Peabody Energy director granted 114 common shares

Peabody Energy Corp director William H. Champion reported a small stock award.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peabody Energy Corp director William H. Champion reported a small stock award. On June 8, 2026, he acquired 114 shares of Common Stock at a reference price of $28.19 per share. This was coded as an exempt grant or award, not an open-market purchase.

According to a footnote, these shares represent dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, making the transaction routine compensation-related. After this award, Champion directly holds 43,203 Common Stock shares in total.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 114 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Champion William H

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	114	$28.19	$3K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 43,203 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 awarded: 114 shares Reference price per share: $28.19 per share Total shares after transaction: 43,203 shares +1 more

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Shares awarded 114 shares Grant of common stock on June 8, 2026

Reference price per share $28.19 per share Value assigned to the 114-share award

Total shares after transaction 43,203 shares Director’s direct holdings following the award

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition (exempt)

Key Terms

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

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dividend equivalents financial

"shares of Common Stock 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

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

restricted stock unit awards financial

"dividend equivalents 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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

FAQ

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What insider transaction did BTU director William H. Champion report?

Director William H. Champion reported receiving 114 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. The award was recorded at $28.19 per share and classified as an exempt grant or other acquisition, not as an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Peabody Energy (BTU) shares did the director acquire?

William H. Champion acquired 114 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. These shares reflect dividend equivalents credited on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, rather than a direct market transaction or cash purchase.

What was the price used for the Peabody Energy (BTU) stock award?

The 114-share award to William H. Champion used a reference price of $28.19 per share. This figure reflects the value assigned for the grant and does not indicate an open-market purchase price paid by the director.

What is William H. Champion’s total BTU shareholding after this transaction?

Following the 114-share award, William H. Champion directly holds 43,203 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. This updated total reflects his position after the compensation-related dividend equivalent grant described in the filing.

What does the footnote say about the BTU shares awarded to the director?

The footnote explains the shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards. This means the additional common shares were credited as part of existing equity compensation arrangements, rather than from a new stock purchase.

Is the BTU director’s Form 4 transaction a buy or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation-related grant, not a market buy. Code A and the footnote describe the 114 shares as exempt dividend equivalents tied to prior deferred and restricted stock unit awards, indicating routine equity compensation treatment.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/10/2026 - 04:08 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Champion William H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BUENAVENTURA MINING COMPANY INC.

LAS BEGONIAS 415 FLOOR 19

(Street)

SAN ISIDRO, LIMA 27 15073

(City) (State) (Zip)

PERU

(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)
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		114(1)	A	$28.19	43,203	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	06/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)