Our initial public offering was May 22, 2001, and the offering price was $28 per share, or $7 per share on a split-adjusted basis following the March 2005 and February 2006 two-for-one stock split.
Beginning February 21, 2006, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) became the sponsor and administrator of the Direct Stock Purchase Plan (Plan), following their purchase of the prior transfer agent, Wachovia Bank, N.A. The Plan allows you to purchase and sell shares of BTU (subject to commissions and fees charged by AST) directly through the Plan, rather than dealing with a broker. You may also use the Plan to reinvest all or part of your dividend proceeds in additional shares of BTU. You may contact AST regarding their program and your account at the following:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10038
Telephone: 1-866-621-2789 for residents of the U.S. or Canada
1-718-921-8347 for residents outside the U.S. and Canada
www.amstock.com
How can I review my dividend reinvestment account?
If you are a registered shareholder, you may review your account at
www.amstock.com.
How many shares are outstanding?
We had 268.3 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2010, which reflects our March 2005 and February 2006 2-for-1 stock splits.
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Who is Peabody's transfer agent?
Peabody's stock transfer agent is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST). The firm purchased Peabody's previous transfer agent, Wachovia Bank, N. A. effective December 2005. AST can be reached at:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10038
Telephone: 1-866-621-2789 for residents of the U.S. or Canada
1-718-921-8347 for residents outside the U.S. and Canada
www.amstock.com
How do I change my mailing address?
Please contact AST as described above.
What should I do if I lose my Peabody Energy stock certificates?
Please contact AST as described above.
When is the next Annual Shareholder Meeting?
Our next annual meeting will be held in May 2011.
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Has Peabody ever split the stock before?
The February 2006 2-for-1 stock split is Peabody's second split since its May 2001 initial public offering. The first split was in March 2005.
Why did Peabody split the stock?
The decision to split the stock was made by Peabody's Board of Directors in the best interests of the shareholders, based on a number of factors including the decision to make the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors.
What are the important dates related to Peabody's February 2006 stock split?
There are several key dates.
- The Record Date - February 7, 2006 - Determines which shareholders are entitled to receive additional shares due to the split;
- The Mailing or Payment Date - February 22, 2006 - The date when holders of record or brokers are mailed notification of the shares subject to split; and
- The Ex-split Date - February 23, 2006 - The date when BTU common shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the new split-adjusted price.
How can I obtain more information?
Through the Investor Data section of
www.PeabodyEnergy.com,you can arrange to receive an investor kit as well as e-mail alerts for news, SEC filings and share price updates. Should you have additional questions, you can also reach us at
IR@PeabodyEnergy.com.
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