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Compass Minerals $12M SEC Enforcement Action Fair Fund
Court case: In the Matter of Compass Minerals International, Inc.
The SEC ordered Compass Minerals to pay a $12 million civil penalty after finding the company made misrepresentations about its cost-reduction plans and production at its Goderich salt mine. A Fair Fund distributed the penalty to investors who bought Compass Minerals stock between March 2, 2017 and October 23, 2018. The claim filing window has closed.
Official eligibility wordingInvestors who purchased Compass Minerals International, Inc. common stock between March 2, 2017, and October 23, 2018 with at least $10.00 of Recognized Loss under the Plan and who are not Excluded Parties. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify Investors who purchased Compass Minerals International common stock between March 2, 2017 and October 23, 2018 and had at least $10 of Recognized Loss under the distribution plan.
- Estimated payoutShare of $12,000,000 civil money penalty; payout varies based on transaction timing and Recognized Loss calculated under the Plan.
- Claim deadlineJuly 12, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needThe claim deadline passed on July 12, 2026, and no new claims are accepted.
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Claim deadline
July 12, 2026
Claim Forms completed online must be submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 12, 2026.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
Yes
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Payment status
Claim period open
Claim Forms completed online must be submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 12, 2026.
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Estimated payout
Share of $12,000,000 civil money penalty; payout varies based on transaction timing and Recognized Loss calculated under the Plan.
The SEC ordered the Respondents to pay a $12,000,000 civil money penalty to the Commission.
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Administrator
Simpluris
Simpluris, Inc. serves as Fund Administrator.
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Official claim URL
www.compassmineralsfairfund.com
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Court case number
3-21145
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Case name
In the Matter of Compass Minerals International, Inc.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
