CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 8, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 8, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-10-29.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-08.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (39)
Current report
On November 6, 2024, DOE issued requests for task order proposals under the HALEU Deconversion Contract and the HALEU Enrichment Contracts. DOE contemplates issuing the task orders on a time-and-material basis with a two year period of performance for the purpose of describing the technical approach and price in an optimization study to support DOE in establishing the commercial production of HALEU and commercial deconversion of HALEU, respectively. On January 9, 2025, we submitted our proposals in response to these requests for task order proposals. As of the filing of this Form 10-Q, no task orders have been awarded under the HALEU Deconversion Contract and the HALEU Enrichment Contract.
Current report
On March 30, 2025, the Company submitted its proposal in response to a request for task order from the DOE for a report and additional deliverables under the LEU Production Contract. On April 11, 2025, the Company was awarded a time and materials task order with a total award ceiling of approximately $0.5 million.
Current report
Meanwhile, on November 20, 2024, the Company announced the resumption of centrifuge manufacturing activities and the expansion of its manufacturing capacity at our facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Company is investing approximately $60.0 million over an 18 month period in this effort, which will help lay the groundwork to support a potential large-scale expansion of uranium enrichment in Piketon, Ohio.
Current report
The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (“§48C”) was established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and renewed and expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”). The §48C program aims to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness and clean energy supply chains. On October 18, 2024, the Company submitted an application for a clean energy manufacturing and recycling project associated with re-equipping our manufacturing property at our manufacturing facility in Oak Ridge. This will recreate a viable enrichment supply chain and allow ACO to manufacture centrifuge parts to be used in centrifuge machines to enrich uranium. Our application requested an allocation of $62.4 million based on a qualified investment in eligible property of $208.0 million made by Centrus. On January 10, 2025, the Company was informed that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) granted our request for a $62.4 million credit allocation for this facility. Centrus now has two years from that date to provide evidence that the requirements of the credit have been met thus certifying our credit allocation. Upon certification of our credit allocation, we then have two years from that date to notify the DOE that the qualified investment in eligible property is placed in service to receive the credit allocation. It is uncertain how Executive Order 14154 will impact the IRS determination regarding our application request. For further details refer to Liquidity and Capital Resources in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current report
On December 20, 2024, the DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (“NNSA”) announced that it had released a Request for Information (“RFI”) for industry input on an AC100 Deployment Demonstration to address the need for a new domestic uranium enrichment capability. This AC100 deployment demonstration will provide a limited early production capability, demonstrate one of the available centrifuge technologies, and reduce risk to meeting the NNSA defense mission requirements. The deployment demonstration will provide NNSA with data required to determine which technology or technologies may be deployed for the full range of NNSA defense mission requirements. This effort is consistent with NNSA’s approach to meet its defense mission requirements by incrementally deploying centrifuge technologies, with candidates including the AC100 centrifuge and the Domestic Uranium Enrichment Centrifuge Experiment (“DUECE”) centrifuge being developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (“ORNL”). NNSA’s incremental approach enables the phase-in of LEU production capacity as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery of LEU for defense mission requirements. On February 4, 2025, the Company submitted its response to the RFI.
Current report
On November 7, 2024, the Company issued 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 were to 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. Pursuant to a notice of redemption issued on February 24, 2025, on March 26, 2025, the Company redeemed all 8.25% Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the $74.3 million aggregate principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a gain of $11.8 million related to the extinguishment of the long-term debt.
Current report
On November 14, 2024 the government of the Russian Federation 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. Accordingly, TENEX is required to obtain a specific export license from the Russian authorities for each shipment to Centrus through 2025. Except for the initial delay, TENEX has received specific licenses to satisfy shipments to Centrus in the regular course of business. But Centrus has been informed that there is no certainty whether additional licenses will be issued by the Russian authorities and if issued, whether they will be issued in a timely manner and not rescinded prior to the shipment taking place.
Current report
On April 15, 2025, the President of the United States signed an Executive Order initiating a Department of Commerce investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to determine whether imports of processed critical minerals, including uranium, and their derivative products threaten to impair national security. The Executive Order acknowledges the United States manufacturing and defense industrial bases’ dependence on foreign sources, which are at risk of long-term supply chain issues which may impact the United States’ access to critical minerals. The results of the investigation could result in an imposition of, or increase in tariffs, on these products or other trade restrictions from our international suppliers which could significantly increase our costs and have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations. The administration may impose tariffs before the outcome of the referenced investigation or may decide not to impose tariffs if the outcome of the investigation would justify the imposition of tariffs.
Current report
•The ability of TENEX to timely obtain, and the willingness of TENEX to continue to request, additional permits to export LEU from Russia so that we may continue supplying LEU to our customers, given the enactment of the Russian Decree in November 2024;
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•Our ability to be awarded task orders under any of the HALEU Production Contract, LEU Production Contract or HALEU Deconversion Contract;
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•Insufficient or untimely U.S. government funding and government appropriations to support our IDIQ contracts with the U.S. federal government;
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•Regulatory uncertainty from new or rescinded executive orders or new or changes to interpretations of federal regulations;
Current report
There is no assurance that the revenues projected will be realized, or, if realized, will result in profits.
Current report
Our Technical Solutions segment revenue is primarily derived from the production of HALEU under the HALEU Operation Contract with DOE and technical, manufacturing, engineering, and operations services offered to public and private sector customers.
Current report
Revenue from the Technical Solutions segment was $21.8 million and $20.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $1.7 million (or 8%). The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to a $2.0 million increase in revenue generated by the HALEU Operation Contract. Revenue from the HALEU Operation Contract is recorded on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis and includes a target fee for Phase 2 of the contract.
Current report
Cost of sales for the Technical Solutions segment was $20.1 million and $16.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $3.8 million (or 23%). The increase is primarily attributable to a $4.1 million increase in costs incurred under the HALEU Operation Contract, partially offset by a decrease in costs related to other contracts.
Current report
Gross profit for the LEU segment was $31.2 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $30.7 million (or 6,140%). LEU customers generally have multi-year contracts that carry annual purchase commitments, not quarterly commitments. The gross profit in our LEU business varies based upon the timing of those contracts. The pricing applied to deliveries varies depending upon the market conditions at the time the contract was signed. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was due to the increase in sales volume and composition of contracts in the current quarter.
Current report
Gross profit for the Technical Solutions segment was $1.7 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $2.1 million (or 55%). The decrease was primarily attributable to the factors discussed above. Because of the delay in completing Phase 2 of the HALEU Operation Contract, in November 2024, DOE extended Phase 2 to June 30, 2025. Costs incurred subsequent to the extension have not yet been subject to a fee, but Centrus expects the fee to be recovered later this year once the extension is definitized.
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Interest Expense
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Interest expense was $3.4 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $3.0 million (or 750%). This increase was due primarily to interest incurred on the 2.25% Convertible Notes issued in November 2024.
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Investment Income
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Investment income was $7.3 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $4.5 million (or 161%). The Company’s investment income represents interest earned on operating cash, which is primarily held in money market accounts. The increase was due primarily to a higher cash balance driven by the proceeds from the issuance of the 2.25% Convertible Notes issued in November 2024.
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Extinguishment of Long-Term Debt
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Pursuant to the a redemption notice, on March 26, 2025, the Company redeemed all 8.25% Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a gain of $11.8 million related to the extinguishment of the 8.25% Notes in the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current report
Further, any sanctions or other restrictions, including the Import Ban Act banning LEU imports from Russia and the Russian Decree prohibiting LEU exports out of Russia in the absence of a license, represent a significant risk to our business as we currently rely on the TENEX Supply Contract as a significant supply source to meet our delivery obligations. Such restrictions on LEU imports to the U.S. or exports from Russia could have a material impact on our operations and liquidity. For further discussion, please see Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors.
Current report
Pursuant to a redemption notice, on March 26, 2025, the Company redeemed all 8.25% Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount together with any accrued and unpaid interest. As of March 31, 2025, none of the 8.25% Notes remained outstanding.
