CMP Form 4 shows CAO holding 6,959 RSUs and 1,835 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Compass Minerals International (CMP) reported an insider equity grant for its Chief Accounting Officer. On November 24, 2025, the officer received 6,959 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of Compass Minerals common stock. The RSUs have an exercise price of $0, meaning no cash payment is required when they convert into shares.

The RSUs vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on November 24, 2028. After this grant, the officer holds 6,959 derivative securities (RSUs) and 1,835 shares of common stock directly. This is a routine Form 4 reporting an equity-based compensation award to a company officer.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Ward Ashley

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	6,959	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 6,959 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,835 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock. Each stock unit vests in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on November 24, 2028.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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)
11/24/2025

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								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	(1)	11/24/2025		A		6,959		(2)	11/24/2028	Common Stock	6,959	$0	6,959	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Each stock unit vests in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on November 24, 2028.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jared Campbell, by power of attorney	11/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction was reported for Compass Minerals (CMP)?

A company officer reported receiving 6,959 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Compass Minerals International common stock as equity compensation on November 24, 2025.

Who is the reporting person in this Compass Minerals (CMP) Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is an officer of Compass Minerals International, serving as the Chief Accounting Officer.

How many Compass Minerals (CMP) RSUs were granted and on what terms?

The officer was granted 6,959 RSUs with an exercise price of $0, each RSU representing a contingent right to receive one share of Compass Minerals common stock.

When do the Compass Minerals (CMP) RSUs vest?

The 6,959 RSUs vest in three equal installments, starting on the first anniversary of the November 24, 2025 grant date and ending on November 24, 2028.

How many Compass Minerals (CMP) shares and RSUs does the officer own after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the officer directly owns 1,835 shares of common stock and 6,959 derivative securities (RSUs) of Compass Minerals International.

Is this Compass Minerals (CMP) Form 4 filing a routine compensation event?

Yes. The filing records a routine equity compensation grant of restricted stock units to a company officer, reported as required on Form 4.