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Summary Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Actions

GlobeNewswire Inc. Logo GlobeNewswire Inc. By Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Summary Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Actions

Compass Minerals has agreed to settle derivative lawsuits alleging that company directors and officers breached fiduciary duties by issuing false statements about magnesium chloride-based fire retardants and overstating U.S. Forest Service contract prospects. The settlement requires adoption of corporate governance reforms and includes $850,000 in attorneys' fees to be paid by company insurers. A settlement hearing is scheduled for February 20, 2026.

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CMP   neutral

While the settlement avoids prolonged litigation costs and risks, it acknowledges serious allegations of misleading statements about product safety and contract prospects. The required governance reforms suggest past governance deficiencies. However, the settlement is presented as beneficial to the company and stockholders by avoiding further litigation distraction and implementing improvements. The neutral sentiment reflects both the resolution of legal risk and the underlying governance concerns that prompted the lawsuit.