Fill in this information to identify the case: United States Bankruptcy Court for the: Eastern Missouri ____________________ District of _________________ (State)  Check if this is an 11 Case number (If known): _________________________ Chapter _____ amended filing Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 04/16 If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write the debtor’s name and the case number (if known). For more information, a separate document, Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Non-Individuals, is available. 1. Debtor’s name Peabody Energy Corporation ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. All other names debtor used in the last 8 years ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Include any assumed names, trade names, and doing business as names ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Debtor’s federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) ___ ___ – ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 4. Debtor’s address Principal place of business Mailing address, if different from principal place of business 701 Market Street ______________________________________________ Number Street _______________________________________________ Number Street Suite 760 ______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ P.O. Box 1 3 4 0 0 4 1 5 3 St. Louis MO 63101 ______________________________________________ City State ZIP Code _______________________________________________ City State ZIP Code Location of principal assets, if different from principal place of business St. Louis County ______________________________________________ County _______________________________________________ Number Street _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City State ZIP Code 5. Debtor’s website (URL) 6. Type of debtor Official Form 201 http://www.peabodyenergy.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________  Corporation (including Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP))  Partnership (excluding LLP)  Other. Specify: __________________________________________________________________ Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 1 Debtor Peabody Energy Corporation _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ Name Describe debtor’s business 7. A. Check one:  Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(27A))  Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51B))  Railroad (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(44))  Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(53A))  Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(6))  Clearing Bank (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 781(3))  None of the above B. Check all that apply:  Tax-exempt entity (as described in 26 U.S.C. § 501)  Investment company, including hedge fund or pooled investment vehicle (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 80a-3)  Investment advisor (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 80b-2(a)(11)) C. NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) 4-digit code that best describes debtor. See http://www.uscourts.gov/four-digit-national-association-naics-codes . 2 ___ 1 ___ 2 ___ 1 ___ Under which chapter of the Bankruptcy Code is the debtor filing? 8. Check one:  Chapter 7  Chapter 9  Chapter 11. Check all that apply:  Debtor’s aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates) are less than $2,566,050 (amount subject to adjustment on 4/01/19 and every 3 years after that).  The debtor is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D). If the debtor is a small business debtor, attach the most recent balance sheet, statement of operations, cash-flow statement, and federal income tax return or if all of these documents do not exist, follow the procedure in 11 U.S.C. § 1116(1)(B).     A plan is being filed with this petition. Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes of creditors, in accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 1126(b). The debtor is required to file periodic reports (for example, 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission according to § 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. File the Attachment to Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy under Chapter 11 (Official Form 201A) with this form. The debtor is a shell company as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 12b-2.  Chapter 12 Were prior bankruptcy cases filed by or against the debtor within the last 8 years? 9.  No  Yes. If more than 2 cases, attach a separate list. 10. Are any bankruptcy cases pending or being filed by a business partner or an affiliate of the debtor? List all cases. If more than 1, attach a separate list. Official Form 201 District _______________________ When _______________ Case number _________________________ MM / DD / YYYY District _______________________ When _______________ Case number _________________________ MM / DD / YYYY  No  Yes. See attached Schedule 1 Debtor _____________________________________________ Relationship _________________________ District _____________________________________________ When __________________ MM / DD / YYYY Case number, if known ________________________________ Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 2 Debtor Peabody Energy Corporation _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ Name 11. Why is the case filed in this district? Check all that apply:  Debtor has had its domicile, principal place of business, or principal assets in this district for 180 days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other district.  A bankruptcy case concerning debtor’s affiliate, general partner, or partnership is pending in this district. 12. Does the debtor own or have possession of any real property or personal property that needs immediate attention?  No  Yes. Answer below for each property that needs immediate attention. Attach additional sheets if needed. Why does the property need immediate attention? (Check all that apply.)  It poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable hazard to public health or safety. What is the hazard? _____________________________________________________________________    It needs to be physically secured or protected from the weather. It includes perishable goods or assets that could quickly deteriorate or lose value without attention (for example, livestock, seasonal goods, meat, dairy, produce, or securities-related assets or other options). Other _______________________________________________________________________________ Where is the property?_____________________________________________________________________ Number Street ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ City _______ State ________________ ZIP Code Is the property insured?   No Yes. Insurance agency ____________________________________________________________________ Contact name ____________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Statistical and administrative information 13. Debtor’s estimation of available funds 14. Estimated number of creditors 15. Estimated assets Official Form 201 Check one:  Funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.  After any administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.  1-49  50-99  100-199  200-999  1,000-5,000  5,001-10,000  10,001-25,000  25,001-50,000  50,001-100,000  More than 100,000  $0-$50,000  $50,001-$100,000  $100,001-$500,000  $500,001-$1 million  $1,000,001-$10 million  $10,000,001-$50 million  $50,000,001-$100 million  $100,000,001-$500 million  $500,000,001-$1 billion  $1,000,000,001-$10 billion  $10,000,000,001-$50 billion  More than $50 billion Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 3 Debtor Peabody Energy Corporation _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ Name 16. Estimated liabilities  $0-$50,000  $50,001-$100,000  $100,001-$500,000  $500,001-$1 million  $1,000,001-$10 million  $10,000,001-$50 million  $50,000,001-$100 million  $100,000,001-$500 million  $500,000,001-$1 billion  $1,000,000,001-$10 billion  $10,000,000,001-$50 billion  More than $50 billion Request for Relief, Declaration, and Signatures WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571. 17. Declaration and signature of authorized representative of debtor  The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this petition.  I have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of the debtor.  I have examined the information in this petition and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 04/13/2016 Executed on _________________ MM / DD / YYYY  /s/ Walter L. Hawkins, Jr. _____________________________________________ Walter L. Hawkins, Jr. _______________________________________________ Signature of authorized representative of debtor Printed name Senior Vice President, Finance Title _________________________________________ 18. Signature of attorney  /s/ Steven N. Cousins _____________________________________________ Date Signature of attorney for debtor 04/13/2016 _________________ MM / DD / YYYY Steven N. Cousins _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed name Armstrong Teasdale LLP _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Firm name 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 1800 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number Street St. Louis ____________________________________________________ City MO 63105 ____________ ______________________________ State ZIP Code (314) 621-5070 ____________________________________ Contact phone scousins@armstrongteasdale.com __________________________________________ Email address 30788 Missouri ______________________________________________________ ____________ Bar number State Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 4 Official Form 201A (12/15) [If debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g., forms 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is requesting relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, this Exhibit AA@ shall be completed and attached to the petition.] [Caption as in Form 416B] Attachment to Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy under Chapter 11 1. If any of the debtor=s securities are registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the SEC file number is _______________. 001-16463 2. The following financial data is the latest available information and refers to the debtor=s condition on ______________. Dec. 31, 2015 a. Total assets $ 11,021,300,000 b. Total debts (including debts listed in 2.c., below) $ 10,102,800,000 c. Debt securities held by more than 500 holders Approximate number of holders: secured secured secured secured secured G G G G G unsecured unsecured unsecured unsecured unsecured G G G G G subordinated subordinated subordinated subordinated subordinated G G G G G $ See attached Annex 1 $ $ $ $ d. Number of shares of preferred stock e. Number of shares common stock (issued/outstanding) Approximately: 19,300,000 / 18,500,000 Comments, if any: 3. Brief description of debtor=s business: Peabody is the world's largest private-sector coal company by volume, with interests in 26 active mining operations in the United States and Australia. 4. List the names of any person who directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds, with power to vote, 5% or more of the voting securities of debtor: Blackrock, Inc.; Kopernik Global Investors, LLC; Vanguard Group, Inc.; Susquehanna Securities Official Form 201A Attachment to Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy under Chapter 11 Annex 1 to Exhibit A (Official Form 201A)1 Secured Unsecured Subordinated Description X X X X X X X X X                                                              1  All amounts estimated as of April 1, 2016  2013 Revolving Credit Facility 2013 Term Loan Facility 6.00% Senior Notes (due in 2018) 6.50% Senior Notes (due in 2020) 6.25% Senior Notes (due in 2021) 10.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes (due in 2022) 7.875% Senior Notes (due in 2026) Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures (due in 2066) Dollar Amt. $1,164,900,000 Approx. Number of Holders Unknown $1,164,900,000 Unknown $1,518,800,000 Unknown $732,000,000 Unknown $1,339,600,000 Unknown $978,400,000 Unknown $247,700,000 Unknown $385,200,000 Unknown SCHEDULE 1 Pending Bankruptcy Cases Filed by the Debtor and Affiliates of the Debtor On the date hereof, each of the entities listed below (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed a petition in this court for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code. Each Debtor is listed with the last four digits of its federal tax identification number. The Debtors have moved for joint administration of these cases under the case number assigned to the chapter 11 case of Peabody Energy Corporation. American Land Development, LLC (5570) American Land Holdings of Colorado, LLC (0572) American Land Holdings of Illinois, LLC (0127) American Land Holdings of Indiana, LLC (4299) American Land Holdings of Kentucky, LLC (6113) American Land Holdings of New Mexico, LLC (8983) American Land Holdings of West Virginia, LLC (4666) Arid Operations, Inc. (9578) Big Ridge, Inc. (6950) Big Sky Coal Company (6071) Black Hills Mining Company, LLC (9741) BTU Western Resources, Inc. (9486) Caballo Grande, LLC (3243) Caseyville Dock Company, LLC (0107) Central States Coal Reserves of Illinois, LLC (9432) Central States Coal Reserves of Indiana, LLC (0696) Century Mineral Resources, Inc. (5555) Coal Reserve Holding Limited Liability Company No. 1 (2737) COALSALES II, LLC (0419) Colorado Yampa Coal Company, LLC (1211) Conservancy Resources, LLC (4701) Cottonwood Land Company (1982) Cyprus Creek Land Company (5890) Cyprus Creek Land Resources LLC (8264) Dyson Creek Coal Company, LLC (8526) Dyson Creek Mining Company, LLC (0062) El Segundo Coal Company, LLC (2824) Empire Land Holdings, LLC (2786) Falcon Coal Company, LLC (6760) Four Star Holdings, LLC (5825) Francisco Equipment Company, LLC (5119) Francisco Land Holdings Company, LLC (1111) Francisco Mining, LLC (2117) Gallo Finance Company, LLC (3616) Gold Fields Chile, LLC (4607) Gold Fields Mining, LLC (9582) Gold Fields Ortiz, LLC (4381) Hayden Gulch Terminal, LLC (9481) Highwall Mining Services Company (0659) Hillside Recreational Lands, LLC (4135) HMC Mining, LLC (5853) Illinois Land Holdings, LLC (5197) Independence Material Handling, LLC (0064) James River Coal Terminal, LLC (3770) Juniper Coal Company, LLC (4675) Kayenta Mobile Home Park, Inc. (3596) Kentucky Syngas, LLC (6957) Kentucky United Coal, LLC (8769) Lively Grove Energy Partners, LLC (0403) Lively Grove Energy, LLC (2800) Marigold Electricity, LLC (0352) Midco Supply and Equipment Corporation (2249) Midwest Coal Acquisition Corp. (7640) Midwest Coal Reserves of Illinois, LLC (0648) Midwest Coal Reserves of Indiana, LLC (5958) Midwest Coal Reserves of Kentucky, LLC (5872) Moffat County Mining, LLC (9420) Mustang Energy Company, LLC (8532) New Mexico Coal Resources, LLC (5643) NM Equipment Company, LLC (1991) Pacific Export Resources, LLC (5144) Peabody America, LLC (6066) Peabody Archveyor, L.L.C. (8535) Peabody Arclar Mining, LLC (6354) Peabody Asset Holdings, LLC (7333) Peabody Bear Run Mining, LLC (2291) Peabody Bear Run Services, LLC (5923) Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC (9633) Peabody Cardinal Gasification, LLC (7955) Peabody China, LLC (8525) Peabody Coalsales, LLC (9740) Peabody COALTRADE International (CTI), LLC (5716) Peabody COALTRADE, LLC (6743) Peabody Colorado Operations, LLC (1644) Peabody Colorado Services, LLC (3774) Peabody Coulterville Mining, LLC (7834) Peabody Development Company, LLC (5557) Peabody Electricity, LLC (5744) Peabody Employment Services, LLC (0348) Peabody Energy Corporation (4153) Peabody Energy Generation Holding Company (5891) Peabody Energy Investments, Inc. (1702) Peabody Energy Solutions, Inc. (3832) 2 Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC (4407) Peabody Gateway Services, LLC (4075) Peabody Holding Company, LLC (6822) Peabody Holdings (Gibraltar) Limited (3587) Peabody IC Funding Corp. (6991) Peabody IC Holdings, LLC (9603) Peabody Illinois Services, LLC (2638) Peabody Indiana Services, LLC (4339) Peabody International Investments, Inc. (1182) Peabody International Services, Inc. (0434) Peabody Investments Corp. (0084) Peabody Magnolia Grove Holdings, LLC (3376) Peabody Midwest Management Services, LLC (6045) Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC (9736) Peabody Midwest Operations, LLC (5619) Peabody Midwest Services, LLC (2194) Peabody Mongolia, LLC (4315) Peabody Natural Gas, LLC (0836) Peabody Natural Resources Company (2232) Peabody New Mexico Services, LLC (2939) Peabody Operations Holding, LLC (3890) Peabody Powder River Mining, LLC (6010) Peabody Powder River Operations, LLC (5797) Peabody Powder River Services, LLC (5850) Peabody PowerTree Investments LLC (6980) Peabody Recreational Lands, L.L.C. (8382) Peabody Rocky Mountain Management Services, LLC (5390) Peabody Rocky Mountain Services, LLC (2706) Peabody Sage Creek Mining, LLC (0653) Peabody School Creek Mining, LLC (5831) Peabody Services Holdings, LLC (6126) Peabody Southwest, LLC (4732) Peabody Southwestern Coal Company, LLC (8372) Peabody Terminal Holding Company, LLC (7861) Peabody Terminals, LLC (5824) Peabody Trout Creek Reservoir LLC (6873) Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC (5223) Peabody Venezuela Coal Corp. (9813) Peabody Venture Fund, LLC (5779) Peabody Western Coal Company (6626) Peabody Wild Boar Mining, LLC (0759) Peabody Wild Boar Services, LLC (5591) Peabody Williams Fork Mining, LLC (2742) Peabody Wyoming Gas, LLC (4610) Peabody Wyoming Services, LLC (3011) Peabody-Waterside Development, L.L.C. (8342) 3 PEC Equipment Company, LLC (7950) PG INVESTMENTS SIX, L.L.C. (8530) Point Pleasant Dock Company, LLC (7005) Pond River Land Company (5893) Porcupine Production, LLC (8379) Porcupine Transportation, LLC (8380) Riverview Terminal Company (9722) Sage Creek Holdings, LLC (6872) Sage Creek Land & Reserves, LLC (6826) School Creek Coal Resources, LLC (2073) Seneca Coal Company, LLC (3892) Seneca Property, LLC (0253) Shoshone Coal Corporation (6898) Southwest Coal Holdings, LLC (4829) Star Lake Energy Company, L.L.C. (8533) Sugar Camp Properties, LLC (0006) Thoroughbred Generating Company, L.L.C. (8534) Thoroughbred Mining Company LLC (5889) Twentymile Coal, LLC (1846) Twentymile Equipment Company, LLC (2017) Twentymile Holdings, LLC (7156) United Minerals Company LLC (2432) West Roundup Resources, LLC (1489) Wild Boar Equipment Company, LLC (8114) Wild Boar Land Holdings Company, LLC (1131) 4 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI EASTERN DIVISION In re: PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION, Debtor. Case No. 16-[_____ (___)] CHAPTER 11 (Joint Administration Requested) CONSOLIDATED LIST OF CREDITORS HOLDING THE 50 LARGEST UNSECURED CLAIMS _____________________________________________________________________________ Peabody Energy Corporation and certain of its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). The following is a consolidated list of the Debtors’ creditors holding the fifty largest unsecured claims (the “Creditor List”) based on the Debtors’ unaudited books and records as of the petition date. The list is prepared in accordance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(d) for filing in the chapter 11 case. The Creditor List does not include (i) persons who come within the definition of “insider” set forth in section 101(31) of the Bankruptcy Code or (ii) secured creditors, unless the value of the collateral is such that the unsecured deficiency places the creditor among the holders of the fifty largest unsecured claims. The information contained herein does not constitute a waiver of the Debtors’ right to contest the validity, priority, or amount of any claim at a later date. Fill in this information to identify the case: Debtor name    Peabody Energy Corporation United States Bankruptcy Court for the: Eastern District of Missouri  amended filing (State) Case number (If known): Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims and Are Not Insiders 12/15 A list of creditors holding the 50 largest unsecured claims must be filed in a Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 case. Include claims which the debtor disputes. Do not include claims by any person or entity who is an insider, as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(31). Also, do not include claims by secured creditors, unless the unsecured claim resulting from inadequate collateral value places the creditor among the holders of the 50 largest unsecured claims. Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code   1 2 3 4   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact   U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  U.S. BANK NATIONAL  AS TRUSTEE  ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE  ATTN: PHILLIP KANE, JR.  225 ASYLUM STREET 26TH  FLOOR  HARTFORD, CT 06103  TEL: 1‐806‐241‐6843 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  U.S. BANK NATIONAL  AS TRUSTEE  ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE  ATTN: PHILLIP KANE, JR.  225 ASYLUM STREET 26TH  FLOOR  HARTFORD, CT 06103  U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  U.S. BANK NATIONAL  AS TRUSTEE  ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE  ATTN: PHILLIP KANE, JR.  225 ASYLUM STREET 26TH  FLOOR  HARTFORD, CT 06103  TEL: 1‐806‐241‐6843  FAX: 1‐860‐241‐6883  EMAIL:  PHILLIP.KANEJR@USBANK.COM Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 6.00% UNSECURED  NOTES ‐ DUE 2018          $1,555,778,642  6.25% UNSECURED  NOTES DUE 2021          $1,373,599,925  4.75% UNSECURED  NOTES DUE 2066          $743,713,792  U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  U.S. BANK NATIONAL  6.50% UNSECURED  AS TRUSTEE  ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE  NOTES DUE 2020  ATTN: PHILLIP KANE, JR.  225 ASYLUM STREET 26TH  FLOOR  HARTFORD, CT 06103  TEL: 1‐806‐241‐6843  FAX: 1‐860‐241‐6883  EMAIL:  PHILLIP.KANEJR@USBANK.COM         $674,176,333  Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 1 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code   5 6 7   U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  U.S. BANK NATIONAL  AS TRUSTEE  ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE  ATTN: PHILLIP KANE, JR.  225 ASYLUM STREET 26TH  FLOOR  HARTFORD, CT 06103  TEL: 1‐806‐241‐6843 OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES  OFFICE OF NATURAL  REVENUE  RESOURCES REVENUE  ATTN: GREGORY G. GOULD  PO BOX 25165  DENVER, CO 80225‐0627  TEL: 1‐303‐231‐3162  EMAIL:  PATRIOT VEBA  PATRIOT RETIREE COMMITTEE  ATTN: JOHN D. COHEN  55 WEST MONROE STREET,  SUITE 1200  CHICAGO, IL 60603  TEL: 1‐312‐641‐0060  FAX: 1‐312‐641‐6959  Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 7.875%  UNSECURED NOTES  DUE 2026          $258,803,050  LEASE BY  APPLICATION  OBLIGATION          $249,382,241  CONTINGENT    UNLIQUIDATED       $11,697,000  SETTLEMENT  OBLIGATION  (SALARIES AND  RETIREES RHC)  8 KINDER MORGAN PETCOKE L.P.  KINDER MORGAN PETCOKE L.P. SETTLEMENT  ATTN: JEFFREY HEPSPERGER  OBLIGATION  500 DALLAS ST, SUITE 1000  HOUSTON, TX 77002  TEL: 1‐832‐463‐4286  EMAIL:  JEFF_HEPSPERGER@KINGERMO RGAN.COM          $5,500,000  9 DYNO NOBEL INC.  DYNO NOBEL INC.  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: KELLY ARNOLD  2795 EAST COTTONWOOD  PARKWAY, SUITE 500  SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121  TEL: 1801‐328‐6446  FAX: 1‐801‐321‐6707  EMAIL:  KELLY.ARNOLD@AM.DYNONOB EL.COM          $4,316,002  LIEBHERR MINING EQUIPMENT CO  LIEBHERR MINING EQUIPMENT  TRADE DEBT  CO  ATTN: ARELENE CEPEDA  270 PARK AVENUE  NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607  TEL: 1‐757‐245‐5251  EMAIL:  ARLENE.CEPEDA@LIEBHERR.CO M          $3,814,677  10   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 2 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY  WYOMING MACHINERY  TRADE DEBT  COMPANY  ATTN: CINDY NETTLES  820 SHADES CREEK PARKWAY,  STE  2000  GILLETTE, WY 82718  TEL: 1‐414‐768‐4938  FAX: 1‐307‐682‐2830  EMAIL:  CINDY.NETTLES@CAT.COM          $2,791,044  12 BANK OF AMERICA LEASING  BANK OF AMERICA LEASING  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: LAWRENCE GRAYSON  233 S. WACKER DRIVE STE 2800, CHICAGO, IL 60606 US  TEL: 1‐980‐388‐6780  EMAIL:  LAWRENCE.GRAYSON@BANKOF AMERICA.COM           $2,118,078  13 KOMATSU EQUIPMENT  KOMATSU EQUIPMENT  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: JOHN PFISTERER  1701 GOLF ROAD, SUITE 1‐100 ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008  TEL: 1‐847‐437‐5800  FAX: 1‐847‐437‐5800  EMAIL:  JOHNP@KOMATSUEQ.COM          $2,013,586  14 WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO.  WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO.ATTN: TRADE DEBT  KEVIN READ18000 SMITH  ROADAURORA, CO 80011TEL: 1‐ 303‐739‐3097FAX: 1‐303‐739‐ 3338EMAIL:  KREID@WAGNEREQUIPMENT.C OM          $1,830,790  11   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 3 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 15 JOY GLOBAL UNDERGROUND  MINING LLC  JOY GLOBAL UNDERGROUND  TRADE DEBT  MINING LLC  ATTN: BRAD RUSHFORD  1526 KANAWHA BOULEVARD E COLUMBUS, OH 43271‐4133  TEL: 1‐205‐487‐6492  FAX: 1‐205‐487‐4233  EMAIL:  BRAD.RUSHFORD@JOY.COM          $1,462,982  16 MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL  SERVICES LLC  MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL  SERVICES LLC  ATTN: ERIC GROSSMAN  1585 BROADWAY  NEW YORK, NY 10036  TEL: 1‐212‐761‐4000          $1,424,104  OPERA HOUSE JV LLC  OPERA HOUSE JV LLC  SPONSORSHIP  ATTN: CHRISTOPHER P. McKEE 1401 CLARK AVENUE  ST. LOUIS, MO 63103  TEL: 1‐314‐961‐0171  EMAIL: CMCKEE@OPERA‐ STL.ORG          $1,347,015          $1,265,451  17 18   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact TRADE DEBT  MACALLISTER MACHINERY CO., INC  MACALLISTER MACHINERY CO.,  TRADE DEBT  INC  ATTN: JOHN DECKARD  1453 W 150 S  WASHINGTON, IN 47501  TEL: 1‐812‐254‐1712  FAX: 1‐812‐254‐7851  EMAIL:  JDECKARD@MACALLISTER.COM Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 4 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim JOY GLOBAL SURFACE MINING INC.  JOY GLOBAL SURFACE MINING  TRADE DEBT  INC.  ATTN: DIANA BEGAYE  #2 WINLAND CT  FARMINGTON, NM 87401‐1842 TEL: 1‐505‐327‐7462  FAX: 1‐505‐325‐1677  EMAIL: PEABODY‐ PURCHASING@JOYGLOBAL.CO M          $1,249,346  20 MINE SAFETY & HEALTH ADM.  