Compass Minerals International, Inc. Summary of Independent Director Compensation Policy (Effective January 1, 2024)

Summary

Compass Minerals International, Inc. provides compensation to its non-employee directors under its Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. As of January 1, 2024, each non-employee director receives an $85,000 annual retainer and additional annual fees for serving on Board committees, with higher amounts for committee chairs. The Non-Executive Chairman receives extra annual fees. All payments are made in equity. Directors also receive annual equity awards, with the Non-Executive Chairman receiving a higher award. This policy outlines the structure and amounts of compensation for independent Board members.

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Summary of Independent Director Compensation
As of January 1, 2024

The following compensation will be provided to non-employee members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (the “Policy”).

A.Retainers and Fees, payable according to the terms of sections A and C(1) of the Policy

1.    Annual Retainer. Each non-employee director will receive an $85,000 annual retainer for service on the Board, payable in equity.

2.    Committee Service Fee. In addition, each non-employee director serving as a chair or member of any of the following Board committees will receive an annual fee for committee service, payable in equity, as follows:

CommitteeChairMembers
Audit Committee$27,500$10,000
Compensation Committee$22,500$10,000
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee$17,500$7,500
Environmental, Health & Safety Committee$17,500$7,500

3.Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. In addition, the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board will receive an annual fee of $65,000 for service as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, payable in equity.
B.Equity Compensation.

1.Annual Equity Award. Each non-employee director will receive an equity award with an annual equity award value of $120,000 for service on the Board.

2.Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. In addition, the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board will receive an equity award with an annual equity award value of $105,000 for service as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.