Peabody
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · Cryptocurrency, Energy, Manufacturing
At March 4, 2022, the company held coal derivative contracts in aggregate of 2.3 million metric tons. As market values of the derivatives used as part of Peabody's hedging program fluctuate, the company generally posts or receives variation margin with its clearing broker. As a result, the company has posted an additional $534 million to satisfy the margin requirements for its derivative contrac
Key facts
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Employees
- 5,400
- Industries
- Cryptocurrency, Energy, Manufacturing
- Status
- Public (BTU)
- Website
- www.peabodyenergy.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Peabody
- : Peabody partners with RWE to repurpose former coal mining land with solar projects
- : Peabody Announces Successful Shipment from Centurion Mine, Marking a Major Milestone in Coal Production.
- : Peabody and RWE Form Partnership to Develop Solar Arrays on Former Coal Mines
- : Peabody Announces Financing Arrangement
Peabody funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Funding Round | Undisclosed |
Leadership
- Mark Spurbeck, Vice President
- Jim Grech, Chief Executive Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Peabody files 10 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Peabody in the news
- Peabody Names Bryan Quinn President of Global Operations - PR Newswire (Jun 30, 2026)
- How Trump's Coal Advisor Is Benefitting From Iran War - Forbes (Apr 03, 2026)
- Peabody Energy sign comes down as coal producer prepares West County move - The Business Journals (Jun 15, 2026)
- Leading global coal miner Peabody files for bankruptcy - Reuters (Apr 13, 2016)
- How coal titan Peabody, the world’s largest, fell into bankruptcy - The Washington Post (Apr 13, 2016)
- Biggest US coal company funded dozens of groups questioning climate change - The Guardian (Jun 13, 2016)
- Peabody Energy, a Coal Giant, Seeks Bankruptcy Protection (Published 2016) - The New York Times (Apr 13, 2016)
- Peabody Energy - BTU - Stock Price & News - The Motley Fool (Sep 13, 2021)
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About Peabody: questions and answers
What does Peabody do?
At March 4, 2022, the company held coal derivative contracts in aggregate of 2.3 million metric tons. As market values of the derivatives used as part of Peabody's hedging program fluctuate, the company generally posts or receives variation margin with its clearing broker. As a result, the company has posted an additional $534 million to satisfy the margin requirements for its derivative contrac
Where is Peabody headquartered?
Peabody is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
How many employees does Peabody have?
Peabody has about 5,400 employees.
Has Peabody raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 1 funding event for Peabody. The most recent, Funding Round of Undisclosed, was in Mar 2022.
Who leads Peabody?
Mark Spurbeck is a Vice President at Peabody.
What is the latest news on Peabody?
On Jan 24, 2025, Peabody partners with RWE to repurpose former coal mining land with solar projects
Is Peabody a public company?
Yes. Peabody is publicly traded under the ticker BTU.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy