Key Reasons to Invest in BTU

Coal is the fastest-growing fuel in the world and is in the early stages of a long-term supercycle, propelled by significant demand growth in developing economies across the globe.

Peabody is the world's largest private-sector coal company and the only global pure-play coal investment.

In 2011, Peabody delivered record revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, operating profit, net income, operating cash flows, and safety results.  Revenues reached $8 billion and Adjusted EBITDA grew 16 percent on increased contribution from every operating region.  Peabody completed the acquisition of Macarthur Coal adding an incremental 4 million to 5 million tons of metallurgical coal production and an attractive development portfolio.
 
Peabody is uniquely positioned for success with the best access to the fastest growing global markets with an expanding Australia platform, trading activities and Asia growth projects; as the largest producer in fastest growing U.S. regions with excellent contracting position; and with an unmatched reserve base and liquidity to create shareholder value.