Form 4: Peabody Energy Director Acquires Shares

Peabody Energy Corp. Director Margaret Katherine Banks acquired 43 shares of common stock through dividend equivalents.

Summary

• Margaret Katherine Banks, a Director of Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU), acquired 43 shares of common stock.
• The acquisition occurred on December 3, 2025, at a price of $29.43 per share.
• These shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards.
• Following this transaction, Ms. Banks beneficially owns 17,073 shares of Peabody Energy Corp. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is neutral, reporting a routine insider transaction of a small number of shares acquired through dividend equivalents, which is a standard compensation mechanism.

Future Outlook

N/A

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction disclosure and does not provide specific industry context or trends. It reflects a director's ongoing equity participation in the company.

Related Party Transactions

• Director Margaret Katherine Banks acquired 43 shares of common stock from Peabody Energy Corp. as dividend equivalents on deferred stock unit awards. This is a transaction between a director (related party) and the company.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal direct impact on shareholders due to the small number of shares involved in this routine transaction.
• No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors is indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

Keywords

Peabody Energy, BTU, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Director Share Acquisition, Dividend Equivalents, Common Stock