# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001227654
**File Stem:** 0001227654-26-000018
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 10077
**Document Hash:** bae17895f6944c4d6d3de89fd9c2d305
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001227654-26-000018.hdr.sgml**: 20260324

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001227654-26-000018

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260320

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260324

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260324

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001227654
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 363972986
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31921
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26786547

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9900 W. 109TH STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** OVERLAND PARK
- **STATE:** KS
- **ZIP:** 66210
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 913-344-9200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9900 W. 109TH STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** OVERLAND PARK
- **STATE:** KS
- **ZIP:** 66210

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SALT HOLDINGS CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20030416

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2026

![CMPlogo.jpg](cmp-20260320_g1.jpg)

**Compass Minerals International, Inc.** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-31921** | **36-3972986** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer <br>Identification No.) |

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**9900 West 109**<sup>th</sup> **Street** 

**Suite 100** 

**Overland Park, KS 66210** 

(Address of principal executive offices)

**(913) 344-9200** 

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**N/A**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value | CMP | The New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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**Item 8.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events.**

On March 20, 2026, Compass Minerals International, Inc. ("Compass Minerals") delivered a notice of full redemption to Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee"), for its outstanding 6.750% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes"), pursuant to the indenture governing the 2027 Notes, dated as of November 26, 2019 (the "Indenture").

On March 20, 2026, the Trustee provided notice of redemption to the holders of the 2027 Notes in accordance with the applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company.

Compass Minerals has elected to redeem all $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2027 Notes. The 2027 Notes will be redeemed on March 30, 2026 (the "Redemption Date") at a redemption price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

**Item 7.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On March 24, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the redemption. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Exhibit Description** |
| <u>[99.1](exhibit991pressrelease0324.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release of Compass Minerals International, Inc., dated March 24, 2026.](exhibit991pressrelease0324.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | &nbsp;&nbsp;**COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.** |
| Date: March 24, 2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: | /s/ Peter Fjellman |
|  |  | Name: Peter Fjellman |
|  |  | Title: Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![image_0.jpg](image_0.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**Exhibit 99.1<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Compass Minerals Continues Balance Sheet** 

**Transformation and Deleveraging**

***Company Announces Full Redemption of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2027***

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (March 24, 2026) - Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE: CMP) ("Compass Minerals" or the "Company") has accelerated its ongoing balance sheet transformation and deleveraging plan with today's announcement that the Company has issued a notice of full redemption for the $150 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 6.750% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes").

Peter Fjellman, chief financial officer, commented, "One of our top priorities for fiscal 2026 is to execute on a decisive deleveraging plan. We are pleased to use our strong liquidity to pay down this debt ahead of schedule. This redemption and the resulting improved maturity profile demonstrate our commitment to improving the company's financial position."

The 2027 Notes will be redeemed on March 30, 2026 (the "Redemption Date") with cash on hand at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

A notice of redemption was sent by the trustee for the 2027 Notes to all currently registered holders of such 2027 Notes. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the 2027 Notes.

**About Compass Minerals** 

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

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**Forward-Looking Statements and Other Disclaimers** 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates and projections and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially. The differences could be caused by several factors including those factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including any amendments, as well as the Company's other SEC filings. Opinions expressed are current opinions as of the date hereof. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and should rely on their own assessment of an investment. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

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|:---|:---|
| **Investor Contact** | **Media Contact** |
| Brent Collins  | Kevin Gabriel |
| Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations  | Senior Director, Corporate Affairs  |
| +1.913.344.9111 | +1.913.344.9265 |
| InvestorRelations@compassminerals.com | MediaRelations@compassminerals.com |

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