Peabody COO acquires 130 dividend shares at $27.64

Peabody Energy’s EVP & COO received a small stock award tied to prior RSUs, bringing his direct holdings to 130,498 BTU shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) reported that EVP & COO Darren Ronald Yeates received an automatic acquisition of 130 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026, as exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards at a reference value of $27.64 per share. Following this award, he directly holds 130,498 common shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 130 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Yeates Darren Ronald

Role EVP & COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	130	$27.64	$4K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 130,498 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 130 shares Reference price per share: $27.64 per share Holdings after transaction: 130,498 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 130 shares Dividend equivalent award on September 3, 2026

Reference price per share $27.64 per share Value reported for the 130-share dividend equivalent award

Holdings after transaction 130,498 shares Direct ownership of Peabody Energy common stock by Darren Ronald Yeates after the award

Transaction date September 3, 2026 Date the 130-share acquisition was effective

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, restricted stock unit, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

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 financial

"exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did BTU report for Darren Ronald Yeates?

BTU reported that EVP & COO Darren Ronald Yeates acquired 130 shares of Peabody Energy common stock on September 3, 2026 as exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.

How many BTU shares does Darren Ronald Yeates hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Darren Ronald Yeates directly holds 130,498 shares of Peabody Energy common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

What was the reference price per share for the BTU shares awarded to Darren Ronald Yeates?

The 130 shares of Peabody Energy common stock were reported with a reference value of $27.64 per share in the Form 4 filing.

What is the nature of the 130 BTU shares acquired by Darren Ronald Yeates?

The 130 shares represent exempt dividend equivalents credited on prior restricted stock unit awards, rather than an open-market purchase.

Was the BTU insider transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported in connection with this transaction.

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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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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^*

Yeates Darren Ronald

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026

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	09/03/2026		A		130(1)	A	$27.64	130,498	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 restricted stock unit awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact	09/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)