MINE SAFETY & HEALTH ADM. ATTN: JOSEPH A. MAIN  1100 WILSON BLVD, ROOM  2508  ARLINGTON, VA 22209‐3939  TEL: 1‐202‐693‐9400  FAX: 202‐693‐9401  EMAIL:   TRADE DEBT          $1,183,876  21 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC  EMPIRE SOUTHWEST AZ, LLC.  ATTN: JIM TIM MAY  10790 S. HWY 59  KAYENTA, AZ 86033  TEL: 1‐928‐677‐3385  FAX: 1‐928‐677‐3379  EMAIL:  KAYENTA.PARTS@EMPIRE‐ CAT.COM  TRADE DEBT          $1,142,126  22 WHAYNE SUPPLY CO.  WHAYNE SUPPLY CO.  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: MONTY BOYD  1001 LINN STATION ROAD  LOUISVILLE, KY 40223  TEL: 1‐800‐494‐2963  FAX: 1‐812‐422‐6563  EMAIL:  MONTY_BOYD@WHAYNE.COM         $1,103,227  19   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 5 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 23 NELSON BROTHERS, LLC  NELSON BROTHERS, LLC  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: RALPH HYMER  820 SHADES CREEK PARKWAY,  STE  2000  BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209  TEL: 1‐205‐802‐5329  FAX: 1‐205‐802‐5346  EMAIL: RHYMER@NELBRO.COM         $1,074,170  24 MONSANTO COMPANY  MONSANTO COMPANY  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: STEVE SPINNER  800 N LINDBERGH  ST LOUIS, MO 63167‐0001  TEL: 1‐314‐694‐1000  EMAIL:  STEVE.SPINNER@MONSANTO.C OM          $1,020,537  ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF  COMMERCE  ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF  COMMERCE  ATTN: JUSTIN HEATHER  500 EAST MONROE  SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701‐1643  TEL: 1‐217‐782‐7500  FAX: 1‐800‐785‐6055  CONTINGENT    UNLIQUIDATED       $1,000,641          $867,160  25 26   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact GRANT   INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS, INC.  INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS,  TRADE DEBT  INC.  ATTN: LARRY SCHWARTZ  2901 E. 78TH ST.  BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425  TEL: 1‐952‐854‐2044  FAX: 1‐952‐876‐5711  EMAIL:  LARRY.SCHWARTZ@ISTATE.CO M  Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 6 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code   27 28 29 30   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact   WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT  FINANCE, INC.  Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT  TRADE DEBT  FINANCE, INC.  ATTN: JAMES M. STROTHER   733 MARQUETTE AVE  MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55479‐2048 TEL: 1‐866‐726‐4714  EMAIL:  INVESTORRELATIONS@WELLSF ARGO.COM  MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS C/O ALIX  MILLENNIUM CHEMICALS C/O  CONTRACTUAL  PARTNERS  ALIX PARTNERSATTN: KATHY  OBLIGATION  KOORENNY909 THIRD  AVENUENEW YORK, NY  10022TEL: 1‐212‐490‐2500FAX:  1‐212‐490‐1344EMAIL:  KKOORENNY@ALIXPARTNERS.C OM  Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim         $852,200  CONTINGENT    UNLIQUIDATED       $850,000  RUDD EQUIPMENT CORP.  TRADE DEBT  RUDD EQUIPMENT CORP.  ATTN: JEFF SOUTHWORTH  600 14TH ST, N.W.  INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46242‐0367 TEL: 1‐317‐247‐9125  FAX: 1‐317‐248‐0569  EMAIL:  JSOUTHWORTH@RUDDEQUIPM ENT.COM          $846,651  HOLLYFRONTIER REFINING &  MARKETING  HOLLYFRONTIER REFINING &  TRADE DEBT  MARKETING  ATTN: BRENT ERIKSON  2828 NORTH HARWOOD, STE  1300  DALLAS, TX 75201  TEL: 1‐303‐714‐0133  EMAIL:  BRENT.ERIKSON@HOLLYFRONTI ER.COM          $758,445  Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 7 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code   31 32 33 34   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact   MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.  Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA,  TRADE DEBT  INC.  ATTN: STEPHEN WILCHER  12398 COLLECTIONS CENTER  DR.  CHICAGO, IL 60693  TEL: 1‐800‐382‐2456  EMAIL:  STEPHEN.WILCHER@US.MICHEL IN.COM          $752,771  SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL SALT RIVER PROJECT  TRADE DEBT  IMPROVEMENT AND POWER  AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT  DISTRICT  AND POWER DISTRICT  ATTN: JOHN SOETHE  PO BOX 52025  PHOENIX, AZ 85072‐2025  TEL: 1‐602‐236‐8888  EMAIL:  JOHN.SOETHE@SRPNET.COM          $751,876  TEMPLETON MINERAL LANDS, LLC  TEMPLETON MINERAL LANDS,  ROYALTY  LLC  OBLIGATION  ATTN: GENERAL COUNSEL  701 WABASH AVENUE  TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807  TEL: 1‐812‐232‐7037  FAX: 1‐812‐232‐7037  EMAIL:  GENERAL@TEMPLETONCOAL.C OM          $690,674  FLANDERS ELECTRIC MOTOR  SERVICE          $681,018  Official Form 204 FLANDERS ELECTRIC MOTOR  TRADE DEBT  SERVICE  ATTN: DAVE PATTERSON  8101 BAUMGART RD. PO BOX  23130  EVANSVILLE, IN 47724  TEL: 1‐812‐867‐7421  FAX: 1‐812‐867‐2687  EMAIL:  DAVEPATTERSON@FLANDERSEL ECTRIC.COM  Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 8 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL  SUPPLY LLC  UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL  TRADE DEBT  SUPPLY LLC  ATTN: HENRY LOONEY  1241 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY  BRISTOL, TN 37620  TEL: 1‐423‐573‐7300  FAX: 1‐423‐573‐7297  EMAIL:  HLOONEY@UNITEDCENTRAL.NE T          $673,173  36 WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC.  WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC.  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: PAMELA SENN  4510 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, FL3  STE F  GILLETTE, WY 82716  TEL: 1‐307‐687‐0014  FAX: 1‐307‐686‐2322  EMAIL:  PAMELASENN@WESCO.COM          $636,736  37 FAIRMONT SUPPLY COMPANY  FAIRMONT SUPPLY COMPANY  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: RUDI STROBL  75 REMITTANCE DRIVE DEPT  104  CHICAGO, IL 60675‐1404  TEL: 1‐724514‐3938  FAX: 1‐724‐514‐3886  EMAIL:  RUDISTROBL@FAIRMOUNTSUP PLY.COM          $634,925  YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN., INC YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN.,  TRADE DEBT  INC  ATTN: MEGAN MOORE‐KEMP  2211 ELK RIVER ROAD  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO  80487‐5076  TEL: 1‐888‐873‐9832  FAX: 1‐970‐879‐7270          $633,955  35 38   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page 9 Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code   Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED       Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 39 SAP AMERICA, INC.  SAP AMERICA, INC.  