CMP shares does the officer own after the transactions?

The officer directly owns 1,835 shares after the reported transactions.

What price was used for the tax withholding on CMP shares?

Shares were withheld at $19.53 to satisfy tax obligations related to vesting.

How do the CMP RSUs vest for this award?

They vest in three equal annual installments from October 15, 2025 to October 15, 2027.

How many CMP RSUs remain held by the officer?

Following the transactions, the officer holds 5,196 restricted stock units.

What do the Form 4 transaction codes mean?

M indicates an RSU conversion to shares; F indicates shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/16/2025 - 05:06 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ward Ashley

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COMPASS MINERALS

9900 WEST 109TH STREET, SUITE 100

(Street)

OVERLAND PARK KS 66210

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC [ CMP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/15/2025		M		2,598	A	$0	2,598	D
Common Stock	10/15/2025		F		763(1)	D	$19.53	1,835	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	(2)	10/15/2025		M			2,598	(3)	10/15/2027	Common Stock	2,598	$0	5,196	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of the restricted stock units listed in Table II.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock.

3. Restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on October 15, 2025 and ending on October 15, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jared Campbell, by power of attorney	10/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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