Centrus Energy (LEU) Risk Analysis

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Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning.

Centrus Energy disclosed 15 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Centrus Energy reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2025

Risk Distribution

33% Finance & Corporate

33% Legal & Regulatory

27% Macro & Political

7% Production

0% Tech & Innovation

0% Ability to Sell

Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2025

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Finance & Corporate

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Finance & Corporate

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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 15

Finance & Corporate

Total Risks: 5/15 (33%)Above Sector Average

Accounting & Financial Operations4 | 26.7%

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1

General Risk Factors

Failures to protect classified or other sensitive information, or cybersecurity incidents could result in significant liability or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business. Our business requires us to use and protect classified, sensitive, and other protected information as well as business proprietary information and intellectual property (collectively, “sensitive information”). Our computer networks and other IT systems are designed to protect this information through the use of classified networks and other procedures. We routinely experience various cybersecurity incidents, including threats to our information technology infrastructure, unauthorized attempts to gain access to the Company’s sensitive information, and denial-of-service attacks, as do our customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners. The threats we face vary from attacks common to most industries to attacks by more advanced and persistent, highly organized adversaries, including nation states, which target us and other government contractors because we possess sensitive information. If we are unable to protect sensitive information, our customers or governmental authorities could question the adequacy of our threat mitigation and detection processes and procedures, and depending on the severity of the incident, U.S. government data, the Company’s data, customers’ data, our employees’ data, our intellectual property, and other sensitive information could be compromised. As a consequence of the persistence, sophistication, and volume of these attacks, we may not be successful in defending against all such attacks. Due to the evolving nature of these security threats and the national security aspects of much of the sensitive information we possess, the impact of any future incident cannot be predicted. We have a number of suppliers and indirect suppliers with a wide variety of systems and cybersecurity capabilities and we may not be successful in preventing adversaries from exploiting possible weak links in our supply chain. We also must rely on this supply chain for detecting and reporting cyber incidents, which could affect our ability to report or respond to cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner. The costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means. Further, these suppliers may incorporate generative artificial intelligence tools into their offerings without disclosing this use to us, and the providers of these generative artificial intelligence tools may not meet existing or rapidly evolving regulatory or industry standards with respect to privacy and data protection and may inhibit our or our vendors’ ability to maintain an adequate level of service and experience. If we or our third-party partners experience an actual or perceived breach or privacy or security incident because of the use of generative artificial intelligence, we may lose valuable confidential information and our reputation and the public perception of the effectiveness of our security measures could be harmed. A material network breach in the security of the IT systems of the Company or third parties for any reason, including, but not limited to, human error, could include the theft of sensitive information, including, without limitation, our and our customers’ business proprietary and intellectual property. To the extent any security breach or human error results in a loss or damage to sensitive information, or an inappropriate or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, the breach could cause grave damage to the country’s national security and to our business. Threats, via insider threat or third parties, to our IT systems, are constantly evolving and there is no assurance that our efforts to maintain and improve our IT systems will be sufficient to meet current or future threats. Any event leading to a security breach or loss of, or damage to, sensitive information, whether by our employees or third parties, could result in negative publicity, significant remediation costs, legal liability, and damage to our reputation and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. In an extreme case, the DOE could terminate our permit to access classified information resulting in the elimination of our ability to continue American Centrifuge work or performance of DOE contracts, including the HALEU Operation Contract. See Part 1, Item 1C, Cybersecurity, for more information on our cybersecurity risk management and governance.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2

