Intrepid Potash (NYSE: IPI) expands common stock repurchase plan to $50M
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Intrepid Potash, Inc. reported that stockholders approved all items at its 2026 virtual annual meeting and that its Board increased the company’s share repurchase authorization. A total of 10,505,945 shares, or 78.2% of shares entitled to vote, were represented, establishing a quorum.
Stockholders elected two Class III directors, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers. Separately, the Board expanded the common stock repurchase program to an authorized $50 million, up from $35 million, with approximately $13 million remaining under the prior authorization as of May 28, 2026.
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Intrepid boosts its buyback capacity while reaffirming governance stability.
Intrepid Potash expanded its share repurchase authorization to $50 million, from $35 million, citing improving operating performance and a strengthened balance sheet. This gives the company additional flexibility to return capital through open‑market or privately negotiated repurchases.
The annual meeting results show support for current leadership and policies, with all director nominees elected, KPMG LLP ratified, and executive pay approved on an advisory basis. These outcomes suggest continuity in oversight and capital allocation approaches based on the information disclosed.
Actual effects of the expanded authorization will depend on future decisions about timing and volume of repurchases, which the company indicates will be influenced by market conditions, share price, liquidity, and constraints under its revolving credit facility.
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| Item 5.07. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Intrepid Potash, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 28, 2026, as a virtual meeting online via live audio webcast (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, there were 10,505,945 shares represented to vote either in person or by proxy, or 78.2% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, which represented a quorum. The Company’s stockholders voted on, and approved, the following proposals at the Annual Meeting:
Proposal 1. Election of two Class III Directors to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
| Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Abstentions | Broker Non- Votes | ||||||||||||
| Kevin S. Crutchfield | 7,871,902 | 143,293 | 39,915 | 2,450,835 | ||||||||||||
| William M. Zisch | 7,361,704 | 653,491 | 39,915 | 2,450,835 | ||||||||||||
Proposal 2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker
Non- Votes | |||||||||
| 10,431,615 | 69,319 | 5,011 | — | |||||||||
Proposal 3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non- Votes | |||||||||
| 7,442,655 | 472,757 | 139,698 | 2,450,835 | |||||||||
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On June 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its existing share repurchase program, which was revised to increase the repurchase authorization to up to $50 million of its common stock. As of May 28, 2026 approximately $13.0 million remained available under the prior $35 million program.
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in that filing.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Intrepid Potash, Inc. dated June 3, 2026. | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| INTREPID POTASH, INC. | ||
| Dated: June 3, 2026 | By: | /s/ Christina C. Sheehan |
| Christina C. Sheehan | ||
| General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Exhibit 99.1
6/3/2026
Intrepid Potash Announces Expansion of Common Stock Repurchase Plan
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (“Intrepid”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (NYSE:IPI) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) approved an increase in the amount authorized for repurchasing shares of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s existing share repurchase program. The Board expanded the authorized amount to $50 million, an increase from the $35 million the program originally authorized in February 2022, which has approximately $13 million remaining.
The decision to increase the amount for share repurchases reflects the Board’s ongoing review of Intrepid’s capital allocation strategy, as well as the Company’s improving operating performance and strengthened balance sheet.
In addition to the increased amount allocated to share repurchases, and the Company’s continued investment in our core assets, including high-return projects to improve operating efficiencies, reduce costs, and extend mine life, the Board and management are evaluating a range of possible capital allocation initiatives, including:
| · | Organic growth initiatives closely aligned with the Company’s core operations; |
| · | Inorganic opportunities that complement Intrepid’s core business; and |
| · | Additional potential returns of capital to shareholders while maintaining substantial liquidity and a strong balance sheet |
“Increasing our share repurchase authorization to $50 million reflects our confidence in Intrepid’s long-term potential and commitment to our shareholders,” said Kevin Crutchfield, Intrepid’s Chief Executive Officer. “We also remain excited about various organic growth projects across the Intrepid portfolio and potential strategic opportunities that could create meaningful value for Intrepid shareholders. We are committed to remaining thoughtful and disciplined as we evaluate possible capital allocation opportunities and will update investors on our thoughts and progress as our evaluation of our strategic priorities continues to advance.”
Under the increased authorization, the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing, volume, and nature of any share repurchases will be at the Company’s sole discretion and will be dependent on market conditions, share price, liquidity, applicable securities laws, compliance with or any limitations under the Company’s revolving credit facility, and other factors. The program does not oblige the Company to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of shares and may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time.
About Intrepid
Intrepid is a diversified mineral company that delivers potassium, magnesium, sulfur and salt water products essential for customer success in agriculture and animal feed industries. Intrepid is the only U.S. producer of muriate of potash, which is applied as an essential nutrient for healthy crop development, utilized in several industrial applications and used as an ingredient in animal feed. In addition, Intrepid produces a specialty fertilizer, Trio®, which delivers three key nutrients, potassium, magnesium, and sulfate, in a single particle. Intrepid also provides water, magnesium chloride, and brine.
Intrepid serves diverse customers in markets where a logistical advantage exists and is a leader in the use of solar evaporation for potash production, resulting in lower cost and more environmentally friendly production. Intrepid’s mineral production comes from three solar solution potash facilities and one conventional underground Trio® mine.
Intrepid routinely posts important information, including information about upcoming investor presentations and press releases, on its website under the Investor Relations tab. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll at intrepidpotash.com, to receive automatic email alerts.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements concerning expectations for the future that are forward-looking within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties (many of which are difficult to predict and beyond management's control) that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from anticipated or projected results. An extensive list of specific material risks and uncertainties affecting Intrepid is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other quarterly and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Intrepid undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events.
Contact
Ryan Schultz
Interim Investor Relations Manager
Email: ryan.schultz@intrepidpotash.com