Current report
Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity in Oak Ridge
Current report
On November 20, 2024, the Company announced the resumption of centrifuge manufacturing activities and expanding its manufacturing capacity at our facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. At the same time, the Company announced the investment of approximately $60.0 million over an 18 month period to lay the groundwork to support a potential large-scale expansion of uranium enrichment in Piketon, Ohio.
Current report
Clean Energy Credit
Current report
The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (“§48C”) was established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and renewed and expanded under the IRA. The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (“§48C”) program aims to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness and clean energy supply chains. As the nation builds a net-zero economy, the §48C tax credit program aims to play a critical role to create high-quality jobs, reduce industrial emissions, and increase domestic production of critical clean energy products and materials. The IRA provided $10.0 billion in new funding under §48C(e), with at least $4.0 billion reserved for projects in certain energy communities with closed coal mines or retired coal-fired power plants, to allocate credits to projects in three categories: (1) Clean energy manufacturing and recycling, (2) industrial decarbonization, and (3) critical materials refining, processing, and recycling.
Current report
On October 18, 2024, the Company submitted an application for a clean energy manufacturing and recycling project associated with re-equipping our manufacturing property at our manufacturing facility in Oak Ridge. This would recreate a viable enrichment supply chain and allow ACO to manufacture centrifuge parts to be used in centrifuge machines to enrich uranium. Our application requested an allocation of $62.4 million based on a qualified investment in eligible property of $208.0 million made by Centrus. On January 10, 2025, the Company was informed that the IRS granted our request for a $62.4 million credit allocation for this facility. Centrus now has two years from that date to provide evidence that the requirements of the credit have been met thus certifying our credit allocation. Upon certification of our credit allocation, we then have two years from that date to notify the DOE that the qualified investment in eligible property is placed in service to receive the credit allocation.
Current report
Section 6418 was added to the Internal Revenue Code as part of the IRA and allows certain eligible taxpayers to elect to transfer certain clean energy tax credits to unrelated taxpayers for cash rather than use the credits to offset their U.S. federal income tax liability. The Company expects that we will be able to monetize all credit allocations received from §48C by transferring them to unrelated taxpayers for cash. It is unclear how the January 20, 2025 Executive Order 14154 will impact the IRS determination regarding our application request.
Current report
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
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Potential Transactions
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Cash Flow
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2.25% Convertible Notes
Current report
On November 7, 2024, the Company issued, in a Rule 144A offering, 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 for the issuance of the 2.25% Convertible Notes. Additional terms and conditions of the 2.25% Convertible Notes are described in Note 6, Debt, of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Current report
8.25% Notes
Current report
Pursuant to a notice of redemption issued on February 24, 2025, on March 26, 2025, the Company redeemed all 8.25% Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the $74.3 million aggregate principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a gain of $11.8 million to Extinguishment of Long-Term Debt in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2025, none of the 8.25% Notes remained outstanding.
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Previous report
On July 13, 2023, the Company and TerraPower, LLC (“TerraPower”) entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to expand their collaboration aimed at establishing commercial-scale, domestic production capabilities for HALEU to fuel the Natrium TM reactor that TerraPower is building in Wyoming. Under this MOU, the Company and TerraPower will collaborate to ensure the Natrium demonstration reactor will have sufficient HALEU at the milestones necessary to meet the project's 2030 operation date. Subject to a definitive agreement to be negotiated, Centrus will work toward scaling up production capacity with additional centrifuge cascades to meet TerraPower's fuel requirements.
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On August 28, 2023, the Company and Oklo Inc. (“Oklo”) announced a new MOU to support the deployment of Oklo’s advanced fission powerhouses and advanced nuclear fuel production in Southern Ohio subject to a definitive agreement to be negotiated. Oklo and Centrus plan to enter into a broad range of collaboration programs supporting the development and operation of Oklo’s Aurora powerhouses, including supply of HALEU produced by Centrus at the Piketon, Ohio facility. Centrus also intends to buy clean, reliable, and affordable energy from Oklo’s planned Ohio plants to power its HALEU production facility.
Previous report
Given the current uncertainty and disruption in the market, due to, among other things, the war in Ukraine, we are no longer providing guidance on our results of operations for 2024. Please see Forward Looking Statements at the beginning of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Our Technical Solutions segment reflects our technical, manufacturing, engineering, and operations services offered to public and private sector customers, including engineering and testing activities as well as technical and resource support currently being performed by the Company. This includes the HALEU Operation Contract and other contracts with public and private sector customers.
Previous report
Revenue from the LEU segment was $34.8 million and $40.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $5.7 million (or 14%). SWU revenue decreased by $5.7 million as a result of a 71% decrease in the volume of SWU sold, partially offset by a 194% increase in the average price of SWU sold.
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Revenue from the Technical Solutions segment was $22.9 million and $10.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $12.1 million (or 112%). Revenue generated by the HALEU Operation Contract increased by $12.7 million due to the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in late 2023. The remaining change was attributable to other contracts.
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Cost of sales for the Technical Solutions segment was $19.2 million and $9.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $9.6 million (or 100%). Costs incurred for the HALEU Operation Contract increased by $8.8 million due to the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in late 2023. The remaining increase was attributable to other contracts. For details on HALEU Operation Contract accounting, refer to Technical Solutions Segment above.
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Gross profit for the LEU segment was $5.2 million and $10.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $4.9 million (or 49%). The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was due primarily to the specific contract and pricing mix of SWU contracts and the timing of their deliveries quarter over quarter. This was reflected by a decrease in the volume of SWU sold, partially offset by an increase in the average profit margin per SWU.
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Gross profit for the Technical Solutions segment was $3.7 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $2.5 million (or 208%). The increase was primarily attributable to the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the HALEU Operation Contract in late 2023.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
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Revenue
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Revenue from the Technical Solutions segment was $62.4 million and $29.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $32.7 million (or 110%). Revenue generated by the HALEU Operation Contract increased by $33.1 million due to the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in late 2023. The remaining change was attributable to other contracts.
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Cost of Sales
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Cost of sales for the LEU segment was $189.3 million and $126.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $63.2 million (or 50%). SWU costs increased as a result of a 75% increase in the average unit cost of SWU sold and a 2% increase in the volume of SWU sold. Uranium costs decreased as a result of a 40% decrease in the volume of uranium sold, partially offset by a 31% increase in the average unit cost of uranium sold. Cost of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, included $3.7 million and $3.5 million, respectively, for the revaluation of inventory loans.
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Cost of sales for the Technical Solutions segment was $51.4 million and $28.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $23.2 million (or 82%). Costs incurred for the HALEU Operation Contract increased by $21.8 million due to the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in late 2023. For details on HALEU Operation Contract accounting, refer to Technical Solutions Segment above. The remaining increase was attributable to costs incurred under other contracts.
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Gross Profit
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Gross profit for the LEU segment was $38.7 million and $60.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $22.1 million (or 36%). The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was due primarily to the decrease in margin on SWU sales due to the specific contract and pricing mix of SWU contracts and the timing of their deliveries period over period. This was reflected by a decrease in the average profit margin per SWU, partially offset by an increase in the volume of SWU sold.
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Amortization of Intangible Assets
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Amortization of intangible assets was $2.4 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $1.0 million (or 71%). Amortization expense for the intangible asset related to the September 2014 sales backlog is a function of SWU sales volume under that backlog, and amortization expense for the intangible asset related to customer relationships is amortized on a straight-line basis.
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Nonoperating Components of Net Periodic Benefit Loss (Income)
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Nonoperating components of net periodic benefit loss (income) netted to a loss of $0.8 million and income of $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a change of $1.4 million (or 233%). Nonoperating components of net periodic benefit income consist primarily of the expected return on plan assets and the remeasurement related to lump sum payouts, partially offset by interest cost as the discounted present value of benefit obligations nears payment, as described in Note 8, Pension and Postretirement Health and Life Benefits of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Income Tax Benefit
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
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Selling, General and Administrative
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Selling, general and administrative costs were $25.7 million and $27.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $1.8 million (or 7%). This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in employee-related expenses, including equity related compensation.
