Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) CFO receives 89 dividend-equivalent common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEABODY ENERGY CORP executive Mark Spurbeck reported a small stock award tied to prior equity grants. On June 8, 2026, the EVP and CFO acquired 89 shares of Common Stock at a reference price of $28.19 per share as exempt dividend equivalents on earlier restricted stock unit awards. After this award, Spurbeck directly holds 68,560 common shares, reflecting routine, compensation-related accumulation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Spurbeck Mark

Role EVP and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	89	$28.19	$3K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 68,560 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 89 shares Reference price per share: $28.19 per share Shares held after transaction: 68,560 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 89 shares Exempt dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards, June 8, 2026

Reference price per share $28.19 per share Reported transaction price for dividend-equivalent shares

Shares held after transaction 68,560 shares Direct ownership by EVP and CFO Mark Spurbeck after award

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, restricted stock unit awards, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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dividend equivalents financial

"The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

restricted stock unit awards financial

"exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards"

Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/10/2026 - 04:06 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/10/2026 - 04:06 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Spurbeck Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY, PEABODY ENERGY

701 MARKET STREET

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63101

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEABODY ENERGY CORP [ BTU ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/08/2026		A		89(1)	A	$28.19	68,560	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact	06/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did BTU EVP and CFO Mark Spurbeck report in this Form 4?

Mark Spurbeck reported receiving 89 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. These shares are exempt dividend equivalents tied to prior restricted stock unit awards, reflecting routine executive compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many BTU shares did Mark Spurbeck acquire in this transaction?

He acquired 89 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. The filing notes these as exempt dividend equivalents on earlier restricted stock unit awards, meaning they arise from prior equity grants instead of a new market purchase or discretionary trade.

At what price were the reported BTU shares valued in the Form 4 transaction?

The 89 shares were reported at $28.19 per share. This figure is a reference transaction price for the award of dividend equivalent shares and does not indicate an open-market buy or sell order executed by the executive.

What are Mark Spurbeck’s BTU holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Mark Spurbeck directly holds 68,560 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. This total includes the newly received 89 dividend equivalent shares and represents his reported direct ownership position following the award.

What does “exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards” mean for BTU?

It means the 89 shares mirror dividends that would have been paid on earlier RSU grants. Instead of cash, Spurbeck received additional Peabody Energy shares, treated as an exempt, compensation-related acquisition rather than a taxable open-market stock trade.