Peabody COO Darren Yeates to become consultant Feb 2027-Jan 2028, $89,773/month

PEABODY ENERGY CORP

Consulting Services Agreement signed Aug 27, 2026 with EVP/COO Darren Yeates, effective Feb 1, 2027.
Consulting period runs Feb 1, 2027 through Jan 31, 2028; up to 40 hours/month for $89,773 monthly fee.
Additional hours billed at $2,244/hour; expenses reimbursed per COO travel policy.
If terminated without cause or due to death/disability, unpaid consulting fees through Jan 31, 2028 are due.
Non-solicitation obligations extended through Jan 31, 2028; non-compete per Dec 2024 employment contract.

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Departed

Darren R. Yeates

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

BTU · PEABODY ENERGY CORP

Effective: 2027-02-01
Filed: August 28, 2026, 4:08 PM ET

Mr. Yeates will provide consulting services to the Company and its affiliates beginning February 1, 2027 (immediately after the expiration of Mr. Yeates’ Amendment and Restatement of Contract of Employment

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Darren R. Yeates departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at PEABODY ENERGY CORP.

Action: will provide consulting services
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Mr. Yeates will provide consulting services to the Company and its affiliates beginning February 1, 2027 (immediately after the expiration of Mr. Yeates’ Amendment and Restatement of Contract of Employment

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