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PEABODY ENERGY CORP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 19, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 19, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-20.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-19.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 176 previous paragraphs and 165 current paragraphs.

68 unchanged; 77 reworded; 20 added; 31 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

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Current report

Within the seaborne metallurgical coal market, metallurgical coal prices were mixed during the year ended December 31, 2025. Globally, both steel production and pig iron production (which predominantly utilizes metallurgical coal) declined during the period. In China, lower domestic steel consumption constrained output, while producers in most other countries experienced competitive pressure from increased Chinese steel exports. India was an exception, expanding its steel making capabilities and increasing pig iron output versus the prior year. Metallurgical coal prices were influenced by lower global steel output in 2025, with premium hard coking coal prices averaging lower in 2025 than 2024. However, metallurgical coal supply curtailment events, such as wet weather disruptions in Australia and changing rates of Chinese coal production, at times contributed to seaborne metallurgical coal price support. In addition, geopolitical trends and trade policies, including tariff regimes, continue to influence global metallurgical trade flows. Looking forward, the seaborne metallurgical coal price may remain volatile based on China’s coal production policies, the pace of growth of the Indian steel industry, changing global trade policies and global supply curtailment actions.

Current report

Within the seaborne thermal coal market, global thermal coal prices were mixed during the year ended December 31, 2025. In China, power generation increased year-over-year through December 31, 2025, however the share of renewables in the generation mix continued to grow, pressuring coal generation. In addition, domestic coal production increased slightly year-over-year, which led to weaker coal import demand through the year ended December 31, 2025. In India, steady domestic coal production, lower import demand and declining coal generation led to stable coal stockpiles. Looking forward, seaborne thermal coal prices may remain volatile based on the outcomes of China’s supply reforms, winter re-stocking activity in the Northern Hemisphere and volatility in global natural gas markets which can impact global thermal coal markets.

Current report

During 2025, Peabody continued to advance the development of the Centurion Mine, an underground longwall metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, Australia. Full-scale longwall production commenced in February 2026. The mine is expected to enhance both the quantity and quality of the Company’s production from the Seaborne Metallurgical reportable segment.

Current report

On August 19, 2025, Peabody terminated the Purchase Agreements. The termination of the Purchase Agreements followed Peabody’s prior delivery of a notice of a MAC as a result of an ignition event at the Moranbah North mine on March 31, 2025, which had led to the closure of the mine. See Note 1. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 20. “Commitments and Contingencies” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information.

Current report

On September 23, 2025, various subsidiaries of Anglo initiated International Chamber of Commerce arbitration proceedings in London, United Kingdom, against Peabody and certain of its affiliates. Anglo’s complaint alleges, among other things, that Peabody wrongfully terminated the Purchase Agreements and seeks, among other things, declarations that the ignition event at the Moranbah North mine did not constitute a MAC, as well as damages for losses in an unspecified amount, plus costs and interest. Peabody remains confident that a MAC occurred, and that it was entitled to terminate the Purchase Agreements.

Current report

Peabody has been evaluating the potential recovery of REEs and CMs, with substantial testing at its Powder River Basin operations. The Company is progressing its REE/CM initiative by conducting testing to evaluate mineral types and concentrations; developing flowsheets in conjunction with technology partners to support technical and economic assessments and produce rare earth products; and collaborating with governmental agencies and departments at the state and federal level. In February 2026, the Wyoming Energy Authority awarded Peabody funding of $6.25 million for a pilot plant using Peabody’s Powder River Basin coal for REE/CM processing.

Current report

Powder River Basin. Segment revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year due to favorable volume ($72.7 million) resulting from increased demand, offset by unfavorable realized prices ($18.5 million) which were driven by the impact of adjustments to cost pass-through contracts with certain customers resulting from the federal royalty rate reduction included in the OBBBA.

Current report

Corporate and Other. Segment revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year due to higher results from trading activities ($7.6 million).

Current report

Seaborne Thermal. The decrease in Segment Costs during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year was due to lower costs for labor, repairs and outside services ($73.9 million) resulting from timing of maintenance and operational improvements, lower sales related costs ($28.0 million) driven by both lower realized prices and volume, lower leasing expense ($9.0 million) and favorable commodity pricing ($8.0 million); offset by higher recognized costs resulting from sales volume outpacing production volume ($26.0 million).

Current report

Powder River Basin. The increase in Segment Costs during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year was primarily due to higher costs for labor, repairs and outside services ($26.7 million) due in part to unplanned dragline outages, haul truck repairs and increased volume (4.9 million tons), offset by lower sales related costs ($16.4 million) which were largely driven by the federal royalty rate reduction on coal production included in the OBBBA.

Current report

Other U.S. Thermal. The decrease in Segment Costs during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year was driven by lower volume (1.2 million tons) and lower costs for labor ($13.3 million).

Current report

Corporate and Other. Segment costs decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year primarily due to favorable remeasurement of foreign currency denominated monetary assets, substantially comprised of Australian dollar denominated restricted cash and cash collateral, offset by higher expense from trading activities and lower amortization of prior service credit.

Current report

Powder River Basin. Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of favorable volume ($38.9 million); lower sales related costs ($16.4 million) as described above; and decreased overburden removal costs ($6.4 million). The increases were offset by higher costs for labor, repairs and outside services as described above.

Current report

Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year. Unfavorable variances in Middlemount’s results driven by lower sales pricing and higher selling and administrative expenses were partially offset by higher gains on equipment and land sales ($17.9 million). The increase in other items was driven by the favorable remeasurement of foreign currency denominated monetary assets, substantially comprised of Australian dollar denominated restricted cash and cash collateral ($62.7 million), offset by the lower amortization of prior service credit ($10.9 million) and unfavorable trading results ($6.5 million).

Current report

The following table presents (loss) income from continuing operations, net of income taxes:

Current report

Asset Retirement Obligation Expenses. Asset retirement obligation expenses decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year due to favorable revisions to the estimates for closed mines.

Current report

Interest Income. The decrease in interest income during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year was driven by lower average cash balances during the current period.

Current report

The Company paid dividends of $36.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Previous report

In 2024, Peabody produced and sold 118.1 million and 118.0 million tons of coal, respectively, from continuing operations.

Previous report

Within the seaborne metallurgical coal market, coking coal prices retreated from a high base during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Parts of the global steel market reported tepid demand and thin profit margins during this period, restricting demand growth for metallurgical coal. In China, weakness in the property sector contributed to lower domestic steel demand and steel production in 2024 and supported increased steel exports. The increased availability of competitively priced Chinese imports has placed pressure on steel margins for steel producers in other countries. Despite this, India recorded year-over-year steel production growth supported by increased domestic demand and commissioning of new steelmaking facilities. Meanwhile, the global supply of coking coal has been generally sufficient to meet coking coal demand during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, despite various supply disruption events such as shipping interruptions at the U.S.’s Baltimore, Maryland port. In the PCI segment, prices traded at a wide discount to coking coal early in the year, caused in part by reduced steel making productivity targets under thin margin conditions. PCI price relativities to coking coal have since improved. Overall, the market for metallurgical coal remains marginally balanced and exposed to volatility, influenced by the rate of exports from Australia and economic performance in China, India and elsewhere.

Previous report

Within the seaborne thermal coal market, global thermal coal prices have remained relatively stable throughout the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, driven by healthy supply meeting elevated demand in Asian markets. In China, overall total generation demand has been elevated while domestic coal production has only grown slightly, which has driven stronger coal import demand year-over-year through the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. In India, strong growth in coal generation has supported increased import demand, despite elevated domestic coal production. Looking ahead, global thermal coal markets remain turbulent amid winter weather outlooks in the Northern Hemisphere, lower industrial activity, as well as volatile global natural gas markets.

Previous report

Peabody has secured a bridge facility commitment to finance the acquisition. The Company intends to replace the bridge facility with permanent financing, including debt capacity, additional investment by existing joint venture partners and other financing to supplement as warranted.

Previous report

The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, completion of preemptive rights processes and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. See Note 10. “Long-term Debt” and Note 17. “Other Events” for further information.

Previous report

Peabody’s development of the Centurion Mine, an underground longwall metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, Australia, continues to advance as planned. During the year ended December 31, 2024, four continuous miners units were put into production and the first development coal was produced, washed and sold. The Company is targeting the commencement of longwall production in the first quarter of 2026. Approximately $300 million of the $489 million of capital expenditures to reach longwall production had been completed as of December 31, 2024.

Previous report

Wards Well Acquisition. On April 16, 2024 the Company acquired the southern part of the Wards Well tenements (Wards Well) which are adjacent to the Company’s Centurion Mine in Queensland, Australia. The acquisition was completed for total consideration of $153.4 million, consisting of cash consideration of $134.4 million, cash transaction costs of $9.4 million and the non-cash settlement of existing receivables with the acquiree of $9.6 million.

Previous report

The agreement also includes an initial contingent royalty of up to $200 million. The royalty will only be payable once the Company has recovered its investment and development costs of Wards Well and if the average sales price achieved exceeds certain thresholds. No royalty is payable if the Company does not commence mining Wards Well.

Previous report

Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery. On March 29, 2023, the Company’s Shoal Creek Mine experienced a fire. In October 2023, the Company filed an insurance claim against applicable insurance policies with combined business interruption and property loss limits of $125 million above a $50 million deductible. During June 2024, the Company reached a settlement and recognized a $109.5 million insurance recovery, which the Company included in its results of operations during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Previous report

Powder River Basin. Segment revenue decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year primarily due to unfavorable volume ($100.2 million) resulting from decreased demand driven by low natural gas pricing and mild weather.