ATTN: MARY BETH HANSS  3999 WEST CHESTER PIKE  NEWTON SQUARE, PA 19073  TEL: 1‐610‐661‐1000  FAX: 1‐610‐661‐1000  EMAIL:   TRADE DEBT          $628,783  40 CORONADO COAL II LLC  CORONADO COAL II LLC  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: PETE RICHIE  4425 ANJEAN ROAD, P.O. BOX G RUPERT, WV 25984  TEL: 1‐304‐392‐1000  EMAIL:  PETE.RITCHIE@BUFFALOENERG YDIVISION.COM          $572,162  SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS ELECTRIC  SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS  TRADE DEBT  ELECTRICATTN: DUSTIN  TRIPP585 HIGHWAY 142  SELDORADO, IL 62930‐0371TEL:  1‐618‐273‐2611FAX: 1‐618‐273‐ 3886EMAIL:  DUSTINTRIPP@SEIEC.COM          $555,069  NXT CAPITAL LLC          $494,293  41 42   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact Official Form 204 NXT CAPITAL LLC  ATTN: BRUCE FRANK  191 NORTH WACKER DRIVE  CHICAGO, IL 60606  TEL: 312‐450‐8000  FAX: 312‐450‐8100  EMAIL:  INFO@NXTCAPITAL.COM  TRADE DEBT  Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims page Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact   Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 43 UNION WIRE ROPE  UNION WIRE ROPE  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: JOHN EMBRAY  609 NORTH 2ND STREET  KANSAS CITY, MO 64163‐1244 TEL: 1‐816‐236‐5147  FAX: 816‐270‐4739  EMAIL:  JOHNEMBRAY@WIRECOWORLD GROUP.COM       44 BRAKE SUPPLY CO., INC.  BRAKE SUPPLY CO., INC.  ATTN: DAVID KOCH  5501 FOUNDATION BLVD  EVANSVILLE, IN 47725  TEL: 1‐812‐467‐1000  FAX: 812‐429‐9474  EMAIL:   TRADE DEBT       45 WESTERN REFINING WHOLESALE,  INC  WESTERN REFINING  TRADE DEBT  WHOLESALE, INC  ATTN: JAMES MARKER  1250 WEST WASHINGTON ST.  #101  TEMPE, AZ 85281  TEL: 1‐602‐286‐1534  FAX: 602‐683‐5724  EMAIL:  JAMES.MARKER@WNR.COM          $468,840  46 STATE BOARD OF LAND  COMMISSIONER  ROYALTY  STATE BOARD OF LAND  COMMISSIONER  OBLIGATION  ATTN: BILL RYAN  1127 SHERMAN STREET, SUITE  300  DENVER, CO 80203‐2206  TEL: 303‐866‐3454  EMAIL:  BILL.RYAN@STATE.CO.US          $444,176  Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims    $485,288    $472,777  page Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code     Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) INDICATE IF CLAIM IS CONTINGENT, UNLIQUIDATED, OR DISPUTED     Amount of unsecured claim If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deducti on for value of collater Unsecured claim 47 ESCO SUPPLY  ESCO SUPPLY  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: CALVIN COLLINS  14785 COLLECTIONS CTR DR  CHICAGO, IL 60693  TEL: 503‐778‐6310  EMAIL:  CALVIN.COLLINS@ESCOCORP.C OM          $432,583  48 BLACK HILLS POWER, INC.  BLACK HILLS POWER, INC.  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: KELLY BUUM  625 NINTH STREET  RAPID CITY, SD 57701  TEL: 1‐605‐721‐1700  FAX: 605‐721‐2597  EMAIL:  KELLY.BUUM@BLACKHILLSCORP .COM          $405,000  49 BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS INC.  BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS INC.  TRADE DEBT  ATTN: YUSUKE KOREEDA  535 MARRIOTT DRIVE  NASHVILLE, TN 37214‐0990  TEL: 615‐945‐9991  EMAIL:  KOREEDAYUSUKE@BFUSA.COM         $364,191  PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTEE  CORP.  PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTEE  PENSION  CORP.  OBLIGATIONS  ATTN: W. THOMAS REEDER JR. P.O. BOX 77000  DETROIT, MI 4877‐0430  TEL: 1‐202‐326‐4000  EMAIL:  PBGCPUBLICAFFAIRS@PBGC.GO V  CONTINGENT  UNLIQUIDATED  DISPUTED    50   Name, telephone number, and email address of creditor contact Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims   UNDETERMINED page IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI EASTERN DIVISION In re: PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION, Debtor. Case No. 16-[_____ (___)] CHAPTER 11 (Joint Administration Requested) LIST OF EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE 1007(A)(3) As of March 16, 2016, there were approximately 18.5 million shares of the Debtor's common stock issued and outstanding. The Debtor cannot practically obtain in the timeframe required the precise number of holders of common stock. Given the large number of holders, the Debtor filed a motion on the petition date, pursuant to Rule 1007(a)(3) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, requesting a waiver of the requirement to file its equity security holder list with the court. IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI EASTERN DIVISION In re: PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION, Case No. 16-[_____ (___)] CHAPTER 11 (Joint Administration Requested) Debtor. STATEMENT OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP Following is the list of entities that own ten percent or more of debtor Peabody Energy Corporation’s equity interests. This list has been prepared in accordance with Fed.R. Bank. P. 1007(a)(1) and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7007.1 for filing in this chapter 11 case.  None Fill in this information to identify the case and this filing: Debtor Name Peabody Energy Corporation  United States Bankruptcy Court for the: District of Eastern  Missouri (State) Case number (If known): Official Form 202 Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for Non-Individual Debtors 12/15 An individual who is authorized to act on behalf of a non-individual debtor, such as a corporation or partnership, must sign and submit this form for the schedules of assets and liabilities, any other document that requires a declaration that is not included in the document, and any amendments of those documents. This form must state the individual’s position or relationship to the debtor, the identity of the document, and the date. Bankruptcy Rules 1008 and 9011. WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571. Declaration and signature I am the president, another officer, or an authorized agent of the corporation; a member or an authorized agent of the partnership; or another individual serving as a representative of the debtor in this case. I have examined the information in the documents checked below and I have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct: Schedule A/B: Assets–Real and Personal Property (Official Form 206A/B) Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property (Official Form 206D) Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims (Official Form 206E/F) Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Official Form 206G) Schedule H: Codebtors (Official Form 206H) Summary of Assets and Liabilities for Non-Individuals (Official Form 206Sum) Amended Schedule Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 50 Largest Unsecured Claims and Are Not Insiders (Official Form 204) Other document that requires a declaration List of Equity Security Holders and Statement of Corporate Ownership I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 04/13/2016 MM / DD / YYYY  /s/ Walter L. Hawkins, Jr. Signature of individual signing on behalf of debtor Walter L. Hawkins, Jr.  