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Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE:BTU) announced a $225 million senior convertible note offering due June 1 2031. Initial purchasers have an option to buy an additional $25 million of notes. The notes are senior, unsecured, accrue semi‑annual interest, and can be converted into cash, common shares, or a combination. Proceeds will be used to fund capped‑call transactions, repurchase a portion of the existing 3.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, and for general corporate purposes. The notes are redeemable at Peabody’s option starting June 5 2029 if the common stock price exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period, and a cleanup redemption may occur if less than 15% of the notes remain outstanding. The offering is made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and is not registered under the Securities Act.