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Amortization of Intangible Assets
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Amortization of intangible assets was $7.2 million and $4.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $3.0 million (or 71%). Amortization expense for the intangible asset related to the September 2014 backlog is a function of SWU sales volume under that backlog, and amortization expense for the intangible asset related to customer relationships is amortized on a straight-line basis.
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Nonoperating Components of Net Periodic Benefit Loss (Income)
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Nonoperating components of net periodic benefit loss (income) netted to income of $15.4 million and a loss of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a change of $15.5 million (or 15,500%). The change is primarily due to the $16.8 million remeasurement gain driven by the partial annuitization of two pension plans in May 2024. The remaining change is primarily related to the expected return on plan assets, partially offset by interest cost as the discounted present value of benefit obligations nears payment, as described in Note 8, Pension and Postretirement Health and Life Benefits of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Net Income and Comprehensive Income
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Net income was $19.5 million and $28.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $8.6 million (or 31%). The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of $22.1 million in gross profit in the LEU segment and an increase in income tax expense of $7.6 million, partially offset by an increase of $15.5 million in nonoperating components of net periodic benefit income and an increase of $9.5 million in gross profit from the Technical Solutions segment.
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The Company recognized income related to these events of $0.2 million $16.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, in Nonoperating Components of Net Periodic Benefit Loss (Income) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Capital expenditures were $3.4 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Capital Structure and Financial Resources
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Interest on the 8.25% Notes 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 are guaranteed on a subordinated and limited basis by, and secured by substantially all assets of, Enrichment Corp. The 8.25% Notes mature on February 28, 2027. Additional terms and conditions of the 8.25% Notes are described in Note 6, Debt, of the Consolidated Financial Statements and Note 8, Debt, of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Previous wording
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements particularly in light of the economic, social, and market uncertainty created by, among other things, the war in Ukraine. See “Forward-Looking Statements” at the beginning of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current wording
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements particularly in light of the economic, social, and market uncertainty created by, among other things, the war in Ukraine and changes in laws, tariffs or other government measures. See “Forward-Looking Statements” at the beginning of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Centrus Energy Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Centrus,” the “Company”, “we” or “us”), is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel components and services for the nuclear power industry, which provides a reliable source of carbon free energy. References to “Centrus”, the “Company”, “our”, or “we” include Centrus Energy Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries as well as the predecessor to Centrus, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Current wording
Centrus Energy Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Centrus,” the “Company”, “we” or “us”), is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel components for the nuclear power industry, which provides a reliable source of carbon free energy and provides enrichment and technical services for public and private customers. References to “Centrus”, the “Company”, “our”, or “we” include Centrus Energy Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries as well as the predecessor to Centrus, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Previous wording
Centrus operates two business segments: (a) LEU, which supplies various components of nuclear fuel to commercial customers from our global network of suppliers, and (b) Technical Solutions, which provides advanced engineering, design, manufacturing, and services to government and private sector customers and is deploying uranium enrichment through HALEU production and other capabilities necessary for production of advanced nuclear fuel to power existing and next-generation reactors around the world.
Current wording
Centrus operates two business segments: (a) LEU, which supplies various components of nuclear fuel to commercial customers from our global network of suppliers, and (b) 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.
Previous wording
LEU is a critical component in the production of nuclear fuel for reactors that produce electricity. We supply LEU and its components to both domestic and international utilities for use in nuclear reactors worldwide. We provide LEU from multiple sources, including our inventory, medium- and long-term supply contracts, and spot purchases. As a long-term supplier of LEU to our customers, our objective is to provide value through the reliability and diversity of our supply sources.
Current wording
LEU is a critical component in the production of nuclear fuel for reactors that produce electricity. We supply LEU and its components to both domestic and international utilities for use in nuclear reactors worldwide. We provide LEU from multiple sources, including medium- and long-term supply contracts, and spot purchases and our inventory. As a long-term supplier of LEU to our customers, our objective is to provide value through the reliability and diversity of our supply sources.
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Published spot price indicators for SWU reached previous historic highs in April 2009 at $163 per SWU. In the years following the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan, spot prices declined more than 75%, bottoming out in August 2018 at $34 per SWU. This was followed by a period of price increases, which reached $155 per SWU by December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, spot prices were $180 per SWU, which surpasses the previous historic high. This represents an increase of 16% since the beginning of the year and 429% over the 2018 historic low. This surge in the SWU spot price beginning in 2022 has been driven primarily by uncertainty created as a result of the war in Ukraine, coupled with growing interest in nuclear power as a source of reliable carbon-free energy.
Current wording
Published spot price indicators for SWU reached previous historic highs in April 2009 at $163 per SWU. In the years following the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan, spot prices declined more than 75%, bottoming out in August 2018 at $34 per SWU. This was followed by a period of price increases, which reached $195 per SWU by December 31, 2024, which surpassed the previous historic high. As of March 31, 2025, spot prices were $190 per SWU. This represents a decrease of 3% since the beginning of the year but an increase of 459% over the 2018 historic low. This surge in the SWU spot price beginning in 2022 has been driven primarily by uncertainty created as a result of the war in Ukraine, coupled with growing interest in nuclear power as a source of reliable carbon-free energy. The contemplation of imposition of tariffs on LEU, and if ultimately imposed, may put additional upward pressure on the price of SWU.
Previous wording
Changes in the supply-demand balance and in the competitive landscape arising from the war in Ukraine may affect pricing trends, change customer spending patterns, and create additional uncertainty in the uranium market. At the same time, uncertainty remains about future demand for nuclear power generation. To address such changes and uncertainty, we continue to evaluate opportunities to grow our business organically or through acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
Current wording
Changes in the supply-demand balance and in the competitive landscape arising from the war in Ukraine or the imposition of tariffs, may affect pricing trends, change customer spending patterns, and create additional uncertainty in the uranium market. At the same time, uncertainty remains about future demand for nuclear power generation. To address such changes and uncertainty, we continue to evaluate opportunities to grow our business organically or through acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
Previous wording
Under the HALEU Demonstration Contract, Centrus was engaged by the DOE to construct a cascade of 16 AC100M centrifuges in Piketon, Ohio to demonstrate HALEU production. The DOE has funded the contract up to $173.0 million with a period of performance that ended November 30, 2022. Closeout activities on the HALEU Demonstration Contract are ongoing. The DOE elected to change the scope of the HALEU Demonstration Contract and moved the operational portion of the contract to a new, competitively-awarded contract that would provide for operations beyond the term of the existing HALEU Demonstration Contract.
Current wording
The Company’s work on HALEU began under the HALEU Demonstration Contract, signed with the DOE in 2019 to construct a cascade of 16 AC100M centrifuges in Piketon, Ohio to demonstrate HALEU production. The DOE has funded the contract up to $173.0 million with a period of performance that ended November 30, 2022. Closeout activities on the HALEU Demonstration Contract are ongoing. In 2022, the DOE elected to change the scope of the HALEU Demonstration Contract and moved the operational portion of the contract to the new, competitively-awarded HALEU Operation Contract that would provide for a longer period of operation and HALEU production than would have been possible under the HALEU Demonstration Contract.
Previous wording
On November 10, 2022, the DOE notified Centrus that the Company had been awarded the HALEU Operation Contract and work began on December 1, 2022. The base contract value is approximately $150 million with two phases through 2024. Phase 1 included an approximately $30 million cost-share contribution from Centrus matched by approximately $30 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. During November 2023, the Company transitioned to Phase 2 of the HALEU Operation Contract.
Current wording
On November 10, 2022, the DOE notified Centrus that the Company had been awarded the HALEU Operation Contract and work began on December 1, 2022. The base contract value was approximately $150.0 million with 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 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.
Previous wording
Phase 2 of the HALEU Operation Contract includes production of 900 kilograms of HALEU UF 6 per year as well as continued operations and maintenance. The DOE owns the HALEU produced from the demonstration cascade, and Centrus is being compensated on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis, with an expected Phase 2 contract value of approximately $90 million, subject to Congressional appropriations. The HALEU Operation Contract also gives DOE options to pay 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. Concurrently, pursuant to an amendment to our lease for the Piketon facility, the DOE assumed all D&D liabilities arising out of the HALEU Operation Contract.
Current wording
During November 2023, the Company transitioned to Phase 2 of the HALEU Operation Contract which includes production of 900 kilograms of HALEU UF 6 per year as well as continued operations and maintenance. The DOE owns the HALEU produced from the demonstration cascade, and Centrus is being compensated on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis, with an initial Phase 2 contract value of approximately $90.0 million, subject to Congressional appropriations. DOE has increased the Phase 2 contract value and related funding to $152.3 million. The HALEU Operation Contract also gives DOE options to pay 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. Concurrently, pursuant to an amendment to our lease for the Piketon facility, the DOE assumed all D&D liabilities arising out of the HALEU Operation Contract.
Previous wording
Under the HALEU Operation Contract, DOE is contractually obligated to provide the 5B Cylinders necessary to collect the output of the cascade, but ongoing supply chain challenges have created difficulties for the DOE in timely securing enough 5B Cylinders for the entire production year. 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. The contractual obligation to furnish compliant 5B Cylinders under the HALEU Operation Contract continues to rest with the DOE. During periods where quantities of 5B Cylinders are insufficient, the Company will not be able to produce HALEU but will be able to continue operations of the cascade and perform preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance-type activities. Centrus anticipates that the delays in obtaining sufficient 5B Cylinders will be temporary but no longer expects to achieve delivery of the 900 kilograms of HALEU UF 6 anticipated for Phase 2 of the contract, which extends to November 2024. Although inadequate for meeting the full delivery quantity target, the DOE has been successful in locating a small number of 5B Cylinders. Using the 5B Cylinders currently made available by the DOE, Centrus has now achieved cumulative deliveries to the DOE of approximately 332 kilograms of HALEU UF 6. We anticipate additional 5B Cylinders will be available during the fourth quarter, which will allow the Company to continue producing HALEU. The target fee for Phase 2 of the contract was estimated to be $7.5 million based on the estimated costs for the contract and is subject to a contract minimum fee of $6.9 million. In accordance with the HALEU Operation Contract, the Company has submitted several change requests for work being performed on infrastructure, facility repairs, and 5B Cylinders. The additional work is being performed under the DOE’s technical direction.
Current wording
Under the HALEU Operation Contract, DOE is contractually required to provide the 5B Cylinders necessary to collect the output of the cascade, but ongoing supply chain challenges had created difficulties for DOE in securing enough 5B Cylinders for the entire production year under Phase 2. During the 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 enriched uranium. Due to these delays, Centrus was unable to achieve delivery of the 900 kilograms of HALEU UF6 for Phase 2 by November 2024. In light of these delays, on November 5, 2024, the HALEU Operation Contract was modified to extend the Phase 2 period of performance to June 30, 2025. In accordance with the HALEU Operation Contract, the Company has submitted several change requests for work being performed on infrastructure, facility repairs, and 5B Cylinders. The additional work is being performed under the DOE’s technical direction. Centrus delivered approximately 670 kilograms of HALEU UF 6 to DOE through March 31, 2025. The target fee for Phase 2 of the contract was 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.
Previous wording
The DOE continues to pursue the availability of HALEU for the ARDP and for the advanced reactor market in general. The DOE issued RFPs for deconversion of HALEU into different forms needed to fabricate fuels used by various advanced reactor developers and the production of HALEU on November 28, 2023 and January 9, 2024, respectively. On June 27, 2024, the DOE issued an RFP focusing on the domestic production of LEU to ensure the availability of domestically enriched uranium in a quantity that would be sufficient to address a supply disruption and gaps in domestic production and enrichment. The Company submitted proposals in response to each of these RFPs, with the goal of expanding production capability at the Piketon facility, subject to availability of funding and/or off-take commitments. The DOE plans to award multiple indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contracts to the successful bidders, after which the awardees will compete for individual task orders. The total to be awarded under the RFPs is $3.4 billion with a minimum of $2.0 million for each award, subject to further appropriations.
Current wording
The DOE continues to pursue the availability of HALEU for the ARDP and for the advanced reactor market and the availability of domestically enriched uranium in a quantity that would be sufficient to address a supply disruption and gaps in domestic production and enrichment and has issued separate RFPs for the deconversion of HALEU, the production of HALEU and domestic production of LEU. The DOE awarded multiple IDIQ contracts to the successful bidders, after which the awardees will compete for individual task orders. The total aggregate funding to be awarded under the contracts is $3.4 billion with a minimum of $2.0 million for each contract which is partly funded through the IRA. Executive Order 14154, issued on January 20, 2025, directed executive agencies of the U.S. federal government to pause the distribution of federal funding, including funding appropriated under the IRA, pending a review of programs for issuing grants, loans, contracts, or any other financial disbursements. The timing of the pause and subsequent review, as well as the outcome of such review, remain uncertain.
Previous wording
On October 16, 2024, DOE selected ACO and three other awardees under a competitive solicitation aimed at expanding domestic commercial production of HALEU which is needed to fuel many of the next-generation nuclear reactor design currently under development. The contract has a minimum value of $2.0 million and a maximum value of $2.7 billion for all awardees. On October 4, 2024, DOE selected ACO and five other awardees under a separate solicitation aimed at HALEU deconversion, a subsequent step in the HALEU production process. The contract has a minimum value of $2.0 million and a maximum value of $0.8 billion for all awardees The ultimate dollar amount under each contract and the potential scale of the expansion supported will depend upon the scope of task orders that DOE may subsequently issue under the contracts for which we will compete. Although we believe that we are well positioned, there is no assurance that we will be awarded any task orders or any contracts under any of our outstanding RFPs and, if awarded, the nature, timing and amount of the task orders that may be issued under an award is uncertain.
Current wording
On October 4, 2024, DOE selected ACO and five other awardees under the November 28, 2023 solicitation aimed at HALEU deconversion, a subsequent step in the HALEU production process. The contract has a minimum value of $2.0 million and a maximum value of $0.8 billion for all awardees. On October 16, 2024, DOE selected ACO and three other awardees under the January 9, 2024 competitive solicitation aimed at expanding domestic commercial production of HALEU, which is needed to fuel many of the next-generation nuclear reactor designs currently under development. The contract has a minimum value of $2.0 million and a maximum value of $2.7 billion for all awardees. On December 10, 2024, DOE selected ACO and five other awardees under the June 27, 2024 solicitation aimed at expanding domestic commercial production of LEU. The award has a minimum contract value of $2.0 million and a maximum value of $3.4 billion over a ten-year period. The ultimate dollar amount under each contract and the potential scale of the expansion supported will depend upon the scope of task orders that DOE may subsequently issue under the contracts for which we will compete. Although we believe that we are well positioned, there is no assurance that we will be awarded any task orders under any of these contracts and, if awarded, the nature, timing and amount of the task orders that may be issued under an award is uncertain. The aggregate total appropriated funding for all awardees is $3.4 billion.
Previous wording
The war in Ukraine, along with the recently enacted Import Ban Act, which had been contemplated by Congress for more than a year, has contributed to a significant increase in market prices for enrichment and prompted calls for public and private investment in new, domestic uranium enrichment capacity not only for HALEU production, but also for LEU production to support the existing fleet of reactors. As a result, coupled with the Company’s award for HALEU production and competing for an award under the June 27, 2024 RFP for LEU production, Centrus is exploring the opportunity to deploy LEU enrichment alongside HALEU enrichment to meet a range of commercial and U.S. government requirements, which would bring cost synergies while increasing revenue opportunities. Our ability to deploy LEU and/or HALEU enrichment, and the timing, sequencing, and scale of those capabilities, is subject to the availability of funding (through DOE awards, outstanding DOE RFP and other sources) and off-take commitments.