Previous report

Corporate and Other. Segment revenue decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year due to no unrealized mark-to-market gains from derivative contracts related to forecasted sales in the current year ($159.0 million) as all derivative contracts settled in 2023 and prior year revenue related to the Company’s assignment of rights to its excess port and rail capacity ($25.9 million).

Previous report

Seaborne Thermal. The increase in segment costs during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year was primarily driven by favorable volume (0.9 million tons) which resulted in higher sales related costs ($16.9 million) and higher variable costs for labor, repairs and outside services ($12.8 million), slightly offset by favorable commodity pricing ($8.4 million).

Previous report

Seaborne Metallurgical. Segment costs increased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year due to increased volume from the Shoal Creek Mine ($56.1 million), higher costs at the Australian operations primarily due to production challenges ($21.3 million) and increased taxes and insurance ($11.0 million) driven by Australian carbon taxes. The increases were offset by lower sales related costs ($66.2 million) at the Australian operations due to lower sales volumes and lower pricing.

Previous report

Powder River Basin. The decrease in segment costs during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year was primarily driven by unfavorable volume (7.6 million tons) which resulted in lower sales price sensitive costs ($44.4 million) and lower variable costs for labor, repairs and outside services ($32.3 million) and favorable commodity pricing ($21.7 million). These decreases were partially offset by increased lease spend ($14.3 million).

Previous report

Other U.S. Thermal. The decrease in segment costs during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year was primarily driven by lower costs for labor, repairs and outside services due to lower sales volume (1.6 million tons).

Previous report

Powder River Basin. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of unfavorable volume ($50.3 million) and increased lease spend ($14.3 million). These decreases were offset by lower costs for labor, repairs and outside services ($32.3 million) and favorable commodity pricing ($21.7 million).

Previous report

Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year due to the unfavorable net impact of foreign currency rate changes ($28.4 million), prior year revenue related to the Company’s assignment of rights to its excess port and rail capacity ($25.9 million) and unfavorable trading results ($19.0 million).

Previous report

The following table presents income from continuing operations, net of income taxes:

Previous report

Provision for NARM and Shoal Creek Losses. The provision recorded during the prior year period was for losses related to the events at the NARM and Shoal Creek Mines as discussed in Note 17. “Other Events” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Incremental repair costs related to the tornado damage at NARM were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Previous report

Interest Expense, Net of Capitalized Interest. The decrease in interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year was driven by lower interest and fees for financial assurance instruments and the capitalization of interest related to the development of the Centurion Mine.

Previous report

Net Loss on Early Debt Extinguishment. The net loss on early debt extinguishment recognized during the prior year was primarily related to the Company’s terminated letter of credit facility, as further discussed in Note 20. “Financial Instruments, Guarantees With Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Other Guarantees” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Previous report

Unrealized Gains on Derivative Contracts Related to Forecasted Sales. The prior year unrealized gains primarily relate to mark-to-market activity on derivative contracts related to forecasted coal sales. As further discussed in Note 6. “Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, all derivative contracts related to forecasted coal sales settled in 2023.

Previous report

The following table presents Total Segment Costs by reporting segment:

Previous report

The Company repurchased approximately 7.7 million shares of its common stock for $180.5 million, including commission fees, and paid dividends of $37.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Previous report

Concurrently with its entry into definitive agreements to acquire the Anglo assets, the Company entered into a bridge loan facility commitment letter (the Bridge Commitment Letter, and the senior secured 364-day bridge facility provided for therein, the Bridge Facility), pursuant to which the lenders, agreed to provide the Bridge Facility to the Company in the amount of up to $2.075 billion in order to finance the planned acquisition in part. The Company expects to replace the Bridge Facility with permanent financing prior to the closing date, but there can be no assurance such financing will occur and any such expectation is subject to market conditions.

Previous report

To the extent borrowings are made under the Bridge Facility, any loans would bear interest at a SOFR plus an applicable margin of 8.00% or a base rate plus an applicable margin of 7.00%, at the Company’s option. Such applicable margin would increase by an additional 0.75% on the date that is 90 days following the closing date of the planned acquisition. Any borrowings under the Bridge Facility would mature 364 days from the initial funding date, which would be on or around the closing date of the planned acquisition.

Previous report

The availability of borrowings under the Bridge Facility is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions for transactions of this type. Any definitive financing documentation for the Bridge Facility will contain customary representations and warranties, covenants and events of defaults for transactions of this type. Upon execution of any definitive financing documentation for the Bridge Facility, the Bridge Facility will be guaranteed by substantially all U.S. subsidiaries of the Company and secured by substantially all assets of the Company, its U.S. subsidiaries and, subject to certain conditions, certain of the Company’s Australian subsidiaries.

