CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 7, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements of Centrus Energy Corp. (“Centrus” or the “Company”), which include the accounts of the Company, its principal subsidiary Enrichment Corp., and its other subsidiaries, were prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts presented and disclosed in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant estimates and judgments include, but are not limited to, revenue and related costs, asset valuations, pension and postretirement health and life benefit costs and obligations, the tax bases of assets and liabilities, the future recoverability of deferred tax assets, and determination of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ from such estimates, and estimates may change if the underlying conditions or assumptions change.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include short-term or highly liquid assets with original maturities of three months or less.
Inventories and Inventories Owed to Customers and Suppliers
LEU consists of two components: SWU and UF 6. SWU is a standard unit of measurement that represents the effort required to transform a given amount of natural uranium into two components: enriched uranium having a higher percentage of U 235 and depleted uranium having a lower percentage of U 235. The SWU contained in LEU is calculated using an industry standard formula based on the physics of enrichment. The amount of enrichment deemed to be contained in LEU under this formula is commonly referred to as its SWU component and the quantity of UF 6 deemed to be used in the production of LEU under this formula is referred to as its uranium or “feed” component.
SWU and uranium inventory costs are determined using the average cost method. SWU and uranium purchase costs include shipping costs when applicable. Inventories of SWU and uranium are valued at the lower of cost or NRV. NRV is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The estimated selling price for SWU and uranium is based on the pricing terms of contracts in the Company’s backlog, and, for uranium not under contract, the estimated selling price is based primarily on published price indicators at the balance sheet date.
Inventories owed to customers and suppliers, included in current liabilities, consist primarily of SWU and uranium inventories owed to fabricators. Fabricators process LEU into fuel for use in nuclear reactors. Under inventory optimization arrangements between Centrus and domestic fabricators, fabricators order quantities of LEU from Centrus based on scheduled or anticipated orders from utility customers, for deliveries in future periods. As delivery obligations under actual customer orders arise, Centrus typically satisfies these obligations by arranging for the transfer to the customer of title to the specified quantity of LEU at the fabricator. Centrus’ balances of SWU and uranium vary over time based on the timing and size of the fabricator’s LEU orders from Centrus and the fabricator’s needs for working stock of LEU. Balances can be positive or negative at the discretion of the fabricator. Fabricators have other inventory supplies and, where a fabricator has elected to order less material from Centrus than Centrus is required to deliver to its customers at the fabricator, the fabricator will use these other inventories to satisfy Centrus’ customer order obligations on Centrus’ behalf. In such cases, the transfer of title of LEU from Centrus to the customer results in quantities of SWU and uranium being owed by Centrus to the fabricator. The amounts of SWU and uranium owed to fabricators are satisfied as future deliveries of LEU to fabricators are made.
Deferred Taxes
Centrus follows the asset and liability approach to account for deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the anticipated future tax consequences of temporary differences between the balance sheet carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred taxes are based on income tax rates in effect for the years in which temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in income tax rates is recognized in income when the change in rates is enacted in the law. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that all, or some portion, of the deferred tax assets may not be realized.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost. Leasehold improvements and machinery and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or the lease term, if applicable. Refer also to Carrying Value of Long-Lived Assets below.
Intangible Assets
Centrus has intangible assets resulting from fresh start accounting as a result of emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2014. The identifiable intangible assets relate to the sales backlog and customer relationships. The backlog intangible asset is amortized as the backlog valued at emergence is reduced, principally as a result of deliveries to customers. The customer relationships intangible asset is amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated average useful life of 15 years, with 4 ¾ years of scheduled amortization remaining. Refer also to Carrying Value of Long-Lived Assets below.
Carrying Value of Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates the carrying values of property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of asset, or asset group, may not be fully recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset, or asset group, exceeds its fair value.
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement
Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, consideration is given to the principal or most advantageous market and assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
Pursuant to accounting standards, Centrus’8.25% Notes due February 2027 and 2.25% Convertible Notes due November 2030 are recorded at face value and carrying value respectively, and the fair value is disclosed. The estimated fair value of the 8.25% Notes and 2.25% Convertible Notes are based on bid/ask quotes as of or near the balance sheet date. Debt issuance costs are deferred and amortized over the life of the instrument.
The balance sheet carrying amounts for accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and payables under inventory purchase agreements approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the instruments.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Credit risk could result from the possibility of a customer failing to perform or pay according to the terms of a contract. Extension of credit is based on an evaluation of each customer’s financial condition. Centrus regularly monitors credit risk exposure and takes steps intended to mitigate the likelihood of such exposure resulting in a loss.
Concentrations of Supply Risk and Other Considerations with the War in Ukraine
The current war in Ukraine has led to the U.S., Russia and other countries imposing sanctions and other measures that restrict international trade, including the Import Ban Act and the Russian Decree. The situation is rapidly changing, and it is not possible to predict future actions that could be taken.
In May 2024, the U.S. passed the Import Ban Act that bans imports of LEU from Russia into the U.S., subject to the issuance of waivers by the DOE. Centrus has received two waivers from the DOE authorizing the importation of Russian LEU committed for delivery to our U.S. customers in 2024 and 2025 and authorizing the importation of Russia for processing and reexport to our foreign customers in 2025. On December 11, 2024, the Company filed a third waiver request application to allow for importation of LEU from Russia in 2026 and 2027 for use in future sales to our U.S. customers. On November 14, 2024, Russia passed the Russian Decree, effective through December 31, 2025, that rescinded TENEX’s general license to export LEU to the United States or to entities registered in the United States. Beginning in November 2024, TENEX was required to obtain a specific export license from the Russian authorities in order for it to make each of the remaining 2024 and 2025 shipments of LEU to Centrus and for shipments to Centrus in 2025. Centrus has been informed that TENEX has received three specific licenses to date which allow TENEX to export LEU to the U.S. for our pending orders. Centrus will use the majority of this LEU to satisfy pending orders to a single customer on a delayed basis in reliance on our contractual rights. TENEX has informed Centrus of its plan to seek additional export licenses to meet its delivery obligations under the TENEX Supply Contract for our other pending and future orders. However, Centrus has been informed that there is no certainty whether such licenses will be issued by the Russian authorities and if issued, whether they will be issued in a timely manner or rescinded prior to the shipment taking place. Canada has imposed sanctions on ocean transportation of Russian LEU, but has given a permit to the Company’s carrier that extends to March 2027. Additional sanctions or other restrictions by the U.S. or foreign governments (including the Russian government) could be imposed or the existing Canadian permit might not be extended. Any sanctions or restrictions directed at trade in LEU from Russia or the parties involved in such trade or otherwise, including denial or non-renewal of licenses or permits, could interfere with, or prevent, implementation of the TENEX Supply Contract.
In response to these bans and potential future bans or restrictions taken to limit the supply of Russian LEU or to prohibit or limit dealings with Russian entities, including, but not limited to, TENEX or Rosatom, to the extent within the Company’s control, the Company will seek additional licenses, waivers or other approvals from the government imposing such measures to ensure that the Company could continue to fulfill its purchase and sales obligations. There is no assurance that such licenses, waivers, or approvals would be granted. If a license, waiver or approval were not granted, the Company would need to look to alternative sources of LEU to replace the LEU that it could not procure from TENEX.
The Company has multiple sources of supply; however, the supply contract with TENEX remains the Company’s largest source and accounts for well over one-half of or its anticipated supply in 2025-2027 for deliveries to U.S. customers. The Company has contracts and prospects for alternative sources that it expects to use to mitigate a portion of the near term impacts. However, the Company’s alternative sources are not sufficient to replace all of the Russian LEU the Company is currently permitted to import under the RSA, and to the extent additional supply cannot be obtained, or obtained at a higher costs, it will have a material adverse impact on its business, results of operations, and competitive position.
Given the foregoing, there is no assurance that future developments would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s procurement, payment, delivery or sale of LEU under the TENEX Supply Contract and well as on our business, results of operations, and competitive position.
Segments
Centrus operates two business segments: LEU, which supplies various components of nuclear fuel to commercial customers from our global network of suppliers, and Technical Solutions, which provides advanced uranium enrichment for the nuclear industry and the U.S. government and advanced manufacturing and other technical services to government and private sector customers and advanced uranium enrichment for the nuclear industry and the U.S. government.
Related Party
As previously disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 31, 2020, on that same date the Company entered into an At Market Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, relating to an ATM offering of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Mr. Williams, Chairman of the Centrus Board of Directors, also served on the board of B. Riley Financial, Inc. Mr. Williams recused himself and took no part in the selection of B. Riley or the negotiation of the terms of the Sales Agreement.
The Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-272984) with the SEC on June 28, 2023, which became effective on July 10, 2023. Pursuant to this shelf registration statement, the Company may offer and sell up to $200.0 million in securities, in aggregate. As disclosed on that Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2024, the Company entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement on February 9, 2024, with B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, relating to an ATM offering of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The Company may continue to work with B. Riley Securities, Inc. for any offerings under this registration statement. Mr. Williams is an employee of Targus International LLC whose ultimate parent has been B. Riley Financial, Inc since 2022. Please refer to Note 16, Stockholders’ Equity, for further details.
Foreign Currency
The Company records foreign currency transaction gains and losses, realized and unrealized, and foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the re-measurement of monetary assets and liabilities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars in Other Expense (Income), Net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Revenue
The Company accounts for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. Revenue for product and service sales is recognized when or as the Company transfers control of the promised products or services to the customer. Revenue is measured at the transaction price, which is based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to the customer. The transaction price will include estimates of variable consideration until it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized will not occur.
SWU and Uranium Revenue
Revenue for the Company’s LEU segment is derived from sales of the SWU component of LEU, from sales of both the SWU and uranium components of LEU, and from sales of UF 6 and U 3 O 8. Contracts with customers are primarily medium and long-term, fixed-commitment, contracts under which its customers are obligated to purchase a specified quantity of the SWU component of LEU or the SWU and uranium components of LEU. The Company’s contracts for UF 6 and U 3 O 8 are generally shorter-term, fixed-commitment contracts.
Revenue is recognized at the time the customer obtains control of the LEU or uranium. Customers generally obtain control of LEU at nuclear fuel fabricators. Centrus ships LEU to nuclear fuel fabricators for scheduled or anticipated orders from utility customers. Based on customer orders, Centrus arranges for the transfer of title of LEU from Centrus to the customer for the specified quantity of LEU at the fuel fabricator. Each such delivery to a customer is accounted for as a distinct performance obligation under a contract, and a contract may call for multiple deliveries over a number of periods. The contract’s transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the observable standalone selling price of each distinct delivery of SWU or uranium. For certain contracts the customers may elect not to take control of the LEU or uranium and Centrus may have the right to enforce payment under the terms of the contractual agreement. The revenue recognition for these contracts is assessed when it occurs.
Utility customers in general have the option to defer receipt of uranium products purchased from the Company beyond the contractual sale period. In such cases, title to SWU and/or uranium components are transferred to the customer and a performance obligation for Centrus is created and a receivable is recorded. Cash is collected for the receivable under normal credit terms. The performance obligation is represented as deferred revenue in Deferred Revenue and Advances from Customers on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the customer-titled product is classified as Deferred Costs Associated with Deferred Revenueon the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Risk of loss remains with Centrus until the customer obtains control of the uranium product. The recognition of revenue and related cost of sales occurs at the point in time at which the customer obtains control of SWU or uranium and risk of loss of the product transfers to the customer, which may occur beyond one year. The timing of the transfer of control, subject to notice period requirements, is at the option of the customer. As such, deferred costs and deferred revenue are classified within current assets and current liabilities, respectively.
On occasion, the Company will accept payment in the form of uranium. Revenue from the sale of SWU under such contracts is recognized at the time transfer of control of LEU occurs and is based on the fair value of the uranium at contract inception or, as the quantity of uranium is finalized, if variable.
Amounts billed to customers for handling costs are included in sales. Handling costs are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of sales. The Company does not have shipping costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer. The Company’s contracts with customers do not provide for significant payment terms or financing components.
Technical Solutions Revenue
The Company generally recognizes revenue for performance obligations to provide services over time based on costs incurred or the right to invoice method (in cases where the value transferred matches the Company’s billing rights), as the customer receives and consumes the benefits. For performance obligations in which control does not continuously transfer to the customer, the Company recognizes revenue at the point in time in which each performance obligation is fully satisfied. This coincides with the point in time the customer obtains control of the product or service, which typically occurs upon customer acceptance or receipt of the product or service, given that the Company maintains control of the product or service until that point.
For performance obligation to deliver products with continuous transfer of control to the customer, the Company uses the cost-to-cost input method of progress because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as the Company incurs costs. Under the cost-to-cost method, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the proportion of direct costs incurred to date to the total estimated direct costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred.
