Restructuring of Segments, Product Roll-out, Corporate Updates, and Revised Earnings Guidance - Research Reports on Petroleo, Alcoa, Seadrill, Air Products and Peabody

NEW YORK, September 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Petroleo Brasileiro (NYSE: PBR), Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA), Seadrill Limited (NYSE: SDRL), Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (NYSE: APD) and Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTU). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6888-100free.

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Petroleo Brasileiro Research Reports
On September 8, 2014, Petroleo Brasileiro (Petroleo) released clarification in response to the non-official information regarding the Company published by the media on September 5, 2014, which was gathered from Mr. Paulo Roberto Costa's alleged testimony to the Federal Police. Petroleo stated that it is inappropriate to comment on non-official information published by media outlets and on ongoing investigations or on the declarations of individuals or companies under investigation by the Federal Police or by any other authorities. Petrobras added that it fully complies with its obligations and fulfills all requests for information by Federal Police - PF, Federal Audit Court - TCU, Office of the Federal Controller General - CGU and the Public Prosecutor's Office - MP. The full research reports on Petroleo are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Sep-30-2014/PBR/report.pdf

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Alcoa Inc. Research Reports
On September 24, 2014, Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa) announced at the 65th International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, that the Company will roll out its lightest heavy-duty truck wheel in Europe to help fleets increase payload and fuel efficiency. Alcoa informed that it is selecting fleet partners for the European launch of its lightest forged aluminum wheel ever, the Ultra ONE™ with MagnaForce™ alloy. According to the Company, its wheels are made from one piece of forged aluminum, making them lighter and five times stronger than steel wheels, increasing payload and fuel efficiency. In addition, Alcoa's Ultra ONE wheels in Europe will come with Alcoa's Dura-Bright® EVO surface treatment, which allows brilliant shine to last even after years of use. Alcoa added that the Ultra ONE wheel, which will be available in Europe during H2 2015, is being significantly used in other major markets, including the United States, since its March 2014 launch. The full research reports on Alcoa are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Sep-30-2014/AA/report.pdf

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Seadrill Limited Research Reports
On September 19, 2014, Seadrill Limited (Seadrill) announced that Tor Olav Trøim, a Board member at Seadrill, has decided not to stand for re-election to the Company's Board of Directors in order to focus his efforts on developing Golar LNG. John Fredriksen, Chairman of the Board of Directors said, "I consider my stake in Seadrill a long term investment and investors can rest assured that no divestment is considered for the foreseeable future. The Board has gone to great lengths to build a strong and independent management team and we are pleased with the results of our efforts. The team we have in place has a long history with the company and brings the energy and leadership required to drive results going forward." The full research reports on Seadrill are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Sep-30-2014/SDRL/report.pdf

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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. Research Reports
On September 18, 2014, Air Products & Chemicals Inc.'s (Air Products) Chairman, President and CEO, Seifi Ghasemi, announced a major restructuring of the Company. The Company will realign into seven reporting segments with effect from October 1, 2014 (start of Air Products' 2015 fiscal year). The Segments are:- Industrial Gases: includes four reporting segments and will include all Air Separation Units (ASUs), Hydrogen/HyCO plants, and the current Merchant Gases segment; Materials Technologies: includes the Electronics Materials and Performance Materials businesses and will continue to operate as a global business; Energy-from-Waste: includes the two Tees Valley projects in the U.K.; and Corporate segment: includes two global businesses (LNG and Helium containers) and corporate supporting functions. "Today we are taking a major step to restructure for future success. Air Products had the industry leadership position 20 years ago and maintains leading market positions in key regions. We will regain that leadership position by first reorganizing our Industrial Gases segment on a geographic basis, and move to a decentralized, simpler, and more efficient structure which creates true profit and loss (P&L) accountability at many levels of the organization," said Ghasemi. The full research reports on Air Products are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Sep-30-2014/APD/report.pdf

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Peabody Energy Corp. Research Reports
On September 23, 2014, Peabody Energy Corp. (Peabody) announced updated guidance for its Q3 2014 earnings and now expects Q3 2014 Adjusted EBITDA of $190 to $210 million, which is above its previous targeted range. The Company now anticipates Q3 2014 Adjusted Diluted EPS targets of $(0.69) to $(0.63), primarily reflecting the effects of non-cash tax expense following the repeal of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax in Australia. Peabody Chairman and CEO, Gregory H. Boyce, said, "Our operations are performing well as we experienced higher-than-expected results from the Western United States, improved performance from Australian metallurgical coal mines and continued cost reductions across the platform." The full research reports on Peabody are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Sep-30-2014/BTU/report.pdf

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