8-K

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): June 27, 2022

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

9900 West 109th 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:

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

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

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 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

Executives of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) will participate in the Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference on June 27, 2022. A copy of the Company’s presentation deck is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this Item 7.01, including 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 of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	Presentation issued by Compass Minerals International, Inc. on June 27, 2022.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

	COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: June 27, 2022	By:	/s/ Lorin Crenshaw
		Name: Lorin Crenshaw
		Title: Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

COMPASS MINERALS LITHIUM: ADDING TO OUR ESSENTIAL MINERALS PORTFOLIO RYAN BARTLETT, PH.D. SVP Lithium Commercial & Technology FASTMARKETS Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials June 27, 2022

2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER DISCLAIMERS This presentation may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements about the company’s efforts to create a safe and inclusive workplace and the company’s lithium resource development, including the ability to utilize current capabilities and infrastructure, intended development phases and ultimate production volumes, construction of a DLE processing facility and conversion plant, ability to effectively manage the mineral lifecycle, expected competitive advantages, announcement of a technology provider and commercial strategic partnerships, engineering and project economics, construction, product pre-qualification and qualification, plant commissioning, emissions footprint, costs, lead time to delivering product, permitting, and relationships with stakeholders. Forward-looking statements are those that predict or describe future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. We use words such as “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “likely,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “project,” “estimate” and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events to identify forward-looking statements or forward- looking information. These statements are based on the company’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially. The differences could be caused by a number of factors, including without limitation (i) weather conditions, (ii) foreign exchange rates and the cost and availability of transportation for the distribution of the company’s products, (iii) pressure on prices and impact from competitive products, (iv) any inability by the company to successfully implement its strategic priorities or its cost-saving or enterprise optimization initiatives, (v) the risk that the company may not realize the expected financial or other benefits from the proposed development of its lithium mineral resource or its investment in Fortress North America, (vi) inflation, and (vii) impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the company’s business, see the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the company’s Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the transition period ended Sept. 30, 2021 and the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022 filed with the SEC, as well as the company’s other SEC filings. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this presentation to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law. Because it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, this list cannot be considered a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. The company has completed an initial assessment to define the lithium resource at Compass Minerals’ existing operations in accordance with applicable SEC regulations, including Subpart 1300. Pursuant to Subpart 1300, mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. The company’s mineral resource estimates, including estimates of the lithium resource, are based on many factors, including assumptions regarding extraction rates and duration of mining operations, and the quality of in-place resources. For example, the process technology for commercial extraction of lithium from brines with low lithium and high impurity (primarily magnesium) is still developing. Accordingly, there is no certainty that all or any part of the lithium mineral resource identified by the company’s initial assessment will be converted into an economically extractable mineral reserve.

3 Focused on sustainability and safety Our Workforce. We strive to create a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone has a voice and every voice matters Our Communities. We value partnerships with local stakeholders and play an integral role in supporting local economies Our Environment. We are dedicated to the responsible transformation of the Earth’s natural resources while managing our environmental impact ~2.4M metric tons LCE total lithium resource3 ~$175M Adjusted EBITDA1,2 175+ years in operation ~$837M in annual revenue1 Leading salt producer in North America and the U.K. Largest sulfate of potash (SOP) producer in the Western Hemisphere COMPASS MINERALS AT-A-GLANCE 1. The fiscal 2021 results are reported for the nine-month period from Jan. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2021; Represents only the continuing operations of the company 2. Reflects continuing operations of the company; Non-GAAP measure; includes pro forma estimates 3. Technical Report Summary: Initial Assessment, Lithium Mineral Resource Estimate, Compass Minerals Ogden, Inc. GSL / Ogden Site; Report Date: July 13, 2021 estimate Note: Compass Minerals is NYSE listed under the ticker CMP

4 Building on our history as an essential minerals company Utilizing existing infrastructure to enable lithium production Leveraging natural processes for sustainable operations COMPASS MINERALS’ ADVANTAGES Visit compassminerals.com to view the video

5 OUR LITHIUM RESOURCE The advancement of our lithium project is intended to occur over the course of two distinct development phases. Phase 1, on the east side of the Great Salt Lake, is where much of our existing infrastructure is currently located. Phase 2 will provide the potential to build an additional DLE processing facility and conversion plant on the west side of the Great Salt Lake. Ogden Grantsville Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake – South Arm Provo and Jordan Rivers Weber River West Ponds East Ponds Great Salt Lake – North Arm Legend Union Pacific RR Causeway Behrens Trench Brine flow through the lake Existing pond structure Bear River PHASE 1 (10k MT LCE) PHASE 2 (20-30k MT LCE) Ogden has been operating for 50+ years and is expected to leverage current infrastructure to ramp up production of lithium at the site. ADVANTAGED OPERATOR IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE

6 South Arm North Arm Four rivers feed the Great Salt Lake, carrying lithium and other minerals 1 Over time, brine concentrates in the ponds 3 We plan to ultimately extract and process ~30-40 kMT of LCE per year with direct lithium extraction technology 4 Once lithium is removed, the brine will be further processed to other products 5 Currently, lithium is co-extracted as part of the SOP and salt production process After salt, SOP and lithium extraction, brine can be returned to the ponds 6 There is ~127 kMT of LCE already concentrated in our ponds The amount of minerals in the lake has stayed relatively constant over the last 50 years, even though lithium is concentrated in our process or returned to our ponds There is ~2.3 M MT of LCE in the Great Salt Lake As brine flows into the North Arm, where Compass Minerals is located, lithium concentration increases 2 Sustainable Lithium and Essential Mineral Lifecycle It takes three years to move the minerals through our system and we believe we can manage this process to also be efficient for lithium production. 6

7 RIGOROUS EVALUATION OF DLE TECHNOLOGIES TO IDENTIFY THE BEST FIT FOR OUR BRINE RESOURCE CONTINUES • Compass Minerals has the advantage to trial multiple DLE technologies to determine the best fit for our resource and our brine • Compass Minerals has assessed five different technologies in the last three years • Two technologies have provided positive results in lithium recovery, magnesium rejection and low environmental impact • Pilot plants are on-site in Ogden, testing brine and different operating parameters in order to provide detailed data for technology selection, scalability and to help inform next stages of engineering • Compass Minerals expects to announce a technology provider during Summer 2022 1 +++ +++ +++ In Process 2 +++ ++ +++ In Process 3 ++ ++ ++ N/A 4 ++ + +++ N/A 5 ++ + +++ N/A DLE Technology Lithium Recovery Magnesium Rejection Low Environmental Impact Scalability Li Lithium 3 6,941 Mg Magnesium 12 3s2 24,305

8 BUILDING A TEAM OF TALENT WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCE Chris Yandell Head of Lithium • <1 year at Compass Minerals • 23 years of experience in chemical engineering, chemical production, and commercial leadership Ryan Bartlett SVP, Lithium Commercial and Technology • 5+ years at Compass Minerals • 19 years of experience in innovation and product development, and commercial strategy Jordan Taylor VP, Lithium Operations • 2+ years at Compass Minerals • 16 years of experience in mining operations, safety, engineering, and greenfield development Clint Parham VP, Lithium Process and Technology • <1 year at Compass Minerals • 27 years of experience in chemical production including lithium ALBEMARLE PRAXAIR BASF MONSANTO ALBEMARLE BHP ANGLO AMERICAN COVIA Jake Prestwich Senior Director, Projects - Lithium • <1 year at Compass Minerals • 20+ years of experience in project management FLSMIDTH RIO TINTO DYNO NOBEL Vinny Pires Director, Lithium Strategy • 2+ years at Compass Minerals • 20+ years of experience in commercial strategy, strategic marketing, product management, and business development COORSTEK GERDAU Grant Grunewald Lithium Technical Product Manager • <1 year at Compass Minerals • 28 years of experience in the energy storage industry developing energy storage products ENERSYS HAWKER

9  DLE Technology Piloting and Selection 2022 2023 2024 2025  Preliminary Engineering and Project Economics  Commercial Strategic Partnerships  Start Construction  Detailed Engineering  Finalize Construction  DLE Plant Commissioning  Commercial Scale Product Qualification  Full Plant Commissioning PHASE 1 PHASE 2 2027+ ~10k MT LCE ~20-30k MT LCE  Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering and Project Economics ANTICIPATED PROJECT TIMELINE & KEY MILESTONES  Commercial Sales

10 We anticipate a lower emissions footprint compared to other projects because we use brine that is already being processed We expect to be cost competitive due to synergy with existing operations As a long-standing, engaged operator on the Great Salt Lake, we have strong working relationships with local stakeholders We expect to have a low lead time to deliver our product domestically We do not expect any additional permitting to access our lithium resource and minimal additional permitting for production of lithium, including a conversion facility 10 CAPABLE AND READY TO DELIVER OUR VISION

THANK YOU COMPASSMINERALS.COM

APPENDIX

13 RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP INFORMATION Reconciliation for EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited, in millions) Nine months ended Sept. 30, 2021 2020 Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations $ 20.9 $ 27.9 Interest expense 44.3 47.2 Income tax (benefit) expense 14.2 10.3 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 89.8 87.7 EBITDA from continuing operations 169.2 173.1 Adjustments to EBITDA: Stock-based compensation - non cash 7.1 6.9 (Gain) loss on foreign exchange (0.6) (10.8) Other expense (income), net (0.3) 0.2 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 175.4 169.4 Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations 26.2 38.5 Adjusted EBITDA $ 201.6 $ 207.9 EBITDA from continuing operations margin 20.2% 24.9% Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations margin 21.0% 24.3%

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