Revenue for the Technical Solutions segment, which provides advanced uranium enrichment for the nuclear industry and the U.S. government and advanced manufacturing and other technical services to government and private sector customers is generally recognized over the contractual period as services are rendered. The Company recognizes revenue over time as it performs on these contracts because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. For public sector contracts, this continuous transfer of control to the customer is supported by clauses in the contract that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay the Company for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit and assume control of any work in progress. The Company’s government and private sector contracts generally contain contractual termination clauses or entitle the Company to payments for work performed to date for goods and services that do not have an alternative use. With control transferring over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. A contract may contain one or more performance obligations. Two or more promises to transfer goods or services to a customer may be considered a single performance obligation if the goods or services are highly interdependent or highly interrelated such that utility of the promised goods or services to the customer includes integration services provided by the Company.
The Company determines the transaction price for each contract based on the consideration it expects to receive for the products or services being provided under the contract. If transaction prices are not stated in the contract for each performance obligation, contractual prices are allocated to performance obligations based on estimated relative standalone selling prices of the promised services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on the estimated standalone selling price of the product or service underlying each performance obligation. The standalone selling price represents the amount the Company would sell the product or service to a customer on a standalone basis (i.e., not bundled with any other products or services). The Company's contracts with the U.S. government are subject to the FAR and the price is typically based on estimated or actual costs plus a reasonable profit margin. As a result of these regulations, the standalone selling price of products or services in the Company’s contracts with the U.S. government are typically equal to the selling price stated in the contract. The Company does not contemplate future modifications, including unexercised options, until they become legally enforceable. Contracts may be subsequently modified to include changes in specifications, requirements or price, which may create new or change existing enforceable rights and obligations. Depending on the nature of the modification, the Company considers whether to account for the modification as an adjustment to the existing contract or as a separate contract.
Use of the cost-to-cost method requires the Company to make reasonably dependable estimates of costs at completion associated with the design, manufacture and delivery of products and services in order to calculate revenue. Significant judgment is used to estimate total revenue and costs at completion, particularly in the assumptions related to internal labor hours and third-party services for which a vendor invoice or quote is not yet available. As a significant change in one or more estimates could affect the profitability of the Company’s contracts, the Company reviews and updates its contract-related estimates regularly. Adjustments in estimated profits/losses are recognized under the cumulative catch-up method. Under this method, the impact of the adjustments is recognized in the period the adjustment is recognized. When estimates of total costs at completion for such an integrated, construction type contract exceed total estimates of revenue to be earned on a performance obligation related to complex equipment or related services, a provision for the remaining loss on the performance obligation is recognized in the period the loss is determined.
The Company applied the practical expedient in paragraph ASC 606-10-50-14 and does not disclose the value of remaining performance obligations under service contracts having original expected terms of one year or less.
The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Progress on satisfying performance obligations under contracts with customers and the related billings and cash collections are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as contract assets or contract liabilities. Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
Unbilled receivables are included in Accounts Receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and arise when the timing of cash collected from customers differs from the timing of revenue recognition. In the Technical Solutions segment, amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals or upon achievement of contractual milestones. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. These assets are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on a contact-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. Those assets are recognized when the revenue associated with the contract is recognized prior to billing and derecognized when billed in accordance with the terms of the contract. To the extent billings to the customer precede the recognition of Technical Solutions revenue, the Company recognizes a liability included in Deferred Revenue and Advances from Customers on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Advanced Technology Costs
American Centrifuge and related expenses that are outside of the Company’s customer contracts are included in Advanced Technology Costs.
Pension and Postretirement Health and Life Benefit Plans
The Company provides retirement benefits to certain employees and retirees under defined benefit pension plans and postretirement health and life benefit plans. The valuation of benefit obligations and costs is based on provisions of the plans and actuarial assumptions that involve judgments and estimates. Plan assets and benefit obligations are remeasured each year as of the balance sheet date, or when lump sum payments exceed certain levels, resulting in differences between actual and projected results. The Company has elected to recognize these actuarial gains and losses immediately in the statement of operations to provide transparency regarding the impacts of changes in plan assets and benefit obligations.
Executive Severance Plan
The Company provides severance benefits to certain covered executives, which may also include continuation of certain insurance benefits, under an Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”). The benefits payable under the Severance Plan are based on salary level, amongst other variables. As the severance expenses are part of an on-going benefit arrangement, the Company recognizes the expense when payment of the severance is probable and can be reasonably estimated in accordance with ASC 712, Compensation — Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits.
Stock-Based Compensation
Centrus has a stock-based compensation plan which authorizes the issuance of common stock to the Company’s employees, officers, directors, and other individuals providing services to the Company or its affiliates pursuant to options, notional stock units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance awards, dividend equivalent rights, and other stock-based awards.
Stock-based compensation cost for options, restricted stock, and other stock-settled awards are measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. The cost is recognized over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
Stock-based compensation cost for awards likely to be settled with cash payments is recognized over the requisite service period and accrued as a liability and re-measured each reporting period based on the trading price of the Company’s common stock.
The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur.
New Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, Segment Reporting, to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is permitted. Based on the Company’s review, it does not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Standards Effective in Future Periods
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes, to improve the transparency of income tax disclosures, primarily through requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation in the rate reconciliation and requiring disaggregation of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is permitted. Based on the Company’s review, it does not expect the pronouncement to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, requiring public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact this will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
- REVENUE AND CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents SWU and uranium revenue disaggregated by geographical region, including foreign countries representing 10% or more of revenue, based on the billing addresses of customers (in millions):
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| United States | $161.3 | $230.4 | $96.1 |
| Foreign: | |||
| Belgium | — | 0.1 | 38.3 |
| Japan | 117.2 | 23.6 | 61.6 |
| Netherlands | 42.4 | — | — |
| Other | 29.0 | 14.9 | 39.6 |
| Total foreign | 188.6 | 38.6 | 139.5 |
| Revenue - SWU and uranium | $349.9 | $269.0 | $235.6 |
Refer to Note 19, Revenue by Geographic Area, Major Customers and Segment Information, for disaggregation of revenue by segment and end-market.
Accounts Receivable
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in millions) | ||
| Accounts receivable: | ||
| Billed | $69.8 | $40.2 |
| Unbilled * | 10.2 | 9.2 |
| Accounts receivable | $80.0 | $49.4 |
| * Billings under certain contracts in the Technical Solutions segment are invoiced based on approved provisional billing rates. Unbilled revenue represents the difference between actual costs incurred and invoiced amounts. The Company expects to invoice and collect the unbilled amounts after actual rates are submitted to the customer and approved. Unbilled revenue also includes unconditional rights to payment that are not yet billable under applicable contracts due to timing of invoice processing or pending the compilation of supporting documentation. | ||
Contract Liabilities
The following table presents changes in contract liability balances (in millions):
| December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
| Deferred revenue - current | $183.6 | $252.4 | $(68.8) |
| Advances from customers - current | $32.8 | $30.2 | $2.6 |
| Advances from customers - noncurrent | $— | $32.8 | $(32.8) |
Deferred sales and advances from customers totaled $16.9 million and $33.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Previously deferred sales and advances from customers recognized in revenue totaled $117.2 million and $23.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
LEU Segment
The SWU component of LEU typically is purchased from a base of suppliers and sold under contracts with deliveries over several years. The Company’s agreements for natural uranium hexafluoride and uranium concentrate sales generally are shorter-term, fixed-commitment contracts. Most ofthe Company’s customer contracts provide for fixed purchases of SWU during a given year that are subject to the terms of specific contracts which may allow the customer to increase or decrease the quantity delivered within an agreed range.
Under the terms of certain contracts with customers in the LEU segment, the Company will accept payment for SWU in the form of uranium. Revenue from the sale of SWU under such contracts is recognized at the time LEU is delivered and is based on the fair value of the uranium at contract inception, or as the quantity of uranium is finalized, if variable. For the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, SWU revenue of $30.2 million, $14.8 million, and $14.5 million was recognized under such contracts based on the fair market value of uranium acquired in exchange for SWU delivered. Uranium received from customers as advance payments for the future sales of SWU totaled $32.8 million and $63.0 million as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The advance payments are included in either Deferred Revenue and Advances from Customers, Currentor Advances from Customers, Noncurrent, based on the anticipated SWU sales period.
Technical Solutions Segment
Revenue for the Technical Solutions segment, representing the Company’s uranium enrichment, advanced manufacturing and other technical services offered to public and private sector customers, is recognized over time as the performance obligation is satisfied or at the point in time in which each performance obligation is fully satisfied. For details, refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies —Revenue —Technical Solutions Revenue.
In 2019, the Company entered into a cost-share contract with the DOE, the HALEU Demonstration Contract, to deploy a cascade of centrifuges to demonstrate production of HALEU for advanced reactors. The DOE agreed to reimburse the Company for 80% of its costs incurred in performing the contract. The DOE modified the contract several times to increase the total contract funding to $173.0 million and to extend the period of performance to November 30, 2022. The Company is currently performing closeout activities on the HALEU Demonstration Contract. Costs under the HALEU Demonstration Contract include program costs, including direct labor and materials and associated indirect costs that are classified as Cost of Sales, and an allocation of corporate costs supporting the program that are classified as Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. The impact to Cost of Sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is $0, $0, and $0.5 million, respectively, for previously accrued contract losses attributable to work performed in the periods. The Company recorded revenue up to the funded amount of $173.0 million and received aggregate cash payments under the HALEU Demonstration Contract of $171.2 million through December 31, 2024.
In 2022, DOE elected to move the operational portion of the demonstration to a subsequent, competitively-awarded contract that allows for a much longer period of operation than would have been possible under the original contract. On November 10, 2022, after a competitive solicitation, the DOE awarded the HALEU Operation Contract to the Company and work began December 1, 2022. The base contract value was approximately $150.0 million in two phases through 2024. Phase 1 included an approximately $30.0 million cost-share contribution from Centrus matched by approximately $30.0 million from the DOE to complete construction of the cascade, begin operations and produce the initial 20 kilograms of HALEU UF 6 by no later than December 31, 2023. On October 11, 2023, the Company announced that it began enrichment operations in Piketon, Ohio. On November 7, 2023, the Company announced that it made its first delivery of HALEU to the DOE, completing Phase 1 by successfully demonstrating its HALEU production process.
Phase 2 of the HALEU Operation Contract, with an initial contract value of $90.0 million, includes compensation on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis. The contract includes continued operations and maintenance, and production for a full year at an annual production rate of 900 kilograms of HALEU UF 6. DOE owns the HALEU produced from the demonstration cascade. The HALEU Operation Contract also gives DOE the ability to exercise three optional periods to contract for up to nine additional years of production from the cascade beyond the base contract; those options are at the DOE’s sole discretion and subject to the availability of Congressional appropriations. Pursuant to an amendment to the Company’s lease for the Piketon facility, the DOE assumed all D&D liabilities arising out of the HALEU Operation Contract.
Under the HALEU Operation Contract, DOE is obligated to provide the 5B Cylinders necessary for the Company to collect the output of the cascade, but supply chain challenges created difficulties for DOE in securing enough 5B Cylinders for the entire production year under Phase 2. Centrus’ contractual delivery obligation of 900 kilograms by November 2024, was conditioned on DOE’s ability to provide the 5B Cylinders on a timeline that allowed for continuous production throughout Phase 2 of the contract. During time periods when 5B Cylinders were insufficient, the Company was able to continue operations of the cascade, but did not produce HALEU as it did not have cylinders to store the offtake. The target fee for Phase 2 of the contract is estimated to be $7.7 million based on the estimated costs for the contract and is subject to a contract minimum fee of $6.9 million.
To support the DOE in mitigating the risk of further delays in delivery of 5B Cylinders, the Company received technical direction and a contract modification from the DOE to procure compliant 5B Cylinders and components while the contractual obligation to furnish compliant 5B Cylinders under the HALEU Operation Contract continues to rest with the DOE. Centrus began to receive deliveries of additional 5B cylinders in October 2024 and expects to have adequate cylinders to complete Phase 2. On November 5, 2024, the HALEU Operation Contract Phase 2 period of performance was extended to June 30, 2025. DOE has increased the Phase 2 contract value and related funding to $129.0 million.
In accordance with the HALEU Operation Contract, the Company has submitted several change order requests for work being performed on infrastructure, facility repairs, and 5B Cylinders. The additional work is being performed under DOE’s technical direction or contract modifications. On September 28, 2023, the DOE modified the HALEU Operation Contract to incorporate additional scope for infrastructure and facility repairs, and costs associated with 5B Cylinder refurbishment, for an estimated additional contract value of $5.8 million, without a cost-share provision, which was initially funded on October 19, 2023. DOE is currently obligated for costs up to the current contract value of $8.5 million for the additional scope work.
Costs under the HALEU Operation Contract include program costs, including direct labor and materials and associated indirect costs that are classified as Cost of Sales, and an allocation of corporate costs supporting the program that are classified as Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. When estimates of program costs to be incurred for an integrated, construction-type contract exceed estimates of total revenue to be earned, a provision for the remaining loss on the contract is recorded to Cost of Sales in the period the loss is determined. The Company’s corporate costs supporting the program are recognized as expense as incurred over the duration of the contract term. The Company recorded an accrued loss of $21.3 million related to the anticipated cost-share reimbursement under the HALEU Operation Contract in Cost of Sales in December 2022. The accrued loss on the contract was adjusted over the contract term based on actual results and remaining program cost projections through December 31, 2023. The impact to Cost of Sales in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is $0, $20.0 million, and $1.3 million respectively, for previously accrued contract losses attributable to work performed in the period. The HALEU Operation Contract is incrementally funded and DOE is currently obligated for costs up to approximately $166.6 million of the $166.9 million estimated transaction price for Phases 1, Phase 2, and the additional scope work. The Company has received aggregate cash payments under the HALEU Operation Contract of $117.8 million through December 31, 2024.
