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Peabody Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024

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Peabody (NYSE: BTU) reported Q4 2024 net income of $30.6 million ($0.25 per diluted share), down from $192.0 million ($1.33 per share) in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 revenue was $4.24 billion, compared to $4.95 billion in 2023, with net income of $370.9 million ($2.70 per share).

Key developments include: shipping first coal from the Centurion Mine with longwall production expected in March 2026; agreement to purchase four premium hard coking coal operations in Australia's Bowen Basin; returned $221 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends; and maintained $700 million cash position at year-end.

The company achieved record safety performance with lowest injury rates in history and secured $110 million in bond release for reclaimed lands. A new quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share was declared on February 6, 2025.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) ha riportato un utile netto per il quarto trimestre 2024 di 30,6 milioni di dollari (0,25 dollari per azione diluita), in calo rispetto ai 192,0 milioni di dollari (1,33 dollari per azione) nel quarto trimestre 2023. Il fatturato annuale del 2024 è stato di 4,24 miliardi di dollari, rispetto ai 4,95 miliardi di dollari nel 2023, con un utile netto di 370,9 milioni di dollari (2,70 dollari per azione).

Tra i principali sviluppi vi sono: la spedizione del primo carbone dalla Miniera Centurion con la produzione in longwall prevista per marzo 2026; un accordo per l'acquisto di quattro operazioni di carbone coking hard premium nella Bowen Basin in Australia; 221 milioni di dollari restituiti agli azionisti attraverso riacquisti e dividendi; e un posizionamento di cassa di 700 milioni di dollari a fine anno.

L'azienda ha raggiunto un record di prestazioni di sicurezza con i tassi di infortuni più bassi della storia e ha ottenuto 110 milioni di dollari di liberazione di obbligazioni per terreni ripristinati. Un nuovo dividendo trimestrale di 0,075 dollari per azione è stato dichiarato il 6 febbraio 2025.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) reportó un ingreso neto del cuarto trimestre 2024 de 30.6 millones de dólares (0.25 dólares por acción diluida), en comparación con 192.0 millones de dólares (1.33 dólares por acción) en el cuarto trimestre de 2023. Los ingresos del año completo 2024 fueron de 4.24 mil millones de dólares, comparados con 4.95 mil millones de dólares en 2023, con un ingreso neto de 370.9 millones de dólares (2.70 dólares por acción).

Los desarrollos clave incluyen: el envío del primer carbón de la Mina Centurion, con producción en longwall esperada para marzo de 2026; un acuerdo para la compra de cuatro operaciones premium de carbón coquizador duro en la Cuenca Bowen de Australia; la devolución de 221 millones de dólares a los accionistas a través de recompras y dividendos; y mantener una posición de efectivo de 700 millones de dólares al final del año.

La empresa logró un registro de rendimiento en seguridad con las tasas de lesiones más bajas en la historia y aseguró 110 millones de dólares en liberación de bonos por tierras recuperadas. Se declaró un nuevo dividendo trimestral de 0.075 dólares por acción el 6 de febrero de 2025.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU)는 2024년 4분기 순이익이 3,060만 달러(희석주당 0.25달러)로 보고했으며, 이는 2023년 4분기의 1억 9,200만 달러(주당 1.33달러)에서 감소한 수치입니다. 2024년 전체 수익은 42억 4,000만 달러로, 2023년의 49억 5,000만 달러와 비교됩니다. 순이익은 3억 7,090만 달러(주당 2.70달러)입니다.

주요 개발 사항으로는: 센튜리온 광산에서 최초의 석탄을 출하하였으며, 장벽 생산은 2026년 3월에 예상됩니다; 호주 보웬 분지에서 4개의 프리미엄 하드 코킹 석탄 운영을 인수하기로 합의하였습니다; 자사주 매입과 배당금을 통해 주주에게 2억 2,100만 달러를 환원하였습니다; 그리고 연말에 7억 달러의 현금 보유를 유지하였습니다.

회사는 역사상 가장 낮은 부상율을 기록하며 안전 성과에서 기록을 세웠고, 복원된 토지에 대해 1억 1,000만 달러의 채권 해제를 확보하였습니다. 2025년 2월 6일에 주당 0.075달러의 새로운 분기 배당금이 발표되었습니다.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) a annoncé un bénéfice net de 30,6 millions de dollars (0,25 dollar par action diluée) pour le quatrième trimestre 2024, en baisse par rapport à 192,0 millions de dollars (1,33 dollar par action) au quatrième trimestre 2023. Le chiffre d'affaires de l'année 2024 s'élevait à 4,24 milliards de dollars, comparé à 4,95 milliards de dollars en 2023, avec un bénéfice net de 370,9 millions de dollars (2,70 dollars par action).