Previous report

See Note 3. “Asset Impairment” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding impairment charges.
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Previous wording

Also included in the following discussion of Peabody’s results of operations are references to Revenue per Ton, Costs per Ton and Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton for each reporting segment. These metrics are used by management to measure each reporting segment’s operating performance. Management believes Costs per Ton and Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton best reflect controllable costs and operating results at the reporting segment level. The Company considers all measures reported on a per ton basis to be operating/statistical measures; however, the Company includes reconciliations of the related non-GAAP financial measures (Adjusted EBITDA and Total Segment Costs) in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section contained within this Item 7.

Current wording

Also included in the following discussion of Peabody’s results of operations are references to Revenue per Ton, Costs per Ton and Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton for each reportable segment. These metrics are used by management to measure each reportable segment’s operating performance. Management believes Costs per Ton and Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton best reflect controllable costs and operating results at the reportable segment level. The Company considers all measures reported on a per ton basis to be operating/statistical measures; however, the Company includes reconciliations of the related non-GAAP financial measures (Adjusted EBITDA and Total Segment Costs) in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section contained within this Item 7.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2024, the Company reports its results of operations primarily through the following reportable segments: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other.

Current wording

In 2025, Peabody sold 122.0 million tons of coal. As of December 31, 2025, the Company reports its results of operations primarily through the following reportable segments: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin and Other U.S. Thermal.

Previous wording

The Company’s seaborne operating platform is primarily export focused with customers spread across several countries, with a portion of its thermal and metallurgical coal sold within Australia. Generally, revenue from individual countries varies year by year based on electricity and steel demand, the strength of the global economy, governmental policies and several other factors, including those specific to each country. The Company classifies its seaborne mines within the Seaborne Thermal or Seaborne Metallurgical segments based on the primary customer base and coal reserve type of each mining operation. A small portion of the coal mined by the Seaborne Thermal segment is of a metallurgical grade. Similarly, a small portion of the coal mined by the Seaborne Metallurgical segment is of a thermal grade. Additionally, the Company may market some of its metallurgical coal products as a thermal coal product from time to time depending on market conditions. Peabody’s Seaborne Thermal and Seaborne Metallurgical segments contributed approximately 70% of the Company’s total Adjusted EBITDA from its mining operations during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The Company’s seaborne operating platform is primarily export focused with customers spread across several countries, with a portion of its thermal and metallurgical coal sold within Australia. Generally, revenue from individual countries varies year by year based on electricity and steel demand, the strength of the global economy, governmental policies and several other factors, including those specific to each country. The Company classifies its seaborne mines within the Seaborne Thermal or Seaborne Metallurgical reportable segments based on the primary customer base and coal reserve type of each mining operation. A small portion of the coal mined by the Seaborne Thermal reportable segment is of a metallurgical grade. Similarly, a small portion of the coal mined by the Seaborne Metallurgical reportable segment is of a thermal grade. Additionally, the Company may market some of its metallurgical coal products as a thermal coal product from time to time depending on market conditions. Peabody’s Seaborne Thermal and Seaborne Metallurgical reportable segments contributed approximately 53% of the Company’s total Adjusted EBITDA from its mining operations during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

The Company’s Seaborne Thermal operations consist of mines in New South Wales, Australia. The mines in that segment utilize both surface and underground extraction processes to mine low-sulfur, high Btu thermal coal.

Current wording

The Company’s Seaborne Thermal operations consist of mines in New South Wales, Australia. The mines in that reportable segment utilize surface extraction processes to mine low-sulfur, high Btu thermal coal. Prior to September 2025, when the Wambo Underground Mine ceased production, the reportable segment also used underground extraction processes.

Previous wording

The Company’s Seaborne Metallurgical operations consist of mines in Queensland, Australia, one in New South Wales, Australia and one in Alabama, USA. The mines in that segment utilize both surface and underground extraction processes to mine various qualities of metallurgical coal. The metallurgical coal qualities include hard coking coal, semi-hard coking coal, semi-soft coking coal and pulverized coal injection coal.

Current wording

The Company’s Seaborne Metallurgical operations consist of mines in Queensland, Australia, one in New South Wales, Australia and one in Alabama, USA. The mines in that reportable segment utilize both surface and underground extraction processes to mine various qualities of metallurgical coal. The metallurgical coal qualities include hard coking coal, semi-hard coking coal, semi-soft coking coal and pulverized coal injection coal.

