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Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) EVP receives 121-share dividend-equivalent grant

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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.

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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, null)
Footnotes (1)
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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
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.
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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*
Yeates Darren Ronald

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
701 MARKET STREET

(Street)
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63101

(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 & COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026
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 Stock06/08/2026A121(1)A$28.19130,368D
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-fact06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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.

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

Following the Form 4 transaction, Darren Yeates directly holds 130,368 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. This total includes the 121 newly acquired shares that represent exempt dividend equivalents tied to his prior restricted stock unit awards, as disclosed in the filing.

What price per share is shown for Darren Yeates’ BTU stock award?

The Form 4 lists a price of $28.19 per share for the 121 common shares acquired by Darren Yeates. Although labeled with a price, the filing describes these shares as exempt dividend equivalents on earlier restricted stock unit awards, reflecting stock-based compensation.

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.