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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC — fact timeline

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CMP COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC JSON
Earnings Releases

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC reported fiscal 2026 second quarter (three months ended March 31, 2026) results: revenue $453.2 million, net income $12.7 million, EPS $0.30 per diluted share.

“Compass Minerals Reports Fiscal 2026 Second-Quarter Results OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (May 6, 2026) - Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results.”
Debt Financings

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC incurred senior notes of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as trustee at 8.000% per year maturing July 1, 2030.

“On June 16, 2025, Compass Minerals issued $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.000% per year and mature on July 1, 2030.”

Benjamin Nichols was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective March 25, 2025, Benjamin Nichols, the Company’s Chief Sales Officer, was appointed the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer.”

Jennifer Hood departed as Chief Supply Chain Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective March 25, 2025, Jennifer Hood ceased to serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the "Company").”

Peter Fjellman was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Company appointed Peter Fjellman as its new Chief Financial Officer.”

Jeffrey Cathey resigned as Chief Financial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Jeffrey Cathey resigned as Chief Financial Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc .”

Patrick Merrin was appointed as Chief Operations Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“appointed Patrick Merrin as the Company’s new Chief Operations Officer, effective as of the date he begins employment with the Company, which is expected to be March 3, 2025.”

Ashley Ward was appointed as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Appointment and Compensation of Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer Effective July 1, 2024, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ashley Ward, age 39, as Vice President, Corporate Controller.”

Gordon Dunn resigned as Chief Operations Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On June 21, 2024, Gordon Dunn resigned as Chief Operations Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc., effective immediately.”

Jeffrey Cathey was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective June 7, 2024, the Company appointed Jeffrey Cathey as its new Chief Financial Officer.”

Lorin Crenshaw departed as Chief Financial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective June 7, 2024, Lorin Crenshaw ceased to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”).”
Governance Changes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC: Amended and restated bylaws to comply with Rule 14a-19, update disclosure requirements, and adjust universal proxy rules (effective 2024-05-16).

“On May 16, 2024, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, approved amended and restated bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws”, and such amendment, the “Bylaw Amendment”).”
Earnings Releases

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC reported fiscal 2024 second quarter results: revenue $ 364.0, net income $(48.0), EPS $(1.16).

“across all operating sites. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, (in millions, except per share data) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue $ 364.0 $ 411.1 $ 705.7 $ 763.5 Operating (loss) earnings (45.8) 47.9 (101.1) 75.8 Adjusted operating earnings * 65.4 50.8 87.4 79.0 Adjusted EBITDA * 87.3 77.4 146.7 139.2 Net loss”
Material Agreements

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC amended Amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders (effective 2024-03-27).

“On March 27, 2024, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment no. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the credit agreement dated as of April 20, 2016”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Ratification of independent auditor at the 2024-03-05 meeting.

“Proposal 4 — The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 37,299,573 137,119 57,122 —”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Approval of amendment to 2020 Incentive Award Plan at the 2024-03-05 meeting.

“Proposal 3 — The Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Compass Minerals International, Inc. 2020 Incentive Award Plan, as set forth in the Proxy Statement. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 31,763,035 2,083,483 219,252 3,428,044”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2024-03-05 meeting.

“Proposal 2 — The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on January 29, 2024 (the “Proxy Statement”). For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 31,959,799 2,018,276 87,695 3,428,044”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-03-05 meeting.

“Proposal 1 — The individuals listed below were elected by the Company’s stockholders to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. Director For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Richard P. Dealy 32,286,633 1,660,450 118,687 3,428,044 Edward C. Dowling, Jr. 32,084,995 1,862,273 118,502 3,428,044 Vance O. Holtzman 30,520,783 3,416,004 128,983 3,428,044 Gareth T. Joyce 32,093,894 1,852,927 118,949 3,428,044 Melissa M. Miller 30,432,388 3,516,651 116,731 3,428,044 Joseph E. Reece 32,883,928 1,063,195 118,647 3,428,044 Shane T. Wagnon 31,798,714 2,147,391 119,665 3,428,044 Lori A. Walker 32,855,044 1,092,955 117,771 3,428,044”

Gordon Dunn was appointed as Chief Operations Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Company appointed Gordon Dunn as its new Chief Operations Officer.”

