BTU 8-K
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
8-K
2026-05-21
For: 2026-05-20
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May 21, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 20, 2026, Joe W. Laymon notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Peabody Energy Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board for personal health reasons, vacating his roles as a member of the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective immediately. His decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company and the Board wish to sincerely thank Mr. Laymon for his exceptional years of service and significant contributions to the Company.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | |||||
| May 21, 2026 | By: /s/ Scott T. Jarboe | ||||
| Name: Scott T. Jarboe | |||||
| Title: Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary | |||||
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