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Peabody Energy — Investor Presentation (June 2014)

29 slides from Peabody Energy's investor presentation, Jun 25, 2014

  1. Slide 1: June Investor Meeting

    June 26, 2014 June Investor Meeting Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Statement on Forward-Looking Information

    Statement on Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company uses words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “forecast,” “project,” “should,” “estimate,” “plan,” “out

  3. Slide 3: Coal: World's Fastest Growing Major Fuel; Expected to Be Largest Energy Source

    Coal: World’s Fastest Growing Major Fuel; Expected to Be Largest Energy Source Rely on low-cost coal to fuel growing economies and raise standards of living 3 Emerging Countries Developed Countries U.S. Demand Long-Term Demand Returning to coal and adding new coal-fueled generation Coal remains larg

  4. Slide 4: Peabody Overview: Our Approach Begins by Answering a Question

    Peabody Overview: Our Approach Begins by Answering a Question 4 How to Design the Best Positioned Coal Company? Global Scope Superior Asset Base Low Cost U.S. Position Strong Metallurgical Coal Portfolio Competitive Advantage Proven Track Record Targeting highest-growth markets with tier one assets

  5. Slide 5: Global Coal Markets

    Global Coal Markets Saar he SU

  6. Slide 6: Expanding Global Energy Needs Lead to Rising Coal Demand

    Expanding Global Energy Needs Lead to Rising Coal Demand 6 Global Coal Demand (MTOE) Global Energy Demand (MTOE) Global Electricity Use (TWh) 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 2010 2020P 2030P 0 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 2010 2020P 2030P 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 2010 202

  7. Slide 7: Increasing Urbanization in Asia Continues to Drive Record Global Coal Demand

    Increasing Urbanization in Asia Continues to Drive Record Global Coal Demand ● Urbanization trends lead to greater coal use to fuel growing electricity and steel demand ● More than 70 million people expected to be added to cities each year through 2020 ● Coal is the only affordable fuel, at scale, t

  8. Slide 8: Coal: Least Expensive and Most Reliable Form of Electricity Generation

    Coal: Least Expensive and Most Reliable Form of Electricity Generation 8 Source: Peabody Energy Analytics. Coal: ● Only a fraction of other fuels’ costs ● Provides baseload power; easily transported ● Energy dense, abundant and increasingly uses advanced technologies

  9. Slide 9: Policies, Security and Economics Driving Greater Global Coal Use

    Policies, Security and Economics Driving Greater Global Coal Use 9 United States Coal increases market share in past 2 years Australia Coal exports rising and strong push by government to repeal carbon tax Europe Energy security crisis emphasizes advantage of coal Japan Coal use remains strong China

  10. Slide 10: New Generation Expected to Drive Significant Global Thermal Coal Demand

    0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 2013E 2016P 2020P New Generation Expected to Drive Significant Global Thermal Coal Demand ● New coal-fueled generation of ~250 GW projected by 2016 – Requires 750 million tonnes of new annual coal production at expected capacity utilization ● China and India imports lik

  11. Slide 11: Metallurgical Coal Essential for Rising Steel Production in Emerging Countries

    70 545 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 India China K g/ C ap ita Metallurgical Coal Essential for Rising Steel Production in Emerging Countries 2014 Steel Consumption Per Capita Source: Peabody Global Analytics. ~500 Million Tonnes of Metallurgical Coal Required to Reach Stable Stage Steel Intensity of Deve

  12. Slide 12: Growing PCI Market Allows Steel Producers to Offset Higher-Cost Coke

    Growing PCI Market Allows Steel Producers to Offset Higher-Cost Coke ● Pulverized Coal Injection a low-cost substitute for coke made from coking coal – 1 ton of low-vol PCI replaces 1.3 tons of hard coking coal ● Modern blast furnaces can use up to 25% PCI ● Majority of high quality low-vol PCI supp

  13. Slide 13: Global Seaborne Supply Growth to Slow; Fundamentals to Gradually Improve

    Global Seaborne Supply Growth to Slow; Fundamentals to Gradually Improve 13 Source: Peabody Global Analytics. 0 200 400 Other Mongolia Canada South Africa Colombia U.S. Russia Australia Indonesia 2014 Global Exports (Tonnes in Millions) Total 2014 Exports: 1,300 Million Tonnes Metallurgical Thermal

  14. Slide 14: China Expected to Follow U.S. Path of Greater Coal Use and Lower Emissions

    Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2014 Annual Energy Outlook, 2013; EIA Annual Energy Review, 2012; U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2013; U.S. National Energy Technology Laboratory, 2012; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Clean Air Markets,” 2013. China Expected to Follow U.S

  15. Slide 15: U.S. Coal Increases Market Share; Fuels 42% of Electricity Generation

    U.S. Coal Increases Market Share; Fuels 42% of Electricity Generation in the U.S. Source: Peabody Global Analytics and EIA. YTD through April 2014. 15 31% 42% 31% 23% 19% 20% 19% 15% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% April 2012 April 2014 ● U.S. coal use rebounds materially in the U.S. in past two years ● Gas

