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Peabody Energy (BTU) director granted dividend-equivalent stock units

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PEABODY ENERGY CORP director Georganne Hodges acquired 21 shares of Common Stock as a stock-based award. The shares were exempt dividend equivalents tied to prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, not an open-market purchase. After this award, Hodges directly holds 8,042 shares of Common Stock.

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Insider Hodges Georganne
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 21 $28.19 $591.99
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,042 shares (Direct, null)
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Shares awarded 21 shares Dividend-equivalent Common Stock grant on 2026-06-08
Award reference price $28.19 per share Price per share reported for the 21-share award
Total holdings after transaction 8,042 shares Direct Common Stock ownership after award
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
"represent exempt 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.
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Hodges Georganne

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORP.
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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/08/2026A21(1)A$28.198,042D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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-fact06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 insider transaction did PEABODY ENERGY (BTU) director Georganne Hodges report?

Director Georganne Hodges reported receiving 21 shares of PEABODY ENERGY Common Stock as a stock-based award. These shares are exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of BTU shares.

Was Georganne Hodges’ PEABODY ENERGY (BTU) Form 4 a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 for Georganne Hodges did not report a stock purchase or sale. It recorded an acquisition coded as a grant or award, reflecting 21 dividend-equivalent shares issued on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, classified as a non-derivative transaction.

How many PEABODY ENERGY (BTU) shares does Georganne Hodges hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Georganne Hodges directly holds 8,042 shares of PEABODY ENERGY Common Stock. This total includes the 21 dividend-equivalent shares granted as part of exempt dividend equivalents on existing deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards disclosed in the filing.

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

Exempt dividend equivalents mean Hodges received additional BTU shares to mirror dividends on earlier deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards. Instead of cash, 21 extra shares of Common Stock were credited, treated as a compensation-related grant rather than a market transaction in PEABODY ENERGY stock.

What transaction code appears in Georganne Hodges’ PEABODY ENERGY (BTU) Form 4?

The transaction used code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition of BTU shares. Specifically, Hodges received 21 shares of Common Stock as dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, classified as a non-derivative, compensation-related acquisition.