Current wording
The war in Ukraine, along with the Import Ban Act and the Russian Decree, have contributed to a significant increase in market prices for enrichment and prompted calls for public and private investment in new, domestic uranium enrichment capacity not only for HALEU production, but also for LEU production to support the existing fleet of reactors. As a result, coupled with the Company’s contract awards for HALEU and LEU production, Centrus is exploring the opportunity to deploy LEU enrichment alongside HALEU enrichment to meet a range of commercial and U.S. government requirements, which would bring cost synergies while increasing revenue opportunities. Our ability to deploy LEU and/or HALEU enrichment, and the timing, sequencing, and scale of those capabilities, is subject to the availability of funding and/or off-take commitments.
Previous wording
While the monthly price indicators have increased for several years, the uranium enrichment segment of the nuclear fuel market remains oversupplied and faces uncertainty about future demand for nuclear power generation. However, without Russian supply, the global market would be undersupplied for uranium enrichment. Recent data from the International Trade Commission shows a significant increase in the importation of enriched uranium into the U.S. from China in 2023 and 2024. If this trend continues, it will likely have significant changes in the competitive landscape that will affect pricing trends and customer spending patterns and create uncertainty and likely have a negative impact on our business. To address these changes, we have taken steps to adjust our cost structure; we may seek further adjustments to our cost structure and operations and evaluate opportunities to grow our business organically or through acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
Current wording
While the monthly price indicators have increased for several years, the uranium enrichment segment of the nuclear fuel market remains oversupplied and faces uncertainty about future demand for nuclear power generation. However, without Russian supply, the global market would be undersupplied for uranium enrichment. Recent data from the International Trade Commission shows a significant increase in the importation of enriched uranium into the U.S. from China in 2023 and 2024. If this trend continues, it will likely result in significant changes in the competitive landscape that will affect pricing trends and customer spending patterns and create uncertainty and likely have a negative impact on our business. To address these changes, we have taken steps to adjust our cost structure; we may seek further adjustments to our cost structure and operations and evaluate opportunities to grow our business organically or through acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
Previous wording
According to the WNA, as of September 2024, there were 67 reactors under construction worldwide, approximately one-half of which are in China. The United States, with over 90 operating reactors, remains the world’s largest market for nuclear fuel. The nuclear industry in the United States, Japan, and Europe faces headwinds as well as opportunities. In the United States, the industry has been under pressure from the expansion of subsidized renewable energy as well as relatively low-cost natural gas resources in recent years, although natural gas prices in the U.S. electricity sector tripled between 2020 and 2022 according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”). Nine U.S. reactors have prematurely shut down in the past ten years, and others could shut down in the next few years. At the same time, construction was completed and commercial operations began in the second quarter of 2024 on one large reactor and one formerly shutdown reactor has plans to restart. The DOE recently released a report outlining a pathway to deployment of approximately 200 gigawatts of additional capacity by 2050, which would triple the nuclear energy capacity in the United States.
Current wording
According to the WNA, as of March 2025, there were 66 reactors under construction worldwide, approximately one-half of which are in China. The United States, with over 90 operating reactors, remains the world’s largest market for nuclear fuel. The nuclear industry in the United States, Japan, and Europe faces headwinds as well as opportunities. In the United States, the industry has been under pressure from the expansion of subsidized renewable energy as well as relatively low-cost natural gas resources in recent years, although natural gas prices in the U.S. electricity sector tripled between 2020 and 2022 according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”). Eight U.S. reactors have prematurely shut down in the past ten years, and others could shut down in the next few years. At the same time, construction was completed and commercial operations began in the second quarter of 2024 on one large reactor and two formerly shutdown reactors have plans to restart. In 2023, the DOE released a report outlining a pathway to deployment of approximately 200 gigawatts of additional capacity by 2050, which would triple the nuclear energy capacity in the United States.
Previous wording
As a consequence of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 60 reactors in Japan and Germany were taken offline, and other countries curtailed or slowed their construction of new reactors or accelerated the retirement of existing plants. In Japan, 12 reactors have restarted and an additional 13 reactors are in the process of restart approval. Due to the war in Ukraine, the EU is encouraging its member countries to reconsider the planned early retirement of existing plants in order to reduce reliance on Russian gas imports.
Current wording
As a consequence of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 60 reactors in Japan and Germany were taken offline, and other countries curtailed or slowed their construction of new reactors or accelerated the retirement of existing plants. In Japan, 14 reactors have restarted and an additional 11 reactors are in the process of restart approval. Due to the war in Ukraine, the EU is encouraging its member countries to reconsider the planned early retirement of existing plants in order to reduce reliance on Russian gas imports.
Previous wording
The war in Ukraine has escalated tensions between Russia and the international community. As a result, the United States and other countries have imposed, including through the U.S.’s enactment of the Import Ban Act discussed below, and may continue imposing, additional sanctions and export controls against certain Russian products, services, organizations, and/or individuals. Such additional restrictions could affect our ability to purchase, take delivery of, transport, or re-sell Russian uranium enrichment, engage in transactions with TENEX, or implement the TENEX Supply Contract, which would have a negative material impact on our business. Further, sanctions by the United States, Russia or other countries may impact our ability and cost to transport, export, import, take delivery, or make payments related to the LEU we purchase and may require us to increase purchases from non-Russian sources to the extent available. For example, due to restrictions imposed by Canada on the ability of Canadian persons and entities to provide ocean transportation services to Russia, a permit is required for our shipper, a Canadian company, to transport the LEU that we procure under the TENEX Supply Contract to the United States. A Canadian permit issued to our shipper was extended to March 2027, but for so long as the sanctions remain in place, the shipper will require further extensions beyond the current validity of the permit for continued shipments of LEU imports. In addition, on June 24, 2024, members of the EU agreed to issue a 14th sanctions package, primarily targeting the export of Russian liquid natural gas and other services. The sanctions package includes restrictions on the transportation of empty containers to Russia. Since we supply empty cylinders under the TENEX Supply Contract that are filled and returned to us, this new sanctions package may impact the transportation of LEU from Russia to the extent such export activity has a nexus to an EU member state (e.g., through a ship’s flag, nationalities of crew members, etc.). This new sanctions package does not impact our near term deliveries. We are working with our shipper to determine the extent of the impact of the new sanctions on the transportation of LEU from Russia which may ultimately require our shipper to obtain special authorizations for the shipment of empty containers to Russia if a nexus with an EU member state exists. The U.S. and Canadian governments have indicated that the EU agrees that this round of sanctions should not capture these containers and are working with the EU to clarify.
Current wording
The war in Ukraine escalated tensions between Russia and the international community. As a result, the United States and other countries imposed, including through the U.S.’s enactment of the Import Ban Act discussed below, and may continue imposing, additional sanctions, tariffs, and export controls against certain Russian products, services, organizations, and/or individuals. Such additional restrictions could affect our ability to purchase, take delivery of, transport, or re-sell Russian uranium enrichment, engage in transactions with TENEX, or implement the TENEX Supply Contract, which would have a negative material impact on our business. Further, tariffs or sanctions by the United States, Russia or other countries may impact our ability and cost to transport, export, import, take delivery, or make payments related to the LEU we purchase and may require us to increase purchases from non-Russian sources to the extent available. For example, due to restrictions imposed by Canada on the ability of Canadian persons and entities to provide ocean transportation services to Russia, a permit is required for our shipper, a Canadian company, to transport the LEU that we procure under the TENEX Supply Contract to the United States. A Canadian permit issued to our shipper was extended to March 2027, but for so long as the sanctions remain in place, the shipper will require further extensions beyond the current validity of the permit for continued shipments of LEU imports.
Previous wording
In response to the war in Ukraine, there were proposals to ban imports of uranium products that could cut off or reduce our ability to import LEU in one or more years under the TENEX Supply Contract. In fact, on May 13, 2024, the Import Ban Act was enacted. This new law bans imports of LEU from Russia into the U.S. beginning August 11, 2024, subject to issuance of waivers by the DOE. In accordance with the instructions published by the DOE on May 24, 2024, the Company filed its first waiver request application on May 27, 2024, to permit the importation of LEU already committed for delivery to its U.S. customers in 2024 through 2027. On July 18, 2024, the DOE issued the Company a waiver allowing it to import LEU from Russia for deliveries already committed by the Company to its U.S. customers in years 2024 and 2025. For the years 2026 and 2027, the DOE deferred its decision to an unspecified date closer in time to the deliveries. On June 7, 2024, the Company filed a second waiver request application to allow for importation of LEU from Russia for processing and reexport to the Company's foreign customers and is awaiting DOE's determination. The Company plans to file a third waiver request application to allow for importation of LEU from Russia in 2026 and 2027 for use in the U.S. that have yet to be committed to our customers. The U.S. ban on imports of Russian LEU, without the grant of additional timely waivers, would have a negative material impact on our business. Through 2027, well over one-half of the LEU that we expect to deliver to customers was sourced under the TENEX Supply Contract. While we have other sources of supply, they are not sufficient to replace the TENEX supply. It is uncertain whether any waiver would be granted in response to our pending or any potential future applications and, if granted, whether any waiver would be granted in a timely manner.
Current wording
In response to the war in Ukraine, on May 13, 2024, the Import Ban Act was enacted. This law bans imports of LEU from Russia into the U.S. beginning August 11, 2024, subject to issuance of waivers by the DOE. In accordance with the instructions published by the DOE on May 24, 2024, the Company filed its first waiver request application on May 27, 2024, to permit the importation of LEU already committed for delivery to its U.S. customers in 2024 through 2027. On July 18, 2024, the DOE issued the Company a waiver allowing it to import LEU from Russia for deliveries already committed by the Company to its U.S. customers in years 2024 and 2025. For the years 2026 and 2027, the DOE deferred its decision to an unspecified date closer in time to the deliveries. On June 7, 2024, the Company filed a second waiver request application to allow for importation of LEU from Russia for processing and reexport to the Company's foreign customers. On October 31, 2024, the DOE issued its determination waiving the prohibition of the importation of such material to our foreign customers scheduled 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. The U.S. ban on imports of Russian LEU, without the grant of additional timely waivers, would have a negative material impact on our business. Through 2027, well over one-half of the LEU that we expect to deliver to customers was sourced under the TENEX Supply Contract. While we have other sources of supply, they are not sufficient to replace the TENEX supply. It is uncertain whether any waiver would be granted in response to our pending or any potential future applications and, if granted, whether any waiver would be granted in a timely manner for us to benefit from it.
Previous wording
In addition, there is draft legislation in the U.S. Congress designed to impose sanctions on Rosatom which would prohibit (again, subject to government-issued waivers) transactions with TENEX, a subsidiary of Rosatom. Since the enactment of the Import Ban Act, TENEX has continued to implement the TENEX Supply Contract while we pursue waivers from the DOE. However, we do not know what future actions TENEX might take in response to the new law. If TENEX refuses to make future deliveries or otherwise suspends deliveries for an extended period under the TENEX Supply Contract, our delivery obligations to our customers would be negatively impacted, including a material adverse effect on the Company.
Current wording
Since the enactment of the Import Ban Act and through the issuance of the Russian Decree, TENEX has continued to implement the TENEX Supply Contract while we pursue waivers from the DOE. However, we do not know what future actions, including in response to the Russian Decree, TENEX might take. If TENEX refuses to make future deliveries or otherwise suspends deliveries for an extended period under the TENEX Supply Contract, our delivery obligations to our customers would be negatively impacted, including a material adverse effect on the Company.
Previous wording
In addition to limitations targeted specifically at imports of LEU, the expanding sanctions imposed by the United States and foreign governments on the mechanisms used to make payments to Russia and to obtain services, including transportation and other services, have increased the risk that implementation of the TENEX Supply Contract may be disrupted in the future. If the U.S. government were to prohibit companies and individuals from engaging in transactions with Rosatom and its subsidiaries, including TENEX, the Company and its suppliers could not implement the TENEX Supply Contract absent a license or other authorization from the sanctioning government.
Current wording
In addition to limitations targeted specifically at imports of LEU, the expanding sanctions imposed by the United States and foreign governments on the mechanisms used to make payments to Russia and to obtain services, including transportation and other services, have increased the risk that implementation of the TENEX Supply Contract may be disrupted in the future. For example, on April 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) released a notice issuing the results of its investigation into China’s dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. The USTR imposed new service fees on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports above certain capacity. Our shipper of Russian LEU from Russia to the U.S. uses ships manufactured in China which happen to be exempt from the new fees under this notice. However, these fees would be significant if they were to be imposed on our shipper of Russian LEU. If the USTR changes its position and does not exempt the type of vessel our shipper uses, then the additional fees imposed on our shipper for docking at U.S. ports would be cost prohibitive and would have a significant impact on our ability to transport Russian LEU and would also have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations. If the U.S. government were to prohibit companies and individuals from engaging in transactions with Rosatom and its subsidiaries, including TENEX, the Company and its suppliers could not implement the TENEX Supply Contract absent a license or other authorization from the sanctioning government.
Previous wording
Given all the foregoing, we continue to monitor the situation closely in order to address the potential impact of any new sanctions or restrictions on the Company and possible mitigation thereof.
Current wording
Given all the foregoing, we continue to monitor the situation closely in order to address the potential impact of any new sanctions, or restrictions on the Company or potential tariffs on products it imports or purchases from foreign suppliers and possible mitigation thereof.
Previous wording
•Our ability to obtain additional waivers to allow us to import LEU from Russia so that we may continue supplying LEU to our customers, given the enactment of the Import Ban Act in May 2024;
Current wording
•Our ability to obtain waivers to allow us to import LEU from Russia in 2026 and 2027 so that we may continue supplying LEU to our customers, given the enactment of the Import Ban Act in May 2024;
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•Recently enacted sanctions and the potential for additional sanctions and other measures that restrict with whom we may transact or affect the importation, sales or purchases of SWU or uranium or goods or services required for the sale, purchase, transportation or delivery of such SWU or uranium;
Current wording
•Recently enacted tariffs and sanctions and the potential for additional tariffs, sanctions and other measures that restrict with whom we may transact or affect the importation, cost, sales or purchases of SWU or uranium or goods or services required for the sale, purchase, transportation or delivery of such SWU or uranium;
Previous wording
The Company’s backlog is $3.8 billion and $2.0 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and extends to 2040. Backlog is recognized as revenue in future periods as work is performed or deliveries of SWU and uranium are made.
Current wording
The Company’s backlog is $3.8 billion and $3.7 billion as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and extends to 2040. The backlog is recognized as revenue in future periods as work is performed or deliveries of SWU and uranium are made.
Previous wording
Our backlog in the LEU segment extends to 2040. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our backlog is approximately $2.8 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively. The backlog is the estimated aggregate dollar amount of revenue for future SWU and uranium deliveries primarily under medium and long-term contracts with fixed commitments and approximately $2.0 billion in contingent LEU sales commitments, subject to entering into definitive agreements, in support of potential construction of LEU production capacity at the Piketon, Ohio facility. The contingent sales commitments depend on our ability to secure substantial public and private investment necessary to build new enrichment capacity. The LEU segment backlog also includes approximately $0.2 billion of deferred revenue and advances from customers as of September 30, 2024, whereby customers have made advance payments to be applied against future deliveries. No orders in our backlog are considered at risk related to customer operations. However, these medium and long-term contracts are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including existing import laws and restrictions such as the RSA, which limits imports of Russian uranium products into the United States and applies to our sales using material procured under the TENEX Supply Contract, as well as the potential for additional sanctions and other restrictions affecting the Company or its suppliers, in response to the evolving situation regarding the war in Ukraine.
Current wording
Our backlog in the LEU segment extends to 2040. As of both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our backlog was approximately $2.8 billion. The backlog is the estimated aggregate dollar amount of revenue for future SWU and uranium deliveries primarily under medium and long-term contracts with fixed commitments and approximately $2.1 billion in contingent LEU sales commitments, with $1.7 billion of the total under definitive agreements and $0.4 billion of the total subject to entering into definitive agreements, in support of potential construction of LEU production capacity at the Piketon, Ohio facility. The contingent sales commitments depend on our ability to secure substantial public and private investment necessary to build new enrichment capacity. The LEU segment backlog also includes approximately $0.2 billion of deferred revenue and advances from customers as of March 31, 2025, whereby customers have made advance payments to be applied against future deliveries. No orders in our backlog are considered at risk related to customer operations. However, these medium and long-term contracts are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including existing import laws and restrictions such as the RSA, which limits imports of Russian uranium products into the United States and applies to our sales using material procured under the TENEX Supply Contract, as well as the potential for additional sanctions and other restrictions affecting the Company or its suppliers, in response to the evolving situation regarding the war in Ukraine.
Previous wording
Our backlog in the Technical Solutions segment extends to 2033. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our backlog is approximately $0.9 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively. Our backlog includes both funded amounts (services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer), unfunded amounts (services for which funding has not been appropriated), and unexercised options in our contracts. If any of our contracts were to be terminated or options not being exercised, our remaining backlog would be reduced by the expected value of the cancelled contracts or forgone options.
Current wording
Our backlog in the Technical Solutions segment extends to 2034. As of both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our backlog is approximately $0.9 billion, respectively. Our backlog includes both funded amounts (services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer), unfunded amounts (services for which funding has not been appropriated), and unexercised options in our contracts. If any of our contracts were to be terminated or options not being exercised, our remaining backlog would be reduced by the expected value of the cancelled contracts or forgone options.
Previous wording
Revenue from our LEU segment accounted for approximately 60% and 79% of our total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The majority of our customers are domestic and international utilities that operate nuclear power plants, with international sales constituting approximately 44% of revenue from our LEU segment since 2022. Our agreements with electric utilities are primarily medium and long-term fixed-commitment contracts under which our customers are obligated to purchase a specified quantity of the SWU component of LEU from us. Contracts where we sell both the SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride components of LEU to utilities or where we sell natural uranium hexafluoride to utilities and other nuclear fuel related companies are generally shorter-term, fixed-commitment contracts. Individual customer orders for the SWU component of LEU fulfilled in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 averaged approximately $9.0 million per order. As a result, a relatively small shift in the timing of customer orders for LEU may cause significant variability in our operating results period over period.
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Revenue from our LEU segment accounted for approximately 70% of our total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The majority of our customers are domestic and international utilities that operate nuclear power plants, with international sales constituting approximately 34% of revenue from our LEU segment since 2023. Our agreements with electric utilities are primarily medium and long-term fixed-commitment contracts under which our customers are obligated to purchase a specified quantity of the SWU component of LEU from us. Contracts where we sell both the SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride components of LEU to utilities or where we sell natural uranium hexafluoride to utilities and other nuclear fuel related companies are generally shorter-term, fixed-commitment contracts. Individual customer orders for the SWU component of LEU fulfilled in the three months ended March 31, 2025 averaged approximately $12.8 million per order. As a result, a relatively small shift in the timing of customer orders for LEU may cause significant variability in our operating results period over period.
Previous wording
Our financial performance over time can be affected significantly by changes in prices for SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride. Market prices for SWU and uranium significantly declined from 2011 until mid-2018, when they began to trend upward. More recently, market uncertainty in the wake of the war in Ukraine has driven SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride prices sharply higher. Since our backlog includes contracts awarded to us in previous years, the average SWU price billed to customers typically lags published price indicators by several years. While some sales reflect the low prices prevalent in recent years, certain older contracts included in our backlog have prices that are above current market prices.
Current wording
Our financial performance over time can be affected significantly by changes in prices for SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride. Market prices for SWU and uranium significantly declined from 2011 until mid-2018, when they began to trend upward. More recently, market uncertainty in the wake of the war in Ukraine has driven SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride prices sharply higher. Since our backlog includes contracts awarded to us in previous years, the average SWU price billed to customers typically lags published price indicators by several years. Revenue in our LEU business varies based upon the timing of customer contracts. The pricing of deliveries varies depending upon the market conditions at the time the contract was signed and may not reflect current market prices.
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The newly enacted Import Ban Act, which bans the importation of LEU from Russia, may severely limit importation through 2027 and will cut off supply of LEU from Russia after 2027. This has drawn attention to the potential for significant tightening of supplies in the market. Russian enrichment plants represent 44% of the world’s capacity, and Russian capacity significantly exceeds its domestic needs. According to data from the WNA, the annual enrichment requirements of reactors worldwide outside of Russia vastly exceeds the available supply of non-Russian enrichment, which potentially threatens the viability of some reactors, including those in the United States. While inventories and increased production at non-Russian plants may partially mitigate the shortfall, these options would not fully replace Russian supply. Deployment of new capacity ultimately could replace Russian enrichment, but this capacity will take a number of years and significant funding from private and/or government sources to come online. Centrus is seeking public and private funding to deploy new production capacity at its Piketon, Ohio, plant to help meet the need for new, domestic supplies of enriched uranium.
Current wording
The Import Ban Act, which bans the importation of LEU from Russia, may severely limit importation through 2027, unless we are successful in securing waivers for 2026 and 2027, and will cut off supply of LEU from Russia after 2027. Notwithstanding our ability to obtain waivers under the Import Ban Act, the Russian Decree, which prohibits the exportation of Russian LEU from Russia unless TENEX secures a permit for each shipment, may severely limit exportation of LEU from Russia through December 31, 2025. This has drawn attention to the potential for significant tightening of supplies in the market. Russian enrichment plants represent 44% of the world’s capacity, and Russian capacity significantly exceeds its domestic needs. According to data from the WNA, the annual enrichment requirements of reactors worldwide outside of Russia vastly exceeds the available supply of non-Russian enrichment, which potentially threatens the viability of some reactors, including those in the United States. While inventories and increased production at non-Russian plants may partially mitigate the shortfall, these options would not fully replace Russian supply. Deployment of new capacity ultimately could replace Russian enrichment, but this capacity will take a number of years and significant funding from private and/or government sources to come online. Centrus is seeking public and private funding to deploy new production capacity at its Piketon, Ohio, plant to help meet the need for new, domestic supplies of enriched uranium.
Previous wording
Revenue from the LEU segment was $228.0 million and $186.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $41.1 million (or 22%). SWU revenue increased by $50.7 million as a result of a 33% increase in the average price of SWU sold and a 2% increase in the volume of SWU sold. Uranium revenue decreased by $9.6 million as a result of a 40% decrease in the volume of uranium sold, partially offset by a 26% increase in the average price of uranium sold.
Current wording
Revenue from the LEU segment was $51.3 million and $23.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $27.7 million (or 117%). SWU revenue increased by $27.7 million as a result of a 46% increase in the average price of SWU sold and a 49% increase in the volume of SWU sold.
Previous wording
Cost of sales for the LEU segment was $29.6 million and $30.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $0.8 million (or 3%). SWU costs decreased as a result of a 71% decrease in the volume of SWU sold, partially offset by a 229% increase in the average unit cost of SWU sold. Cost of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, included $1.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for the revaluation of inventory loans.
Current wording
Cost of sales for the LEU segment was $20.1 million and $23.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $3.0 million (or 13%). SWU costs decreased as a result of a 48% decrease in the average unit cost of SWU sold, partially offset by a 49% increase in the volume of SWU sold. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, included $2.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the revaluation of inventory loans.
Previous wording
Advanced technology costs were $13.9 million and $10.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $3.1 million (or 29%). Advanced technology costs consist of American Centrifuge work and related expenses that are outside of our customer contracts in the Technical Solutions segment, including bid and proposal activities and work to improve our centrifuge manufacturing capability.
Current wording
Advanced technology costs were $3.0 million and $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $2.7 million (or 47%). Advanced technology costs consist of American Centrifuge work and related expenses that are outside of our customer contracts in the Technical Solutions segment, including bid and proposal activities and work to improve our centrifuge manufacturing capability.
