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Peabody Energy at a Glance
 
Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is the world's largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in clean coal solutions, with 2008 sales of 255 million tons and $6.6 billion in revenues.
 
PEABODY… ESSENTIAL INVESTMENT
 
In millions. All years based on calendar 12-month performance.
1 EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before deducting net interest expense, early debt extinguishment charges, income taxes, minority interests, asset retirement obligation expense, and depletion, depreciation and amortization.
2 Income from Continuing Operations.
 
PEABODY… ESSENTIAL ENERGY
 
Peabody fuels 10 percent of all U.S. electricity generation and 2 percent of worldwide electricity, serving nearly 330 customers in 21 countries on six continents. We serve customers in nations representing more than half of the world's population, giving Peabody access to the most rapidly growing markets for electricity, steel and Btu Conversion projects.
 
2008 Operations by Type
Mines Tons
Surface 20 198.8
Underground 10 25.5
Total 30 224.3
>2008 Tons Sold (in millions)
Arizona 8.0
Colorado 8.6
Illinois 9.9
Indiana 20.8
New Mexico 6.0
Wyoming 147.1
Australia 23.9
Trading/Brokerage 31.2
Total 255.5
 
2008 Tons Sold by Market and Quality (in millions)
Tons %
U.S. Electric Generating Plants
Steel & Industrial Use
209.5
5.1
82%
2%
International Steam & Metallurgical Coal 40.9 16%
Total 255.5 100%
 
 
PEABODY… ESSENTIAL FUTURE
 
As the global leader in clean coal solutions, Peabody is driving signature low-carbon and near-zero emissions energy projects in North America, Asia and Australia. Peabody believes in continuous environmental improvement in coal use toward the vision of near-zero emissions and is advancing the next generation of clean coal technologies that will help people enjoy longer, healthier and higher quality lifestyles.
 
 
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Peabody Energy
701 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101-1826
Phone: 314-342-3400
 
Visit Peabody's web site at PeabodyEnergy.com