The Company does not currently have a contractual obligation to perform work in excess of the funding provided by the DOE. If the DOE does not commit to additional costs above the existing funding, the Company may incur material additional costs or losses in future periods that could have an adverse impact on its financial condition and liquidity.
Remaining Performance Obligations
The Company’s remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate amount of the total contract transaction price that is unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied. Performance obligations are recognized as revenue in future periods as work is performed or deliveries of SWU and uranium are made. The Company’s total remaining performance obligations were $0.8 billion and $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and extend to 2030.
The remaining performance obligations in the LEU segment primarily related to medium and long-term contracts with fixed commitments, were approximately $0.7 billion and $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and extend to 2030. The remaining performance obligations represent the estimated aggregate dollar amount of revenue for future SWU and uranium deliveries and includes approximately $216.4 million and $315.4 million of Deferred Revenue and Advances from Customers as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The remaining performance obligations are partially based on customer estimates of the timing and size of their fuel requirements and other assumptions that are subject to change. The remaining performance obligations include estimates of selling prices, which may be subject to change. Depending on the terms of specific contracts, prices may be adjusted based on escalation using a general inflation index, published SWU price indicators prevailing at the time of delivery, and other factors, all of which are variable. The Company uses external composite forecasts of future market prices and inflation rates in its pricing estimates.
The remaining performance obligations in the Technical Solutions segment were approximately $28.0 million and $77.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and extend to 2025. The remaining performance obligations in Technical Solutions include both funded (services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded (services for which funding has not been appropriated) amounts. The Company does not include unexercised options or potential services under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity agreements in its remaining performance obligations. If any of the Company’s contracts were to be terminated, its remaining performance obligations would be reduced by the expected value of the cancelled performance obligations of such contracts.
- CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
The following table summarizes the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to amounts on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions):
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $671.4 | $201.2 |
| Deposits for financial assurance - current (a) | 30.0 | 0.2 |
| Deposits for financial assurance - noncurrent | 2.6 | 32.4 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $704.0 | $233.8 |
(a) Deposits for financial assurance - current is included within Other Current Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has $0.5 million and $6.8 million denominated in euros as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and recorded $0.2 million in transaction gains in the year ended December 31, 2024 and less than $0.1 million in transaction losses in each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The following table provides additional detail regarding the Company’s deposits for financial assurance (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Long-Term | Current | Long-Term | |
| Collateral for Inventory Loans | $29.8 | $— | $— | $29.8 |
| Workers Compensation | — | 2.5 | — | 2.5 |
| Other | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Total deposits for financial assurance | $30.0 | $2.6 | $0.2 | $32.4 |
In March, May, and October 2022, the Company entered into three inventory loans which required a cash deposit into an escrow fund (See Note 4, Inventories). The Company has provided financial assurance to states in which it was previously self-insured for workers’ compensation in accordance with each state’s requirements in the form of a surety bond or deposit that is fully cash collateralized by Centrus. Each surety bond or deposit is subject to reduction and/or cancellation, as each state determines that the likelihood of further workers’ compensation obligations related to the period of self-insurance.
- INVENTORIES
Centrus holds uranium at licensed locations (e.g., fabricators) in the form of natural uranium hexafluoride and as the uranium component of LEU in transit to meet book transfer requests by customers and suppliers. Centrus also holds SWU as the SWU component of LEU at licensed locations or in transit to meet book transfer requests by customers and suppliers. Fabricators process LEU into fuel assemblies for use in nuclear reactors. Components of inventories are as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurrentAssets | CurrentLiabilities (a) | Inventories, Net | CurrentAssets | CurrentLiabilities(a) | Inventories, Net | |
| Separative work units | $5.0 | $2.5 | $2.5 | $21.9 | $— | $21.9 |
| Uranium | 156.6 | 13.7 | 142.9 | 284.5 | 84.3 | 200.2 |
| Total | $161.6 | $16.2 | $145.4 | $306.4 | $84.3 | $222.1 |
(a)This includes inventories owed to suppliers for advances of uranium.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or NRV.
The Company may borrow SWU or uranium from customers or suppliers, in which case the Company will record the SWU and/or uranium and the related liability for the borrowing using a projected and forecasted purchase price over the borrowing period.
In March, May, and October 2022, the Company borrowed SWU which was recorded to inventory at a value of $9.4 million, $8.5 million, and $10.4 million, respectively. The inventory value was calculated based on the anticipated sourcing of inventory for repayment at the date of acquisition. In March 2023, the Company borrowed UF 6 which was recorded to inventory at a value of $22.5 million, based on the estimated fair market value of the inventory on the date of borrowing.
In the fourth quarter of 2023 and 2024, the Company repaid borrowed SWU inventory valued at $11.1 million and $13.6 million, respectively, to a customer and reduced the SWU and the related liability using an average purchase price over the borrowing period.
The Company performs quarterly revaluations of the Long-Term Inventory Loans reflecting an updated projection of the timing and sources of inventory to be used for repayment. These revaluations were recorded to Cost of Sales and resulted in an increase to the related liability of $2.1 million, $7.4 million, and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
- PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
A summary of changes in property, plant and equipment follows (in millions):
| December 31,2023 | Additions / (Depreciation) | December 31,2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $1.2 | $— | $1.2 |
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | 5.0 | 0.6 | 5.6 |
| Machinery and equipment | 3.8 | 2.3 | 6.1 |
| Other | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 11.3 | 3.4 | 14.7 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (4.3) | (1.0) | (5.3) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $7.0 | $2.4 | $9.4 |
Depreciation expense was $1.0 million in 2024, $0.7 million in 2023 and $0.6 million in 2022.
- INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets originated from the Company’s reorganization and application of fresh start accounting as of the date the Company emerged from bankruptcy, September 30, 2014, and reflect the conditions at that time. The intangible asset related to the LEU Segment backlog is amortized as the backlog, existing at emergence, is reduced, principally as a result of deliveries to customers. The intangible asset related to customer relationships is amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated average useful life of 15 years. Amortization of Intangible Assets is presented below gross profit on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Intangible asset balances are as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Amount | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Amount | |
| Backlog | $54.6 | $46.8 | $7.8 | $54.6 | $41.6 | $13.0 |
| Customer relationships | 68.9 | 47.1 | 21.8 | 68.9 | 42.5 | 26.4 |
| Total | $123.5 | $93.9 | $29.6 | $123.5 | $84.1 | $39.4 |
The amount of amortization expense for intangible assets in each of the succeeding years is estimated to be as follows (in millions):
| 2025 | $8.4 |
| 2026 | 7.2 |
| 2027 | 6.0 |
| 2028 | 4.6 |
| 2029 | 3.4 |
| Thereafter | — |
| Total | $29.6 |
- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Components of accounts payable and accrued liabilities follow (in millions):
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Trade payables | $5.8 | $6.1 |
| Compensation and employee benefits | 19.9 | 21.1 |
| Postretirement health and life benefit obligations - current | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Accrued interest on 2.25% Convertible Notes | 1.3 | — |
| Operating lease liability | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Other accrued liabilities | 0.9 | 3.2 |
| Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $38.8 | $41.9 |
- DEBT
As of December 31, 2024, future principal payments for our total long-term debt were as follows (in millions):
| 2025 | $— |
| 2026 | — |
| 2027 | 74.3 |
| 2028 | — |
| 2029 | — |
| Thereafter | 402.5 |
| Total | $476.8 |
A summary of debt follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity | Current | Long-Term | Current | Long-Term | |
| 8.25% Notes: · Feb. 2027 | |||||
| Principal | $— | $74.3 | $— | $74.3 | |
| Interest | 6.1 | 9.2 | 6.1 | 15.3 | |
| 2.25% Convertible Notes: | Nov. 2030 | ||||
| Principal | — | 402.5 | — | — | |
| Total | $6.1 | $486.0 | $6.1 | $89.6 | |
2.25% Convertible Notes
On November 7, 2024, the Company issued, in a Rule 144A offering, the 2.25% Convertible Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $402.5 million, due November 1, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. The proceeds from the 2.25% Convertible Notes will be used for general working capital and corporate purposes, which may include investment in technology development or deployment, repayment or repurchase of outstanding debt, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions and other business opportunities and purposes. There are no required principal payments prior to the maturity of the 2.25% Convertible Notes. The 2.25% Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 2.25%, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on May 1, 2025. The Company incurred approximately $13.8 million in issuance costs related to the issuance of the 2.25% Convertible Notes. The carrying amount of the 2.25% Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2024 is $389.0 million, which includes the remaining principal outstanding of $402.5 million, net of total unamortized debt discounts and premiums, and deferred debt issuance costs of $13.5 million.
Conversion Rights
Before August 1, 2030, noteholders may convert the 2.25% Convertible Notes in any of the following circumstances:
during thefive consecutive business days immediately after anyten consecutive trading day period (the “Measurement Period”), in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.25% Convertible Notes for each trading day of the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of Company’s Class A Common Stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or
during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on December 31, 2024, if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for each of at least twenty trading days (whether or not consecutive) during thethirty consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter; or
upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on the Company’s Class A Common Stock; or
if the Company calls such notes for redemption, then the noteholder of any note may convert such note at any time before the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the related redemption date.
Beginning on August 1, 2030, noteholders may convert their notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the business day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will satisfy its conversion obligations by paying cash up to the aggregate principal amount of notes to be converted, and by issuing shares of its Class A Common Stock or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A Common Stock, at its election for the incremental value. The initial conversion rate is 10.2564 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, representing an initial conversion price of approximately $97.50 per share of Class A Common Stock. The conversion rate will be adjusted upon the occurrence of certain events, including spin-offs, tender offers, exchange offers, make-whole fundamental change and certain stockholder distributions.
Repurchase Rights
Beginning on November 8, 2027, the Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the notes, at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides a redemption notice.
If certain corporate events that constitute a “fundamental change” (as described below) occur at any time, holders may, subject to certain exceptions, require the Company to purchase their notes in whole or in part for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2.25% Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. A fundamental change relates to events such as business combination transactions involving the Company, shareholder approval of liquidation or dissolution of the Company, and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A Common Stock.
Accounting for the 2.25% Convertible Notes
The 2.25% Convertible Notes are classified as a non-current liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and no embedded features, inclusive of the conversion option, require bifurcation as an embedded derivative. Issuance costs of $13.8 million were recorded as a reduction to the principal balance of the 2.25% Convertible Notes and will be amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Contractual interest expense (2.25% coupon) | $1.3 | $— | $— |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 0.3 | — | — |
| Convertible Notes interest expense | $1.6 | $— | $— |
The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2.25% Convertible Notes at an effective interest rate of 2.87%. The remaining term of the 2.25% Convertible Notes is 5.8 years as of December 31, 2024.
8.25% Notes
Interest on the 8.25% Notes maturing in February 2027 is payable semi-annually in arrears as of February 28 and August 31 based on a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The 8.25% Notes mature on February 28, 2027. The 8.25% Notes were issued in connection with a troubled debt restructuring, therefore, all future interest payment obligations on the 8.25% Notes are included in the carrying value of the 8.25% Notes. As a result, interest payments are reported as a reduction in the carrying value of the 8.25% Notes and not as interest expense. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, $6.1 million of interest is recorded as current and classified as Current Debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The 8.25% Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness other than its Issuer Senior Debt and its Limited Secured Acquisition Debt (each as defined below). The 8.25% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future subordinated indebtedness and to certain limited secured acquisition indebtedness of the Company (the “Limited Secured Acquisition Debt”). The Limited Secured Acquisition Debt includes (i) any indebtedness, the proceeds of which are used to finance all or a portion of an acquisition or similar transaction if any lender’s lien is solely limited to the assets acquired in such a transaction and (ii) any indebtedness, the proceeds of which are used to finance all or a portion of the American Centrifuge project or another next generation enrichment technology if any lender’s lien is solely limited to such assets, provided that a lien securing the 8.25% Notes that is junior with respect to the lien securing such indebtedness will be limited to the assets acquired with such Limited Secured Acquisition Debt.
The indenture governing the 8.25% Notes includes restrictions on the ability of Enrichment Corp. to transfer cash and other assets to the Company, which could constrain the Company’s ability to pay dividends on its Common Stock or to fund its commitments or the commitments of its other subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, such as the transfer of inventory and other assets in the ordinary course of business of Enrichment Corp. The indenture also restricts the Company’s ability to engage in certain mergers or acquisitions and requires the Company to offer to repurchase all such outstanding notes at 101% of their outstanding principal amount in the event of certain change of control events.