Les développements clés incluent : l'expédition de la première charbon de la Mine Centurion avec une production longwall prévue pour mars 2026 ; un accord pour l'achat de quatre opérations de charbon coking dur premium dans le bassin de Bowen en Australie ; le retour de 221 millions de dollars aux actionnaires par le biais de rachats et de dividendes ; et le maintien d'une position de trésorerie de 700 millions de dollars à la fin de l'année.

L'entreprise a atteint des performances de sécurité record avec les taux de blessures les plus bas de son histoire et a sécurisé 110 millions de dollars de libération d'obligations pour des terres restaurées. Un nouveau dividende trimestriel de 0,075 dollar par action a été déclaré le 6 février 2025.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) meldete im 4. Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 30,6 Millionen US-Dollar (0,25 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), ein Rückgang gegenüber 192,0 Millionen US-Dollar (1,33 US-Dollar pro Aktie) im 4. Quartal 2023. Der Gesamtumsatz für 2024 betrug 4,24 Milliarden US-Dollar, im Vergleich zu 4,95 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2023, bei einem Nettogewinn von 370,9 Millionen US-Dollar (2,70 US-Dollar pro Aktie).

Zu den wichtigsten Entwicklungen gehören: der Versand der ersten Kohle aus der Centurion Mine, mit Longwall-Produktion, die für März 2026 erwartet wird; eine Vereinbarung zum Kauf von vier Premium-Hartkoks-Kohleoperationen im Bowen Basin in Australien; die Rückführung von 221 Millionen US-Dollar an die Aktionäre durch Rückkäufe und Dividenden; und die Aufrechterhaltung einer Barreserve von 700 Millionen US-Dollar zum Jahresende.

Das Unternehmen verzeichnete eine Rekordsicherheitsleistung mit den niedrigsten Verletzungsquoten in der Geschichte und sicherte sich 110 Millionen US-Dollar an Anleihefreiheit für rekultivierte Flächen. Eine neue vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,075 US-Dollar pro Aktie wurde am 6. Februar 2025 erklärt.

Positive
  • Agreement to acquire four premium hard coking coal operations in Bowen Basin
  • Strong cash position of $700M at year-end 2024
  • Returned $221M to shareholders via buybacks and dividends
  • $110M in bond release approval for reclaimed lands
  • First coal shipment from Centurion Mine ahead of schedule
Negative
  • Q4 2024 net income dropped 84% YoY to $30.6M from $192.0M
  • Full-year 2024 revenue declined 14.4% to $4.24B from $4.95B
  • Full-year net income decreased 51.2% to $370.9M from $759.6M
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 36.1% to $871.7M from $1,363.9M

Insights

Peabody's Q4 2024 results reveal a company in strategic transformation, with financial metrics reflecting both near-term challenges and future opportunities. The 71% YoY decline in quarterly earnings to $30.6 million and 51% drop in full-year net income to $370.9 million underscore current market pressures, but mask the company's strategic pivot towards higher-margin metallurgical coal.

The company's transformation is anchored by two key initiatives:

  • Centurion Mine development, ahead of schedule with first shipments completed and targeting 4.7 million tons annual premium hard coking coal production
  • Pending acquisition of premium hard coking coal operations expected to add 11.3 million tons of annual production by 2026

Segment performance reveals important trends:

  • Seaborne Thermal maintaining strong 36% EBITDA margins despite price pressures
  • PRB operations showing resilience with 17% EBITDA margins despite volume challenges
  • Metallurgical segment positioned for significant growth with Centurion ramp-up

The strategic shift towards metallurgical coal production represents a fundamental transformation in Peabody's business model. This positions the company to capture higher margins in the steel-making coal market while maintaining stable cash flows from thermal operations. The robust cash position of $700 million provides financial flexibility for executing this transition while maintaining shareholder returns, evidenced by $221 million in dividends and buybacks.

Looking ahead, the company's guidance suggests a balanced approach to growth and operational stability, with particular emphasis on Centurion's development and the integration of new premium hard coking coal assets. The projected cost structure for these operations ($130-$140 per ton) appears competitive within the global metallurgical coal market context.

