Investigation of Peabody Energy Corporation Announced by The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of investors of Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody Energy" or the "Company") BTU concerning the Company's and its officers' possible violations of federal securities laws.

Peabody Energy is involved in the mining and sale of coal to electric utilities and for industrial customers. Over the course of several months, Peabody Energy and its officers and directors have allegedly withheld critical financial information from investors, including misleading investors regarding the Company's ability to self-insure as well as the Company's financial prospects and future earnings. When the truth regarding the Company's true financial prospects were revealed to investors, shares of Peabody Energy declined in value, thereby damaging investors.

If you purchased shares of Peabody Energy, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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