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): December 29, 2005 (December 29, 2005)
Arch Coal, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-13105
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43-0921172 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer
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CityPlace One, 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 29, 2005, Arch Coal, Inc. announced the conclusion of the conversion price
determination period and the results of the premium calculation for the previously announced
conversion offer relating to its 5% Perpetual Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Liquidation
Preference $50.00 Per Share). A copy of Arch Coal, Inc.’s press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following Exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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Description |
99.1
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Press Release dated December 29, 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: December 29, 2005 |
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
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