Centurion Ships First Coal and Advances Towards Longwall Start in Q1 2026

Premium Hard Coking Coal Acquisition Poised to Reshape Peabody

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today reported fourth quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $30.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $192.0 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Peabody had Adjusted EBITDA1 of $176.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 including a $41.4 million non-cash charge from Australia currency remeasurement, compared to $345.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Full-year 2024 revenue totaled $4,236.7 million compared to $4,946.7 million in the prior year. Full-year 2024 net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $370.9 million, or $2.70 per diluted share, compared to $759.6 million, or $5.00 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $871.7 million compared to $1,363.9 million in the prior year. 

"Peabody completed a highly productive year with a strong fourth quarter performance and the advancement of a transformative acquisition that we are confident will reshape Peabody in a profound and positive way," said Peabody President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Grech. "The Peabody team also drove an exceptional year in safety and environmental performance, leading to record low accident and severity rates and the reduction of more than $100 million of reclamation bonding obligations."

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1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA margin is equal to segment Adjusted EBITDA (excluding insurance recoveries) divided by segment revenue. Revenue per Ton and Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton are equal to revenue by segment and Adjusted EBITDA by segment (excluding insurance recoveries), respectively, divided by segment tons sold. Costs per Ton is equal to Revenue per Ton less Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton. Management believes Costs per Ton and Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton best reflect controllable costs and operating results at the reporting segment level. We consider all measures reported on a per ton basis, as well as Adjusted EBITDA margin, to be operating/statistical measures. Please refer to the tables and related notes for a reconciliation and definition of non-GAAP financial measures.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights

  • Agreed to purchase four world-class premium hard coking coal operations in Australia's Bowen Basin, which will transform the company to a predominately steelmaking-coal supplier.

  • Advanced the development of the premium hard coking coal Centurion Mine in Australia and shipped the first coal cargo, with longwall production expected to start March 2026.

  • Reported full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $872 million, operating cash flow from continuing operations of $613 million, and $700 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents at December 31, 2024.

  • Returned $221 million to shareholders in share repurchases and dividends.

  • Achieved a record low total reportable injury frequency rates (TRIFR) in U.S. and Australia operations, generating a combined global rate of 0.81 per 200,000 hours worked and also achieved the lowest recorded annual injury severity rate in company history.

  • Announced a partnership with leading renewable energy company RWE to grow the company's R3 Renewables platform to develop solar and energy storage projects on repurposed reclaimed mine lands.

  • Achieved a company record $110 million in bond release approval for reclaimed U.S. lands. In addition, reclaimed lands exceeded disturbed lands by a ratio of 1.7 to 1, improving upon the prior best ratio of 1.3 to 1 in 2023.

  • Declared a $0.075 per share dividend on February 6, 2025.

Fourth Quarter Segment Performance

Seaborne Thermal


Quarter Ended


Year Ended


Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.


2024


2024


2023


2024


2023

Tons sold (in millions)

4.2


4.1


3.7


16.4


15.5

Export

2.8


2.6


2.6


10.6


10.0

Domestic

1.4


1.5


1.1


5.8


5.5

Revenue per Ton

$             73.55


$             76.21


$             76.22


$             73.88


$             85.94

Export - Avg. Realized Price per Ton

96.41


105.51


97.20


99.87


119.79

Domestic - Avg. Realized Price per Ton

25.47


25.36


30.26


25.96


24.73

Costs per Ton

46.97


47.01


49.71


47.71


48.66

Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton

$             26.58


$             29.20


$             26.51


$             26.17


$             37.28

Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

$             111.8


$             120.0


$               99.8


$             430.0


$             576.8

Seaborne Thermal volume totaled 4.2 million tons, ahead of expectations, primarily driven by higher production at Wambo Underground. The average realized export price of $96.41 per ton was down from $105.51 in the prior quarter impacted by sales mix, while costs remained largely stable. The segment reported 36 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins on Adjusted EBITDA of $111.8 million.  

Seaborne Metallurgical


Quarter Ended


Year Ended


Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.


2024


2024


2023


2024


2023

Tons sold (in millions)

2.2


1.7


2.1


7.3


6.9

Revenue per Ton

$           123.41


$           144.60


$           186.74


$           144.97


$           188.66

Costs per Ton

113.05


128.04


107.89


122.77


125.18

Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton

$             10.36


$             16.56


$             78.85


$             22.20


$             63.48

Adjusted EBITDA, Excluding Insurance Recovery (in millions)

$               22.8


$               27.8


$             166.2


$             161.7


$             438.1

Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery (in millions)




80.8


Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

$               22.8


$               27.8


$             166.2


$             242.5


$             438.1

Seaborne Metallurgical volumes came in largely in line with expectations at 2.2 million tons, reflecting a 29 percent increase over the prior quarter. Strong production at Shoal Creek drove a 12 percent reduction in segment costs per ton to $113.05, beating expectations. The average realized price of $123.41 per ton was 15 percent lower than the prior quarter, reflecting a higher mix of Shoal Creek sales and generally lower market pricing. The segment reported 8 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins on Adjusted EBITDA of $22.8 million

Powder River Basin


Quarter Ended


Year Ended


Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.


