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 4, 2004
Commission File Number 001-31921
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 48-1135403
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
8300 College Blvd.
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)
Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The Company is furnishing this information required by Item 12 "Results
of Operations and Financial Condition" under this Item 9 in accordance with SEC
Release No. 33-8216.
On August 3, 2004, Compass Minerals International, Inc., reported its
second quarter 2004 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached
as exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: August 4, 2004 /s/ Rodney Underdown
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Rodney Underdown
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated August 3, 2004