Printed name Senior Vice President, Finance Position or relationship to debtor Official Form 202 Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for Non-Individual Debtors PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION (a Delaware Corporation) CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION I, A. Verona Dorch, the Corporate Secretary of Peabody Energy Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), do hereby certify that: (a) I am the duly elected, qualified Corporate Secretary of the Company; (b) the following resolutions were duly adopted by the board of directors of the Company, as of April 12, 2016, in accordance with the requirements of applicable law; and (c) said resolutions have not been amended, modified or rescinded and are in full force and effect as of the date hereof. RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTED ON APRIL 12, 2016 Pursuant to the authority contained in Del. Code Ann. tit. 8, § 141, the undersigned, being all of the members of the Board of Directors of Peabody Energy Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), do hereby consent to the adoption of the following resolutions, which resolutions shall be deemed to be adopted as of the date hereof to the same extent and to have the same force and effect as if such resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote at a duly convened meeting held on April 12, 2016 for such purpose: WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Directors (the "Board") have (a) regularly and carefully reviewed the materials and other information presented by the Company's management and advisors regarding the Company’s business conditions, the Company's operations, its current and projected financial position and other relevant information, (b) thoroughly evaluated the Company's strategic alternatives, including a possible restructuring, (c) conferred extensively with the Company's management and advisors regarding these matters and (d) determined that the filing of a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") is in the best interests of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its stakeholders; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT: RESOLVED, that in the judgment of the Board it is desirable and in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders that the Company seek relief under the Bankruptcy Code; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Company shall be, and it hereby is, authorized to file a voluntary petition (the "Petition") for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (the "Chapter 11 Case"), in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri or such other court as each "Authorized Person" (as defined below) of the Company shall determine to be appropriate (the "Bankruptcy Court") and perform any and all such acts as are reasonable, advisable, expedient, convenient, proper or necessary to effect the foregoing, the performance of such acts to constitute conclusive evidence of the reasonableness, advisability, expedience, convenience, appropriateness or necessity thereof; FURTHER RESOLVED, that each Authorized Person shall be, and each of them hereby is, authorized, directed and empowered, in the name and on behalf of the Company, to: (a) execute, acknowledge, deliver and verify the Petition and all other ancillary documents, and cause the Petition to be filed with the Bankruptcy Court and make or cause to be made prior to execution thereof any modifications to the Petition or ancillary documents as any such Authorized Person, in such person's discretion, deems necessary, desirable or appropriate to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of these resolutions; (b) execute, acknowledge, deliver, verify and file or cause to be filed all petitions, schedules, statements, lists, motions, applications and other papers or documents necessary or desirable in connection with the foregoing; (c) execute, acknowledge, deliver and verify any and all other documents necessary, desirable or appropriate in connection therewith and to administer the Company's Chapter 11 Case in such form or forms as any such Authorized Person may approve; and the actions of any Authorized Person taken pursuant to this resolution, including the execution, acknowledgment, delivery and verification of the Petition and all ancillary documents and all other agreements, certificates, instruments, guaranties, notices and other documents, shall be conclusive evidence of such Authorized Person's approval and the necessity, desirability or appropriateness thereof; and (d) to take any action as may be deemed necessary, desirable or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution, including the filing of the Petition and any ancillary documents. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Authorized Persons shall be, and each of them individually hereby is, authorized, directed and empowered, in the name and on behalf of the Company, to retain: (a) Jones Day; (b) Armstrong Teasdale LLP; (c) Lazard Frères & Co. LLC; (d) FTI Consulting, Inc.; (e) Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC; and (f) such additional professionals, including attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, actuaries, consultants, agents or brokers (together with the foregoing identified firms, the "Professionals"), in each case as in any such Authorized Person's judgment may be necessary, desirable or appropriate in connection with the Company's Chapter 11 Case and other related matters, on such terms as such Authorized Person or Authorized Persons shall approve and such Authorized Person's retention thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of such Authorized Person's approval and the necessity, desirability or appropriateness thereof; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the law firms of Jones Day and Armstrong Teasdale LLP and any additional special or local counsel selected by the Authorized Persons, if any, shall be, and hereby are, authorized, empowered and directed to represent the Company, as debtor and debtor in possession, in connection with any Chapter 11 Case commenced by or against it under the Bankruptcy Code; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Company, as debtor and debtor in possession under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, shall be, and it hereby