2024


2024


2023


2024


2023

Tons sold (in millions)

23.0


22.1


23.6


79.6


87.2

Revenue per Ton

$             13.79


$             13.84


$             13.58


$             13.81


$             13.74

Costs per Ton

11.50


11.50


11.98


12.07


11.98

Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton

$               2.29


$               2.34


$               1.60


$               1.74


$               1.76

Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

$               52.7


$               51.7


$               37.6


$             138.6


$             153.7

Powder River Basin (PRB) shipped 23.0 million tons, 1.8 million tons ahead of expectations and the highest quarterly sales volume for the year. PRB average realized price and costs per ton remained stable with the previous quarter. The segment reported 17 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins on Adjusted EBITDA of $52.7 million.

Other U.S. Thermal


Quarter Ended


Year Ended


Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.


2024


2024


2023


2024


2023

Tons sold (in millions)

3.7


4.0


3.7


14.6


16.2

Revenue per Ton

$             57.74


$             53.52


$             57.00


$             56.38


$             54.77

Costs per Ton

46.73


46.50


45.57


46.04


41.98

Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton

$             11.01


$               7.02


$             11.43


$             10.34


$             12.79

Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

$               40.5


$               28.4


$               42.3


$             150.8


$             207.5

Other U.S. Thermal shipped 3.7 million tons in the quarter, modestly below expectations and the previous quarter due to geologic challenges at Twentymile that are expected to be resolved in the first quarter of 2025. Revenue per ton was higher than anticipated due to sales contract cancellation settlements, increasing segment margin. Costs were largely stable with the previous quarter. The segment reported 19 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins and Adjusted EBITDA of $40.5 million.

Update on Centurion and Premium Hard Coking Coal Acquisition

"It's hard to overstate the benefits to Peabody, both strategically and financially, from the ramp up of Centurion as well as the agreement to acquire multiple premium hard coking coal mines in Australia," said Mr. Grech. "We are confident that these assets will positively redefine Peabody in the market."

During the fourth quarter, Peabody reached several key milestones at Centurion. The mine is ahead of its development schedule and now has four continuous miners in coal production, while shipping its first coal in December, serving a growing steel producer in Southeast Asia. The company expects to begin producing continuous miner coal from Centurion North early in the third quarter, and targets a combined 500 thousand tons of production for the full year. Peabody is on track to begin longwall production in March 2026, producing 3.5 million tons of premium hard coking coal next year. With a planned annual production averaging 4.7 million tons and approximately 140 million tons of reserves, the operation has a mine life of more than 25 years.

Peabody's acquisition of multiple coal mines from Anglo American is progressing, with completion now targeted for next quarter subject to closing conditions. The company has several regulatory approvals in hand from key governmental agencies, the pre-emption rights timetable window is advancing, Anglo's operational improvements are underway, the permanent financing process has begun, and minority stake ownership discussions are ongoing.

During the first full year of ownership in 2026, the premium hard coking coal mines are expected to produce 11.3 million tons of coal at fully loaded costs of $130-$140 per ton.

Capital Allocation

Peabody generated $612.8 million in operating cash flows from continuing operations in 2024. The company returned $220.7 million to shareholders, invested $226.8 million in the development of Centurion and acquired the Centurion North coal reserves for $143.8 million.

"Peabody's capital allocation strategy continues to reflect a balanced approach of shareholder returns and reinvestment in the business," said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Spurbeck. "Looking ahead, we have structured our pending acquisition with flexible consideration arrangements, including upfront, deferred and contingent payments, to enable the cash flows from the new assets to fund the acquisition."

Focus Areas for 2025

"Peabody is transforming into a predominately metallurgical coal producer, with substantially higher long-term earnings potential, a recharged asset base, and a three-pronged value creation model via free cash flow growth per share, shareholder returns, and multiple expansion," said Mr. Grech.

Peabody has identified five areas of focus in 2025:

  • Continuing emphasis on safe, productive, environmentally sound operations
  • Ramping up the Centurion Mine on time and on budget
  • Successfully completing the premium hard coking coal acquisition and integrating the mines into Peabody
  • Serving growing Asian thermal coal demand through its low-cost Australian export platform
  • Leveraging Peabody's low-cost domestic U.S. thermal coal production to capitalize on emerging favorable policy and economic themes

First Quarter 2025 Outlook   

Seaborne Thermal

  • Volumes are expected to be 4.0 million tons, including 2.5 million export tons. 0.2 million export tons are priced at $108 per ton, and 1.3 million tons of Newcastle product and 1.0 million tons of high ash product are unpriced. Costs are anticipated to be $45-$50 per ton.

Seaborne Metallurgical

  • Seaborne met volumes are expected to be 2.0 million tons and are expected to achieve 70 to 75 percent of the premium hard coking coal price index. Costs are anticipated to be temporarily elevated at $125-$135 per ton reflecting a planned longwall move at Shoal Creek.

U.S. Thermal

  • PRB volume is expected to be approximately 19 million tons at an average price of $13.80 per ton and costs of approximately $12.00-$12.75 per ton.
  • Other U.S. Thermal volume is expected to be approximately 3.4 million tons at an average price of $52.50 per ton and costs of approximately $43-$47 per ton.

Today's earnings call is scheduled for 10 a.m. CT and can be accessed via the company's website at PeabodyEnergy.com.

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:
Vic Svec
ir@peabodyenergy.com

 

Guidance Targets (Excluding Contributions from Planned Acquisition)

Segment Performance








2025 Full Year



Total Volume
(millions of

short tons)

Priced Volume
(millions of short
tons)

Priced Volume
Pricing per
Short Ton

Average Cost per
Short Ton

Seaborne Thermal

14.2 - 15.2

5.6

$30.86

$47.00 - $52.00

Seaborne Thermal (Export)

8.8 - 9.8

0.2

$108.00

NA

Seaborne Thermal (Domestic)

5.4

5.4

$28.00

NA

Seaborne Metallurgical

8.0 - 9.0

0.5

$128.00

$120.00 - $130.00

PRB U.S. Thermal

72 - 78

71

$13.85

$12.00 - $12.75

Other U.S. Thermal

13.4 -14.4

13.6

$52.00

$43.00 - $47.00






Other Annual Financial Metrics ($ in millions)



2025 Full Year



SG&A

$95




Total Capital Expenditures

$450




Major Project Capital Expenditures

$280




Sustaining Capital Expenditures

$170




ARO Cash Spend

$50









Supplemental Information







Seaborne Thermal

54% of unpriced export volumes are expected to price on average at Globalcoal "NEWC" levels and 46% are expected to have a higher ash content and price at 80-95% of API 5 price levels.

Seaborne Metallurgical

On average, Peabody's metallurgical sales are anticipated to price at 70-75% of the premium hard-coking coal index price (FOB Australia).

PRB and Other U.S. Thermal

PRB and Other U.S. Thermal volumes reflect volumes priced at December 31, 2024. Weighted average quality for the PRB segment 2025 volume is approximately 8,685 BTU.

Certain forward-looking measures and metrics presented are non-GAAP financial and operating/statistical measures. Due to the volatility and variability of certain items needed to reconcile these measures to their nearest GAAP measure, no reconciliation can be provided without unreasonable cost or effort.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)



For the Quarters Ended Dec. 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2023 and the Years Ended Dec. 31, 2024 and 2023












(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)












Quarter Ended


Year Ended



Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.



2024


2024


2023


2024


2023












Tons Sold

33.1


31.9


33.2


118.0


126.2












Revenue

$          1,123.1


$          1,088.0


$          1,235.0


$          4,236.7


$          4,946.7

Operating Costs and Expenses (1)

957.0


845.8


872.8


3,420.9


3,385.1

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

95.6


84.7


82.2


343.0


321.4

Asset Retirement Obligation Expenses

10.2


12.9


4.2


48.9


50.5

Selling and Administrative Expenses

26.3


20.6


24.7


91.0


90.7

Restructuring Charges

2.3


1.9


0.3


4.4


3.3

Transaction Costs Related to Business Combinations

10.3




10.3


Other Operating Loss (Income):










Net Gain on Disposals

(0.1)


(0.1)


(6.5)


(9.8)


(15.0)

Asset Impairment





2.0

Provision for NARM and Shoal Creek Losses



3.9


3.7


40.9

Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery




(109.5)


(Income) Loss from Equity Affiliates

(18.6)


2.1


2.8


(11.5)


(6.9)

