Press Releases

- Quarterly revenues rise 12% to $1.9 billion

- Quarterly EBITDA grows 35% over prior year to $440 million and operating profit increases 51% to $324 million - EPS more than doubles to $0.76; adjusted EPS increases 38% to $0.69 - Revenues rise 24%, driven by a 93% increase in Australia revenues - Australia EBITDA rises 75% to $224 million on higher volumes and pricing - New five-year $2 billion credit facility completed, incurring $9.3 million in charges - Raising midpoint of full-year EBITDA and EPS targets

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-- Peabody delivers second best results in company's history -- 2009 EBITDA of $1.29 billion on expanded U.S. margins, increased China sales, global cost containment -- Revenues reach $6.01 billion on stronger second half sales -- Income from continuing operations totals $457.9 million -- EPS from continuing operations totals $1.64; Adjusted EPS is $1.92 -- Operating cash flows climb to $1.04 billion leading to $989 million in year-end cash -- 2010 Australia thermal exports and met coal expanding 20% to 30% to meet growing global demand