Message from Chairman and CEO

Welcome to Peabody Energy — the world's largest coal company and an innovative, growing supplier of low-cost energy.

Our actions are guided by a singular mission: to be a leading worldwide producer and supplier of sustainable energy solutions, which power economic prosperity and result in a better quality of life.

We will be Best in Class in six fundamental areas:

1.  We will develop and manage safe, efficient, technology-driven, low-cost, coal mining operations

2.  We will provide customers with quality products, reliable supply, innovative solutions and superior service

3.  We will provide our employees with an empowered, collaborative work environment based on mutual trust and respect that emphasizes safe working conditions, rewards continuous improvement, innovation and creativity, and that provides opportunities for job satisfaction and career advancement

4.  We will reward shareholders with superior earnings performance and sustained earnings growth

5.  We will at all times operate in a responsible, ethical and constructive manner and

6.  When the mining is complete, we will leave the land in a condition equal to or better than we found it.

I thank you for your interest in Peabody Energy and look forward to continuing to communicate our progress.

Gregory H. Boyce


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