Compass Minerals Ties Executive Compensation to 2027 Performance Goals

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Compass Minerals International (CMP) Chief Commercial Officer Benjamin S. Nichols received a new grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 24, 2025. The key details of this insider transaction include:

• Granted 5,084 RSUs that will vest in two equal annual installments on June 24, 2026 and June 24, 2027
• Currently holds 7,981 shares of common stock directly
• Owns an additional 249 shares indirectly through the company's 401(k) plan

This equity award appears to be part of the company's executive compensation program. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The grant was reported via Form 4 filing within the required two-business-day window, with the filing made through an attorney-in-fact on June 25, 2025.

Positive

• Chief Commercial Officer granted 5,084 RSUs worth approximately $254,200 (based on current market value), vesting over two years, indicating long-term retention incentive

Negative

• None.

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^*

Nichols Benjamin S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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 Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/24/2025

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								7,981	D
Common Stock								249(1)	I	401(k) Plan

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)	06/24/2025		A		5,084		(3)	06/24/2027	Common Stock	5,084	$0	5,084	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported number is based on a 401(k) plan statement dated as of June 24, 2025.

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

3. Restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments beginning on June 24, 2026 and ending on June 24, 2027

Remarks:

	/s/ Jared Campbell, Attorney-in-Fact	06/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) did CMP's Chief Commercial Officer receive on June 24, 2025?

Benjamin S. Nichols, CMP's Chief Commercial Officer, received 5,084 restricted stock units on June 24, 2025. These RSUs represent a contingent right to receive an equal number of CMP common stock shares.

What is the vesting schedule for CMP CCO's June 2025 RSU grant?

The restricted stock units granted to CMP's Chief Commercial Officer will vest in two equal annual installments: the first half will vest on June 24, 2026, and the second half will vest on June 24, 2027.

How many shares of CMP stock does Benjamin Nichols directly own?

According to the Form 4 filing, Benjamin Nichols directly owns 7,981 shares of CMP common stock, plus an additional 249 shares held indirectly through the company's 401(k) plan.

When did CMP's Chief Commercial Officer receive the latest RSU grant?

The Form 4 filing shows that CMP's Chief Commercial Officer received the RSU grant on June 24, 2025, with the filing being made on June 28, 2025, within the required reporting window.