The 8.25% Notes are subordinated in right of payment to certain indebtedness and obligations of the Company, as described in the indenture governing the 8.25% Notes (the “Issuer Senior Debt”), including (i) any indebtedness of the Company (inclusive of any indebtedness of Enrichment Corp.) under a future credit facility up to $50.0 million with a maximum net borrowing of $40.0 million after taking into account any minimum cash balance (unless a higher amount is approved with the consent of the holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the 8.25% Notes then outstanding), (ii) any revolving credit facility to finance inventory purchases and related working capital needs, and (iii) any indebtedness of the Company to Enrichment Corp. under the secured intercompany notes.
The 8.25% Notes are guaranteed on a subordinated and limited basis by, and secured by substantially all of the assets of, Enrichment Corp. The Enrichment Corp. guarantee is a secured obligation and ranks equally in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness of Enrichment Corp. (other than Designated Senior Claims (as defined below) and Limited Secured Acquisition Debt) and senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of Enrichment Corp. and Limited Secured Acquisition Debt. The Enrichment Corp. guarantee is subordinated in right of payment to certain obligations of, and claims against, Enrichment Corp. described in the indenture governing the 8.25% Notes (collectively, the “Designated Senior Claims”), including obligations and claims:
under a future credit facility up to $50.0 million with a maximum net borrowing of $40.0 million after taking into account any minimum cash balance;
under any revolving credit facility to finance inventory purchases and related working capital needs;
held by or for the benefit of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation pursuant to any settlement (including any required funding of pension plans); and
under surety bonds or similar obligations held by or on behalf of the U.S. government pursuant to regulatory requirements.
The lien securing the Enrichment Corp. guarantee of the 8.25% Notes is junior in priority with respect to the lien securing Limited Secured Acquisition Debt, which is limited to the assets acquired with such Limited Secured Acquisition Debt.
- LEASES
Centrus leases facilities and equipment under operating leases. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has facility leases with terms greater than 12 months, and the Company records the related asset and obligation at the present value of lease payments over the term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet.
Lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease assets exclude lease incentives. Lease terms reflect options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that those options will be exercised. The depreciable life of lease assets and leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term. The weighted-average remaining lease term was 2.2 years and 3.1 years at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with maturity dates ranging from December 2025 to September 2027 at both December 31, 2024 and 2023. The weighted-average discount rate was 11.7% and 11.3% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Lease expense primarily related to operating leases and totaled expense of $0.8 million, a credit of $0.1 million, and expense of $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was net of DOE credits in the amount of $0.9 million, $1.5 million, and $1.6 million, respectively, for the true-up of prior years’ lease expenses. Other amounts related to short-term lease expense were insignificant. Operating lease expense is included in Cost of Sales, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, and Advance Technology Costs on the Statement of Operations. Cash paid for operating leases included in operating cash flows was $1.9 million, $1.7 million, and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
The Company leases facilities and related personal property near Piketon, Ohio from the DOE under an agreement which is classified as an operating lease. The lease was amended on May 6, 2021, to decrease the monthly lease payment beginning with the June 2021 payment. The Company accounted for the amendment as a modification and remeasured the remaining future lease payments through May 31, 2022, and recorded a $1.0 million reduction in the related lease asset and liability. In September 2021, the lease was further amended to extend the term through December 31, 2025. The Company did not remeasure the lease asset and liability, as the terms of the lease amendment allowed for early termination upon completion of the work under the HALEU Demonstration Contract, which was expected to occur by November 30, 2022. In November 2022, in connection with the award of the HALEU Operation Contract, the Company remeasured the lease asset and liability through the lease expiration date of December 31, 2025, and recorded an additional $6.6 million in lease assets and liabilities. In November 2022, the lease was further amended to provide that any facilities, centrifuges or other equipment constructed or installed under contract with the DOE will be owned by the DOE and may be returned to the DOE in an “as is” condition at the end of the lease term, and the DOE would be responsible for its D&D. In January 2023, in connection with the revision of estimated facility costs, the Company remeasured the lease asset and liability through the current lease expiration date of December 31, 2025, and recorded an adjustment to reduce the lease assets and liabilities by $4.2 million.
Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities
The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions).
| December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Classification on the Balance Sheet | |
| Lease assets | $1.6 | $2.7 | Other long-term assets |
| Lease liabilities: | |||
| Current | $1.4 | $1.4 | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
| Noncurrent | 1.2 | 2.6 | Other long-term liabilities |
| Total lease liabilities | $2.6 | $4.0 | |
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities
The table below reconciles undiscounted payments for operating leases with terms greater than 12 months to the operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 (in millions).
| 2025 | $1.9 |
| 2026 | 1.0 |
| 2027 | 0.8 |
| 2028 | — |
| 2029 | — |
| Thereafter | — |
| Total lease payments | 3.7 |
| Less imputed interest | 1.1 |
| Present value of lease payments | $2.6 |
- FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value of assets and liabilities, the following hierarchy is used in selecting inputs, with the highest priority given to Level 1, as these are the most transparent or reliable:
Level 1 assets include investments with quoted prices in active markets that the Company has the ability to liquidate as of the reporting date.
Level 2 assets include investments in U.S. government agency securities, corporate and municipal debt whose estimates are valued based on observable inputs, other than quoted prices.
Level 3 assets include investments with unobservable inputs, such as third-party valuations, due to little or no market activity.
Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $671.4 | $— | $— | $671.4 | $201.2 | $— | $— | $201.2 |
| Deferred compensation asset (a) | 0.4 | — | — | 0.4 | 3.3 | — | — | 3.3 |
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Deferred compensation obligation (a) | $0.4 | $— | $— | $0.4 | $3.3 | $— | $— | $3.3 |
(a) The deferred compensation obligation represents the balance of deferred compensation plus net investment earnings. The deferred compensation plan is funded through a rabbi trust. Trust funds are invested in mutual funds for which unit prices are quoted in active markets and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.
There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the periods presented.
Other Financial Instruments
As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Consolidated Balance Sheets carrying amounts for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (excluding the deferred compensation obligation described above), and Payables under Inventory Purchase Agreements approximate fair value because of their short-term nature.
The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt are as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value (a) | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value (a) | |
| 8.25% Notes | $89.6(b) | $73.6 | $95.7(b) | $71.7 |
| 2.25% Convertible Notes | $389.0(c) | $403.8 | $—(c) | $— |
(a) Based on bid/ask quotes as of or near the balance sheet date, which are considered Level 2 inputs based on the frequency of trading.
(b)The carrying value of the 8.25% Notes consists of the principal balance of $74.3 million and the sum of current and noncurrent interest payment obligations until maturity. Refer to Note 8, Debt.
(c)The carrying value of the 2.25% Convertible Notes is net of $13.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of December 31, 2024. Refer to Note 8, Debt.
- PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH AND LIFE BENEFITS
The Company provides retirement benefits to certain employees and retirees under two qualified defined benefit pension plans, one postretirement health and life benefit plan and two disqualified plans. There are approximately 300 employees, retirees, and beneficiaries covered by qualified defined benefit pension plans providing retirement benefits based on compensation and years of service. Within the postretirement health and life benefit plans, approximately 2,000 beneficiaries have elected medical benefits, 300 beneficiaries have elected dental benefits, and 2,300 have elected life insurance benefits. The DOE retained the obligation for postretirement health and life benefits for workers who retired prior to July 28, 1998. Pursuant to non-qualified supplemental pension plans, Centrus provides certain executive officers additional retirement benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by tax law based on a targeted benefit objective. Employees hired on or after September 1, 2008, who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for participation do not participate in a qualified defined benefit pension plan or postretirement health and life benefit plans.
Changes in the projected benefit obligations and plan assets and the funded status of the plans follow:
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans · Postretirement Healthand Life Benefit Plans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ millions) | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Changes in Benefit Obligations: | ||||
| Obligations at beginning of period | $308.2 | $527.3 | $91.3 | $95.3 |
| Actuarial (gains) losses, net | (21.9) | (25.2) | — | 1.4 |
| Service costs | 2.1 | 2.9 | — | — |
| Interest costs | 7.6 | 27.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Benefits paid from plan assets | (24.6) | (50.2) | (11.7) | (10.4) |
| Benefits paid from Company assets | (0.4) | (0.4) | — | — |
| Plan amendments | — | 0.4 | — | — |
| Settlements | (238.8) | (171.4) | — | — |
| Administrative expenses paid | (1.6) | (3.0) | — | — |
| Obligations at end of period | 30.6 | 308.2 | 84.1 | 91.3 |
| Changes in Plan Assets: | ||||
| Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period | 290.5 | 483.3 | — | 3.5 |
| Actual return on plan assets | 5.3 | 31.8 | — | 0.1 |
| Company contributions | 0.6 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Benefits paid | (25.0) | (50.6) | (11.7) | (10.4) |
| Settlements | (238.8) | (171.4) | — | — |
| Administrative expenses paid | (1.6) | (3.0) | — | — |
| Fair value of plan assets at end of period | 31.0 | 290.5 | — | — |
| Funded (Unfunded) status at end of period | $0.4 | $(17.7) | $(84.1) | $(91.3) |
| Amounts recognized in assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Noncurrent assets | $4.8 | $— | $— | $— |
| Current liabilities | (0.4) | (0.4) | (9.5) | (10.1) |
| Noncurrent liabilities | (4.0) | (17.3) | (74.6) | (81.2) |
| $0.4 | $(17.7) | $(84.1) | $(91.3) | |
| Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax: | ||||
| Prior service credit | $— | $(0.1) | $(1.7) | $(1.8) |
The current liabilities reflect expected contributions for benefit payments for the non-qualified plans and the postretirement health and life benefit plans in the following year.
The discount rates below, rounded to the nearest 0.1%, are the estimated rates at which the benefit obligations could be effectively settled on the measurement date and are based on yields of high quality fixed income investments whose cash flows match the timing and amount of expected benefit payments of the plans.
Plan assets and benefit obligations are remeasured each year as of the balance sheet date resulting in differences between actual and projected results for the year. These actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the fourth quarter. In addition, an interim remeasurement and recognition of gains or losses may be required for a plan during the year when lump sum payments exceed, or are expected to exceed, the sum of the service cost and interest cost components of the annual net periodic benefit cost for that plan for the current year. There were no interim remeasurements in 2022.
During the third quarter of 2023, the Company determined that it was probable that lump sum payouts for 2023 would be greater than the annual service and interest cost components of the annual net periodic benefit cost for one of its defined benefit pension plans, triggering a remeasurement. The Company’s defined benefit obligations for its pension plans was $527.3 million at December 31, 2022, of which $30.6 million related to this plan. The interim remeasurement resulted in a decrease in the benefit obligation and a corresponding net actuarial gain of $0.9 million in 2023.
The defined benefit pension plans currently allow for a lump sum payment option to (a) active employees who are terminated as a result of Company reductions in force and (b) terminated vested participants who have not yet begun receiving their benefits and have been terminated as a result of a reduction in force by the Company, or as a result of voluntary termination or involuntary termination, other than involuntary termination as a termination for cause.
On October 12, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with the 2023 Insurer for one of its defined benefit plans to purchase a group annuity contract and transferred approximately $186.5 million of its pension plan obligations to the 2023 Insurer. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded directly by assets of the pension plan of approximately $171.4 million. The purchase resulted in a transfer of benefit administrative responsibilities for approximately 1,400 beneficiaries effective December 1, 2023. The Company recorded income related to the pension settlement in the fourth quarter of $28.6 million, which was included in Nonoperating Components of Net Periodic Benefit Income in its Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Company determined that it was probable that lump sum payouts for 2024 would be greater than the annual service and interest cost components of the annual net periodic benefit cost for two of its defined benefit pension plans. In addition, on May 28, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with the 2024 Insurer for two of its defined benefit plans to purchase a group annuity contract and transferred approximately $234.0 million of its pension plan obligations to the 2024 Insurer. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded directly by assets of the pension plan of approximately $224.0 million. The purchase resulted in a transfer of future benefit obligations and administrative liabilities for more than 1,000 participants effective September 1, 2024.
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company again determined that it was probable that lump sum payouts for 2024 would be greater than the annual service and interest cost components of the annual net periodic benefit cost for its two defined benefit pension plans. In addition, the Company transferred $15.4 million of pension plan assets and the related obligations under two participating group annuity contracts to two non-participating group annuity contracts for two of its defined benefit plans. The purchase resulted in a transfer of future benefit obligations and administrative liabilities for more than 400 participants effective October 1, 2024.
These events triggered remeasurements that resulted in a decrease in the benefit obligation and a corresponding net actuarial gain of $16.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which was included in Nonoperating Components of Net Periodic Benefit Income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Projected benefit obligations are based on actuarial assumptions including possible future increases in compensation. Accumulated benefit obligations are based on actuarial assumptions but do not include possible future increases in compensation. Effective August 2013, accrued benefits under the defined benefit pension plans are fixed and no longer increase to reflect changes in compensation or company service. Therefore, the accumulated benefit obligation equaled the projected benefit obligation of $30.6 million and $308.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, one of Centrus’ plans had fair value of plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations and as of December 31, 2023, none of Centrus’ plans had fair value of plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations.
Effective December 31, 2024, the Company merged its two qualified defined benefit pension plans in order to achieve financial and administrative efficiencies. Actuarial gains and losses of the merged plan will be amortized over the average remaining life expectancy of participants. The merger is not expected to result in any benefit reduction to participants in either plan.
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
The Company reports service costs for its defined benefit pension plans and its postretirement health and life benefit plans in Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. The remaining components of net periodic benefit (credits) costs are reported as Nonoperating Components of Net Periodic Benefit Income.
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans · Postretirement Healthand Life Benefit Plans | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Net Periodic Benefit (Credits) Costs | ||||||
| Service costs | $2.1 | $2.9 | $2.7 | $— | $— | $— |
| Interest costs | 7.6 | 27.8 | 19.1 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (9.4) | (31.0) | (35.6) | — | (0.1) | (0.1) |
| Amortization of prior service credits, net | (0.1) | (0.2) | (0.2) | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.1) |
| Actuarial (gains) losses, net | (17.9) | (26.0) | 34.7 | — | 1.4 | (26.9) |
| Net periodic benefit (credits) costs | $(17.7) | $(26.5) | $20.7 | $4.4 | $6.2 | $(23.6) |
| Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortization of prior service costs, net | $— | $— | $— | $(1.7) | $(1.8) | $(1.9) |
| Prior service credit | — | (0.1) | (0.7) | — | — | — |
| Total recognized in other comprehensive loss, pre-tax | $— | $(0.1) | $(0.7) | $(1.7) | $(1.8) | $(1.9) |
| Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs (income) and other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax | $(17.7) | $(26.6) | $20.0 | $2.7 | $4.4 | $(25.5) |
Net periodic benefit costs include service and interest costs of providing pension benefits that are accrued over the years employees render service. Prior service costs or credits are amortized over the employees’ average remaining years of service from age 40 until the date of full benefit eligibility or the average expected future lifetime of all plan participants, as applicable. Participants in the postretirement health and life benefit plans are generally eligible for benefits at retirement after age 50 with 10 years of continuous credited service at the time of retirement.
Effective January 1, 2014, or for certain plan participants formerly represented by a collective bargaining unit, January 1, 2015, plan participants age 65 or older (“post-65”) have access to a range of medical plan choices with varying costs and benefits through a Medicare Exchange implemented by the Company. The Company provides an annual stipend for each of the post-65 retirees and post-65 spouses who enroll in the coverage through the exchange. Depending on the level of benefits elected by the participant, the participant may be required to make contributions in excess of the stipend amount.
The defined benefits pension plans were amended in March 2019 making permanent the option for pension-eligible employees to receive a lump sum payment upon termination, regardless of benefit size. The effect of these plan changes has been added to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) as an unrecognized prior service cost to be amortized over the average future service of active employees starting in 2020.
Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Costs
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans · Postretirement Healthand Life Benefit Plans | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Discount rate | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Expected return on plan assets | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.5% | —% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
The expected return on plan assets is based on the weighted average of long-term return expectations for the composition of the plans’ equity and debt securities. Expected returns on equity securities are based on historical long-term returns of equity markets. Expected returns on debt securities are based on the current interest rate environment.
Healthcare cost trend rates used to measure postretirement health benefit obligations follow:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Healthcare cost trend rate for the following year | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Long-term rate that the healthcare cost trend rate gradually declines to | 5% | 5% |
| Year that the healthcare cost trend rate is expected to reach the long-term rate | 2033 | 2032 |
Benefit Plan Assets
Independent advisors manage investment assets of Centrus’ defined benefit pension plans and postretirement health and life benefit plans. Centrus has the fiduciary responsibility for reviewing performance of the various investment advisors. The goal of the investment policy of the plans is to maximize portfolio returns within reasonable and prudent levels of risk in order to meet projected liabilities and maintain sufficient cash to make timely payments of all participant benefits. Risk is reduced by diversifying plan assets and following a strategic asset allocation approach. Additionally, as the plans are frozen and funding status has improved, the Company has shifted the investment allocations to lower risk investments in order to minimize market exposure and will continue to do so based upon approved funding milestones. Asset classes and target weights are adjusted periodically to optimize the long-term portfolio risk/return trade off, to provide liquidity for benefit payments, and to align portfolio risk with the underlying obligations. The investment policy of the plans prohibits the use of leverage, direct investments in tangible assets, or any investment prohibited by applicable laws or regulations.
The allocation of plan assets between equity and debt securities and the target allocation range by asset category for the defined benefit pension plans follows:
| December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 2023 · 2025 Target | ||||||
| Equity securities | 19% | 42% | 10 | - | 20% | |
| Debt securities | 80% | 57% | 80 | - | 90% | |
| Cash | 1% | 1% | 0 | - | 5% | |
| 100% | 100% | |||||
Plan assets are measured at fair value. Following are the plan investments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, categorized by the fair value hierarchy levels described in Note 10, Fair Value:
| Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Health and Life Benefit Plans | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| U.S. government securities | $5.7 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $5.7 | $— |
| Corporate debt | — | — | — | 9.6 | — | — | — | 9.6 |
| Municipal bonds and non-U.S. government securities | 17.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 17.7 | — |
| Mutual funds | 4.4 | 245.7 | — | — | — | — | 4.4 | 245.7 |
| Fair value of investments by hierarchy level | $27.8 | $245.7 | $— | $9.6 | $— | $— | 27.8 | 255.3 |
| Investments measured at NAV (a) | 3.2 | 35.2 | ||||||
| Accrued interest receivable | — | 0.5 | ||||||
| Plan assets | $31.0 | $291.0 | ||||||
(a) Equity, bond and money market investments held in collective trusts are valued based on the NAV provided by the administrator of the funds. The NAV for each fund is based on the underlying assets owned by the fund, less any expenses accrued against the fund, divided by the number of fund shares outstanding. While the underlying investments are traded on an exchange, the funds are not. Fair values for the collective trust investments are measured using the NAVs as a practical expedient and are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy.
Benefit Plan Cash Flows
The Company expects to contribute $0 to the qualified defined benefit pension plans, $0.4 million to the non-qualified defined benefit pension plans, and $9.6 million to the postretirement health and life benefit plans in 2025. There is no required contribution for the postretirement health and life benefit plans under Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
Estimated future benefit plan payments follow (in millions):
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans · Postretirement Health and Life Benefit Plans | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.3 | $9.6 |
| 2026 | 2.7 | 9.1 |
| 2027 | 1.9 | 8.4 |
| 2028 | 1.8 | 7.9 |
| 2029 | 2.3 | 7.4 |
| 2030 to 2034 | 11.0 | 30.2 |
Other Plans
The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution plan for employees. Employee contributions are matched at established rates. Amounts contributed are invested in a range of investment options available to participants and the funds are administered by an independent trustee. Matching cash contributions by the Company amounted to $2.6 million, $2.3 million, and $2.1 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Under the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, qualified employees may defer compensation on a tax-deferred basis subject to plan limitations. Any matching contributions under the Company’s 401(k) plan that are foregone as a result of annual compensation limitations of the Code are eligible to be received from the Company under the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, provided that the employee deferred the maximum allowable pre-tax contribution in the 401(k) plan. The Company matching contributions amounted to less than $0.1 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022.
- SEVERANCE PLAN
The Company maintains the Severance Plan which provides severance benefits for covered executives. In addition, the Company also enters into employee agreements with key executives which incorporate severance benefits, including continuation of certain insurance benefits. The benefits payable under the Severance Plan (as well as applicable employment agreements) outline benefits based on salary level, amongst other variables. Accordingly, as the severance expenses are part of an on-going benefit arrangement, the Company recognizes the expense when payment of the severance is probable and can be reasonably estimated in accordance with ASC 712, Compensation — Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. In December 2023, the Company recorded a severance charge of $3.6 million related to the separation of one executive, which was recorded in Special Charges for Workforce Reductions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The majority of the severance charge was paid out in 2024, excluding the costs for the continuation of insurance benefits. The Company’s severance expenses were $0.3 million, $3.6 million, and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
- STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company’s 2014 Plan authorizes the issuance of stock options, SARs, restricted stock units, restricted stock, notional stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalent rights, and other stock-based awards, as well as cash-based awards, to employees, officers, directors, and other individuals providing services to the Company or its affiliates. As disclosed in Note 16, Stockholder’s Equity, in February 2021, the Company increased the available shares of Class A Common Stock under the Company’s 2014 Plan by an additional 700,000 shares. The 2014 Plan currently authorizes the issuance of up to 1,900,000 shares. As of December 31, 2024, there were 540,158 shares available for future awards.
In January 2019, the Company adopted the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, which is subject to the terms of the 2014 Plan, under which participating employees are eligible to receive grants of equity awards such as notional stock units, SARs, or restricted stock units. Under this plan, the Company has granted awards that are subject to either cliff-based or performance-based vesting. The cliff-based awards typically vest after three years of service. The performance-based awards vest if the Company reaches or exceeds a pre-defined net income target for the three-year award term. Equity awards may be payable in common stock, cash, or a combination of both, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Compensation costs for awards that are likely to be settled with cash payments are remeasured each reporting period based on the closing price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. These cumulative vested costs are accrued in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities or Other Long-Term Liabilities. Equity awards that are payable in stock are accounted for as equity and compensation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
In 2019, under the 2014 Plan, the Company awarded notional stock units to participating executives for the three-year period ending December 31, 2021. As the original award, at grant date, was expected to be settled in cash, the Company had recorded cumulative compensation costs in Other Long-Term Liabilities at December 31, 2020. There were 206,183 notional stock units (two-thirds of these awards) paid in shares in April 2021, with the remainder paid in April 2022. As of March 31, 2021, the Company reclassified these shares to equity as the Board of Directors approved settlement in shares.
In 2020, the Company awarded participating executives notional stock units and SARs for the three-year period ending April 26, 2023. These equity awards could have been paid in common stock, cash, or a combination of both at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The cumulative vested costs were accrued in Other Long-Term Liabilitiesas at that time they were likely to be settled in cash.
In September 2021, the Company awarded participating executives notional stock units and SARs. The awards granted were paid in shares once the defined performance condition was achieved. In order to receive the award, the total cumulative net income as reported on the Company’s Form 10-Ks for the years ending December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023 must be equal to or greater than $160.0 million. The grant date fair value of notional stock units is determined based on the closing price of Class A Common Stock on the grant date. The grant date fair value of the SARs were determined based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Compensation costs for these notional stock units and SARs was amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
In February 2022, the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors determined that remaining notional stock units granted in 2019 and 2020 would be paid in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The related obligation of $10.6 million was reclassified from Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilitiesto Excess of Capital over Par Valuein the first quarter of 2022 based on the market share price at the time of the Board’s decision. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company withheld $1.9 million of shares that vested during the period for the purpose of funding the grantees’ tax withholding obligations under the terms of the stock-based compensation plan.
In March 2022, 2023, and 2024 restricted stock units were granted to participating executives with a vesting period ending in March 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The restricted stock unit awards are time based and payable in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock subject to achieving a threshold level of cumulative net income over the vesting period. The grant-date value is included in Excess of Capital over Par Value as the value is amortized over the vesting period.
The plan payouts for the 2020-2022 performance period were settled in Class A Common Stock in March and April 2023. In the first quarter of 2023, the Company withheld $1.9 million of shares that vested during the period for the purpose of funding the grantees’ tax withholding obligations under the terms of the stock-based compensation plan.
The Class A Common Stock issued for the 2021-2023 performance period were issued in March 2024. The Company withheld $0.1 million of shares that vested during the period to fund the grantees’ tax withholding obligations under the terms of the stock-based compensation plan.
Compensation cost for restricted stock units and stock options is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. As of December 31, 2024, there was $1.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for actual forfeitures, related to non-vested stock-based payments granted, all of which relates to restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 34 months.
A summary of stock-based compensation costs is as follows (in millions):
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Notional stock units and stock appreciation rights | $— | $1.0 | $0.9 |
| Restricted stock | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| BOD and employee restricted stock units | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Stock options | — | — | 0.1 |
| Total stock-based compensation costs | $1.5 | $2.3 | $1.9 |
| Total recognized tax benefit | $(0.3) | $(0.3) | $(0.2) |
The total recognized tax benefit is reported at the federal statutory rate net of the tax valuation allowance.
Board Restricted Stock Units
Non-employee, independent directors are granted restricted stock units as part of their compensation for serving on the Board of Directors. Settlement of these restricted stock units is made in shares of Class A Common Stock upon the director’s retirement, other end of service, or vesting, in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement. The restricted stock units generally vest over one year; however, vesting is accelerated upon (1) the director attaining eligibility for retirement, (2) termination of the director’s service by reason of death or disability, or (3) a change in control. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 131,000 shares of restricted stock units could potentially be converted to Class A Common Stock once vested and settled.
