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): August 8, 2011
Commission File Number 001-31921
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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36-3972986
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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9900 West 109th Street
Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 344-9200
(Address of principal executive offices and telephone number)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
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(b)
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Timothy R. Snider resigned from the Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s Board of Directors effective August 10, 2011. Mr. Snider's departure is not related to a disagreement with the Company.
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The Compass Minerals International, Inc. Board of Directors elected Mr. Eric Ford to the Board of Directors effective August 10, 2011, as a Class I director with a term expiring at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Ford will serve on the compensation and environmental, health and safety committees.
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For further information, see the attached Press Release dated August 10, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No.
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Document
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Press Release dated August 10, 2011
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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Date:
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August 11, 2011
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/s/ Rodney L. Underdown
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Rodney L. Underdown
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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