Financial Risks

We have significant long-term liabilities. We continue to have significant long-term liabilities, including the indebtedness under our 2.25% Convertible Notes, which mature in November 2030 and our 8.25% Notes, which mature in February 2027. Our significant long-term liabilities (and other third-party financial obligations) could have important consequences, including: • making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations to lenders and other creditors, resulting in possible defaults on, and acceleration of, such indebtedness or breaches of such other commitments; • making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations to lenders and other creditors, resulting in possible defaults on, and acceleration of, such indebtedness or breaches of such other commitments; • placing us at a competitive disadvantage by making us more vulnerable to react to adverse economic conditions or changes in the nuclear industry; • placing us at a competitive disadvantage by making us more vulnerable to react to adverse economic conditions or changes in the nuclear industry; • hindering our ability to obtain additional financing for future working capital and other general corporate requirements; • hindering our ability to obtain additional financing for future working capital and other general corporate requirements; • placing certain restrictions on the ability of our subsidiary, Enrichment Corp., to transfer cash and other assets to us, which could constrain our ability to pay dividends on our Common Stock or to fund our commitments or the commitments of our other subsidiaries, pursuant to the indenture governing our 8.25% Notes, subject to certain exceptions; and • restricting our ability to engage in certain mergers or acquisitions pursuant to the indenture governing our 8.25% Notes which also require us to offer to repurchase all such outstanding notes at 101% of their outstanding principal amount in the event of certain change of control events. The terms of the indenture governing our 8.25% Notes do not restrict Centrus or any of its subsidiaries from incurring substantial additional indebtedness in the future. If we incur substantial additional indebtedness, however, the foregoing risks would intensify. Additional information concerning the 8.25% Notes and 2.25% Convertible Notes, including the terms and conditions, are described in Note 8, Debt, of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part IV of this Annual Report. The conditional conversion feature of our 2.25% Convertible Notes, if triggered, may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. We completed an offering of $402.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.25% Convertible Notes due 2030 in November 2024. In the event the conditional conversion feature of our 2.25% Convertible Notes is triggered, holders of the 2.25% Convertible Notes will be entitled to convert them at any time during specified periods at their option. If one or more holders elect to convert their 2.25% Convertible Notes, we would be required to settle a portion or all of our conversion obligation through the payment of cash, which could adversely affect our liquidity. In addition, even if holders do not elect to convert their 2.25% Convertible Notes, we would be required under applicable accounting rules to reclassify all or a portion of the outstanding principal of the 2.25% Convertible Notes as a current rather than long-term liability, which would result in a material reduction of our net working capital. Conversion of our 2.25% Convertible Notes may dilute the ownership interest of our stockholders or may otherwise depress the price of our common stock. The conversion of some or all of our 2.25% Convertible Notes may dilute the ownership interests of our stockholders. Upon conversion of the notes, we will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2.25% Convertible Notes to be converted, and cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at the Company's election, in respect of the remainder. If we elect to settle our conversion obligation in a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, any sales in the public market of our common stock issuable upon such conversion could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock. In addition, the existence of the 2.25% Convertible Notes may encourage short selling by market participants that engage in hedging or arbitrage activity, and anticipated conversion of the 2.25% Convertible Notes into shares of our common stock could depress the price of our common stock. Certain provisions in the indenture governing our 2.25% Convertible Notes may delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover attempt of us. Certain provisions in the indenture governing our 2.25% Convertible Notes may make it more difficult or expensive for a third party to acquire us. For example, the indenture governing the 2.25% Convertible Notes requires us to repurchase the notes for cash upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the 2.25% Convertible Notes) and, in certain circumstances, to increase the conversion rate for a holder who converts their 2.25% Convertible Notes in connection with a make-whole fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the 2.25% Convertible Notes). A takeover of us may trigger the requirement that we repurchase the 2.25% Convertible Notes and/or increase the conversion rate, which could make it more costly for a potential acquirer to engage in such takeover. Such additional costs may have the effect of delaying or preventing a takeover of us that would otherwise be beneficial to investors. Servicing our debt requires a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash flow from our business to pay our debt. Our ability to make scheduled payments of the principal of, to pay interest on, or to refinance our indebtedness, including our 2.25% Convertible Notes, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control. In addition, holders of the 2.25% Convertible Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their notes for cash upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes. Upon conversion of the 2.25% Convertible Notes, we will be required to make cash payments in respect of the notes being converted. Our business may not continue to generate cash flow from operations in the future sufficient to service our debt. If we are unable to generate such cash flow, we may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as selling assets, restructuring debt, incurring more debt or obtaining additional equity capital on terms that may be onerous or highly dilutive. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness will depend on the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. We may not be able to engage in any of these activities or engage in these activities on desirable terms, which could result in a default on our debt obligations or negatively affect our liquidity position.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 3

Risks related to financial factors primarily include:

Risks related to financial factors primarily include: • significant long-term liabilities; • material postretirement health and life benefit obligations; • our revenues and operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year; • possible impairment loss related to our intangible assets; • dependency on intercompany support from Enrichment Corp.; • a small number of holders of our Class A Common Stock may exert significant influence over the direction of the Company; • a small number of Class A stockholders, who also have significant holdings of the Company’s 8.25% Notes, may be motivated by interests that are not aligned with the Company’s other Class A stockholders; and • limited ability to utilize our NOL carryforwards to offset future taxable income.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 4

Risks related to general factors primarily include:

Risks related to general factors primarily include: • failures to protect classified or other sensitive information, or security breaches of IT systems could result in significant liability; • artificial intelligence risks and challenges that can impact our business, including regulatory risks and operational risks if artificial intelligence is integrated into our operations and cybersecurity risks in the event that artificial intelligence is used by a threat actor in cybersecurity incident; • the inability to attract and retain key personnel; • the potential for the DOE to seek to terminate or exercise its remedies under the 2002 DOE-USEC Agreement and our other agreements with the DOE, or to require modifications to such agreements; • government reviews or audits can lead to withholding or delay of payments to us, non-receipt of award fees, legal actions, fines, penalties and liabilities, and other remedies against us; • our U.S. government contracts and subcontracts are dependent on continued U.S. government funding and government appropriations, which may not be made on a timely basis or at all; • changes to, or termination of, any agreements with the U.S. government, or deterioration in our relationship with the U.S. government; and • the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing competitive environment in the nuclear industry.

Corporate Activity and Growth1 | 6.7%

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1

Risks related to operational factors primarily include:

Risks related to operational factors primarily include: • disruptions arising from the Import Ban Act or the Russian Decree restricting imports, exports or sales of SWU or uranium that we buy from our Russian supplier and our other sources of supply; • lack of assurance that we will be awarded any task orders under any of our IDIQ contracts and, if awarded, the nature, timing and amount of the task orders that may be issued under an award is uncertain; and • the inability to sell all of the LEU we are required to purchase under supply agreements for prices that cover our costs.

Legal & Regulatory

Total Risks: 5/15 (33%)Above Sector Average

Regulation5 | 33.3%

Regulation - Risk 1

Risks related to legal and compliance factors primarily include:

Risks related to legal and compliance factors primarily include: • our operations are regulated by the U.S. government, including the NRC and the DOE as well as the States of Ohio and Tennessee. Recent U.S. government administrations have relied on executive orders in lieu of federal legislation to implement regulatory policy and objectives, which could exacerbate regulatory unpredictability. Further, recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions have the potential to redefine the power of federal agencies to interpret and apply federal regulations, which could impact various regulatory rules affecting our business in ways that could affect our business, prospects and operations, and our financial performance positively or negatively; • our operations involve the use, transportation and disposal of toxic, hazardous and/or radioactive materials and could result in liability without regard to fault or negligence; and • our certificate of incorporation gives us certain rights with respect to equity securities held (beneficially or of record) by foreign persons. If levels of foreign ownership set forth in our certificate of incorporation are exceeded, we have the right, among other things, to redeem or exchange common stock held by foreign persons, and in certain cases, the applicable redemption price or exchange value may be equal to the lower of fair market value or a foreign person’s purchase price.

Regulation - Risk 2

29 29 29 Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 1A. Risk Factors The following discussion sets forth the material risk factors that could affect our financial condition and operations. Such risks, which could negatively affect our Consolidated Financial Statements, fall primarily under the categories listed below. Readers should not consider any descriptions to be a complete set of all potential risks that could affect us. The following discussion sets forth the material risk factors that could affect our financial condition and operations. Such risks, which could negatively affect our Consolidated Financial Statements, fall primarily under the categories listed below. Readers should not consider any descriptions to be a complete set of all potential risks that could affect us.