George Schuller, Jr. departed as Chief Operations Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective February 21, 2024, George Schuller, Jr. ceased to serve as Chief Operations Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc .”

Edward C. Dowling Jr. was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Board appointed Edward C. Dowling, Jr. as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 18, 2024”

Kevin Crutchfield resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Mr. Crutchfield will cease to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective January 17, 2024.”

James D. Standen departed as Chief Commercial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective January 16, 2024, James D. Standen will cease to serve as Chief Commercial Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc.”

Teresa Cook changed role as Vice President, Finance and Accounting at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Teresa Cook, the former Chief Accounting Officer, will continue to be employed by the Company in an interim role as Vice President, Finance and Accounting prior to her retirement planned for May 2024.”

Jeffrey Cathey was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective December 18, 2023, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Jeffrey Cathey as Chief Accounting Officer.”
Auditor Changes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“engaged KPMG LLP, ("KPMG") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm.”
Auditor Changes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“dismissed its current independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP ("Ernst & Young").”
Earnings Releases

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC reported fourth quarter 2023 and fiscal year 2023 results: revenue $233.6, net income Net (loss) earnings (2.5), EPS Net (loss) earnings per diluted share (0.06).

“and Fiscal 2023 Earnings Page 2 of 20 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS 1 (in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2023 Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30, 2023 Revenue $ 233.6 $ 1,204.7 Operating earnings 3.9 79.1 Adjusted operating earnings * 3.7 84.3 Adjusted EBITDA * 33.0 200.8 Net (loss) earnings (2.5) 15.5 Net (loss) earnings per diluted share”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-02-15 meeting.

“At the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 15, 2023, the Company’s stockholders approved, through a non-binding advisory vote, an annual frequency for the non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.”
Earnings Releases

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC reported fiscal 2023 second quarter results: revenue $411.1, net income ($21.6), EPS ($0.53).

“Reports Second Quarter Earnings Page 2 of 18 FINANCIAL RESULTS 1 (in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 Revenue $ 411.1 $ 763.5 Operating earnings 47.9 75.8 Adjusted operating earnings 50.8 79.0 Adjusted EBITDA * 77.4 139.2 Net loss (21.6) (21.9) Net loss per diluted share (0.53) (0.55) Adjusted”
Material Agreements

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC entered into Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Fortress North America, LLC, FRS Group LLC, and certain sellers valued at approximately $26 million (effective 2023-05-05).

“On May 5, 2023, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Fortress North America, LLC (“FNA”), FRS Group LLC (“FRS”, and together with FNA, “Fortress”) and those persons set forth on Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached thereto (collectively, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which the Company purchased the remaining membership interests of FNA and FRS not previously owned by the Company, which represented approximately 55% of the ownership of Fortress (the “Transaction”).”
Material Agreements

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC amended 2023 A&R Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the several banks and other financial institutions or entities as lender parties thereto valued at $375,000,000 (effective 2023-05-05).

“On May 5, 2023 (the “ 2023 Amendment and Restatement Effective Date ”), Compass Minerals International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), Compass Minerals Canada Corp., a corporation continued and amalgamated under the laws of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada (the “ Canadian Borrower ”), and Compass Minerals UK Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (the “ UK Borrower ,” and together with the Company and the Canadian Borrower, the “ Borrowers ”), closed on the Amendment and Restatement Agreement (the “ 2023 A&R Agreement ”) to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2016, as amended and restated as of November 26, 2019, as amended as of June 29, 2021, as of June 13, 2022, and as of November 16, 2022 (as amended through the date hereof, the “ Existing Credit Agreement ”, and as subsequently amended and restated by the 2023 A&R Agreement, the “ Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ”) between the Borrowers, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as a”

Jill V. Gardiner was appointed as director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective May 3, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 10 directors to 11 directors and appointed Jill V. Gardiner as a director with a term expiring at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-02-15 meeting.

“Proposal 5 — The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 36,627,405 173,607 62,272”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders rejected Amendment to the Compass Minerals International, Inc. 2020 Incentive Award Plan at the 2023-02-15 meeting.