  16. Slide 16: SPRB Prices at 30-Month High on Rising Coal Demand, Declining Stockpiles

    40 50 60 70 80 90 100 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 SPRB Prices at 30-Month High on Rising Coal Demand, Declining Stockpiles ● SPRB stockpiles below normal at 48 days use; ~50% below 2012 peak levels – Some customer inventories are at less than 10 days use ● SPRB prices up ~30% in last

  17. Slide 17: Annual World Coal Use Expected to Grow 700 Million Tonnes Over Next Three Years

    0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 2013E 2016P 2020P ROW China India Annual World Coal Use Expected to Grow 700 Million Tonnes Over Next Three Years ● Coal is the world’s fastest growing major fuel ● Record global coal use expected to continue on growing electricity and steel demand ● IEA and other ob

  18. Slide 18: Peabody Energy Overview

    Peabody Energy Overview 18

  19. Slide 19: Delivering on Long-Term Journey to Reshape Peabody's Asset Base

    19 Delivering on Long-Term Journey to Reshape Peabody’s Asset Base • Diverse Global Platform • Largest U.S. Producer • Largest Producer and Reserve Holder in SPRB • Largest Seaborne Supplier of Low-Vol PCI Coal • Third-Largest Australian Reserve Holder • Fifth-Largest Global Seaborne Metallurgical C

  20. Slide 20: Peabody: World's Largest Private-Sector Coal Company

    Peabody: World’s Largest Private-Sector Coal Company Metallurgical and Thermal Coal Customers in 25+ Countries Essen Beijing Ulaanbaatar Urumqi Jakarta Balikpapan New Delhi Brisbane, QLD Newcastle, NSW London (From U.S.) St .Louis, MO Singapore Mining Operations and Trading Sales Reserves SPRB 135 3

  21. Slide 21: Peabody's Core Strengths Targeted to Long-Term Value Creation

    Peabody’s Core Strengths Targeted to Long-Term Value Creation 21 Superior Asset Base • Leading reserve position • Geographic diversity • Access to high growth markets • Leading presence in PRB and ILB Best-In- Class Operations • Continuous focus on safety • Strong operating performance • Technology-

  22. Slide 22: Competitive Advantage: Productive, Low-Cost SPRB and Western Assets

    Competitive Advantage: Productive, Low-Cost SPRB and Western Assets 22 ● North Antelope Rochelle Mine – World’s largest and most productive coal mine – Produces ~110 million tons per year – 2.3 billion tons of reserves ● El Segundo Mine – Most productive U.S. mine outside of the PRB – Produces ~9 mi

  23. Slide 23: Midwest Portfolio Well Positioned: Anchored by Key Mines

    Midwest Portfolio Well Positioned: Anchored by Key Mines 23 ● Bear Run Mine – Largest surface mine in Eastern U.S. – Produces 8+ million tons per year – Nearly 275 million tons of reserves ● Gateway Mine – Gateway North to extend production in 2015 – Produces nearly 3 million tons per year Peabody I

  24. Slide 24: Peabody's Australia Strategy: Best Access to High-Growth Asian Market

    24 22 – 25 ~ 8 15 – 17 Peabody’s Australia Strategy: Best Access to High-Growth Asian Market ● Australia holds competitive advantage over other nations with mines close to ports; ports near high- growth markets ● Peabody has substantial high-quality coal base; 925 million tons of reserves ● Signific

  25. Slide 25: Driving Further Progress at Australian Metallurgical and Thermal Mines

    Driving Further Progress at Australian Metallurgical and Thermal Mines ● Completing ramp up of new longwall top coal caving system at North Goonyella Mine ● New longwall at Metropolitan Mine targets higher productivity ● Completing successful owner-operator conversion initiatives with Moorvale PCI M

  26. Slide 26: Well-Capitalized Platform Allows Low Capital Spending for Multiple Years

    Well-Capitalized Platform Allows Low Capital Spending for Multiple Years 26 ● Capex reduced 67% in 2013; 2014 capex target at $250 – $295 million ● First quarter capital expenditures lowest in 10 years ● Sustaining capital trending below historical range of $1.25 – $1.75/ton • SPRB Recapitalization

  27. Slide 27: Peabody's Gross Margins Average Over 40% Above NYSE Peers

    Peabody’s Gross Margins Average Over 40% Above NYSE Peers 27 Source: Company filings. 3-year average is 2011– 2013. Peabody gross margins from mining operations and excludes depreciation, depletion, and amortization and asset retirement obligation expenses; U.S. peer gross margins include ACI, ANR,

  28. Slide 28: Peabody Energy: Best Positioned Coal Company

    Peabody Energy: Best Positioned Coal Company 28 Global Scope Superior Asset Base Low Cost U.S. Position Strong Metallurgical Coal Portfolio Competitive Advantage Proven Track Record Targeting highest-growth markets with tier one assets in U.S. West, U.S. Midwest and Australia 8 billion tons of coal

  29. Slide 29: PeabodyEnergy.com AdvancedEnergyForLife.com

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