Peabody Energy (BTU) director granted dividend-equivalent stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Hodges Georganne
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 21 | $28.19 | $591.99 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 8,042 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares awarded: 21 shares
Award reference price: $28.19 per share
Total holdings after transaction: 8,042 shares
3 metrics
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
Key Terms
deferred stock unit awards, restricted stock unit awards, dividend equivalents
3 terms
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.
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.
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.