UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 28, 2008
Patriot Coal Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-33466 | | 20-5622045 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 12312 Olive Boulevard, Suite 400 | | 63141 |
| St. Louis, Missouri | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 275-3600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 28, 2008 Patriot Coal Corporation issued a press release announcing the closing of its private placement of $200 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 (the “Notes”). The aggregate principal amount issued reflects the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the initial purchasers with respect to the Notes. A copy of this press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press Release issued by Patriot Coal Corporation, dated May 28, 2008. |
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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.
Dated: May 28, 2008
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| | PATRIOT COAL CORPORATION | |
| | By: | /s/ Joseph W. Bean | |
| | | Joseph W. Bean | |
| | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | |
