Centrus Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) reported a net loss of $6.1 million on $43.7 million in revenue for Q1 2024, compared to net income of $7.2 million on $66.9 million in revenue in Q1 2023. The company has a consolidated cash balance of $209.3 million as of March 31, 2024. Centrus continues its enrichment operations in Piketon, Ohio, with total production of approximately 135 kilograms of HALEU. The company signed approximately $900 million in contingent sales commitments for LEU to support potential construction of LEU production capacity.
Continued enrichment operations in Piketon, Ohio, with total production of approximately 135 kilograms of HALEU.
Signed approximately $900 million in contingent sales commitments for LEU to support the potential construction of LEU production capacity.
Centrus generated total revenue of $43.7 million in Q1 2024.
Revenue from the Technical Solutions segment increased by $12.0 million due to the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in late 2023.
Centrus reported a net loss of $6.1 million for Q1 2024.
Revenue from the LEU segment decreased by $35.2 million in Q1 2024.
Gross profit decreased to $4.3 million in Q1 2024 from $23.0 million in Q1 2023.
Cost of sales for the Technical Solutions segment increased by $7.3 million in Q1 2024.
Insights
The recent financial results from Centrus show a significant year-over-year decline in revenue, with a net loss reported for Q1 2024. This contraction is largely attributed to reduced sales and lower average prices in the LEU segment. Notably, there is a transition in progress within the company's operations from Phase 1 to Phase 2 for the HALEU Operation Contract. The results underscore a fluctuating market landscape and the company's ongoing strategic adjustments to these conditions.
From a liquidity standpoint, Centrus maintains a robust cash balance, suggesting a stable financial position in the short term. However, the transition to enhanced HALEU production and the significant contingent LEU sales commitments are capital intensive, implying the need for careful management of cash flow over the long term, especially considering the potential impacts of new legislation on uranium imports.
Centrus' performance in the uranium enrichment sector is influenced by several external factors, including market prices for LEU and SWU and geopolitical events, such as the proposed U.S. ban on Russian uranium imports. The $900 million in contingent sales commitments indicates confidence in Centrus' ability to expand and compete long-term. Nevertheless, these commitments depend on securing funding and the eventual realization of sales hinges on variables out of the company's immediate control.
The transition of the HALEU Operation Contract from Phase 1 to Phase 2 signifies progress in meeting future energy demands, particularly for advanced nuclear reactors. However, the recent legislation to ban Russian uranium imports may have far-reaching implications for the U.S. uranium market. Centrus' need to apply for waivers could introduce uncertainty to its operations, though the possibility of leveraging a heightened demand for domestic uranium could represent a strategic opportunity for the firm.
The legislative context, particularly the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, presents both challenges and opportunities for Centrus. Should the President sign the bill into law, Centrus' swift maneuver to apply for waivers indicates preparedness to navigate the regulatory landscape. The overall strategy to expand domestic enrichment capabilities aligns with the nation's push for energy independence and nuclear security. Nonetheless, the extent to which Centrus can benefit from this environment depends on timely regulatory decisions and its ability to adapt to the new market conditions that will emerge once the legislation is enacted.
- Net loss of
on$6.1 million in revenue, compared to net income of$43.7 million on$7.2 million in revenue in Q1 2023$66.9 million - Consolidated cash balance of
as of March 31, 2024$209.3 million - Continued enrichment operations in
Piketon, Ohio , with total production of approximately 135 kilograms of High Assay Low-Enriched Uranium ("HALEU") - Signed approximately
in contingent sales commitments for Low-Enriched Uranium ("LEU")$900 million
"Centrus had a strong start to the year, making additional HALEU deliveries to the Department of Energy ("Department" or "DOE") and submitting bids on two Requests for Proposals from the Department aimed at expanding its HALEU production capacity. In addition, the Company signed approximately
Financial Results
Centrus generated total revenue of
Revenue from the LEU segment was
Revenue from the Technical Solutions segment was
Cost of sales for the LEU segment was
Cost of sales for the Technical Solutions segment was
Gross profit for the Company was
HALEU Update
On October 11, 2023, the Company announced the beginning of enrichment operations, and on November 7, 2023, it announced its first delivery of 20 kilograms of HALEU uranium hexafluoride (UF6), completing Phase 1 of the HALEU Operation Contract under budget and ahead of schedule. The DOE is contractually required to provide storage cylinders necessary to collect the output of the cascade. Using the storage cylinders currently made available by the DOE, Centrus has now achieved cumulative deliveries to the DOE of approximately 135 kilograms of HALEU UF6.
On November 28, 2023 and January 9, 2024, the DOE issued two RFPs for the deconversion and enrichment of HALEU, respectively. The Company submitted bids for both RFPs, with the goal of expanding HALEU production capability at the
Contingent Sales Commitments
Centrus also announced that it has signed approximately
Enriched Uranium Ban
On April 30, 2024, the Senate passed the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act (H.R. 1042), which bans uranium imports from
About Centrus Energy Corp.
Centrus Energy is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel components and services for the nuclear power industry. Centrus provides value to its utility customers through the reliability and diversity of its supply sources – helping them meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free electricity. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,750 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is also advancing the next generation of centrifuge technologies so that America can restore its domestic uranium enrichment capability in the future. Find out more at centrusenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "will", "should", "could", "would" or "may" and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management's current views and assumptions with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control.