A summary of Centrus’ board restricted stock activity is as follows:
| Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2021 | 20 | $25.13 |
| Granted | 28 | $38.80 |
| Vested | (20) | $25.13 |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2022 | 28 | $38.80 |
| Granted | 17 | $35.95 |
| Vested | (28) | $38.80 |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 17 | $35.95 |
| Granted | 21 | $41.65 |
| Vested | (14) | $35.95 |
| Forfeited | (3) | $35.95 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 21 | $41.65 |
Employee Restricted Stock Units
In 2021, certain employees were granted restricted stock units as part of their compensation. The restricted stock units generally vest over three years and will be settled in Class A Common Stock upon vesting. As of December 31, 2024, none of these restricted stock units were outstanding. In December 2023, the Company granted 20,000 restricted stock units to the new CEO as part of his compensation. The restricted stock units generally vest over five years and will be settled in Class A Common Stock. As of December 31, 2024, 16,000 shares of these restricted stock units could potentially be converted to Class A Common Stock once vested and settled.
A summary of Centrus’ employee restricted stock activity is as follows:
| Shares(in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2021 | 4 | $24.01 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | (1) | $24.01 |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2022 | 3 | $24.01 |
| Granted | 20 | $55.54 |
| Vested | (1) | $24.01 |
| Forfeited | (1) | $24.01 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 21 | $54.04 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | (5) | $49.23 |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 16 | $55.54 |
Stock Options
The intrinsic value of an option, if any, represents the excess of the fair value of the common stock over the exercise price. The fair value of stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which includes a number of assumptions including Centrus’ estimates of stock price volatility, employee stock option exercise behaviors, future dividend payments, and risk-free interest rates.
The expected term of options granted is the estimated period of time from the beginning of the vesting period to the date of expected exercise or other settlement, based on historical exercises and post-vesting terminations. Centrus has estimated the expected term using the simplified method described in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 14, Share-Based Payment, due to the lack of historical exercise and post-vesting termination information available for the Company since its reorganization. Future stock price volatility is estimated based on the Company’s historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate for the expected option term is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. No cash dividends are expected in the foreseeable future, and therefore, an expected dividend yield of zero is used in the option valuation model.
There were no option grants in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
Stock options vest and become exercisable in equal annual installments over a three or four year period and expire ten years from the date of grant. A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
| Stock Options (in thousands) | Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 194 | $4.18 | 4.4 | $8.9 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | (98) | $4.00 | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | — | — | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 96 | $4.37 | 2.2 | $2.7 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | — | — | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 96 | $4.37 | 0.3 | $4.8 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | (96) | $4.37 | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | — | — | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
Stock Appreciation Rights - 2020 Award
The intrinsic value of a SAR, if any, represents the excess of the fair value of the common stock over the exercise price. The fair value of SAR awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which includes a number of assumptions including Centrus’ estimates of stock price volatility, expected term, future dividend payments, and risk-free interest rates.
These SARs generally have a defined term of three years from award and are automatically exercised at the end of its term. Future stock price volatility is estimated based on the Company’s historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. No cash dividends are expected in the foreseeable future and, therefore, an expected dividend yield of zero is used in the valuation model.
A summary of SARs with time-based vesting granted under the 2014 Plan is as follows:
| Stock Appreciation Rights (in thousands) | Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 84 | $5.53 | 1.3 | $3.7 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | (14) | $5.53 | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 70 | $5.53 | 0.3 | $2.7 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | (74) | $5.53 | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | 4 | $5.53 | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | — | — | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
Stock Appreciation Rights (Performance Condition) - 2021 Award
The intrinsic value of a SAR, if any, represents the excess of the fair value of the common stock over the exercise price. The fair value of SAR awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which includes a number of assumptions including Centrus’ estimates of stock price volatility, expected term, future dividend payments, and risk-free interest rates.
These SARs generally have a defined term of three years from award and are automatically exercised at the end of its term if the performance condition has been met. Future stock price volatility is estimated based on the Company’s historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. No cash dividends are expected in the foreseeable future and, therefore, an expected dividend yield of zero is used in the valuation model.
A summary of SARs with performance-based vesting granted under the 2014 Plan is as follows:
| Stock Appreciation Rights (in thousands) | Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 21 | $19.44 | 2.3 | $0.6 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | (3) | $19.44 | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 18 | $19.44 | 1.3 | — |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | — | — | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | (1) | $19.44 | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 17 | $19.44 | 0.2 | $0.3 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — |
| Exercised | (17) | $19.44 | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | — | — | — | — |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
Notional Stock Units - 2019 and 2020 Awards
A summary of notional stock units with time-based vesting granted under the 2014 Plan is as follows:
| Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2021 | 252 | $4.33 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | (128) | $3.16 |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | (2) | $5.53 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2022 | 122 | $5.53 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | (104) | $5.53 |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | (18) | $5.53 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | — | — |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited/Cancelled | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | — | — |
Notional Stock Units (Performance Condition) - 2021 Award
A summary of notional stock units with performance-based vesting granted under the 2014 Plan is as follows:
| Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2021 | 10 | $39.55 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | (2) | $39.55 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2022 | 8 | $39.55 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 8 | $39.55 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | (8) | $39.55 |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | — | — |
Restricted Stock (Performance Condition) - 2022 Award
| Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2021 | — | — |
| Granted | 24 | $33.70 |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | (2) | $33.70 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2022 | 22 | $33.70 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | (5) | $33.70 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 17 | $33.70 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 17 | $33.70 |
Restricted Stock (Performance Condition) - 2023 Award
| Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2022 | — | — |
| Granted | 17 | $42.70 |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | (6) | $42.70 |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | 11 | $42.70 |
| Granted | — | — |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 11 | $42.70 |
Restricted Stock (Performance Condition) - 2024 Award
| Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvested at December 31, 2023 | — | — |
| Granted | 24 | $38.67 |
| Vested | — | — |
| Forfeited | — | — |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2024 | 24 | $38.67 |
- INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The income tax expense (benefit) is as follows (in millions):
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Current: | |||
| Federal | $— | $— | $— |
| State and local | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Foreign | — | — | — |
| 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | |
| Deferred: | |||
| Federal (a) | (0.6) | (0.7) | 14.9 |
| State and local | (0.1) | (0.8) | (0.3) |
| Foreign | — | — | — |
| (0.7) | (1.5) | 14.6 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $(0.2) | $0.1 | $15.6 |
(a) The income tax expense (benefit) for 2024 and 2023 includes the reversal of a portion of the federal valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets. See further discussion below.
Deferred Taxes
Future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes and the Company’s estimate of the tax bases of its assets and liabilities result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, as follows (in millions):
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Employee benefits costs | $22.1 | $27.1 |
| Inventory | 27.2 | 31.3 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 178.2 | 178.0 |
| Research and experimental expenditures | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Net operating loss and credit carryforwards | 165.2 | 172.0 |
| Accrued expenses | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Long-term debt and financing costs | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Lease liability | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Other | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Deferred tax assets | 400.6 | 419.0 |
| Valuation allowance | (365.7) | (382.4) |
| Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | $34.9 | $36.6 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Intangible assets | $4.9 | $7.1 |
| Lease asset | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Prepaid expenses | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Deferred tax assets, net | $29.3 | $28.5 |
The valuation allowance reduces the net deferred tax assets to their net realizable value. The ultimate realization of the net deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in future years when deferred tax assets are recoverable or are expected to reverse.
In 2024, the Company evaluated both positive and negative evidence that was objectively verifiable to determine the amount of the federal valuation allowance that was required on Centrus’ federal deferred tax assets. Centrus had visibility on a significant portion of revenue in the LEU segment for 2025 through 2026, primarily from its long-term sales contracts. Additionally, Centrus’ interest income forecast increased based upon increased liquidity. Centrus determined that the positive evidence of increased forecasted future income in the LEU segment based on existing sales backlog and supply contracts along with commodity market forward pricing indicators, and interest outlook supported the release of the federal valuation allowance. However, because of the lack of objectively verifiable information in later years, it was determined that forecasted future income was not sufficient to realize all the deferred tax assets. Therefore, Centrus released ($16.6) million of the valuation allowance against its federal net deferred tax assets.
In 2023, the Company evaluated both positive and negative evidence that was objectively verifiable to determine the amount of the federal valuation allowance that was required on Centrus’ federal deferred tax assets. Centrus had visibility on a significant portion of revenue in the LEU segment for 2024 through 2026, primarily from its long-term sales contracts. Centrus determined that the positive evidence of increased forecasted future income in the LEU segment based on existing sales backlog and supply contracts along with commodity market forward pricing indicators, supported the release of the federal valuation allowance. However, because of the lack of objectively verifiable information in later years, it was determined that forecasted future income was not sufficient to realize all the deferred tax assets. Therefore, Centrus recorded a partial release of its federal valuation allowance. In the third and fourth quarters of 2023, respectively, Centrus released ($7.7) million and ($11.7) million of the valuation allowance against its federal net deferred tax assets.
The Company continues to maintain a partial valuation allowance against its remaining federal and state net deferred tax assets due to significant federal and state net operating losses and insufficient future taxable income. As of December 31, 2024, the valuation allowance against the remaining federal and state net deferred tax assets was $365.7 million.
Going forward, Centrus will continue to evaluate both positive and negative evidence that would support any further changes to the remaining federal and state valuation allowances. Such evidence in the Company’s Technical Solutions segment may include events that could have a significant impact on pre-tax income, such as signing new contracts with significantly higher or lower margins than currently forecasted, follow-on work related to the HALEU program, or abandonment of the commercial deployment of the centrifuge technology. Such evidence in our LEU segment may include renewing SWU sales contracts with existing customers and/or signing new SWU sales or purchase contracts with significantly higher or lower margins than currently forecasted. Additional evidence in the LEU segment may include potential deferrals in the timing of deliveries requested by its customers, which could impact revenue recognition timing. The impact of these and other potential positive and negative events will be weighed and evaluated to determine if the valuation allowances should be increased or decreased in the future.
The Company has federal NOLs of $534.6 million generated through December 31, 2017, that currently expire through 2037. In addition, the Company has federal NOL carryforwards of $131.4 million generated after December 31, 2017, that do not expire. Centrus also has state NOL carryforwards of $493.5 million, with a full valuation allowance, that currently expire through 2038.
Effective Tax Rate
A reconciliation of income taxes calculated based on the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Federal statutory tax rate | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| Valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets | (23) | (38) | (1) |
| State rate changes | — | 15 | 2 |
| Executive compensation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| State income tax expense, net of federal benefit | — | — | (1) |
| Uncertain tax positions | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Effective tax rate | —% | —% | 23% |
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024, includes a decrease to the valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of $16.6 million, or a change to the effective tax rate of (23%).
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023, includes a decrease to the valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of $31.7 million, or a change to the effective tax rate of (38%). Included in the valuation allowance decrease is the release of the valuation allowance against federal net deferred taxes of $19.4 million, or a change to the effective tax rate of (23%), as well as a release of the valuation allowance against state net deferred taxes for state rate changes of $12.3 million during the year, as a result of state law changes, or a change to the effective tax rate of (15%). There is an offsetting increase to the effective tax rate for state rate changes of $12.1 million, or a change to the effective tax rate of 15% so that the impact for the state rate changes net of the corresponding valuation allowance decrease is zero.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2022, includes a decrease to the valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of $0.6 million, or a change to the effective tax rate of (1%).
Uncertain Tax Positions
Accounting standards require that a tax position meet a minimum recognition threshold in order for the related tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits, included in Other Long-Term Liabilities, was $3.4 million as of December 31, 2024, and $2.9 million as of December 31, 2023. If recognized, these tax benefits would impact the effective tax rate. As a result of changes to unrecognized tax benefits, the income tax provision (state tax, net of federal benefit) increased by $0.5 million and $1.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the table below relates to unrecognized state income tax benefits. Centrus believes that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will not change significantly in the next 12 months.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits follows (in millions):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Balance at beginning of the period | $2.9 | $1.9 |
| Additions to tax positions of current period | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Reductions to tax positions of prior years | — | — |
| Balance at end of the period | $3.4 | $2.9 |
Centrus and its subsidiaries file income tax returns with the U.S. government and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2024, the federal, Maryland and Tennessee statutes of limitation are closed with respect to all tax years through 2020.
Centrus recognizes accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions as a component of Interest Expense. Reversals of previously accrued interest for income taxes is typically offset against interest expense, but if the amount is significant, it is reclassified to interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Centrus recognizes the increase or decrease of accrued penalties for income taxes as a component of Selling, General and Administrativein the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The impact of accrued interest and penalties for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was an increase to expenses of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Accrued interest and penalties for income taxes, included as a component of Other Long-Term Liabilities, totaled $0.5 million as of December 31, 2024, and $0.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
- NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing income allocable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. In calculating diluted net income per share, the number of shares is increased by the weighted average number of potential common shares related to stock compensation awards including restricted stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights and notional stock units, and the warrant. No dilutive effect is recognized in a period in which a net loss has occurred.
