Director at Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) receives 114-share stock award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
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.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Champion William H
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 114 | $28.19 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 43,203 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares awarded: 114 shares
Reference price per share: $28.19 per share
Total shares after transaction: 43,203 shares
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4 metrics
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
4 terms
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
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.
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.
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.