Peabody EVP granted 121 shares as dividends
Peabody Energy executive Darren Ronald Yeates, EVP & COO, reported a small stock-based compensation transaction.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Peabody Energy executive Darren Ronald Yeates, EVP & COO, reported a small stock-based compensation transaction. On June 8, 2026, he acquired 121 shares of Peabody common stock at $28.19 per share as exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards. After this non‑market grant/award acquisition, he directly holds 130,368 common shares.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 121 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Yeates Darren Ronald
Role
EVP & COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 121 | $28.19 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 130,368 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards.
Key Figures
Shares acquired: 121 shares
Price per share: $28.19 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 130,368 shares
3 metrics
Shares acquired
121 shares
Common stock grant on June 8, 2026
Price per share
$28.19 per share
Value assigned to the 121-share award
Post-transaction holdings
130,368 shares
Total common shares directly held after the award
Key Terms
dividend equivalents, restricted stock unit awards, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4
4 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 awards financial
"The shares of Common Stock represent exempt 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_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Peabody Energy (BTU) report for Darren Yeates?
Peabody Energy reported that EVP & COO Darren Ronald Yeates acquired 121 shares of common stock as exempt dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit awards. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or award acquisition, not an open‑market purchase or sale.
Was the BTU insider transaction for Darren Yeates a stock buy or compensation grant?
The transaction for Darren Yeates was a compensation-related grant. The Form 4 shows code “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, and the footnote clarifies the 121 shares are dividend equivalents on earlier restricted stock unit awards, not an open‑market stock purchase.
Does the BTU Form 4 show any stock sales or disposals by Darren Yeates?
The Form 4 does not show any stock sales or disposals by Darren Yeates. It reports only one transaction with code “A” for grant or award acquisition of 121 common shares as dividend equivalents, and no sell, tax-withholding, or gift entries appear in the transaction summary.
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