Fiscal 2025 Fourth-Quarter & // Dec. 8, 2025 Full-Year Business Update Forward-Looking Statements and Other Disclaimers This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements about the outcome of the North American bid season, including pricing and commitment sizes, the execution of the company's back-to-basics strategy, tax rates, and the restoration of certain of the company's facilities and operations; cash generation capability; debt reduction; value creation ...

Core Insights - Compass Minerals reported a quarterly loss of $0.17 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.15, but an improvement from a loss of $0.77 per share a year ago [1] - The company achieved revenues of $227.5 million for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.69% and showing an increase from $208.8 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Compass shares have increased approximately 80.3% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 16.8% [3] Financial Performance - Over the last four quarters, Compass has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once, indicating mixed performance in earnings expectations [2][6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.03 on revenues of $381.03 million, while for the current fiscal year, it is $0.62 on revenues of $1.31 billion [7] Market Outlook - The sustainability of Compass's stock price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings expectations [3][4] - The Zacks Rank for Compass is currently 3 (Hold), suggesting that the stock is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] - The Chemical - Diversified industry, to which Compass belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 13% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact the stock's performance [8]

Financial Performance - Fourth-quarter net loss for 2025 was $7.2 million, an improvement from a net loss of $48.3 million in the prior year[3] - Total adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $41.6 million, up from $15.6 million in the prior year[3] - Total company reported adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025 was $198.8 million, down 4% year over year, but adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% when excluding the impact of contingent consideration[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, was reported at $198.8 million, down from $206.3 million in 2024, with a modified adjusted EBITDA of $190.9 million compared to $184.2 million in the previous year[36] - The company reported a net loss of $7.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $48.3 million for the same period in 2024[46] - Adjusted net loss income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, was $20.1 million, a significant improvement from an adjusted net income of $3.7 million in 2024[46] Sales and Revenue - Sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, reached $1,243.9 million, an increase from $1,117.4 million in 2024[43] - The Salt segment revenue for fiscal 2025 was up 13% year over year to $1,022.5 million, driven by a 20% increase in highway deicing sales volumes[8] - Sales for the Salt Segment reached $181.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, up from $162.5 million in the same period of 2024[54] - Sales to external customers for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $227.5 million, an increase from $208.8 million in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of 9.5%[72] Cost Management and Expenses - The company reduced net total debt by 14%, or $125 million, year over year, to $772.5 million at year-end[5] - Capital expenditures for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, were $69.7 million, a decrease from $114.2 million in 2024, indicating a focus on cost management[70] - Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $26.4 million, compared to $31.3 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a decrease of 15.6%[72] - The company recognized restructuring charges of $60.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, which included $4.0 million in corporate and other segments[40] Impairment and Losses - The company incurred total impairment losses of $53.7 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared to $193.4 million in 2024[45] - The company incurred total impairment losses of $53.0 million related to intangible assets and $0.7 million related to long-lived assets during the twelve months ended September 30, 2025[47] - The company recorded an impairment loss of $53.0 million for intangible assets during the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, and $191.0 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024[74] Liquidity and Cash Flow - The company ended fiscal 2025 with $59.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $304.9 million available under its revolving credit facility, totaling $364.6 million in liquidity[15] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $59.7 million at the end of Q3 2025, compared to $20.2 million at the end of Q3 2024, reflecting improved cash flow from operations[70] Segment Performance - Annual Plant Nutrition sales volumes increased by 19% in 2025 to 326 thousand tons, with profitability improvements due to cost structure reductions[5] - Plant Nutrition Segment sales for Q3 2025 were $41.8 million, a slight decrease from $42.4 million in Q3 2024, while total sales for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, increased to $206.3 million from $181.0 million in 2024[59] - The operating income for the Plant Nutrition Segment improved to $6.2 million in Q3 2025 from a loss of $29.7 million in Q3 2024, with an operating margin of 14.8% compared to (70.0)% in the prior year[59] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Plant Nutrition Segment was $13.5 million in Q3 2025, significantly better than the adjusted loss of $3.7 million in Q3 2024, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.3%[62] Future Guidance - Guidance for total adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is projected to be between $200 million and $240 million[5] - Salt segment adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is expected to range from $225 million to $255 million, with improvements driven by stronger pricing and lower anticipated per-ton costs[5] - Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are expected to be between $90 million and $110 million, allowing for scaling back in the second half if necessary[23]

Core Viewpoint - Compass Minerals executed a back-to-basics strategy in fiscal 2025, focusing on improving the performance of its core Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses, resulting in a leaner and more resilient company [2]. Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Summary - The company reported a net loss of $7.2 million for Q4 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $48.3 million in the same period last year [6]. - Total adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $41.6 million, up from $15.6 million year-over-year [6]. - For the full fiscal year 2025, the reported net loss was $79.8 million compared to a loss of $206.1 million in fiscal 2024 [6]. - Total adjusted EBITDA for the year was $198.8 million, down 4% year-over-year, but increased 4% when adjusted for the impact of contingent consideration [6]. Salt Business Recap - Q4 2025 revenue for the Salt segment was $181.6 million, a 12% increase year-over-year, driven by a 13% increase in sales volumes [8]. - For the full year, Salt segment revenue rose 13% to $1,022.5 million, with a 20% increase in highway deicing sales volumes [9]. - The Salt segment's adjusted EBITDA per ton declined to approximately $20.20, an 18% decrease from fiscal 2024 levels [9]. Plant Nutrition Business Recap - Q4 2025 revenue for the Plant Nutrition segment was $41.8 million, flat year-over-year, with a 9% decrease in sales volumes but an 8% increase in price [10]. - For the full fiscal year, Plant Nutrition revenue grew 14% to $206.3 million, driven by a 19% increase in sales volumes [11]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Net cash provided by operating activities was $197.7 million for fiscal 2025, significantly up from $14.4 million in the prior year [12]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $50.0 million, down $66.1 million year-over-year [13]. - The company ended the fiscal year with $59.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $304.9 million available under its revolving credit facility, totaling $364.6 million in liquidity [15]. Fiscal 2026 Outlook - Guidance for total adjusted EBITDA in 2026 is projected to be between $200 million and $240 million [6]. - Salt segment adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $225 million to $255 million, with improved margins anticipated due to stronger pricing and lower per-ton costs [6]. - Plant Nutrition segment adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between $31 million and $36 million, with a focus on restoring the pond complex at the Ogden facility [19].

