Peabody Energy (BTU) director receives 5,616 RSUs in stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Walker Clayton D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Peabody Energy director Clayton D. Walker received a grant of 5,616 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was granted at no cash cost per share and generally vests on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following this compensation-related grant, Walker directly holds 7,884 shares of Peabody Energy common stock.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Director received a routine stock-based compensation grant via restricted stock units.

Director Clayton D. Walker was granted 5,616 restricted stock units, classified as a "grant, award, or other acquisition" at a price of $0.0000 per share. These units are part of his equity compensation, not an open-market purchase.

The footnote states the restricted stock units generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, creating a one-year service-based vesting period. After this award, Walker directly holds 7,884 shares of common stock. The filing does not show any sales or option exercises, so this appears to be a routine compensation event rather than an active trading signal.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Walker Clayton D.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,616	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,884 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 5,616 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares held after grant: 7,884 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSU grant size 5,616 shares Restricted stock units granted to director Clayton D. Walker

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported value for restricted stock unit grant

Shares held after grant 7,884 shares Total direct common stock holdings after transaction

Vesting term First anniversary RSUs generally vest on first anniversary of grant date

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Key Terms

restricted stock units, grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units that generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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 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).

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^*

Walker Clayton D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORP.

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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	05/08/2026		A		5,616(1)	A	$0	7,884	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. Represents restricted stock units that generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Peabody Energy (BTU) report for Clayton D. Walker?

Peabody Energy reported that director Clayton D. Walker received a grant of 5,616 restricted stock units of common stock. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market trade, and increased his directly held shares to 7,884 after the transaction.

How many Peabody Energy shares were granted to Clayton D. Walker in this Form 4?

Clayton D. Walker was granted 5,616 restricted stock units tied to Peabody Energy common stock. These units were reported as a grant or award transaction, with no cash price per share, and will convert into shares as they vest over time.

At what price were Clayton D. Walker’s Peabody Energy restricted stock units granted?

The 5,616 restricted stock units granted to Clayton D. Walker were reported at a price of $0.0000 per share. This reflects a compensation grant from the company rather than a purchase he made on the open market at prevailing trading prices.

When do Clayton D. Walker’s Peabody Energy restricted stock units vest?

The footnote explains that the restricted stock units generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. This means Walker must typically remain in service for about one year before the 5,616 units convert into Peabody Energy common shares.

How many Peabody Energy shares does Clayton D. Walker hold after this grant?

After receiving the 5,616-share restricted stock unit grant, Clayton D. Walker directly owns 7,884 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the reported transaction, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was Clayton D. Walker buying or selling Peabody Energy stock in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buying or selling by Clayton D. Walker. Instead, he acquired 5,616 shares through a restricted stock unit grant, categorized as a grant or award, which is part of standard director equity compensation.