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The Company’s thermal operating segments in the U.S. are focused on the mining, preparation and sale of thermal coal, sold primarily to electric utilities in the U.S. under long-term contracts, with a relatively small portion sold as international exports as conditions warrant. The Company’s Powder River Basin operations consist of its mines in Wyoming. The mines in that segment are characterized by surface mining extraction processes, coal with a lower sulfur content and Btu and higher customer transportation costs (due to longer shipping distances). The Company’s Other U.S. Thermal operations reflect the aggregation of its Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico and Colorado mining operations. The mines in that segment are characterized by a mix of surface and underground mining extraction processes, coal with a higher sulfur content and Btu and lower customer transportation costs (due to shorter shipping distances). Geologically, the Company’s Powder River Basin operations mine sub-bituminous coal deposits and its Other U.S. Thermal operations mine both bituminous and sub-bituminous coal deposits. Peabody’s Powder River Basin and Other U.S. Thermal segments contributed approximately 30% of the Company’s total Adjusted EBITDA from its mining operations during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The Company’s thermal operations in the U.S. are focused on the mining, preparation and sale of thermal coal, sold primarily to electric utilities in the U.S. under long-term contracts, with a relatively small portion sold as international exports as conditions warrant. The Company’s Powder River Basin operations consist of its mines in Wyoming. The mines in that reportable segment are characterized by surface mining extraction processes, coal with a lower sulfur content and Btu and higher customer transportation costs (due to longer shipping distances). The Company’s Other U.S. Thermal operations reflect the aggregation of its Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico and Colorado mining operations. The mines in that reportable segment are characterized by a mix of surface and underground mining extraction processes, coal with a higher sulfur content and Btu and lower customer transportation costs (due to shorter shipping distances). Geologically, the Company’s Powder River Basin operations mine sub-bituminous coal deposits and its Other U.S. Thermal operations mine both bituminous and sub-bituminous coal deposits. Peabody’s Powder River Basin and Other U.S. Thermal reportable segments contributed approximately 47% of the Company’s total Adjusted EBITDA from its mining operations during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

The Company’s Corporate and Other segment includes selling and administrative expenses, results from equity method investments, trading and brokerage activities, minimum charges on certain transportation-related contracts, the closure of inactive mining sites, the impact of foreign currency remeasurement and certain commercial matters.

Current wording

Corporate and Other includes selling and administrative expenses, results from equity method investments, trading and brokerage activities, minimum charges on certain transportation-related contracts, the closure of inactive mining sites, the impact of foreign currency remeasurement and certain commercial matters.

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Resource Management. As of December 31, 2024, Peabody controlled approximately 2.1 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves, 3.6 billion tons of coal resources and approximately 345,000 acres of surface property through ownership and lease agreements. The Company has an ongoing asset optimization program whereby its property management group regularly reviews these coal reserves, coal resources and surface properties for opportunities to generate earnings and cash flow through the sale or exchange of non-strategic coal reserves, coal resources and surface lands. These surface lands include acres where Peabody has completed post-mining reclamation. In addition, the Company generates revenue through royalties from coal reserves and oil and gas rights leased to third parties, farm income from surface lands under third-party contracts and lease income from surface lands under contracts with renewable energy ventures.

Current wording

Resource Management. As of December 31, 2025, Peabody controlled approximately 2.0 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves, 3.5 billion tons of coal resources and approximately 335,000 acres of surface property through ownership and lease agreements. The Company has an ongoing asset optimization program whereby its property management group regularly reviews these coal reserves, coal resources and surface properties for opportunities to generate earnings and cash flow through the sale or exchange of non-strategic coal reserves, coal resources and surface lands. These surface lands include acres where Peabody has completed post-mining reclamation. In addition, the Company generates revenue through royalties from coal reserves and oil and gas rights leased to third parties, farm income from surface lands under third-party contracts and lease income from surface lands under contracts with renewable energy ventures.

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Middlemount Mine. Peabody owns a 50% equity interest in Middlemount, which owns the Middlemount Mine in Queensland, Australia. The mine predominantly produces semi-hard coking coal and low-volatile pulverized coal injection (LV PCI) coal for sale into seaborne coal markets through Abbot Point Coal Terminal, with some capacity also secured at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal. Mining operations first commenced at the Middlemount Mine in late 2011. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the mine sold 1.3 million and 1.2 million tons of coal, respectively (on a 50% basis).

Current wording

Middlemount Mine. Peabody owns a 50% equity interest in Middlemount, which owns the Middlemount Mine in Queensland, Australia. The mine predominantly produces semi-hard coking coal and low-volatile pulverized coal injection (LV PCI) coal for sale into seaborne coal markets through Abbot Point Coal Terminal, with some capacity also secured at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal. Mining operations first commenced at the Middlemount Mine in late 2011. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the mine sold 1.5 million and 1.3 million tons of coal, respectively (on a 50% basis).

Previous wording

Spot pricing for premium low-vol hard coking coal (Premium HCC), premium low-vol pulverized coal injection (Premium PCI) coal, Newcastle index thermal coal and API 5 index thermal coal, and prompt month pricing for PRB 8,800 Btu/Lb coal and Illinois Basin 11,500 Btu/Lb coal during the year ended December 31, 2024 is set forth in the table below.

Current wording

Pricing during the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth in the table below.

