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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-268139"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "BTU"
cik: "0001064728"
company_name: "PEABODY ENERGY CORP"
filed_at: "2024-11-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T12:37:06.966835+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Peabody to acquire Anglo American Australian met coal assets for up to $3.775B

## Summary
- Up to $3.775B total consideration: $2.05B upfront cash, $725M fixed deferred payments over 4 years, up to $1B contingent payments.
- Peabody plans to sell Dawson assets (included in deal) to BUMA for ~$455M upon closing of the SMC acquisition.
- Bridge loan facility of up to $2.075B committed; interest at Term SOFR + 8.00% (increases 0.75% after 90 days).
- Closing expected in H1 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, pre-emptive rights processes, and customary conditions.
- Revolving credit facility amended to permit the acquisition and related financings.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-268139
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: BTU
- cik: 0001064728
- company_name: PEABODY ENERGY CORP
- filed_at: 2024-11-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1064728/000119312524268139/0001193125-24-268139-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1064728/000119312524268139/d31504d8ka.htm

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