Regulation - Risk 3

Legal and Compliance Risks

Our operations are highly regulated by the U.S. government, including the NRC and the DOE as well as the States of Ohio and Tennessee and could be significantly impacted by changes in government policies and priorities. Our operations, including the facilities we lease near Piketon, Ohio, are subject to regulation by the NRC. The NRC has granted us two licenses for the Piketon facility: a license for a Lead Cascade test facility that was granted in February 2004, and a separate license to construct and operate a commercial plant that was granted in April 2007. Our license to construct and operate a commercial plant will expire on April 13, 2037. In June 2021, the NRC approved an amendment to permit HALEU production as a subset of the larger commercial plant license. We are currently performing work under a contract with the DOE for the construction and operation of a cascade to produce HALEU. This contract is currently set to expire at the completion of Phase 2 which was extended to June 30, 2025. The NRC approved our license amendment to increase our material possession limit to accommodate anticipated output under the HALEU Operation Contract and extend our production authorization period under our license. The NRC also approved our request to terminate the 2004 license for the Lead Cascade test facility. The NRC could refuse to grant our license amendment to construct and operate a commercial plant if it determines that: (1) we are foreign owned, controlled, or dominated; (2) the issuance of the amendment would be inimical to the maintenance of a reliable and economic domestic source of enrichment; (3) the issuance of the amendment would be adverse to U.S. defense or security objectives; or (4) the issuance of the amendment is otherwise not consistent with applicable laws or regulations then in effect. The NRC has the authority to issue notices of violation for violations of the Atomic Energy Act, the NRC regulations and conditions of licenses, certificates of compliance, or orders. The NRC has the authority to impose civil penalties or additional requirements and to order cessation of operations for violations of its regulations. Penalties under the NRC regulations could include substantial fines, imposition of additional requirements, or withdrawal or suspension of licenses or certificates. Any penalties imposed on us could adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity. The NRC also has the authority to issue new regulatory requirements or to change existing requirements. Changes to the regulatory requirements also could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Notwithstanding the ability of the NRC and DOE to issue and interpret regulatory requirements, several significant administrative law cases were decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2024, most notably Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ("Loper Bright"). In Loper Bright, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the U.S. Administrative Procedure Act requires that courts exercise their independent judgment when deciding whether a federal agency has acted within its statutory authority, and not to defer to an agency interpretation solely because a statute is ambiguous. These decisions may result in additional legal challenges to regulations and guidance issued by federal regulatory agencies, including the NRC and DOE, which the Company relies on and intend to rely on in the future. Successful challenges of such regulations and guidance could have an impact on our business which could be material. In addition, potential increased regulatory uncertainty following Loper Bright and delays in and other impacts to the federal agency rulemaking process could adversely impact our business and operations. Our operations involve the use, transportation and disposal of toxic, hazardous and/or radioactive materials and could result in liability without regard to fault or negligence. A release of these materials could pose a health risk to humans or animals. If an accident were to occur, its severity would depend on the volume of the release and the speed of corrective action taken by emergency response personnel, as well as other factors beyond our control, such as weather and wind conditions. Actions taken in response to an actual or suspected release of these materials, including a precautionary evacuation, could result in significant costs for which we could be legally responsible. In addition to health risks, a release of these materials may cause damage to, or the loss of, property and may adversely affect property values. Additionally, we may be responsible for D&D of facilities where we conduct, or previously conducted, operations. Activities of our contractors, suppliers or other counterparties similarly may involve toxic, hazardous, and radioactive materials and we may be liable contractually, or under applicable law, to contribute to remedy damages or other costs arising from such activities, including the D&D of third-party facilities. In addition, certain of our operations are subject to DOE regulation or contractual requirements. Our technology and manufacturing facility in Oak Ridge is also regulated by the State of Tennessee under the NRC’s Agreement State Program as well as applicable state laws. Our operations at the facility near Piketon also are subject to regulation by various agencies of the Ohio state government. These state and federal agencies may have the authority to impose civil penalties and additional requirements, which could adversely affect our results of operations. Further, changes in federal, state or local government policies and priorities can impact our operations and the nuclear industry. This includes changes in interpretations of regulatory requirements, increased inspection or enforcement activities, changes in budgetary priorities, changes in tax laws and regulations and other actions or in-actions governments can take. Recent U.S. government administrations have relied on executive orders in lieu of federal legislation to implement regulatory policy and objectives, which could exacerbate regulatory unpredictability. The Company may be unable to anticipate changes in regulatory regimes of the U.S. federal government administration and, therefore, be unable to make timely operational or other changes, assuming the Company is in a position to effectively respond to any such change, which may not be the case, or to ensure compliance with federal regulations or orders. Executive orders or regulatory priorities issued or rescinded by the U.S. federal government administration may require the Company to make additional capital expenditures or incur additional costs, or cause a delay or the abandonment of projects or awarded contracts which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

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There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors described in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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Macro & Political