For Centrus Energy Corp., particular risks and uncertainties (hereinafter "risks") that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to and which are, and may be, exacerbated by any worsening of the global business and economic environment include but are not limited to the following: risks related to the war in
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this news release and in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, under Part II, Item 1A - "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and in our filings with the SEC that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.
Contacts:
Investors: Dan Leistikow at LeistikowD@centrusenergy.com
Media: Lindsey Geisler at GeislerLR@centrusenergy.com
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Revenue: | |||
Separative work units | $ 23.6 | $ 58.8 | |
Uranium | — | — | |
Technical solutions | 20.1 | 8.1 | |
Total revenue | 43.7 | 66.9 | |
Cost of Sales: | |||
Separative work units and uranium | 23.1 | 34.9 | |
Technical solutions | 16.3 | 9.0 | |
Total cost of sales | 39.4 | 43.9 | |
Gross profit | 4.3 | 23.0 | |
Advanced technology costs | 5.7 | 3.4 | |
Selling, general and administrative | 8.1 | 10.3 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 1.1 | 1.1 | |
Special charges for workforce reductions | — | (0.1) | |
Operating income (loss) | (10.6) | 8.3 | |
Nonoperating components of net periodic benefit loss | 0.1 | 0.3 | |
Interest expense | 0.4 | 0.3 | |
Investment income | (2.8) | (1.9) | |
Other expense, net | 0.1 | — | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (8.4) | 9.6 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (2.3) | 2.4 | |
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) | $ (6.1) | $ 7.2 | |
Net income (loss) per share: | |||
Basic | $ (0.38) | $ 0.49 | |
Diluted | $ (0.38) | $ 0.47 | |
Average number of common shares outstanding (in thousands): | |||
Basic | 15,906 | 14,841 | |
Diluted | 15,906 | 15,241 |
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited; in millions) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
OPERATING | |||
Net income (loss) | $ (6.1) | $ 7.2 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 1.3 | 1.3 | |
Accrued loss on long-term contract | — | (5.6) | |
Deferred tax assets | (2.1) | 2.2 | |
Equity related compensation | 0.2 | 1.2 | |
Revaluation of inventory borrowing | 0.3 | 2.1 | |
Other reconciling adjustments, net | 0.1 | — | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | 29.5 | 5.3 | |
Inventories | 27.2 | 22.3 | |
Inventories owed to customers and suppliers | (62.7) | (43.6) | |
Other current assets | (0.8) | 15.1 | |
Accounts payable and other liabilities | (5.1) | (4.2) | |
Payables under inventory purchase agreements | 25.7 | (11.1) | |
Deferred revenue and advances from customers, net of deferred costs | 0.4 | 0.1 | |
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities | (2.6) | (0.7) | |
Other changes, net | — | (1.3) | |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 5.3 | (9.7) | |
INVESTING | |||
Capital expenditures | (1.5) | (0.3) | |
Cash used in investing activities | (1.5) | (0.3) | |
FINANCING | |||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net | 7.1 | 22.0 | |
Exercise of stock options | 0.4 | — | |
Payment of interest classified as debt | (3.1) | (3.1) | |
Cash provided by financing activities | 4.4 | 18.9 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (0.1) | — | |
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 8.1 | 8.9 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 233.8 | 212.4 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ 241.9 | $ 221.3 | |
Non-cash activities: | |||
Adjustment of right to use lease assets from lease modification | $ — | $ 4.2 | |
Property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 0.1 | $ — | |
Equity issuance costs included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 0.3 | $ — | |
Shares withheld for employee taxes | $ — | $ 1.9 | |
ATM proceeds included in accounts receivable | $ — | $ 1.2 |
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data) | |||
March 31, | December 31, | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 209.3 | $ 201.2 | |
Accounts receivable | 19.9 | 49.4 | |
Inventories | 279.2 | 306.4 | |
Deferred costs associated with deferred revenue | 117.6 | 117.6 | |
Other current assets | 30.5 | 10.8 | |
Total current assets | 656.5 | 685.4 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of March 31, 2024 and | 7.6 | 7.0 | |
Deposits for financial assurance | 13.7 | 32.4 | |
Intangible assets, net | 38.3 | 39.4 | |
Deferred tax assets | 30.6 | 28.5 | |
Other long-term assets | 3.3 | 3.5 | |
Total assets | $ 750.0 | $ 796.2 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 36.7 | $ 41.9 | |
Payables under inventory purchase agreements | 67.6 | 41.9 | |
Inventories owed to customers and suppliers | 21.6 | 84.3 | |
Deferred revenue and advances from customers | 283.0 | 282.6 | |
Short-term inventory loans | 40.2 | 14.3 | |
Current debt | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
Total current liabilities | 455.2 | 471.1 | |
Long-term debt | 86.5 | 89.6 | |
Postretirement health and life benefit obligations | 79.0 | 81.2 | |
Pension benefit liabilities | 16.9 | 17.3 | |
Advances from customers | 32.8 | 32.8 | |
Long-term inventory loans | 37.5 | 63.1 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 8.3 | 8.8 | |
Total liabilities | 716.2 | 763.9 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Preferred stock, par value | |||
Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, none issued | — | — | |
Series B Senior Preferred Stock, none issued | — | — | |
Class A Common Stock, par value 15,281,474 and 14,956,434 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
Class B Common Stock, par value shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |
Excess of capital over par value | 188.2 | 180.5 | |
Accumulated deficit | (155.6) | (149.5) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (0.4) | (0.3) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 33.8 | 32.3 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 750.0 | $ 796.2 |
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