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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PEABODY ENERGY CORP
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    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BITUMINOUS COAL & LIGNITE SURFACE MINING [1221]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		701 MARKET ST
    		CITY:			ST LOUIS
    		STATE:			MO
    		ZIP:			63101-1826
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		3143423400

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    		CITY:			ST LOUIS
    		STATE:			MO
    		ZIP:			63101-1826

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    		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	P&L COAL HOLDINGS CORP
    		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980623
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