On December 29, 2022, the Company amended and restated the warrant issued on February 2, 2021, to extend the term to February 5, 2024. The change in the fair value of the warrant is considered as a reduction to net income available to common stockholders for purposes of Net Income per Common Share. On December 18, 2023, Kulayba LLC delivered a note of exercise with regard to all 250,000 shares issued under the warrant via a cashless exercise. The closing market price of a share of Class A Common Stock on the exercise date of the warrant was $53.61. Pursuant to the warrant, the exercise price was $21.62 per share. The cashless exercise resulted in the purchase of 149,179 Shares of Class A Common Stock by Kulayba LLC on December 18, 2023. For further detail, refer to Note 16, Stockholders’ Equity.
On November 7, 2024, Centrus issued $402.5 million aggregate principal amount 2.25% Convertible Notes due 2030. The 2.25% Convertible Notes will bear interest at a rate of 2.25% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on May 1, 2025. The 2.25% Convertible Notes will mature on November 1, 2030, unless repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The dilutive impact of the 2.25% Convertible Notes on the calculation of diluted income per share is considered using the if-converted method. However, because the principal amount of the 2.25% Convertible Notes must be settled in cash, the dilutive impact of applying the if-converted method is limited to the in-the-money portion, if any, of the 2.25% Convertible Notes.
The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares and the calculation of basic and diluted income per common share are as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Numerator (in millions): | |||
| Net income | $73.2 | $84.4 | $52.2 |
| Warrant modification | — | — | 1.5 |
| Net income allocable to common stockholders | $73.2 | $84.4 | $50.7 |
| Denominator (in thousands): | |||
| Average common shares outstanding - basic | 16,309 | 15,212 | 14,601 |
| Potentially dilutive shares related to stock compensation awards and warrant | 64 | 289 | 387 |
| Average common shares outstanding - diluted | 16,373 | 15,501 | 14,988 |
| Net income per common share (in dollars): | |||
| Basic | $4.49 | $5.55 | $3.47 |
| Diluted | $4.47 | $5.44 | $3.38 |
- STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shares Outstanding
Changes in the number of shares outstanding are as follows:
| Common Stock,Class A | Common Stock,Class B | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 13,649,933 | 719,200 |
| Issuance under public offering | 99,090 | — |
| Common stock issued for options exercised | 98,000 | — |
| Issuance of previously vested restricted stock units | 1,172 | — |
| Notional stock units paid in shares | 71,451 | — |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 13,919,646 | 719,200 |
| Issuance under public offering | 722,568 | — |
| Issuance of previously vested restricted stock units | 45,437 | — |
| Notional stock units paid in shares | 119,604 | — |
| Exercise of outstanding warrant | 149,179 | — |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 14,956,434 | 719,200 |
| Issuance under public offering | 933,987 | — |
| Common stock issued for options exercised | 96,000 | — |
| Issuance of previously vested restricted stock units | 45,311 | — |
| Notional stock units paid in shares | 14,184 | — |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 16,045,916 | 719,200 |
Common Stock
The Company’s certificate of incorporation authorizes 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share,70,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and 30,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has issued 16,765,116 shares of Common Stock, consisting of 16,045,916 shares of Class A Common Stock and 719,200 shares of Class B Common Stock.
Pursuant to a sales agreement with its agents, the Company sold through ATM offerings an aggregate of 933,987 shares,722,568 shares, and 99,090 shares of its Class A Common Stock for a total of $56.7 million, $24.4 million, and $3.8 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. After expenses and commissions paid to the agents, the Company’s 2024, 2023, and 2022, proceeds totaled $55.1 million, $23.4 million, and $3.6 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company recorded direct costs of $0.3 million, $0.2 million, and $0 related to the issuance in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The shares of Class A Common Stock were issued pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-272984), which became effective on July 10, 2023, and a prospectus supplement dated February 9, 2024 and pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-239242), which became effective on August 5, 2020, and two prospectus supplements dated December 31, 2020 and December 5, 2022, respectively. The Company has used and/or intends to use the net proceeds from these offerings for working capital and general corporate purposes including, but not limited to, capital expenditures, working capital, investment in technology development and deployment, repayment of indebtedness, potential acquisitions and other business opportunities.
The Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-272984) with the SEC on June 28, 2023, which became effective on July 10, 2023. Pursuant to this shelf registration statement, the Company may offer and sell up to $200.0 million in securities, in aggregate. The Company retains broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered. Unless otherwise specified in any prospectus supplement, the Company currently intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of its securities offered under this prospectus for working capital and general corporate purposes including, but not limited to, capital expenditures, working capital, repayment of indebtedness, potential acquisitions and other business opportunities. Pending any specific application, we may initially invest funds in short-term marketable securities or apply them to the reduction of indebtedness.
In connection with a February 2, 2021 amendment to its Voting and Nomination Agreement with the MB Group the Company and Kulayba LLC also entered into an Exchange Agreement, whereby Kulayba LLC agreed to exchange 3,873 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, for (i)231,276 shares of Class A Common Stock priced at the closing market price of $21.62 on the date the Exchange Agreement was signed and (ii) a Warrant, exercisable for 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $21.62 per share. On December 29, 2022, Centrus amended and restated the Warrant and entered into a Voting Rights Agreement with the MB Group. Pursuant to the terms of the Voting Rights Agreement, each member of the MB Group and each Permitted Transferee (as defined in the Voting Rights Agreement) agreed, at the Company’s 2023 and 2024 Annual Meetings and at any other vote by the holders of the Company’s Common Stock, to (i) cause, in the case of all Common Stock owned of record, and (ii) instruct and cause the record owner, in the case of all shares of Common Stock of which MB Group is a Beneficial Owner (as defined in the Voting Rights Agreement), but not owned of record, directly or indirectly, by it, or by any MB Affiliate (as defined in the Voting Rights Agreement), as of the applicable record date, in each case entitled to (i) be present for quorum purposes, and (ii) vote, as follows: (a) for all directors nominated by the Board for election, (b) for all other proposals, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board, and (c) for any Company proposed adjournments thereof. In addition, each member of the MB Group agreed to not directly or indirectly gift, sell, dispose or otherwise transfer any shares of Common Stock unless the transferee agreed to be bound to the same voting conditions at the 2023 and 2024 Annual Meetings and other meetings, except with respect to any sale or disposition of Common Stock on a national securities exchange or any sale or disposition of Common Stock underlying the New Warrant to any person that is not affiliated, associated or otherwise related to any member of the MB Group. In exchange, the Company agreed to amend and restate that Warrant, to extend the term of the Warrant to February 5, 2024, subject to the other terms of the New Warrant. Immaterial amendments were made on October 17, 2022. Under U.S. GAAP, the New Warrant was accounted for as an exchange of the original instrument. As such, the Company recorded the difference in the fair value of the New Warrant, immediately before and after the exchange, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a dividend.
On December 18, 2023, the Company issued 149,179 net shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the cashless exercise by Kulayba LLC of the New Warrant for 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $21.62.
Shares of Class B Common Stock that are sold in the market are automatically converted to shares of Class A Common Stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock that were sold in the market and converted to shares of Class A Common Stock totaled 0 in 2024, 2023, and 2022.
The Company has reserved 1,900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock under its management incentive plan, of which 540,158 shares are available for future awards as of December 31, 2024. Refer to Note 13, Stock-Based Compensation, for additional information.
The Class A Common Stock trades under the symbol “LEU” on the NYSE American LLC trading platform.
The Class B Common Stock was issued to Toshiba American Nuclear Energy Corporation and Babcock & Wilcox Investment Company and has the same rights, powers, preferences and restrictions and ranks equally in all matters with the Class A Common Stock, except voting. Holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to elect, in the aggregate, one member of the Board of Directors of the Company, subject to certain holding requirements.
Rights Agreement
On April 6, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) adopted a Section 382 Rights Agreement, which was (a) amended on February 14, 2017 to, among other things, exclude acquisitions of the Series B Senior Preferred Stock issued as part of the exchange offer and consent solicitation from the definition of “Common Shares” in connection with the settlement and completion of the exchange offer and consent solicitation, and (b) further amended on April 3, 2019 to, among other things (i) decreased the purchase price for each one one-thousandth (1/1000th) of a share of the Company’s Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, from $26.00 to $18.00, and (ii) extended the Final Expiration Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement) from April 5, 2019 to April 5, 2022 (as amended, the “Rights Agreement”). The Board adopted the Rights Agreement in an effort to protect shareholder value by, among other things, attempting to protect against a possible limitation on the Company’s ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards and other tax benefits, which may be used to reduce potential future income tax obligations.
In connection with the adoption of the Rights Agreement, the Board declared a dividend of one preferred-share-purchase-right for each share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding as of the Effective Date. The rights initially trade together with the common stock and are not exercisable. In the absence of further action by the Board, the rights would generally become exercisable and allow a holder to acquire shares of a new series of the Company’s preferred stock if any person or group acquires 4.99% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, or if a person or group that already owns 4.99% or more of the Company’s Class A Common Stock acquires additional shares representing 0.5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The rights beneficially owned by the acquirer would become null and void, resulting in significant dilution in the ownership interest of such acquirer.
The Board may exempt any acquisition of the Company’s common stock from the provisions of the Rights Agreement if it determines that doing so would not jeopardize or endanger the Company’s use of its tax assets or is otherwise in the best interests of the Company. The Board also has the ability to amend or terminate the Rights Agreement prior to a triggering event.
On April 8, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved, and the Company entered into a Third Amendment to the Rights Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment modified the Final Expiration Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement) to be June 30, 2021.
On June 16, 2021, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Rights Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment modified the Final Expiration Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement) to be June 30, 2023.
On June 20, 2023, the Company entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Rights Agreement, which (i) increased the purchase price for each one one-thousandth (1/1000th) of a share of the Company’s Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, from $18.00 to $160.38, and (ii) extended the Final Expiration Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement) from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2026. The Fifth Amendment was not adopted as a result of, or in response to, any effort to acquire control of the Company.
On May 28, 2024, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment was approved by the Board and makes clarifying changes relating to the definition of “Beneficial Owner”, “beneficially owned” and “Beneficial Ownership” contained in the Rights Agreement. The Sixth Amendment was not adopted as a result of, or in response to, any effort to acquire control of the Company.
- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments under SWU Purchase Agreements
TENEX
The Russian government-owned entity TENEX, is a major supplier of SWU to the Company. Under the 2011 TENEX Supply Contract, the Company purchases SWU contained in LEU received from TENEX, and the Company delivers natural uranium hexafluoride to TENEX for the LEU’s uranium component. The LEU that the Company obtains from TENEX is subject to quotas and other restrictions applicable to commercial Russian LEU. Further, the ability of the Company or TENEX to perform under the TENEX Supply Contract is vulnerable to (i) sanctions or restrictions that have been or might be imposed by Russia, the United States, or other countries as a result of the war in Ukraine, or otherwise; (ii) customers and other parties who may object to receiving or handling Russian LEU or SWU; or (iii) suppliers and service providers seeking to limit their involvement with business related to Russia.
The TENEX Supply Contract originally was signed with commitments through 2022, but was modified in 2015 to give the Company the right to reschedule certain original commitments of SWU quantities into the period 2023 and beyond, in return for the purchase of additional SWU quantities in those years. The Company has exercised this right to reschedule SWU quantities in each year through December 31, 2023. As a result of exercising this right, the Company has purchase commitments that could extend to 2028.
The TENEX Supply Contract provides that the Company must pay for all SWU in its minimum purchase obligation each year, even if it fails to submit orders for such SWU. In such a case, the Company would pay for the SWU, but have to take the unordered SWU in the following year.
Pricing terms for SWU under the TENEX Supply Contract are based on a combination of market-related price points and other factors. This formula was subject to an adjustment at the end of 2018 that reduced the unit costs of SWU under this contract in 2019 and for the duration of the contract.
Orano
In 2018, the Company entered into the Orano Supply Agreement with a French company, Orano Cycle, for the long-term supply of SWU contained in LEU. The Orano Supply Agreement subsequently was assigned by Orano Cycle to its affiliate, Orano CE. Under the amended Orano Supply Agreement, the supply of SWU runs through 2030. The Orano Supply Agreement provides significant flexibility to adjust purchase volumes, subject to annual minimums and maximums in fixed amounts that vary year by year. The pricing for the SWU purchased by the Company is determined by a formula that uses a combination of market-related price points and other factors and is subject to certain floors and ceilings.
