Compass Minerals International Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect nine director nominees, each for a one-year term.

2. 2

   Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

   More detail

   This management-sponsored proposal asks stockholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote approving the Company’s named executive officer (NEO) compensation as disclosed in the proxy. Management seeks this endorsement to validate its pay framework and to obtain feedback that informs future compensation design; the Compensation Committee explicitly states it will consider the vote outcome in subsequent decisions. The Company’s executive pay program emphasizes pay-for-performance with a significant portion of compensation at risk: annual cash bonuses (MAIP) tied to operating cash flow, capital and cost metrics, safety and strategic goals, and long-term equity awards split between PSUs (50%) and RSUs (50%) using Free Cash Flow and ROCE with a relative TSR modifier. The proxy highlights governance safeguards—stock ownership guidelines, clawback and anti-hedging policies, double-trigger change-in-control protections, and independent consultant support—to support the Board’s recommendation. Recent practice and outcomes are relevant context: the 2025 say-on-pay received 93% support and fiscal 2025 MAIP funding was 126.56% of target while certain long-term PSUs paid out at 0% for the 2023–2025 cycle, demonstrating mixed performance signals. The vote is advisory and non-binding; however, a strong affirmative result provides the Board and Compensation Committee with social license for the existing design, while a weak result would trigger further engagement and potential program changes. The Board recommends a FOR vote on the grounds that the program aligns executive incentives with cash generation, return on capital and safety, balances retention with performance-based pay, and incorporates governance practices aimed at protecting shareholder interests. Analysts should weigh the non-binding nature of the vote against the Company’s explicit commitment to consider outcomes, the compensation design details (metrics and caps), recent payout history, and the potential for iterative adjustments based on stockholder feedback.

3. 3

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

4. 4

   Other Business

   Management

   Consider any other business that may properly come before the meeting and any postponement or adjournment of the meeting.

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When is the Compass Minerals International Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

What is the record date for the Compass Minerals International Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Compass Minerals International Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, January 12, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Compass Minerals International Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Compass Minerals International Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Compass Minerals International Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Compass Minerals International Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.