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Peabody CFO granted 92 dividend shares at $27.64

Peabody Energy’s EVP and CFO received 92 common shares as dividend-equivalent awards tied to prior RSUs, bringing his direct holdings to 68,652 shares.

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PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) reported that EVP and CFO Mark Spurbeck acquired 92 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026 as a grant/award. A footnote states these shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards. After this award, he directly holds 68,652 shares of common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider Spurbeck Mark
Role EVP and CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 92 $27.64 $3K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 68,652 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.
Shares acquired 92 shares Grant/award of common stock on September 3, 2026
Reported value per share $27.64 per share Dividend-equivalent common stock award to Mark Spurbeck
Shares held after transaction 68,652 shares Direct holdings of Mark Spurbeck following the award
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 awards financial
"dividend equivalents on prior 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 coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition"

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What insider transaction did BTU report for EVP and CFO Mark Spurbeck on September 3, 2026?

BTU reported that EVP and CFO Mark Spurbeck acquired 92 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026. The acquisition was a grant/award, not a market purchase, and represents dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.

How many BTU shares does Mark Spurbeck hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Mark Spurbeck directly holds 68,652 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. This figure reflects the addition of the 92 dividend-equivalent shares granted on September 3, 2026.

Was the September 3, 2026 BTU insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

The September 3, 2026 transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 92 common shares representing exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.

At what price per share is the BTU dividend-equivalent award reported?

The 92-share dividend-equivalent award is reported at a value of $27.64 per share. This per-share figure is associated with the grant of common stock to EVP and CFO Mark Spurbeck on September 3, 2026.

Was the BTU insider transaction by Mark Spurbeck made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The Form 4 checkbox for Rule 10b5-1 is not marked, and there is no footnote indicating a trading plan. The 92-share acquisition is reported as a grant/award of dividend-equivalent shares.

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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*
Spurbeck Mark

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY, PEABODY ENERGY
1245 J.J. KELLEY MEMORIAL DRIVE, STE 700

(Street)
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63131

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP and CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026
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 Stock09/03/2026A92(1)A$27.6468,652D
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 restricted stock unit awards.
Remarks:
/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact09/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

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