Peabody director gets 52-share stock award

Director Robert A. Malone received a small stock award tied to dividend equivalents on prior equity grants, modestly increasing his direct holdings in BTU.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEABODY ENERGY CORP (symbol: BTU) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Malone Robert A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) reported that director Robert A. Malone received an automatic award of 52 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026. The award represents exempt dividend equivalents credited on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, bringing his directly held stake to 58,692 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 52 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Malone Robert A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	52	$27.64	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 58,692 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Shares acquired by award: 52 shares Price per share: $27.64 per share Shares owned after transaction: 58,692 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired by award 52 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition on September 3, 2026

Price per share $27.64 per share Value attributed to the 52-share dividend-equivalent award

Shares owned after transaction 58,692 shares Directly held Common Stock following the September 3, 2026 award

Key Terms

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

4 terms

dividend equivalents financial

"The 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 financial

"exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards"

A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.

restricted stock unit financial

"exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and 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 award"

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

What insider transaction did BTU disclose for director Robert A. Malone?

BTU disclosed that director Robert A. Malone received an award of 52 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026, representing exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards.

How many BTU shares does Robert A. Malone hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported award, Robert A. Malone directly holds 58,692 shares of Peabody Energy Corp Common Stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

Was the BTU insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition by grant or award of 52 shares, not an open-market purchase or sale. The shares are dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards.

What price per share is associated with Robert A. Malone’s BTU stock award?

The award of 52 BTU shares is reported at $27.64 per share. This value applies to the exempt dividend-equivalent shares credited on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards.

Was Robert A. Malone’s BTU stock award made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this award of 52 shares.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Malone Robert A

(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)

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

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		52(1)	A	$27.64	58,692	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 deferred stock unit awards and 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)