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COMPANY TO ANNOUNCE FULL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ON JULY 28, 2022

ST. LOUIS, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2022 in connection with the previously announced Wilpinjong Senior Notes repurchase offer, which is scheduled to expire on July 21, 2022. 

The Company expects to report second quarter revenue of $1,310 to $1,340 million, net of approximately $25 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses related to coal hedges; net income attributable to common stockholders of $400 to $420 million; and Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $570 to $590 million.  Peabody posted $63 million of additional cash margin during the quarter in support of its existing coal hedge contracts and ended the quarter with $544 million of cash margin posted and $1,121 million of cash and cash equivalents.  The Company continued to reduce its outstanding debt during the quarter and has retired senior secured debt of nearly $90 million year-to-date through June 30, 2022, with additional retirements of over $110 million pending settlement.

"The preliminary financial results reported today demonstrate the strength of our diversified platform, generating over $570 million of Adjusted EBITDA.  With substantial cash generation this quarter despite continued operational challenges including rail performance in the PRB and weather in Australia, we believe we are positioned for a stronger second half as we continue to pay down debt and further collateralize our reclamation obligations," said Peabody President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Grech.

The nearly four-fold increase in Adjusted EBITDA compared to the prior year quarter is attributable to record high realized prices from our seaborne coal segments and higher margins and volumes from our Other U.S. Thermal segment.  Second quarter costs were impacted by sales sensitive costs such as royalties and production taxes, higher diesel prices and advanced overburden removal in the PRB.  Production volumes for the quarter were impacted by further degradation of PRB rail performance and the unexpected continuation of heavy rain and COVID absenteeism in Australia.

PIC AU Holdings LLC, "PIC AU", a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peabody that owns and operates the Wilpinjong mine, expects to report second quarter net income, net of income taxes of $80 to $95 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $160 to $175 million; and cash and cash equivalents of $202 million.  PIC AU retired approximately $67 million of senior secured debt year-to-date as of June 30, 2022, with additional retirements of $90 million pending settlement.

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Peabody will announce full results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.  A conference call with management is scheduled for 9 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

The call, replay and other investor data will be available at PeabodyEnergy.com. 

Participants may also access the call using the following phone numbers:

     U.S. and Canada     (888) 312-3049
     Australia                    1800 849 976
     United Kingdom     0808 238 9907

For all other international participants, please contact Peabody Investor Relations at (314) 342-7900 prior to the call to receive your dial-in number. 

The preliminary financial results set forth in this release are based on information available to us at this time.  Our actual results may vary from the preliminary estimated results presented here due to the completion of our financial closing procedures, final adjustments and other developments that may arise between now and the time the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 are finalized.  The preliminary estimated financial results have not been audited or reviewed by our independent registered public accounting firm. In addition, the preliminary financial results should not be viewed as a substitute for our full interim financial statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on this preliminary data.

This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation to purchase the PIC AU 10.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the "Wilpinjong Senior Notes").  The offer is being made solely pursuant to the offer to purchase, dated May 26, 2022 (as amended, the "Offer to Purchase"), which sets forth the complete terms of the offer that holders of the Wilpinjong Senior Notes should carefully read prior to making any decision.

The Offer to Purchase does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase Wilpinjong Senior Notes in any jurisdiction in which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation under applicable securities or blue sky laws.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.  Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.  For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com.

Contact:
Alice Tharenos
314.342.7890

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SOURCE Peabody