Operating Profit

40.1


120.1


250.6


445.3


1,074.7

Interest Expense, Net of Capitalized Interest

11.8


9.7


14.3


46.9


59.8

Net Loss on Early Debt Extinguishment





8.8

Interest Income

(17.3)


(17.7)


(20.3)


(71.0)


(76.8)

Net Periodic Benefit Credit, Excluding Service Cost

(10.2)


(10.1)


(12.2)


(40.6)


(41.6)

Net Mark-to-Market Adjustment on Actuarially Determined Liabilities

(6.1)



(0.3)


(6.1)


(0.3)

Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

61.9


138.2


269.1


516.1


1,124.8

Income Tax Provision

23.6


25.7


70.1


108.8


308.8

Income from Continuing Operations, Net of Income Taxes

38.3


112.5


199.0


407.3


816.0

Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes

(0.5)


(1.0)


(0.3)


(3.8)


(0.4)

Net Income

37.8


111.5


198.7


403.5


815.6

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

7.2


10.2


6.7


32.6


56.0

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

$               30.6


$             101.3


$             192.0


$             370.9


$             759.6












Adjusted EBITDA (2)

$             176.7


$             224.8


$             345.1


$             871.7


$          1,363.9












Diluted EPS - Income from Continuing Operations (3)(4)

$               0.25


$               0.74


$               1.33


$               2.73


$               5.00











Diluted EPS - Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders (3)

$               0.25


$               0.74


$               1.33


$               2.70


$               5.00












(1)

Excludes items shown separately.

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section in this document for definitions and reconciliations to the most comparable measures under U.S. GAAP.

(3)

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding were 138.4 million, 141.6 million and 147.2 million during the quarters ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, weighted average diluted shares outstanding were 141.9 million and 154.3 million, respectively.

(4)

Reflects income from continuing operations, net of income taxes less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.


This information is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with the company's filings with the SEC.

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets


As of Dec. 31, 2024 and 2023





(Dollars In Millions)









(Unaudited)




Dec. 31, 2024


Dec. 31, 2023

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$               700.4


$               969.3

Accounts Receivable, Net

359.3


389.7

Inventories, Net

393.4


351.8

Other Current Assets

327.6


308.9

Total Current Assets

1,780.7


2,019.7

Property, Plant, Equipment and Mine Development, Net

3,081.5


2,844.1

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets

119.3


61.9

Restricted Cash and Collateral

809.8


957.6

Investments and Other Assets

162.4


78.8

Total Assets

$            5,953.7


$             5,962.1





Current Portion of Long-Term Debt

$                 15.8


$                 13.5

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

811.7


965.5

Total Current Liabilities

827.5


979.0

Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion

332.3


320.7

Deferred Income Taxes

40.9


28.6

Asset Retirement Obligations, Less Current Portion

667.8


648.6

Accrued Postretirement Benefit Costs

120.4


148.4

Operating Lease Liabilities, Less Current Portion

86.7


47.7

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

169.3


181.6

Total Liabilities

2,244.9


2,354.6





Common Stock

1.9


1.9

Additional Paid-in Capital

3,990.5


3,983.0

Treasury Stock

(1,926.5)


(1,740.2)

Retained Earnings

1,445.8


1,112.7

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

138.8


189.6

Peabody Energy Corporation Stockholders' Equity

3,650.5


3,547.0

Noncontrolling Interests

58.3


60.5

Total Stockholders' Equity

3,708.8


3,607.5

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$            5,953.7


$             5,962.1





This information is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with the company's filings with the SEC.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



For the Quarters Ended Dec. 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2023 and the Years Ended Dec. 31, 2024 and 2023












(Dollars In Millions)











Quarter Ended


Year Ended


Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.


2024


2024


2023


2024


2023

Cash Flows From Operating Activities










Net Cash Provided By Continuing Operations

$          121.4


$          361.4


$          283.6


$          612.8


$       1,116.3

Net Cash Used in Discontinued Operations

(1.6)


(1.5)


(1.2)


(6.3)


(80.8)

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

119.8


359.9


282.4


606.5


1,035.5

Cash Flows From Investing Activities










Additions to Property, Plant, Equipment and Mine Development

(135.6)


(98.7)


(157.9)


(401.3)


(348.3)

Changes in Accrued Expenses Related to Capital Expenditures

5.3


7.2


8.0


(1.2)


2.9

Wards Well Acquisition




(143.8)


Deposit Associated with Planned Acquisition

(75.0)




(75.0)