Previous wording
Income tax benefit was $0.9 million and $7.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $6.7 million (or 88%). Income tax benefit for both periods resulted from applying the annual effective tax rate to the quarterly income from continuing operations adjusted for discrete items. In addition, a decrease to the federal tax valuation allowance of $7.7 million was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023. For more information about the valuation allowance, see Note 14, Income Taxes, in our Consolidated Financial Statements on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Current wording
Income tax expense (benefit) was $8.0 million and ($2.3) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a change of $10.3 million (or 448%). Income tax expense (benefit) for both periods resulted from applying the annual effective tax rate to the quarterly income (loss) from continuing operations adjusted for discrete items. For more information about the valuation allowance, see Note 14, Income Taxes, in our Consolidated Financial Statements on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
Net income (loss) netted to a loss of $5.0 million and income of $8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a change of $13.2 million (or 161%). The change of $13.2 million was primarily attributable to a decrease of $6.7 million in income tax benefit and a decrease of $4.9 million in gross profit from the LEU segment, partially offset by an increase of $2.5 million in gross profit from the Technical Solutions segment.
Current wording
Net income (loss) netted to income of $27.2 million and a loss of $6.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a change of $33.3 million (or 546%). The change of $33.3 million was primarily attributable to an increase of $30.7 million in gross profit from the LEU segment, a gain of $11.8 million on the extinguishment of long-term debt, an increase of $4.5 million in investment income, and a decrease of $2.7 million in advanced technology costs. This was partially offset by an increase of $3.0 million in interest expense and a decrease of $2.1 million in gross profit from the Technical Solutions segment.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had a consolidated cash and cash equivalents balance of $194.3 million. In addition, there was $29.8 million of restricted cash related to three inventory loans, which required a cash deposit into an escrow fund. See Note 3, Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company anticipates having adequate liquidity to support our business operations for at least the next 12 months from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our view of liquidity is dependent on, among other things, conditions affecting our operations, including market, international trade restrictions, sanctions and other conditions, the impact of the May 2024 enactment of the Import Ban Act and our ability to obtain additional waivers thereunder, the level of expenditures and government funding for our services contracts, and the timing of customer payments. Liquidity requirements for our existing operations are affected primarily by the timing and amount of customer sales and our inventory purchases.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had a consolidated cash and cash equivalents balance of $653.0 million. In addition, the Company had $29.8 million of restricted cash related to three inventory loans, which required a cash deposit into an escrow fund. In May 2025, $18.6 million of the restricted cash was released from escrow, following the repayment of two of the three inventory loans in March 2025. See Note 3, Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company anticipates having adequate liquidity to support our business operations for at least the next 12 months from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our view of liquidity is dependent on, among other things, conditions affecting our operations, including market, international trade restrictions, sanctions and other conditions, the impact of the May 2024 enactment of the Import Ban Act and our ability to obtain additional waivers thereunder, the impact of the November 2024 Russian Decree and the ability of TENEX to secure export licenses thereunder, the level of expenditures and government funding for our services contracts, and the timing of customer payments. Liquidity requirements for our existing operations are affected primarily by the timing and amount of customer sales and our inventory purchases.
Previous wording
On November 10, 2022, the Company was awarded the HALEU Operation Contract. The HALEU Operation Contract provides for a 50/50 cost-share contract for Phase 1 of the base contract to complete the cascade, begin operations and produce the initial, small quantity demonstration HALEU. Phase 2 includes continued operations and maintenance on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis. Finally, the HALEU Operation Contract includes options for the government to unilaterally extend performance for up to an additional nine years comprised of three options of three years each, also on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis. The Company also is performing additional work on infrastructure and facility repairs and costs associated with 5B Cylinder refurbishment under the DOE’s technical direction. The Company’s goal is to modularly scale up the facility as demand for HALEU grows in the commercial and government sectors, subject to the availability of funding and/or contracts to purchase the output of the plant.
Current wording
On November 10, 2022, the Company was awarded the HALEU Operation Contract. The HALEU Operation Contract provides for a 50/50 cost-share contract for Phase 1 of the base contract to complete the cascade, begin operations and produce the initial, small quantity demonstration HALEU. Phase 2 includes continued operations and maintenance on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis. Finally, the HALEU Operation Contract includes options for the government to unilaterally extend performance for up to an additional nine years comprised of three options of three years each, also on a cost-plus-incentive-fee basis. The Company also is performing additional work on infrastructure and facility repairs and costs associated with 5B Cylinder refurbishment under the DOE’s technical direction. 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 approximately $152.3 million. The Company’s goal is to modularly scale up the facility as demand for HALEU grows in the commercial and government sectors, subject to the availability of funding and/or contracts to purchase the output of the plant.
Previous wording
If funding by the U.S. government of gas centrifuge technology is reduced or discontinued, or we are not awarded a future DOE contract to continue to operate the cascade or expand it, such actions may have a material adverse impact on our ability to deploy the American Centrifuge technology and on our liquidity.
Current wording
If funding by the U.S. government of gas centrifuge technology is reduced or discontinued, or we are not awarded a future DOE contract to continue to operate the cascade or expand it, such actions may have a material adverse impact on our ability to deploy the American Centrifuge technology and on our liquidity. If funding under U.S. federal government programs or contracts and subcontracts, including under the HALEU Operation Contract, HALEU Deconversion Contract, HALEU Production Contract or LEU Production Contract, is delayed, reduced or terminated, as a result of the changes in the prevailing policies and budgetary priorities of the incumbent administration or otherwise, it could have a material adverse impact on our operations, including our ability to deploy the American Centrifuge technology.
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Capital expenditures of approximately $22.5 million are anticipated over the next 12 months.
Current wording
Capital expenditures of approximately $23.3 million are anticipated over the next 12 months.
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On May 28, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with an insurer (“Insurer”) for two of its defined benefit plans to purchase a group annuity contract and transferred approximately $234 million of its pension plan obligations to the insurer. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded directly by the assets of the pension plan of approximately $224 million. The purchase resulted in a transfer of future benefit obligations and administrative responsibilities for more than 1,000 beneficiaries effective September 1, 2024.
Current wording
On May 28, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with an insurer (“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 insurer. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded directly by the assets of the pension plan of approximately $224.0 million. The purchase resulted in a transfer of future benefit obligations and administrative responsibilities for more than 1,000 beneficiaries effective September 1, 2024.
Previous wording
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $20.9 million. The net decrease was primarily due to approximately $262 million of disbursements for operations, of which approximately $203 million relates to payments for LEU inventory deliveries and cash outflows for the Technical Solutions segment, with the remaining disbursements being for corporate administration, benefits claims, and advanced technology costs. These cash outflows were partially offset by approximately $241 million in cash collections, the majority of which is customer collections.
Current wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $36.5 million. The net increase was primarily due to approximately $123.0 million in cash collected from customers and investment income. These cash inflows were partially offset by approximately $87.0 million of disbursements for operations, of which approximately $59.0 million relates to both payments for LEU inventory deliveries and cash outflows for the Technical Solutions segment, with the remaining disbursements being for corporate administration, benefits claims, and advanced technology costs.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
While the obligation to furnish compliant 5B Cylinders under the HALEU Operation Contract continues to rest with the DOE, Centrus has worked to help the DOE to secure additional cylinders. 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. Centrus began to receive deliveries of additional 5B Cylinders in October 2024 and believes it has adequate cylinders to complete Phase 2.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, cash of $25.2 million and $7.1 million, respectively, was provided from the net proceeds related to the issuance of 258,197 and 176,628 shares, respectively, of Class A Common Stock under ATM offerings.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Income tax expense was $5.7 million and income tax benefit was $1.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a change of $7.6 million (or 400%). Income tax expense (benefit) for both periods resulted from applying the annual effective tax rate to the quarterly income from continuing operations adjusted for discrete items. In addition, a decrease to the federal tax valuation allowance of $7.7 million was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. For more information about the valuation allowance, see Note 14, Income Taxes, in our Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
On October 12, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with an insurer (“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 insurer. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded directly by the 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.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Pursuant to a separate sales agreement with its Agents, the Company sold, through its ATM offering at the market price, an aggregate of 0 and 722,568 shares of its Class A Common Stock in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, for a total of $0 and $24.4 million, respectively. After expenses and commissions paid to the Agents, the Company’s proceeds totaled $0 and $23.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the Company recorded direct costs of $0 and $0.2 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, related to the issuance. The shares of Class A Common Stock were issued 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.