Total Risks: 4/15 (27%)Above Sector Average

Economy & Political Environment4 | 26.7%

Economy & Political Environment - Risk 1

Economic and Industry Risks

Our future prospects are tied directly to the nuclear energy industry worldwide. The financial difficulties experienced by, and operating conditions of, our customers and suppliers could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Potential events that could affect either our customers or suppliers under current or future contracts with us or the nuclear industry as a whole, include: • pandemics, armed conflicts (including the war in Ukraine), government actions and other events that disrupt supply chains, production, transportation, payments and importation of nuclear materials or other critical supplies or services; • natural or other disasters (such as the 2011 Fukushima disaster) impacting nuclear facilities or involving shipments of nuclear materials; • changes in U.S. or foreign government policies and priorities; • regulatory actions or changes in regulations by nuclear regulatory bodies applicable to us, our suppliers or our customers; • decisions by agencies, courts or other bodies under trade and other laws applicable to us, our suppliers, or our customers; • disruptions in other areas of the nuclear fuel cycle, such as uranium supplies or conversion; • civic opposition to, or changes in government policies regarding, nuclear operations; • business decisions concerning reactors or reactor operations; • the financial condition of reactor owners and operations; • the need for generating capacity; or • consolidation within the electric power industry. These events could adversely affect us to the extent they result in a reduction or elimination of customers’ contractual requirements to purchase from us; the suspension or reduction of nuclear reactor operations; the reduction or blocking of supplies of raw materials, natural or enriched uranium or SWU; lower demand; burdensome regulation, disruptions of shipments, production importation or payment (including the blocking or restriction of transportation services or hardware); increased competition from third parties; increased costs or difficulties; or increased liability for actual or threatened property damage or personal injury. Additionally, customers may face financial difficulties, including from factors unrelated to the nuclear industry, that could affect their willingness or ability to make purchases. We cannot provide any assurance that events will not prevent or delay us from making deliveries to our customers or increase our costs or that our customers, suppliers, or contractors will not default on their obligations to us or file for bankruptcy protection. If a customer files for bankruptcy protection, for example, we likely would be unable to collect all, or even a significant portion, of amounts that are owed to us. A default and bankruptcy filing by one or more customers or suppliers, or events, such as those listed above which prevent or limit our ability to obtain or sell material or services, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Economy & Political Environment - Risk 2

War in Ukraine Risks

The current war in Ukraine and related international or U.S. sanctions and restrictions on trade could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. The current war in Ukraine has led the United States, Russia, and other countries to impose sanctions and other measures that restrict international trade. The situation is continuously changing. The Import Ban Act was enacted on May 13, 2024. This law bans imports of LEU from Russia into the U.S. beginning August 11, 2024, subject to issuance of waivers by the DOE. The DOE has granted the Company waivers allowing it to import LEU from Russia for deliveries already committed by the Company to its U.S. customers in years 2024 and 2025 and allowing the importation of LEU from Russia for processing and reexport to our foreign customers scheduled in 2025. We filed a third waiver in December 2024 to import LEU from Russia in 2026 and 2027. There is no certainty that DOE will grant our waiver request and if granted, whether it would be granted in a timeframe that would meet our customers’ needs in 2026 or 2027. Although the prospect that additional restrictions would be imposed remains uncertain, imports of Russian LEU continue to be permitted into the United States pursuant to the DOE waivers, subject to the RSA and a law adopted to implement the RSA. Aside from the Import Ban Act, the expanding sanctions imposed by the United States and foreign governments on goods, services, entities, and instrumentalities that could be needed for performance of the TENEX Supply Contract could have adverse effects on the TENEX Supply Contract, even if such sanctions are not directed at imports of Russian LEU or other trade in nuclear material with Russia. For example, a sanction on a Russian bank might prevent funds from being transferred to TENEX’s account from the U.S. bank to which we make payments which could lead TENEX to suspend shipments. 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 in order for it to make shipments to Centrus through 2025. Centrus has been informed that TENEX has received three specific licenses to date which allow TENEX to export LEU to the U.S. for our pending orders. Centrus will use the majority of this LEU to satisfy pending orders to a single customer on a delayed basis in reliance on our contractual rights. TENEX has informed Centrus of its plan to seek additional export licenses to meet its delivery obligations under the TENEX Supply Contract for our other pending and future orders. 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 or rescinded prior to the shipment taking place. Further, sanctions or restrictions by the United States, Russia, or other countries on goods and services needed to make imports may directly or indirectly impact performance of the TENEX Supply Contract and our ability to transport, import, take delivery of or make payments or deliveries related to the LEU we purchase. For example, as a result of 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. Furthermore, because sanctions also limit the types of non-nuclear cargo that the ocean carrier can ship to and from Russia, its overall business in Russia has been curtailed, so this reduced the number of ships it uses for transportation to and from Russia, making it more difficult for us to make timely deliveries of LEU. The adverse impact of this reduced schedule could also lead the carrier to withdraw its ships entirely from routes to or from Russia, leaving us without a carrier to transport the LEU we procure from TENEX.

Economy & Political Environment - Risk 3

Risks related to economic and industry factors primarily include:

Risks related to economic and industry factors primarily include: • the financial difficulties experienced by, and operating conditions of, our customers and suppliers; • epidemics and other health related issues; and • price volatility associated with the procurement of SWU and uranium, which may be exacerbated by any U.S. or foreign government sanctions or other actions.

