Compass Minerals (CMP) CAO Ward Ashley Receives RSUs; 2,443 Shares Withheld

What Happened

• Ward Ashley, Chief Accounting Officer of Compass Minerals International (CMP), had 8,333 restricted stock units (RSUs) vest on July 28, 2026 and converted those RSUs into common shares. Of the 8,333 shares, 2,443 were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations, valued at $29.69 per share for a total withholding of $72,533. The transaction resulted in a net issuance of approximately 5,890 shares to the insider.

Key Details

• Transaction date: July 28, 2026 (Form filed July 29, 2026; filing appears timely)
• Vesting/conversion: 8,333 RSUs converted to 8,333 shares (transaction code M)
• Tax withholding: 2,443 shares withheld/disposed at $29.69 each, totaling $72,533 (transaction code F)
• Net shares delivered to insider: 8,333 − 2,443 = 5,890 shares (approx.)
• Shares owned following the transaction: not specified in the reporting details provided
• Footnotes: F1–F3 indicate these were RSUs (one share per RSU) that vested on July 28, 2026 and shares were withheld to cover tax obligations

Context

• This was an award vesting event (RSUs), not an open-market buy or sale. The withholding of shares to cover taxes is a routine administrative step and does not necessarily indicate a change in insider sentiment. The derivative code (M) reflects conversion/exercise of the RSU right into common stock; the F code denotes shares surrendered/withheld for tax withholding.