Previous wording

The seaborne pricing included in the table below is not necessarily indicative of the pricing the Company realized during the year ended December 31, 2024 due to quality differentials and a portion of its seaborne sales being executed through annual and multi-year international coal supply agreements that contain provisions requiring both parties to renegotiate pricing periodically, with spot, index and quarterly sales arrangements also utilized. The Company’s typical practice is to negotiate pricing for seaborne metallurgical coal contracts on a quarterly, spot or index basis and seaborne thermal coal contracts on an annual, spot or index basis.

Current wording

The seaborne pricing included in the table above is not necessarily indicative of the pricing the Company realized during the year ended December 31, 2025 due to quality differentials and a portion of its seaborne sales being executed through annual and multi-year international coal supply agreements that contain provisions requiring both parties to renegotiate pricing periodically, with spot, index and quarterly sales arrangements also utilized. The Company’s typical practice is to negotiate pricing for seaborne metallurgical coal contracts on a quarterly, spot or index basis and seaborne thermal coal contracts on an annual, spot or index basis.

Previous wording

In the U.S., the pricing included in the table below is also not necessarily indicative of the pricing the Company realized during the year ended December 31, 2024 since the Company generally sells coal under long-term contracts where pricing is determined based on various factors. Such long-term contracts in the U.S. may vary significantly in many respects, including price adjustment features, price reopener terms, coal quality requirements, quantity parameters, permitted sources of supply, treatment of environmental constraints, extension options, force majeure and termination and assignment provisions. Competition from alternative fuels such as natural gas and other fuel sources may also impact the Company’s realized pricing.

Current wording

In the U.S., the pricing included in the table above is also not necessarily indicative of the pricing the Company realized during the year ended December 31, 2025 since the Company generally sells coal under long-term contracts where pricing is determined based on various factors. Such long-term contracts in the U.S. may vary significantly in many respects, including price adjustment features, price reopener terms, coal quality requirements, quantity parameters, permitted sources of supply, treatment of environmental constraints, extension options, force majeure and termination and assignment provisions. Competition from alternative fuels such as natural gas and other fuel sources may also impact the Company’s realized pricing.

Previous wording

Within the global coal industry, supply and demand for its products and the supplies used for mining continue to be impacted by the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. As future developments related to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and geopolitical instability in key energy producing regions are unknown, the global coal industry data for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 presented herein may not be indicative of their ultimate impacts.

Current wording

Within the global coal industry, supply and demand for its products and the supplies used for mining are being impacted by recent changes to trade policy, including tariffs and customs regulations. As future developments related to trade policy, including additional or retaliatory tariffs, delays in implementing previously announced changes or ongoing negotiations between countries, are unknown, the global coal industry data for the year ended December 31, 2025 presented herein may not be indicative of their ultimate impacts.

Previous wording

In the U.S., overall electricity demand increased approximately 3% year-over-year. Through the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, electricity generation from thermal coal has decreased year-over-year driven by continued low natural gas prices and stronger renewable generation. Coal’s share of electricity generation has declined to approximately 15% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, while wind and solar’s combined generation share is at 17% and the share of natural gas generation has remained level at 43%. U.S. coal inventories have modestly declined through December 31, 2024, with stockpiles less than 10 million tons below levels seen at the end of 2023. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, utility consumption of PRB coal has declined compared to the prior year period.

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In the U.S., overall electricity demand increased over 2% year-over-year. Through the year ended December 31, 2025, electricity generation from thermal coal increased year-over-year, driven by higher natural gas prices and stronger total generation. Coal’s share of electricity generation increased to approximately 16% for the year ended December 31, 2025, while wind and solar’s combined generation share was at 19% and the share of natural gas generation declined to approximately 40%. U.S. coal inventories have declined through December 31, 2025, driven by stronger coal utilization, resulting in stockpiles declining 20 million tons below levels seen at the end of 2024.

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On November 25, 2024, Peabody entered into definitive agreements with Anglo, to acquire a portion of the assets and businesses associated with Anglo’s metallurgical coal portfolio in Australia, including the Moranbah North and Grosvenor mines, the Moranbah South development project, the Capcoal complex, the Roper Creek mine and the Dawson complex (comprising the Dawson Main/Central, Dawson South, Dawson South Exploration and Theodore South exploration mines, collectively, the Dawson Assets). Following the prospective closing of the Anglo acquisition, the Company is contracted to sell the Dawson Assets to BUMA.

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On November 25, 2024, Peabody entered into Purchase Agreements with Anglo, to acquire a portion of the assets and businesses associated with Anglo’s metallurgical coal portfolio in Australia, including Anglo’s interests in the Moranbah North and Grosvenor mines, the Moranbah South development project, the Capcoal complex, the Roper Creek mine and the Dawson complex (comprising the Dawson Main/Central operating mine, the Dawson South operating mine, the Dawson South Exploration project and the Theodore South exploration project, collectively, the Dawson Assets). The Company agreed to, following the prospective closing of the Anglo acquisition, sell the Dawson Assets to Pt Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama or one of its subsidiaries (BUMA).

