Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) EVP adds 43 shares via dividend equivalents award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEABODY ENERGY CORP executive Malcolm James Roberts reported a small equity award in company stock. The Form 4 shows an acquisition of 43 shares of common stock at a reference price of $28.19 per share, treated as a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase.

According to the footnote, these shares represent exempt dividend equivalents tied to prior restricted stock unit awards, meaning they arise automatically from earlier equity grants. After this award, Roberts directly holds 33,510 shares of Peabody Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Roberts Malcolm James

Role EVP & Chief Commercial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	43	$28.19	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,510 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 43 shares Reference price per share: $28.19 per share Shares held after transaction: 33,510 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 43 shares Common Stock grant/award acquisition on 2026-06-08

Reference price per share $28.19 per share Common Stock transaction value for the 43-share award

Shares held after transaction 33,510 shares Direct holdings of Malcolm James Roberts following the award

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, restricted stock unit, grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

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 financial

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

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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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).

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^*

Roberts Malcolm James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

701 MARKET STREET

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63033

(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 & Chief Commercial Officer

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		43(1)	A	$28.19	33,510	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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Peabody Energy (BTU) executive Malcolm James Roberts report on this Form 4?

Malcolm James Roberts reported receiving 43 shares of Peabody Energy common stock as an equity award. The transaction is classified as an acquisition related to prior restricted stock unit awards, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

Was the Peabody Energy (BTU) Form 4 transaction a buy or a grant?

The Form 4 transaction is a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market buy. It reflects exempt dividend equivalents credited on earlier restricted stock unit awards, so the shares were issued automatically under existing compensation arrangements.

How many Peabody Energy (BTU) shares does Malcolm James Roberts hold after this filing?

After the reported transaction, Malcolm James Roberts directly holds 33,510 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. This total includes the 43 additional shares credited as dividend equivalents on his prior restricted stock unit awards.

What are the 43 Peabody Energy (BTU) shares reported in this Form 4 related to?

The 43 shares are exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards granted to Malcolm James Roberts. Dividend equivalents are additional shares or units credited to reflect dividends paid on the underlying stock for outstanding equity awards.

Does this Peabody Energy (BTU) Form 4 indicate any share sales by Malcolm James Roberts?

The Form 4 does not report any share sales by Malcolm James Roberts. It only shows an acquisition of 43 common shares as dividend-equivalent awards, increasing his direct holdings to 33,510 shares of Peabody Energy stock.