Peabody director acquires 101 dividend shares

Peabody Energy director William H. Champion received 101 dividend-equivalent shares tied to prior equity awards, increasing his direct holdings to 43,304 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) director William H. Champion reported an acquisition of Common Stock on September 3, 2026. He received 101 shares as a grant of exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards at a reference value of $27.64 per share, bringing his directly held position to 43,304 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 101 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Champion William H

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	101	$27.64	$3K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 43,304 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 101 shares Per-share value for grant: $27.64 per share Shares owned after transaction: 43,304 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 101 shares Grant of exempt dividend equivalents on September 3, 2026

Per-share value for grant $27.64 per share Reference value for the 101-share dividend-equivalent grant

Shares owned after transaction 43,304 shares Common Stock directly held by William H. Champion after the grant

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, deferred stock unit awards, restricted stock unit awards

3 terms

dividend equivalents financial

"represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred 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.

deferred stock unit awards financial

"dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted"

restricted stock unit awards financial

"on prior deferred stock unit awards and 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.

FAQ

What did BTU director William H. Champion report in this Form 4?

He reported an acquisition of 101 shares of Peabody Energy Common Stock on September 3, 2026, received as exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards.

How many BTU shares does William H. Champion hold after this transaction?

After this transaction, William H. Champion directly holds 43,304 shares of Peabody Energy Common Stock, as reported in the Form 4.

What is the nature of the 101 BTU shares acquired by William H. Champion?

The 101 shares represent exempt dividend equivalents credited in respect of prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards, rather than an open-market purchase.

What price per share is associated with William H. Champion’s BTU share grant?

The filing lists a value of $27.64 per share for the 101-share grant of Common Stock, tied to the exempt dividend-equivalent award.

Was William H. Champion’s BTU transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Champion William H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORP

1245 J.J. KELLEY MEMORIAL DRIVE

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63131

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026

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	09/03/2026		A		101(1)	A	$27.64	43,304	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 deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact	09/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)