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 24, 2005 (October 24, 2005)
Arch Coal, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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One CityPlace Drive, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri 63141
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 994-2700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Exhibit Index begins on page 4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Result of Operations and Financial Conditions
See the Exhibit Index at page 4 of this Report.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 24, 2005, Arch Coal, Inc. (the “Company”), announced via press release its earnings and
operating results for the third quarter of 2005. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2005
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SIGNATURES
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.
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| Dated: October 24, 2005 |
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ARCH COAL, INC.
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/s/ ROBERT G. JONES |
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Robert G. Jones |
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Vice President -- Law, General Counsel and Secretary |
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Exhibit Index begins on page 4.