ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody today announced that, as a result of the company's strong share price performance in recent months, all outstanding shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share , were automatically converted into shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the company [...]
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, Peabody will announce results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2017. A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Participants may access the call using the following phone numbers: U.S. and Canada 312-3049 Australia [...]
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody today recognized innovation in clean coal technologies among leading examples of coal-fueled generating plants from the United States, China, Japan and India with their Fourth Annual Peabody Global Clean Coal Leadership Awards. Presented at Power-Gen International 2017 in Las Vegas, the awards [...]
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody President and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Kellow today announced that Paul Richard has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "Paul is a skilled executive who brings a wealth of experience leading global human resources teams," said Kellow. "He will have executive [...]
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody has announced that Patrick Forkin is being promoted to Senior Vice President – Corporate Development reporting to Executive Vice President – Corporate Services and Chief Commercial Officer Charles Meintjes. Forkin is responsible for leading business development strategies covering the [...]
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody announced today that it has completed the sale of the majority of its inactive Burton Mine and related infrastructure to the Lenton Joint Venture for approximately US$11 million, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments. In addition to receipt of cash proceeds from the sale, the [...]
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody announced today that it successfully completed an amendment of its Senior Secured Credit Agreement and closed on commitments for a $270 million revolving credit facility, which is expected to lead to the release of a comparable amount of restricted cash over time. "We are pleased to report yet [...]
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.N. Conference of the Parties begins in Bonn, Germany, Peabody at a panel sponsored by the U.S. Government said it intends to continue to promote today's high-efficiency, low-emissions coal-fueled generation technologies and carbon capture, use and storage over time as essential to meeting the [...]
Peabody's diversified platform delivers strongest mining performance since 2012; Company delivers on 2017 deleveraging targets ahead of schedule and executes on share repurchases; Voluntary debt repayment and term loan amendment reduce annual fixed charges and provide flexibility for additional shareholder returns. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25, 2017 [...]
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody today said its Wambo Underground Mines Rescue Team has taken first place at the 55th Australian National Mines Rescue Competition, the second time it has earned the national title. Last year the team also earned first place in the First Aid Competition at the International Mines Rescue Competition in [...]
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, Peabody (NYSE: BTU) will announce results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Participants may access the call using the following phone numbers: U.S. & Canada (877 [...]
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that it successfully completed an amendment of its Senior Secured Term Loan to lower the interest rate and modify terms to provide additional financial and operational flexibility, including for share repurchases and dividends. "Today's announcement reflects yet another [...]