Walker Clayton D. 4

What Happened
Clayton D. Walker, a director of Peabody Energy Corp (BTU), was granted 5 shares on March 10, 2026. The reported price per share was $32.56, for a total value of approximately $163. This transaction is recorded as an award/acquisition (code A), representing receipt of shares rather than a purchase on the open market or a sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-10; Filing date: 2026-03-12 (appears timely under Form 4 rules).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Acquisition (A).
• Shares acquired: 5 at $32.56 each; total ≈ $163.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided summary (noted as not reported in this excerpt).
• Footnote: The shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards (F1).
• No indication this was a 10b5-1 sale, exercise, gift, or tax withholding event.

Context
This was a small-value award tied to prior deferred stock unit awards (dividend equivalents), commonly part of director compensation. Such awards are routine compensation items and do not by themselves indicate the insider’s market view.