Insurance Proceeds Attributable to Shoal Creek Equipment Losses


5.3



10.9


Proceeds from Disposal of Assets, Net of Receivables

1.0


0.6


8.9


17.1


22.8

Contributions to Joint Ventures

(177.9)


(176.6)


(168.2)


(728.0)


(741.6)

Distributions from Joint Ventures

167.4


189.2


142.3


717.2


721.7

Other, Net

6.3


0.2


(1.1)


6.0


(0.1)

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

(208.5)


(72.8)


(168.0)


(598.1)


(342.6)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities










Proceeds from Loan Note Related to Planned Acquisition

9.3




9.3


Repayments of Long-Term Debt

(3.2)


(2.6)


(2.1)


(10.4)


(9.0)

Payment of Debt Issuance and Other Deferred Financing Costs

(0.9)




(12.0)


(0.3)

Common Stock Repurchases


(100.0)


(83.7)


(183.1)


(347.7)

Excise Taxes Paid Related to Common Stock Repurchases

(3.3)




(3.3)


Repurchase of Employee Common Stock Relinquished for Tax Withholding




(4.1)


(13.7)

Dividends Paid

(9.1)


(9.4)


(9.9)


(37.6)


(30.6)

Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests


(16.3)


(0.1)


(34.8)


(59.0)

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities

(7.2)


(128.3)


(95.8)


(276.0)


(460.3)

Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

(95.9)


158.8


18.6


(267.6)


232.6

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period

1,478.5


1,319.7


1,631.6


1,650.2


1,417.6

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period

$       1,382.6


$       1,478.5


$       1,650.2


$       1,382.6


$       1,650.2











This information is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with the company's filings with the SEC.





 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)



For the Quarters Ended Dec. 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2023 and the Years Ended Dec. 31, 2024 and 2023













(Dollars In Millions)





















Note: Management believes that non-GAAP performance measures are used by investors to measure our operating performance. These measures are not intended to serve as alternatives to U.S. GAAP measures of performance and may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies.














Quarter Ended


Year Ended



Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.



2024


2024


2023


2024


2023












Income from Continuing Operations, Net of Income Taxes

$            38.3


$          112.5


$          199.0


$          407.3


$          816.0

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

95.6


84.7


82.2


343.0


321.4

Asset Retirement Obligation Expenses

10.2


12.9


4.2


48.9


50.5

Restructuring Charges

2.3


1.9


0.3


4.4


3.3

Transaction Costs Related to Business Combinations

10.3




10.3


Asset Impairment





2.0

Provision for NARM and Shoal Creek Losses



3.9


3.7


40.9

Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery - Property Damage




(28.7)


Changes in Amortization of Basis Difference Related to Equity Affiliates

(0.7)


(0.4)


(0.4)


(1.8)


(1.6)

Interest Expense, Net of Capitalized Interest

11.8


9.7


14.3


46.9


59.8

Net Loss on Early Debt Extinguishment





8.8

Interest Income

(17.3)


(17.7)


(20.3)


(71.0)


(76.8)

Net Mark-to-Market Adjustment on Actuarially Determined Liabilities

(6.1)



(0.3)


(6.1)


(0.3)

Unrealized Gains on Derivative Contracts Related to Forecasted Sales





(159.0)

Unrealized Losses (Gains) on Foreign Currency Option Contracts

9.4


(3.7)


(7.3)


9.0


(7.4)

Take-or-Pay Contract-Based Intangible Recognition

(0.7)


(0.8)


(0.6)


(3.0)


(2.5)

Income Tax Provision

23.6


25.7


70.1


108.8


308.8

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$          176.7


$          224.8


$          345.1


$          871.7


$        1,363.9












Operating Costs and Expenses

$          957.0


$          845.8


$          872.8


$        3,420.9


$        3,385.1

Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Foreign Currency Option Contracts

(9.4)


3.7


7.3


(9.0)


7.4

Take-or-Pay Contract-Based Intangible Recognition

0.7


0.8


0.6


3.0


2.5

Net Periodic Benefit Credit, Excluding Service Cost

(10.2)


(10.1)


(12.2)


(40.6)


(41.6)

Total Reporting Segment Costs (2)

$          938.1


$          840.2


$          868.5


$        3,374.3


$        3,353.4












(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before deducting net interest expense, income taxes, asset retirement obligation expenses and depreciation, depletion and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is also adjusted for the discrete items that management excluded in analyzing each of our segment's operating performance as displayed in the reconciliation above. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management as the primary metric to measure each of our segment's operating performance and allocate resources.