is, authorized to: (a) enter into and incur any obligations under a new debtor in possession financing facility or facilities, including use of cash collateral, and any associated documents and consummate the transactions contemplated therein (collectively, the "Financing Transactions") with such lenders and on such terms as may be approved by any one or more of the Authorized Persons, as may be necessary, desirable or appropriate for the 2 continuing conduct of the affairs of the Company; and (b) pay related fees, incur (or guarantee, as applicable) the debt and other obligations and liabilities contemplated by the Financing Transactions and grant security interests in and liens upon some, all or substantially all of the Company's assets in each case as may be deemed necessary, desirable or appropriate by any one or more of the Authorized Persons in connection with the Financing Transactions; FURTHER RESOLVED, that: (a) the Authorized Persons shall be, and each of them individually, hereby is, authorized, directed and empowered, in the name and on behalf of the Company, as debtor and debtor in possession, to take such actions and execute, acknowledge, deliver and verify such certificates, instruments, guaranties, credit agreements, pledge agreements, security agreements, promissory notes, letter of credit applications, mortgages, intellectual property security agreements, account control agreements, other collateral documents or security instruments, instruments, notices and any and all other agreements or documents arising in connection with the Financing Transactions as the Authorized Persons may deem necessary, desirable or appropriate to facilitate the Financing Transactions, in each case including any amendment, amendment and restatement, supplements or other modifications to the foregoing (collectively, the "Financing Documents"); (b) Financing Documents containing such provisions, terms, conditions, covenants, warranties and representations as may be deemed necessary, desirable or appropriate by the Authorized Persons are hereby approved; and (c) the actions of any Authorized Person taken pursuant to this resolution, including the execution, acknowledgement, delivery and verification of all such Financing Documents, shall be conclusive evidence of such Authorized Person's approval and the necessity, desirability or appropriateness thereof; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Authorized Persons shall be, and each of them individually, hereby is, authorized, directed and empowered, in the name and on behalf of the Company, as debtor and debtor in possession, to negotiate, execute, deliver and perform on behalf of, and take such actions and execute, acknowledge, deliver and verify such agreements, certificates, instruments, guaranties, notices and any and all other documents as the Authorized Persons, or any of them, may deem necessary, desirable or appropriate to facilitate the transactions contemplated by the foregoing resolution including, but not limited to, any certificates, instruments, guaranties, credit agreements, pledge agreements, security agreements, promissory notes, letter of credit applications, mortgages, intellectual property security agreements, account control agreements, other collateral documents or security instruments, instruments, notices and any and all other agreements or documents arising in connection with the Financing Documents, containing such provisions, terms, conditions, covenants, warranties, and representations as may be deemed necessary, desirable or appropriate, and any modifications or supplements thereto, all such materials to be in the form approved by one or more of the Authorized Persons and the execution, acknowledgement, delivery and verification thereof by such Authorized Person or Authorized Persons to be conclusive evidence of such approval and the necessity, desirability or appropriateness thereof; FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in addition to the specific authorizations heretofore conferred upon the Authorized Persons, each Authorized Person be, and 3 hereby is, authorized with full power of delegation, in the name and on behalf of the Company, to take or cause to be taken any and all such further actions and to execute and deliver or cause to be executed or delivered, and to amend, supplement or otherwise modify from time to time, any and all such agreements, documents certificates, instruments, statements, notices, undertakings, amendments and other writings, and to incur and to pay or direct payment of all such fees and expenses, including filing fees, as in the judgment of the Authorized Person shall be necessary, desirable or appropriate to effectuate the purpose and intent of any and all of the foregoing resolutions adopted herein; FURTHER RESOLVED, that all acts lawfully done or actions lawfully taken by any Authorized Person, or at the direction of an Authorized Person, or by any of the Professionals at the direction of an Authorized Person, in connection with the Chapter 11 Case or any proceedings related thereto, or any matter related thereto, be, and hereby are, adopted, ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects as the acts and deeds of the Company; FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all lawful actions and transactions by any Authorized Person, or at the direction of an Authorized Person, for and on behalf and in the name of the Company with respect to any transactions contemplated by the foregoing resolutions, including in connection with the Financing Transactions, before the adoption of the foregoing resolutions be, and they hereby are, ratified, authorized, approved, adopted and consented to in all respects for all purposes; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board and any Authorized Person hereby is authorized and directed to certify and/or attest these resolutions, certificate of incumbency and such other documents or instruments that the Secretary of the Company may deem necessary or appropriate in connection with the foregoing matters; provided, however, that such certification and/or attestation shall not be required for any document, instrument or agreement to be valid and binding on the Company; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the purposes of these resolutions, the term "Authorized Person" shall mean and include the Company's Chief Executive Officer, its Chief Financial Officer, its General Counsel, its Treasurer, its Senior Vice President of Finance and its Secretary, or the designee of any of them. Name: A. Verona Dorch Title: Corporate Secretary Date: 4 April 12, 2016