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The decrease in income from continuing operations, net of income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year ($408.7 million) was primarily driven by lower revenue ($710.0 million) due to lower seaborne coal pricing, volume decreases in the U.S. thermal segments and no unrealized mark-to-market gains from derivative contracts related to forecasted sales in the current year. This unfavorable variance was partially offset by a lower income tax provision ($200.0 million) and the current year insurance recovery at the Shoal Creek Mine ($109.5 million).

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The decrease in results from continuing operations, net of income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year ($449.6 million) was primarily driven by lower revenue ($375.2 million) due to lower seaborne coal pricing, the prior year insurance recovery at the Shoal Creek Mine ($109.5 million) and increased costs related to the terminated Anglo acquisition ($68.6 million). These unfavorable variances were partially offset by a lower income tax provision ($100.0 million) and lower operating costs and expenses ($86.0 million).

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Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflected a year-over-year decrease of $492.2 million.

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Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflected a year-over-year decrease of $416.8 million.

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The following table presents supplemental financial data by operating segment:

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The following table presents supplemental financial data by reportable segment:

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The following table presents revenue by reporting segment:

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The following table presents revenue by reportable segment:

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Seaborne Thermal. The decrease in segment revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year was due to unfavorable realized prices ($228.0 million), offset by favorable volume ($112.2 million).

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Seaborne Thermal. The decrease in segment revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year was due to unfavorable realized prices ($245.0 million) and unfavorable volume ($60.4 million) due in part to reductions at the Wilpinjong Mine.

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Seaborne Metallurgical. Segment revenue decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year due to unfavorable realized prices and volume ($356.3 million) from the Australian operations. These decreases were partially offset by favorable results from the Shoal Creek Mine ($110.0 million) due to favorable volume which offset unfavorable realized prices.

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Seaborne Metallurgical. Segment revenue decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year due to unfavorable realized prices ($219.2 million), offset by favorable volume ($200.2 million) from the Shoal Creek and Centurion Mines.

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Other U.S. Thermal. The decrease in segment revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year was due to unfavorable volume ($49.8 million) resulting from decreased demand driven by low natural gas pricing and mild weather and unfavorable realized prices ($34.9 million), partially offset by increased revenue from sales contract cancellation settlements ($19.1 million).

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Other U.S. Thermal. The decrease in segment revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year was due to unfavorable volume ($43.2 million) resulting from decreased demand, dragline outages at the Bear Run Mine and challenging geological conditions at the Twentymile Mine; decreased revenue from sales contract cancellation settlements ($37.7 million); and unfavorable realized prices ($34.4 million).

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Corporate and Other. Segment costs increased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency rate changes.

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Seaborne Metallurgical. Segment Costs increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year due to higher variable operational and sales related costs driven by increased volume (1.3 million tons).

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The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA for each of the Company’s reporting segments:

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The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA for each of the Company’s reportable segments:

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Seaborne Thermal. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of lower realized prices net of sales price sensitive costs ($225.2 million), partially offset by favorable volume and mix variances ($58.0 million).

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Seaborne Thermal. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year as a result of lower realized prices net of sales price sensitive costs ($227.7 million) and unfavorable volume ($59.5 million), offset by favorable operational costs as described above.

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Seaborne Metallurgical. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year due to lower realized prices net of sales price sensitive costs ($294.5 million) and unfavorable operational costs ($106.3 million). These decreases were offset by favorable volume ($112.0 million), despite the lock outages during 2024, driven by increased production from the Shoal Creek Mine following the fire in the first quarter of 2023, and the Shoal Creek insurance recovery ($80.8 million).

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Seaborne Metallurgical. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year due to lower realized prices net of sales price sensitive costs ($168.8 million) and the prior year Shoal Creek insurance recovery ($80.8 million), offset by favorable volume.

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Other U.S. Thermal. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year due to unfavorable volume ($63.1 million) and lower realized prices net of sales price sensitive costs ($34.5 million). These decreases were offset by increased sales contract cancellation settlements ($19.1 million) and lower costs for labor, repairs and outside services ($12.0 million).

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Other U.S. Thermal. Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year due to decreased sales contract cancellation settlements ($37.7 million) and lower realized prices net of sales price sensitive costs ($29.8 million).

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(3)Includes trading and brokerage activities, costs associated with post-mining activities, gains (losses) on certain asset disposals, minimum charges on certain transportation-related contracts, results from the Company’s equity method investment in renewable energy joint ventures, costs associated with suspended operations including the Centurion Mine, the impact of foreign currency remeasurement and expenses related to the Company’s other commercial activities.

