BTU 8K 2011 09 01




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) September 1, 2011
 
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
1-16463
 
13-4004153
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
701 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri
 
63101-1826
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (314) 342-3400
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On September 1, 2011, Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody") issued a press release announcing the expected impact related to a roof fall at its North Goonyella Mine in Queensland, Australia. The press release also provides an update on Peabody's third quarter and full year 2011 targeted results. A copy of Peabody’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
99.1
Press Release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated September 1, 2011.





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
 
 
September 1, 2011
By: /s/ Michael C. Crews
 
Name: Michael C. Crews
 
Title: Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer





    

        






EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
99.1
Press Release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated September 1, 2011.