UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | May 18, 2010 |
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-16463 | 13-4004153 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 701 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri | 63101 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (314) 342-3400 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 9, 2010, Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody") announced that it had submitted a revised definitive proposal to acquire a controlling interest in Macarthur Coal Limited (ASX: MCC). On May 18, 2010, Macarthur made a public announcement that the Macarthur Board has met and considered Peabody’s revised proposal and formed the view that based on the price and the conditions of the proposal, that it cannot reasonably be recommended to shareholders. A copy of Peabody’s press release responding to Macarthur's public announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. 99.1 Peabody press release dated May 18, 2010.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||
| May 18, 2010 | By: | Kenneth L. Wagner | ||
| Name: Kenneth L. Wagner | ||||
| Title: Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Peabody press release dated May 18, 2010. |