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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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) OCTOBER 16, 2002
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PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-16463 13-4004153
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
701 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (314) 342-3400
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On October 16, 2002, Peabody Energy Corporation issued a press release
concerning Adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share for the quarter ended December
31, 2002 and revised guidance on Adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share for the
year ended December 31, 2002.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated October 16, 2002.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: October 17, 2002 By: RICHARD A. NAVARRE
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Richard A. Navarre
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The exhibits below are numbered in accordance with the Exhibit Table of Item 601
of Regulation S-K.
Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated October 16, 2002.
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