Peabody Energy CEO reports RSU grant and tax withholding

Peabody Energy Corporation reported an insider equity award for its President and CEO, who is also a director.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peabody Energy Corporation reported an insider equity award for its President and CEO, who is also a director. On January 2, 2026, the executive acquired 41,965 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0, reflecting an equity grant rather than a market purchase. After this transaction, the executive beneficially owned 356,075 shares of common stock directly.

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the January 2, 2026 grant date, contingent on continued employment, and become fully vested upon death or disability. A separate entry shows that 20,794 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $30.68 per share to cover tax obligations arising from RSU vesting on January 2 and 3, 2026, which reduced the directly held share count.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Grech James C.

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	41,965	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	20,794	$30.68	$638K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 356,075 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represent restricted stock units ("RSU") that will vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date of January 2, 2026, subject to the executive officer's continued employment on each applicable vesting date. The RSUs will become fully vested upon a termination of employment due to the executive officer's death or disability.
2. F2. The shares of Common Stock were withheld to satisfy the tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of restricted stock units on January 2 and 3, 2026.

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What insider equity transaction did Peabody Energy (BTU) report?

The President and CEO of Peabody Energy Corporation, who is also a director, reported acquiring 41,965 restricted stock units of common stock on January 2, 2026 as an equity grant.

How many Peabody Energy (BTU) shares does the CEO own after this transaction?

Following the reported transactions, the executive beneficially owns 356,075 shares of Peabody Energy common stock in direct ownership.

What are the vesting terms of the Peabody Energy CEO’s RSU grant?

The 41,965 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the January 2, 2026 grant date, subject to continued employment, and become fully vested upon death or disability.

Why were 20,794 Peabody Energy shares withheld in this insider filing?

20,794 shares of common stock were withheld at $30.68 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to RSUs that vested on January 2 and 3, 2026.

Is this Peabody Energy (BTU) filing for one reporting person or a group?

The report indicates it is a Form filed by One Reporting Person, covering only the President and CEO, who is also a director.

What roles does the reporting person hold at Peabody Energy (BTU)?

The reporting person is identified as both a Director and an Officer, serving as President and CEO of Peabody Energy Corporation.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/06/2026 - 04:07 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Grech James C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION

701 MARKET STREET

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MO 63101

(City) (State) (Zip)

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	01/02/2026		A		41,965(1)	A	$0	376,869	D
Common Stock	01/02/2026		F		20,794(2)	D	$30.68	356,075	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. Represent restricted stock units ("RSU") that will vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date of January 2, 2026, subject to the executive officer's continued employment on each applicable vesting date. The RSUs will become fully vested upon a termination of employment due to the executive officer's death or disability.

2. The shares of Common Stock were withheld to satisfy the tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of restricted stock units on January 2 and 3, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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