Benjamin S. Nichols Form 3 COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL / Benjamin S. Nichols ownership change

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Nichols Benjamin S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

9900 WEST 109TH STREET, SUITE 100

(Street)

OVERLAND PARK KS 66210

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/05/2024

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC [ CMP ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
Chief Sales Officer

5. 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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	6,036	D
Common Stock	246(1)	I	401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Performance Stock Unit (rTSR)	10/15/2024	10/15/2024	Common Stock	462	(2)	D
Performance Stock Unit (rTSR)	10/15/2024	10/15/2024	Common Stock	302	(2)	D
Performance Stock Unit(rTSR)	10/15/2025	10/15/2025	Common Stock	2,090	(2)	D
Restricted Stock Unit	10/15/2024	10/15/2024	Common Stock	170	(3)	D
Restricted Stock Unit	10/15/2025	10/15/2025	Common Stock	929	(4)	D
Restricted Stock Unit	05/18/2026	05/18/2026	Common Stock	2,054	(5)	D
Restricted Stock Unit	10/15/2026	10/15/2026	Common Stock	2,567	(6)	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(7)	04/03/2024	Common Stock	540	68	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(7)	04/02/2025	Common Stock	2,703	59.5	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported number is based on a 401(k) plan statement dated as of March 12, 2024.

2. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive between 0% and 200% of one share of Issuer common stock. The reported number of securities represents the target number of shares that may be earned. The actual number of shares that may be earned will be calculated by comparing the Issuer's relative total shareholder return to the total shareholder return for each company comprising the Issuer's peer group over a three-year performance period.

3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock. A performance hurdle tied to the Issuer's financial performance has been satisfied. The restricted stock units will vest on October 15, 2024.

4. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on October 15, 2025.

5. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on May 18, 2026.

6. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on October 15, 2026.

7. This stock option award is 100% vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Robert B. Porter, Attorney-in-Fact	03/14/2024
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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