分组1 - U.S. stock futures are trading higher, indicating a positive market sentiment for the day [1] - Toll Brothers Inc. is expected to report quarterly earnings of $4.89 per share on revenue of $3.30 billion, with shares rising 0.1% to $139.00 in after-hours trading [2] - Phreesia Inc. is projected to post quarterly earnings of 2 cents per share on revenue of $120.05 million, with shares increasing 0.5% to $20.39 in after-hours trading [2] - Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. announced its delisting from Nasdaq, resulting in a 16.5% drop in shares to $11.71 during after-hours trading [2] - Ooma Inc. is anticipated to report quarterly earnings of 22 cents per share on revenue of $67.59 million, with shares gaining 1.2% to $11.88 in after-hours trading [2] - Compass Minerals International Inc. is expected to report a quarterly loss of 23 cents per share on revenue of $223.50 million, with shares closing up 0.8% at $20.28 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Compass Minerals International, Inc. is expected to report a quarterly loss of 23 cents per share for Q4, an improvement from a loss of 77 cents per share a year ago, with projected revenue of $223.72 million, up from $208.8 million year-over-year [1] Group 1: Earnings and Revenue Expectations - The company will release its Q4 earnings results on December 8 [1] - Analysts predict a quarterly loss of 23 cents per share, compared to a loss of 77 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $223.72 million, an increase from $208.8 million a year earlier [1] Group 2: Recent Performance and Analyst Ratings - On August 11, the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 earnings and narrowed its FY25 sales guidance [2] - Following the earnings report, Compass Minerals shares rose by 1.7% to close at $20.12 [2] - JP Morgan downgraded the stock from Overweight to Underweight, raising the price target from $15 to $18 [4] - Deutsche Bank maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $14 to $22 [4] - BMO Capital maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $15 to $20 [4]

Core Viewpoint - Compass Minerals International, Inc. is expected to report a quarterly loss of 23 cents per share for Q4, an improvement from a loss of 77 cents per share a year ago, with projected revenue of $223.72 million, up from $208.8 million year-over-year [1] Group 1: Earnings and Revenue Expectations - The company will release its Q4 earnings results on December 8 [1] - Analysts predict a quarterly loss of 23 cents per share, compared to a loss of 77 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $223.72 million, an increase from $208.8 million a year earlier [1] Group 2: Recent Performance and Analyst Ratings - On August 11, the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 earnings and narrowed its FY25 sales guidance [2] - Following the earnings report, Compass Minerals shares rose by 1.7% to close at $20.12 [2] - JP Morgan analyst downgraded the stock from Overweight to Underweight, raising the price target from $15 to $18 [4] - Deutsche Bank maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $14 to $22 [4] - BMO Capital maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $15 to $20 [4]

Mogotes Metals Announces Issuance of Common Shares in Connection with Option Agreement with Compania Minera del Pacifico S.ADecember 01, 2025 8:36 AM EST | Source: Mogotes Metals Inc.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - Mogotes Metals Inc. (TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has issued 2,310,579 common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a "Common Share") to Compañía Minera del Pacifico S.A. ("CM ...

Core Viewpoint - Compass Minerals will release its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on December 8, 2025, with a conference call scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET to discuss these results [1][2]. Company Overview - Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals, focusing on delivering products that address nature's challenges for customers and communities [3]. - The company's salt products are utilized for winter road safety and various consumer, industrial, chemical, and agricultural applications [3]. - Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with over 1,800 employees across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. [3].

Core Insights - DuPont's Electronics business, Onity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SK hynix for a long-term supply agreement of polishing pads for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) in semiconductor manufacturing [1][2][3] - This agreement aims to support SK hynix's advanced semiconductor manufacturing needs and reflects a continuation of their longstanding collaboration [2][3] - Onity is set to be separated from DuPont on November 1, 2025, creating an independent company focused on semiconductor technologies [4][9] Company Developments - The MOU was signed during SEMICON West in Phoenix, Arizona, with key executives from both companies in attendance [3] - Onity is recognized as a leader in CMP technology, offering products such as the Emblem CMP pad platform, designed for AI and advanced computing applications [4] - The upcoming separation of Onity from DuPont is part of a strategic move to enhance focus on the semiconductor sector and its innovations [9][11] Industry Context - The collaboration between DuPont and SK hynix is positioned to advance the semiconductor and electronics industries through enhanced CMP materials [2][3] - The demand for advanced CMP pads is driven by the growing memory business of SK hynix, indicating a robust market for semiconductor manufacturing solutions [2] - The launch of next-generation CMP products like the Emblem pads highlights the industry's shift towards high-performance materials for emerging technologies [4]