Milestones Under the 2002 DOE-USEC Agreement
The Company’s predecessor, USEC Inc., and the DOE signed the 2002 DOE-USEC Agreement dated June 17, 2002, pursuant to which the parties made long-term commitments directed at resolving issues related to the stability and security of the domestic uranium enrichment industry. This agreement requires Centrus to develop, demonstrate and deploy advanced enrichment technology in accordance with milestones, including the deployment of a commercial American Centrifuge Plant, and provides for remedies in the event of a failure to meet a milestone under certain circumstances, including terminating the agreement, revoking Centrus’ access to the DOE’s centrifuge technology that is required for the success of the Company’s ongoing work with the American Centrifuge technology, requiring Centrus to transfer certain rights in the American Centrifuge technology and facilities to the DOE, and requiring Centrus to reimburse the DOE for certain costs associated with the American Centrifuge technology. The agreement provides further that if a delaying event beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Centrus occurs that could affect Centrus’ ability to meet the American Centrifuge Plant milestone under the 2002 DOE-USEC Agreement, the DOE and the Company will jointly meet to discuss in good faith possible adjustments to the milestones as appropriate to accommodate the delaying event. In 2014, the 2002 DOE-USEC Agreement and other agreements between the Company and the DOE were assumed by Centrus subject to an express reservation of all rights, remedies and defenses by the DOE and the Company under those agreements. The DOE and the Company have agreed that all rights, remedies and defenses of the parties with respect to any missed milestones and all other matters under the 2002 DOE-USEC Agreement continue to be preserved, and that the time limits for each party to respond to any missed milestones continue to be tolled.
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company is involved in various pending legal proceedings, including the pending legal proceedings described below.
In 1993, USEC-Government entered into a lease for the Paducah and Portsmouth GDPs with the DOE. As part of that lease, the DOE and USEC-Government also entered into a Power MOU regarding power purchase agreements between DOE and the providers of power to the GDPs. Under the Power MOU, the DOE and USEC-Government agreed upon the allocation of rights and liabilities under the power purchase agreements. In 1998, USEC-Government was privatized and became Enrichment Corp., now a principal subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to legislation authorizing the privatization, the lease for the GDPs, which included the Power MOU as an Appendix, was transferred to Enrichment Corp., and Enrichment Corp. was given the right to purchase power from the DOE. The Paducah GDP was shut down in 2013 and deleased by Enrichment Corp. in 2014. On August 4, 2021, the DOE informally informed Enrichment Corp. that the Joppa Power Plant, which had supplied power to the Paducah GDP, was planned to undergo D&D. According to the DOE, the power purchase agreement with Electric Energy Inc. requires the DOE to pay for a portion of the D&D costs of the Joppa Power Plant and the DOE has asserted that a portion of the DOE’s liability is the responsibility of Enrichment Corp. under the Power MOU in the amount of approximately $9.6 million. The Company is assessing the DOE’s assertions including whether all or a portion of any such potential liability had been previously settled. The Company has not formed an opinion on the merits of DOE’s claim nor is it able to estimate its potential liability, if any, for such claim and no expense or liability has been accrued.
On May 26, 2019, the Company, Enrichment Corp., and six other DOE contractors who have operated facilities at the Portsmouth GDP (including, in the case of the Company, the American Centrifuge Plant site located on the premises) were named as defendants in a class action complaint filed by Ursula McGlone, Jason McGlone, Julia Dunham, and K.D. and C.D., minor children by and through their parent and natural guardian Julia Dunham (collectively, the “McGlone Plaintiffs”) in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division. The complaint seeks damages for alleged off-site contamination allegedly resulting from activities on the Portsmouth GDP site. The McGlone Plaintiffs are seeking to represent a class of (i) all current or former residents within a seven-mile radius of the Portsmouth GDP site and (ii) all students and their parents at the Zahn’s Corner Middle School from 1993-present. The complaint was amended on December 10, 2019 and on January 10, 2020 to add additional plaintiffs and new claims. On July 31, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part the defendants’ motion to dismiss the case. The court dismissed ten of the fifteen claims and allowed the remaining claims to proceed to the next stage of the litigation process. On August 18, 2020, the McGlone Plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a third amended complaint and notice of dismissal of three of the individual plaintiffs. On March 18, 2021, the McGlone Plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a fourth amended complaint to add new plaintiffs and allegations. On March 19, 2021, the court granted the McGlone Plaintiffs’ motion for leave to amend the complaint to include Price-Anderson Act and eight other state law claims. On May 24, 2021, the Company, Enrichment Corp., and the other defendants filed their motion to dismiss the complaint. On March 31, 2022, the court granted the Company’s motion in part by dismissing claims brought on behalf of the minor children but allowed the other claims to proceed. As such, the discovery stage of litigation is continuing. On April 28, 2022, the Company, Enrichment Corp., and the other defendants filed their answer to the fourth amended complaint. The Company believes that its operations at the Portsmouth GDP site were fully in compliance with the NRC’s regulations. Further, the Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that any such liability should be indemnified under the Price-Anderson Act. The Company and Enrichment Corp. have provided notifications to DOE required to invoke indemnification under the Price-Anderson Act and other contractual provisions.
On June 8, 2022, the Company, Enrichment Corp., and six other DOE contractors who operated facilities at the Portsmouth GDP were named as defendants in a complaint filed by Brad Allen Lykins, as administrator of the estate of Braden Aaron Lee Lykins in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (the “Lykins Complaint”). In March 2021, Brayden Lykins, who was thirteen years old, passed away from leukemia. The complaint alleges that the defendants released radiation into the environment in violation of the Price-Anderson Act causing Lykins’ death and seeks monetary damages. On August 30, 2022, the Company, Enrichment Corp., and the other defendants filed their answer to the Lykins Complaint. The Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that their operations at the Portsmouth GDP site were fully in compliance with the NRC’s regulations. Further, the Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that any such liability should be indemnified by DOE under the Price-Anderson Act. The Company and Enrichment Corp. have provided notifications to the DOE required to invoke indemnification under the Price-Anderson Act and other contractual provisions.
On March 8, 2023, the Company, Enrichment Corp., and six other DOE contractors that operated facilities at the Portsmouth GDP were named as defendants in a complaint filed by Christian Rose in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (the “Rose Complaint”). Christian Rose was diagnosed with cancer in June 2022. Although Mr. Rose is an adult, he attended the Zahn’s Corner Middle School, which was closed a few years ago due to contamination and is in the vicinity of the plant. The Rose Complaint alleges that the defendants released radiation into the environment in violation of the Price-Anderson Act causing death – even though the plaintiff is still alive – and seeks monetary damages in the nature of past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering and punitive damages, among others. On May 15, 2023, the Company, Enrichment Corp. and the other defendants filed their answers to the Rose Complaint. The Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that their operations at the Portsmouth GDP site were fully in compliance with the NRC’s regulations. Further, the Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that any such liability should be indemnified under the Price-Anderson Act. The Company and Enrichment Corp. have provided notifications to the DOE required to invoke indemnification under the Price-Anderson Act and other contractual provisions.
On November 27, 2023, the Company, Enrichment Corp. and six other DOE contractors who operated facilities at the Portsmouth GDP were named as defendants in a complaint filed by Joshua Shaw in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division (the “Shaw Complaint”). Joshua Shaw was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (“AML”) in August 2008 and after going through chemotherapy continues to experience aftereffects of AML, including anxiety and fatigue. The Shaw Complaint alleges that the defendants released radiation into the environment exposing Mr. Shaw to radiation in violation of the Price-Anderson Act and causing Mr. Shaw’s AML and other injuries. Mr. Shaw seeks monetary damages in nature of past and future medical expenses for treatment and care, pain and suffering and punitive damages, among others. On February 26, 2024, the Company, Enrichment Corp. and the other defendants filed their motion to dismiss the Shaw Complaint, which was thereafter amended on March 14, 2024. On March 28, 2024, the Company, Enrichment Corp. and the other defendants filed their motion to dismiss the amended Shaw Complaint, and, on May 31, 2024 filed their reply to support their motion to dismiss the amended Shaw Complaint. The Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that their operations at the Portsmouth GDP site were fully in compliance with the NRC’s regulations. Further, the Company and Enrichment Corp. believe that any such liability should be indemnified under the Price-Anderson Act. The Company and Enrichment Corp. have provided notifications to the DOE required to invoke indemnification under the Price-Anderson Act and other contractual provisions.
Centrus is subject to various legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, which arise in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, Centrus does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters, individually and in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its cash flows, results of operations or financial condition.
- ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The sole component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) relates to activity in the accounting for pension and postretirement health and life benefit plans. The amortization of prior service costs (credits) is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. For further details, refer to Note 11, Pension and Postretirement Health and Life Benefits.
- REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA, MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND SEGMENT INFORMATION
Revenue by customer location, including customers in a foreign country representing 10% or more of total revenue, follows (in millions):
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| United States | $253.4 | $281.6 | $154.3 |
| Foreign: | |||
| Belgium | — | 0.1 | 38.3 |
| Japan | 117.2 | 23.6 | 61.6 |
| Netherlands | 42.4 | — | — |
| Other | 29.0 | 14.9 | 39.6 |
| Total foreign | 188.6 | 38.6 | 139.5 |
| Total revenue | $442.0 | $320.2 | $293.8 |
The U.S. government and its contractors, in the Company’s Technical Solutions segment, represented approximately 21% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024,16% for the year ended December 31, 2023, and 20% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The ten largest customers in the Company’s LEU segment represented approximately 75% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024. Revenue from Customer A and Customer B represented approximately 20% and 13%, respectively, of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The ten largest customers in the Company’s LEU segment represented approximately 79% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue from Customer A, Customer B, and Customer C represented approximately 17%,15%, and 13%, respectively, of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The ten largest customers in the Company’s LEU segment represented approximately 75% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022. Revenue from Kyushu Electric Power Company and Synatom represented approximately 15% and 13% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022.
No other customer represented more than 10% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023, or 2022.
Centrus has two operating and reportable segments: the LEU segment and the Technical Solutions segment. The reportable segments are business units that are managed separately and offer different products and services. The LEU segment includes sales of the SWU component of LEU, sales of both the SWU and uranium components of LEU, and sales of uranium. The Technical Solutions segment includes revenue and cost of sales for work that Centrus performs under the HALEU Demonstration and Operation Contracts. The Technical Solutions segment also includes advanced manufacturing, engineering and technical services provided by Centrus to public and private customers. Gross profit is Centrus’ measure for segment reporting. Net sales of the Company’s business segments in the following tables exclude intersegment sales as these activities are eliminated in consolidation and thus are not included in management’s evaluation of performance of each segment. Sales between segments are recorded as if the sales were to third parties, that is, at contractual or market prices at the time of the sale. Such intercompany operating income is eliminated in consolidation, so that the company’s total sales and total operating income reflect only those transactions with external customers. Refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 2, Revenue and Contracts with Customers, for additional details on revenue for each segment.
The following table presents the Company’s segment information (in millions):
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Revenue | |||
| LEU segment: | |||
| Separative work units | $246.8 | $208.2 | $196.2 |
| Uranium | 103.1 | 60.8 | 39.4 |
| Intersegment revenue, eliminated on consolidation | 6.4 | 5.0 | — |
| Total | 356.3 | 274.0 | 235.6 |
| Technical Solutions segment | 92.1 | 51.2 | 58.2 |
| Total revenue | 448.4 | 325.2 | 293.8 |
| Elimination of intersegment revenue | (6.4) | (5.0) | — |
| Total revenue | $442.0 | $320.2 | $293.8 |
| Cost of Sales | |||
| LEU segment: | |||
| Separative work units and uranium | $256.0 | $163.9 | $105.0 |
| Intersegment cost of sales, eliminated on consolidation | 2.1 | 3.0 | — |
| Total | 258.1 | 166.9 | 105.0 |
| Technical Solutions Segment: | |||
| Technical Solutions | 74.5 | 44.2 | 70.9 |
| Total | 74.5 | 44.2 | 70.9 |
| Elimination of intersegment cost of sales | (2.1) | (3.0) | — |
| Total cost of sales | $330.5 | $208.1 | $175.9 |
| Segment Gross Profit | |||
| LEU segment: | |||
| LEU segment | $93.9 | $105.1 | $130.6 |
| Intersegment gross profit, eliminated on consolidation | 4.3 | 2.0 | — |
| Total | 98.2 | 107.1 | 130.6 |
| Technical Solutions segment: | |||
| Technical Solutions | 17.6 | 7.0 | (12.7) |
| Total | 17.6 | 7.0 | (12.7) |
| Elimination of intersegment gross profit | (4.3) | (2.0) | — |
| Gross profit | $111.5 | $112.1 | $117.9 |
| Reconciliation to Income before income taxes | |||
| Advanced technology costs | $17.2 | $14.2 | $14.8 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 36.2 | 35.6 | 33.9 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 9.8 | 6.3 | 9.0 |
| Special charges for workforce reductions | 0.3 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| Nonoperating components of net periodic benefit income | (14.7) | (23.2) | (6.6) |
| Interest expense | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Investment income | (12.9) | (8.7) | (2.0) |
| Other income, net | (0.1) | (1.5) | — |
| Income before income taxes | $73.0 | $84.5 | $67.8 |
The Company’s total assets are not presented for each reportable segment as they are not reviewed by, nor otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), the CEO. The CODM uses revenue, cost of sales and gross profit to allocate resources (including personnel and financial or capital resources) for each segment, predominantly in the annual budget and quarterly financial review and forecasting process. The CODM considers budget-to-actual variances on a quarterly basis using revenue, cost of sale and gross profit when making decisions about allocating capital and personnel to the segments. Centrus’ long-term or long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment and other assets reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, were located in the United States as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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