Economy & Political Environment - Risk 4

Risks related to the war in Ukraine factors primarily include:

Risks related to the war in Ukraine factors primarily include: • the current war in Ukraine and related international sanctions and restrictions; • market and supply chain complications arising from the Import Ban Act, and the Russian Decree; and • financial losses we incur in connection with (i) the impact of government sanctions imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine and/or (ii) disputes with our counterparties arising from such sanctions or mitigation efforts.

Production

Total Risks: 1/15 (7%)Above Sector Average

Manufacturing1 | 6.7%

Manufacturing - Risk 1

Operational Risks

Restrictions on imports or sales of SWU or uranium that we buy from our Russian supplier and our other sources of supply could adversely affect profitability and the viability of our business. Nearly all of the SWU and LEU that we use to fill existing contracts with customers is sourced from outside the United States, including from Russia under the TENEX Supply Contract. The Russian Decree issued by the Russian Federal that prohibits the export of LEU from Russia to the United States unless TENEX is able to secure a specific license for each shipment. Our ability to place this SWU and LEU into existing and future contracts with customers is subject to trade restrictions, sanctions, and other limitations imposed by the United States, other governments, and our customers. For example, our imports from Russia are subject to the Import Ban Act (and any waivers issued under the Import Ban Act) and U.S. quotas, while TENEX’s exports are subject to the licensing requirements of the Russian Decree. Given the quotas, restrictions, and customer limitations that limit our ability to sell SWU and LEU purchased under the TENEX Supply Agreement both in the United States and globally, there is no guarantee that we can make sufficient sales to meet our minimum purchase obligation under the TENEX Supply Agreement. (For further information refer to Part I, Item 1 - Business - Competition and Foreign Trade). Further, currently evolving international events, including the war in Ukraine, could result in new or additional sanctions or other U.S. or foreign government actions that could directly or indirectly limit or prevent our purchase, import, delivery and/or sale of material under our TENEX Supply Agreement and our ability to transport, import, take delivery of or make payments or deliveries related to the LEU we purchase. For example, as a result of 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 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. Furthermore, because sanctions also limit the types of non-nuclear cargo that the ocean carrier can ship to and from Russia, its overall business in Russia has been curtailed, so this reduced the number of ships it uses for transportation to and from Russia, making it more difficult for us to make timely deliveries of LEU. The adverse impact of this reduced schedule could also lead the carrier to withdraw its ships entirely from routes to or from Russia, leaving us without a carrier to transport the LEU we procure from TENEX. We may be unable to sell all of the LEU we are required to purchase under supply agreements for prices that cover our costs. In addition, our customers may satisfy their fuel needs for the years for which we have not obtained an import waiver through other suppliers. Either of these events could adversely affect profitability and the viability of our business. We may not achieve the anticipated benefits from our supply agreements. The prices we are charged under some supply agreements are determined by formulas that may not be aligned with the prevailing market prices at the time we enter into contracts with customers. As a result, the sales prices in our contracts may not cover our purchase costs, or those purchase costs may limit our ability to secure profitable sales. If we don’t receive a waiver from DOE in a timely manner to import material in 2026 or 2027, our customers may satisfy their fuel needs for 2026 or 2027 from other suppliers before we can secure a waiver, if we are able to secure a waiver at all. Therefore, we may be unable to sell our Russian material even if we receive a waiver to import such material in 2026 or 2027.

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?

Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment.

They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result.

It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.

How do companies disclose their risk factors?

Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process.

Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”.

Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report.

According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.

How can I use TipRanks risk factors in my stock research?

Use the Risk Factors tab to get data about the risk factors of any company in which you are considering investing.

You can easily see the most significant risks a company is facing. Additionally, you can find out which risk factors a company has added, removed or adjusted since its previous disclosure. You can also see how a company’s risk factors compare to others in its sector.

Without reading company reports or participating in conference calls, you would most likely not have access to this sort of information, which is usually not included in press releases or other public announcements.

A simplified analysis of risk factors is unique to TipRanks.

What are all the risk factor categories?

TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below.

1. Financial & Corporate

Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing.
Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments.
Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances.

2. Legal & Regulatory

Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company.
Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation.
Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy.
Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives.

3. Production

Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory.
Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers.
Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls.
Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation.

4. Technology & Innovation

Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development.
Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology.
Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks.
Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying.

5. Ability to Sell

Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers.
Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes.
Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration.
Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation.

6. Macro & Political

Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions.
Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19.
International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company.
Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.