SCHEDULE 13G/A: Pacer Funds and Affiliates Disclose 0.88% Beneficial Ownership in Peabody Energy Corporation

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF, Pacer Advisors, Inc., and Joe M. Thomson have jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing beneficial ownership of 0.88% of Peabody Energy Corporation's common stock as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

• Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF, Pacer Advisors, Inc., and Joe M. Thomson (collectively, the Reporting Persons) have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in Peabody Energy Corporation.
• As of March 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons collectively beneficially own 1,062,489 shares of Peabody Energy Corporation's common stock.
• This ownership represents 0.88% of the total class of common stock, calculated based on 121,400,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
• Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF holds the 1,062,489 shares directly, while Pacer Advisors, Inc. serves as the investment adviser with discretionary investment and voting authority over these shares.
• Joe M. Thomson, as the majority stockholder of Pacer Advisors, Inc., may be deemed a beneficial owner of these shares.
• The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Peabody Energy Corporation.
• Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF is also listed as a reporting person but holds 0 shares of Peabody Energy Corporation's common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing no positive or negative performance indicators or forward-looking statements to assess sentiment beyond neutral.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by an investment fund and its affiliates, common within the investment management industry. It reflects a passive investment position in Peabody Energy Corporation, a major player in the coal industry.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding institutional ownership, confirming a passive investment by Pacer Funds and its affiliates.

Key Dates

Keywords

Peabody Energy Corporation, Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF, Pacer Advisors Inc., Joe M. Thomson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Adviser, Institutional Ownership