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(3)Includes trading and brokerage activities, costs associated with post-mining activities, gains (losses) on certain asset disposals, minimum charges on certain transportation-related contracts, results from the Company’s equity method investment in renewable energy joint ventures, costs associated with suspended operations, holding costs associated with the Centurion Mine, the impact of foreign currency remeasurement and expenses related to the Company’s other commercial activities.

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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization. The following table presents a summary of depreciation, depletion and amortization expense by reporting segment:

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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization. The following table presents a summary of depreciation, depletion and amortization expense by reportable segment:

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Additionally, the following table presents a summary of the Company’s weighted-average depletion rate per ton for active mines in each of its operating segments:

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Additionally, the following table presents a summary of the Company’s weighted-average depletion rate per ton for active mines in each of its reportable segments:

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Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased depreciation resulting from asset additions and shortened mine lives. Depletion expense increased primarily as a result of increased volume from the Shoal Creek Mine. The increases in the weighted-average depletion rate per ton for both the Seaborne Metallurgical and the Other U.S. Thermal segments during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year reflect the impact of volume and mix variances across the segments.

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Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased depreciation resulting from asset additions and increased depletion expense primarily due to increased volume from the Shoal Creek and Centurion Mines. The changes in the weighted-average depletion rate per ton for the Seaborne Thermal, the Seaborne Metallurgical and the Other U.S. Thermal segments during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year reflect the impact of volume and mix variances across the segments.

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Transaction Costs Related to Business Combinations. The charges recorded during the current year period relate to the planned acquisition of multiple metallurgical coal mines from Anglo which was announced during the fourth quarter of 2024. Refer to Note 17. “Other Events” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the planned acquisition, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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Costs Related to Terminated Acquisition. These costs relate to the terminated acquisition of multiple metallurgical coal mines from Anglo. In addition to typical costs, such as legal and professional fees, the charges include commitment and duration fees on the bridge loan facility of $20.8 million and $25.9 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2025. Refer to Note 1. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 20. “Commitments and Contingencies” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the acquisition, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery - Property Damage. During June 2024, the Company reached a settlement related to the Shoal Creek losses and recorded a $109.5 million insurance recovery, as discussed in Note 17. “Other Events” in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Of this amount, Adjusted EBITDA excludes an allocated amount applicable to losses recognized at the time of the insurance recovery related to longwall development and equipment deemed inoperable within the affected area of the mine, which consisted of $28.7 million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023. The remaining $80.8 million, applicable to incremental costs and business interruption recoveries, is included in Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery - Property Damage. During June 2024, the Company reached a settlement related to the Shoal Creek losses and recorded a $109.5 million insurance recovery, as discussed in Note 16. “Other Events” in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Of this amount, Adjusted EBITDA excludes an allocated amount applicable to losses recognized at the time of the insurance recovery related to longwall development and equipment deemed inoperable within the affected area of the mine, which consisted of $28.7 million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023. The remaining $80.8 million, applicable to incremental costs and business interruption recoveries, was included in Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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The gain recorded during the year ended December 31, 2023 was driven by the favorable impacts of changes for the postretirement benefit plans related to updated claims experience ($5.4 million) and mark-to-market gains on pension and postretirement benefit plan assets ($3.9 million). These increases were offset by decreases to the discount rates for all actuarially determined liabilities ($6.4 million) and a negative adjustment related to Peabody’s black lung liabilities ($2.6 million).

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Net Mark-to-Market Adjustment on Actuarially Determined Liabilities. The gain recorded during the year ended December 31, 2025 was driven by the favorable impacts of changes for the postretirement benefit plans related to updated claims experience and favorable expected future claims costs, based upon recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services direct subsidy announcements ($15.1 million) and mark-to-market gains on pension plan assets ($2.1 million). These increases were offset by negative adjustments to Peabody’s black lung compensation liabilities resulting from increased claims ($4.5 million), decreases to the discount rates for all actuarially determined liabilities ($3.9 million) and unfavorable impacts of medical trend updates for the postretirement benefit plans ($3.8 million).

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Net Mark-to-Market Adjustment on Actuarially Determined Liabilities. The gain recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024 was driven by the favorable impacts of changes for the postretirement benefit plans related to updated claims experience ($12.4 million) and increases to the discount rates for all actuarially determined liabilities ($5.7 million). These increases were offset by negative adjustments to Peabody’s black lung and traumatic workers’ compensation liabilities resulting from increased claims ($8.8 million) and mark-to-market losses on pension plan assets ($5.4 million).

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The gain recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024 was driven by the favorable impacts of changes for the postretirement benefit plans related to updated claims experience ($12.4 million) and increases to the discount rates for all actuarially determined liabilities ($5.7 million). These increases were offset by negative adjustments to Peabody’s black lung and traumatic workers’ compensation liabilities resulting from increased claims ($8.8 million) and mark-to-market losses on pension plan assets ($5.4 million).

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