(2)

Total Reporting Segment Costs is defined as operating costs and expenses adjusted for the discrete items that management excluded in analyzing each of our segment's operating performance, as displayed in the reconciliation above. Total Reporting Segment Costs is used by management as a component of a metric to measure each of our segment's operating performance.


This information is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with the company's filings with the SEC.

 

Supplemental Financial Data (Unaudited)



For the Quarters Ended Dec. 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2023 and the Years Ended Dec. 31, 2024 and 2023















Quarter Ended


Year Ended



Dec.


Sept.


Dec.


Dec.


Dec.



2024


2024


2023


2024


2023

Revenue Summary (In Millions)










Seaborne Thermal

$          309.3


$          313.2


$          286.3


$          1,213.9


$          1,329.7

Seaborne Metallurgical

271.8


242.5


394.0


1,055.6


1,301.9

Powder River Basin

317.5


305.3


320.1


1,098.8


1,198.1

Other U.S. Thermal

212.3


216.7


210.7


822.6


888.2

Total U.S. Thermal

529.8


522.0


530.8


1,921.4


2,086.3

Corporate and Other

12.2


10.3


23.9


45.8


228.8

Total

$        1,123.1


$        1,088.0


$        1,235.0


$          4,236.7


$          4,946.7












Total Reporting Segment Costs Summary (In Millions) (1)










Seaborne Thermal

$          197.5


$          193.2


$          186.5


$             783.9


$             752.9

Seaborne Metallurgical

249.0


214.7


227.8


893.9


863.8

Powder River Basin

264.8


253.6


282.5


960.2


1,044.4

Other U.S. Thermal

171.8


188.3


168.4


671.8


680.7

Total U.S. Thermal

436.6


441.9


450.9


1,632.0


1,725.1

Corporate and Other

55.0


(9.6)


3.3


64.5


11.6

Total

$          938.1


$          840.2


$          868.5


$          3,374.3


$          3,353.4











Other Supplemental Financial Data (In Millions)










Adjusted EBITDA - Seaborne Thermal

$          111.8


$          120.0


$            99.8


$             430.0


$             576.8

Adjusted EBITDA - Seaborne Metallurgical, Excluding Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery

22.8


27.8


166.2


161.7


438.1

Shoal Creek Insurance Recovery - Business Interruption




80.8


Adjusted EBITDA - Seaborne Metallurgical

22.8


27.8


166.2


242.5


438.1

Adjusted EBITDA - Powder River Basin

52.7


51.7


37.6


138.6


153.7

Adjusted EBITDA - Other U.S. Thermal

40.5


28.4


42.3


150.8


207.5

Adjusted EBITDA - Total U.S. Thermal

93.2


80.1


79.9


289.4


361.2

Middlemount

10.2


1.8


(0.5)


13.1


13.2

Resource Management Results (2)

2.7


2.2


9.6


19.2


21.0

Selling and Administrative Expenses

(26.3)


(20.6)


(24.7)


(91.0)


(90.7)

Other Operating Costs, Net (3)

(37.7)


13.5


14.8


(31.5)


44.3

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$          176.7


$          224.8


$          345.1


$             871.7


$          1,363.9











(1)

Total Reporting Segment Costs and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section in this document for definitions and reconciliations to the most comparable measures under U.S. GAAP.

(2)

Includes gains (losses) on certain surplus coal reserve and surface land sales and property management costs and revenue.

(3)

Includes trading and brokerage activities, costs associated with post-mining activities, gains (losses) on certain asset disposals, minimum charges on certain transportation-related contracts, results from the Company's equity method investment in renewable energy joint ventures, costs associated with suspended operations including the Centurion Mine, the impact of foreign currency remeasurement, expenses related to the Company's other commercial activities and revenue of $6.7 million and $25.9 million related to the assignment of port and rail capacity during the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively.



This information is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with the company's filings with the SEC.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words or variation of words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "targets," "would," "will," "should," "goal," "could" or "may" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements provide management's or the Board's current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events, or results. All statements that address operating performance, events, or developments that may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the shareholder return framework, execution of the Company's operating plans, market conditions for the Company's products, reclamation obligations, financial outlook, potential acquisitions and strategic investments, and liquidity requirements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and reflect Peabody's good faith beliefs, assumptions, and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance or events. Furthermore, Peabody disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive, and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond Peabody's control, that are described in Peabody's periodic reports filed with the SEC including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2023 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Jun. 30, 2024, and other factors that Peabody may describe from time to time in other filings with the SEC. You may get such filings for free at Peabody's website at www.peabodyenergy.com. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and, consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

 

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