UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2006 (May 5, 2006)
Arch Coal, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-13105
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43-0921172 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation) |
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CityPlace One
One CityPlace Drive, Suite 300
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (314) 994-2700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
At the annual meeting of stockholders of Arch Coal, Inc. (the Company) held on April 27,
2006, the Companys stockholders approved an amendment to Article Fourth of the Companys Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock the
Company is authorized to issue from 100,000,000 to 260,000,000. The Company filed the amendment
with the Secretary of State of Delaware on May 3, 2006, and the amendment became effective on May
5, 2006.
A copy of the Companys Restated Certificate of Incorporation is filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto
and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is attached hereto and filed herewith.
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Exhibit |
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Description |
3.1
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Arch Coal, Inc. |
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