“Proposal 4 — The Company’s stockholders did not approve an amendment, described in the Proxy Statement, to the Compass Minerals International, Inc. 2020 Incentive Award Plan. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 16,545,696 16,778,879 77,525 3,461,184”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of executive compensation votes at the 2023-02-15 meeting.

“Proposal 3 — The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the frequency of advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth in the Proxy Statement. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 32,266,489 21,730 730,735 383,146 —”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-02-15 meeting.

“Proposal 2 — The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on January 3, 2023 (the “Proxy Statement”). For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 23,200,338 10,136,078 65,684 3,461,184”
Shareholder Votes

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2023-02-15 meeting.

“Proposal 1 — The individuals listed below were elected by the Company’s stockholders to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. Director For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Kevin S. Crutchfield 32,798,518 567,888 35,694 3,461,184 Jon A. Chisholm 32,439,130 929,824 33,146 3,461,184 Richard P. Dealy 32,345,236 1,020,438 36,426 3,461,184 Edward C. Dowling, Jr. 32,412,819 955,865 33,416 3,461,184 Eric Ford 32,000,393 1,367,544 34,163 3,461,184 Gareth T. Joyce 32,453,991 914,601 33,508 3,461,184 Melissa M. Miller 32,482,183 887,524 32,393 3,461,184 Joseph E. Reece 31,751,309 1,617,192 33,599 3,461,184 Shane T. Wagnon 32,437,330 931,270 33,500 3,461,184 Lori A. Walker 27,088,132 6,254,923 59,045 3,461,184”
Earnings Releases

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC reported the twelve months ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $ 1,244.1, net income (36.7), EPS (1.08).

“RESULTS 2,3 For the Three Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended (From continuing operations; in millions, except per share data) Sept. 30, 2022 Revenue $ 249.4 $ 1,244.1 Operating earnings 7.5 44.4 Adjusted EBITDA * 35.0 187.1 Net loss (4.9) (36.7) Net loss per diluted share (0.14) (1.08)”
Earnings Releases

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC reported the three months ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $ 249.4, net income (4.9), EPS (0.14).

“RESULTS 2,3 For the Three Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended (From continuing operations; in millions, except per share data) Sept. 30, 2022 Revenue $ 249.4 $ 1,244.1 Operating earnings 7.5 44.4 Adjusted EBITDA * 35.0 187.1 Net loss (4.9) (36.7) Net loss per diluted share (0.14) (1.08)”
Material Agreements

COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC amended Amendment No. 3 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the several banks and other financial institutions or entities as lender parties (effective 2022-11-16).

“On November 16, 2022, Compass Minerals International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “US Borrower”), Compass Minerals Canada Corp., a corporation continued and amalgamated under the laws of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada (the “Canadian Borrower”), and Compass Minerals UK Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (the “UK Borrower,” and together with the US Borrower and the Canadian Borrower, the “Borrowers”), closed on Amendment No. 3 (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2016, as amended and restated as of November 26, 2019, and as further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) between the Borrowers, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), and the several banks and other financial institutions or entities as lender parties thereto (the “Lenders”).”

Shane T. Wagnon was appointed as director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective November 13, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from ten directors to twelve directors and appointed Jon A. Chisholm and Shane T. Wagnon as directors”

Jon A. Chisholm was appointed as director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective November 13, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from ten directors to twelve directors and appointed Jon A. Chisholm and Shane T. Wagnon as directors”

Melissa M. Miller was appointed as director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective July 11, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from nine directors to ten directors and appointed Melissa M. Miller as a director with a term expiring at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.”

Richard P. Dealy was appointed as director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“appointed Richard P. Dealy as a director”

Edward C. Dowling, Jr. was appointed as director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“appointed Edward C. Dowling, Jr. as a director”

Teresa D. Cook was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective January 19, 2022, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Teresa D. Cook as Chief Accounting Officer.”

Richard S. Grant resigned as Director at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On November 16, 2021, Richard S. Grant, a member of the board of directors of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”), tendered his immediate resignation from the Company’s board of directors.”

S. Bradley Griffith departed as Chief Commercial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Departure of Executive Officer On October 27, 2021, the Company announced that S. Bradley G”

James D. Standen was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Mr. Standen is currently serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and will assume the position of Chief Commercial Officer on Mr. Crenshaw’s start date.”

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