Successor Rights Agent Appointment Agreement between Compass Minerals International, Inc., UMB Bank, N.A., and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
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Compass Minerals International, Inc. has agreed to appoint Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as its new Rights Agent, replacing UMB Bank, N.A., effective December 15, 2007. This change follows Computershare's acquisition of UMB's stock transfer business. Computershare will assume all responsibilities and services under the existing Rights Agreement dated December 11, 2003. The agreement is acknowledged and accepted by all parties involved.
EX-10.15 4 exhibit1015.htm SUCCESSOR RIGHTS AGENT APPOINTMENT exhibit1015.htm
| Computershare November 14, 2007 Compass Minerals International, Inc. 9900 West 109th Street, Suite 600 Overland Park, KS 66210 Dear Sir/Madam: As you know, effective October 13, 2007, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. became the transfer agent and registrar for your company’s stock. This is the result of the purchase of the stock transfer business of UMB Bank, N.A. (“UMB”) by Computershare Limited. Your company also has a Rights Agreement dated December 11, 2003 pursuant to which UMB serves as the Rights Agent. Pursuant to Section 21 of the Rights Agreement, this serves as notice that UMB resigns as the Rights Agent, such resignation to be effective December 15, 2007. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. will serve as the successor Rights Agent effective December 15, 2007 and will continue to provide all of the services set forth in the Rights Agreement under the terms and conditions set forth therein. We would appreciate your signing below to acknowledge your acceptance of appointing Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as successor Rights Agent. Please feel free to contact Nancy Hoffman at ###-###-#### with any questions. | Exhibit 10.15 250 Royall Street Canton, MA 02021 Telephone ###-###-#### www.computershare.com Worldwide Argentina Australia Canada Channel Islands France Germany Hong Kong India Ireland Italy New Zealand Philippines Russia Singapore South Africa Spain Switzerland United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States | ||
| Very truly yours, | Very truly yours, | ||
| /s/ Charles V. Rossi | /s/ Lara L. Stevens | ||
| Charles V. Rossi | Lara L. Stevens | ||
| President | Vice President | ||
| Computershare Trust Company, N.A. | UMB Bank, N.A. | ||
Acknowledged and Agreed:
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
/s/ Rodney L. Underdown
By: Rodney L. Underdown
Title: Vice President
