---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001227654-26-000018"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMP"
cik: "0001227654"
company_name: "COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:09:58.389042+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Compass Minerals to redeem all $150M 6.750% Senior Notes due 2027

## Summary
- Full redemption of $150M aggregate principal of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2027.
- Redemption on March 30, 2026 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
- Company using cash on hand; no new debt issuance to fund redemption.
- CFO cites decisive deleveraging as top fiscal 2026 priority.
- Redemption improves maturity profile and balance sheet position.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001227654-26-000018
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMP
- cik: 0001227654
- company_name: COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1227654/000122765426000018/0001227654-26-000018-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1227654/000122765426000018/cmp-20260320.htm

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