Peabody director acquires 53 dividend shares

Peabody Energy director Nicholas J. Chirekos received 53 common shares as dividend equivalents tied to prior equity awards, modestly increasing his direct holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) director Nicholas J. Chirekos reported an automatic acquisition of 53 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026, at a reference value of $27.64 per share. These shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred and restricted stock unit awards, bringing his direct holdings to 44,672 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 53 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Chirekos Nicholas J.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	53	$27.64	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,672 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: 53 shares Reference price per share: $27.64 per share Shares owned after transaction: 44,672 shares +1 more

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Shares acquired 53 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition on September 3, 2026

Reference price per share $27.64 per share Value associated with the 53-share dividend-equivalent award

Shares owned after transaction 44,672 shares Direct holdings of Nicholas J. Chirekos following the acquisition

Transactions acquiring shares 1 transaction Non-derivative grant, award, or other acquisition reported

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, deferred stock unit awards, restricted stock unit awards

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dividend equivalents financial

"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 awards financial

"exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards"

restricted stock unit awards financial

"and 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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did BTU director Nicholas J. Chirekos report?

He reported an automatic acquisition of 53 shares of Peabody Energy common stock on September 3, 2026. The shares are dividend equivalents related to earlier deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards.

At what price were the new BTU shares for Nicholas J. Chirekos valued?

The 53 acquired shares were reported at a reference value of $27.64 per share. This relates to exempt dividend equivalents on prior equity awards, not an open-market purchase.

How many BTU shares does Nicholas J. Chirekos hold after this transaction?

Following the transaction, Nicholas J. Chirekos directly holds 44,672 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. The increase reflects the 53-share dividend-equivalent award credited on September 3, 2026.

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

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for this transaction. The 53 shares were credited as exempt dividend equivalents tied to prior deferred and restricted stock unit awards.

What is the nature of the 53 BTU shares received by Nicholas J. Chirekos?

The 53 common shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards, effectively crediting stock in lieu of cash dividends on those earlier equity awards.

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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^*

Chirekos Nicholas J.

(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
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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		53(1)	A	$27.64	44,672	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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