EX-99.3 4 d806046dex993.htm EX-99.3 EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

 

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Cameco Corporation

2024 condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(unaudited)

July 30, 2024


Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of earnings

 

(Unaudited)           Three months ended     Six months ended  

($Cdn thousands, except per share amounts)

   Note      Jun 30/24     Jun 30/23     Jun 30/24     Jun 30/23  

Revenue from products and services

     12      $ 598,458     $ 481,987     $ 1,232,003     $ 1,168,961  

Cost of products and services sold

        361,280       330,162       764,837       773,584  

Depreciation and amortization

        61,858       41,852       105,025       118,225  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     20        423,138       372,014       869,862       891,809  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

        175,320       109,973       362,141       277,152  

Administration

        65,705       57,048       125,513       121,059  

Exploration

        2,703       3,878       10,063       10,157  

Research and development

        7,879       5,107       17,199       9,339  

Other operating expense (income)

     10        (3,008     8,389       (19,787     6,342  

Loss on disposal of assets

        42       276       412       276  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

        101,999       35,275       228,741       129,979  

Finance costs

     13        (43,383     (22,744     (81,527     (46,342

Gain (loss) on derivatives

     19        (18,762     28,729       (60,040     30,999  

Finance income

        7,887       31,098       14,209       58,639  

Share of earnings (loss) from equity-accounted investees

     7        1,037       7,726       (45,309     64,262  

Other income (expense)

     14        5,254       (43,033     21,856       (45,618
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

        54,032       37,051       77,930       191,919  

Income tax expense

     15        18,024       23,358       48,984       59,262  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings

        36,008       13,693       28,946       132,657  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to:

           

Equity holders

      $ 36,010     $ 13,693     $ 28,953     $ 132,662  

Non-controlling interest

        (2     —        (7     (5
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings

      $ 36,008     $ 13,693     $ 28,946     $ 132,657  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share attributable to equity holders:

           

Basic

     16      $ 0.08     $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.31  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     16      $ 0.08     $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.31  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings

 

(Unaudited)    Three months ended     Six months ended  

($Cdn thousands)

   Jun 30/24     Jun 30/23     Jun 30/24     Jun 30/23  

Net earnings

   $ 36,008     $ 13,693     $ 28,946     $ 132,657  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Items that will not be reclassified to net earnings: Remeasurements of defined benefit liability - equity-accounted investee1

     —        —        (31     —   

Items that are or may be reclassified to net earnings: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     24,365       (1,270     62,563       (3,901

Gains on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges - equity-accounted investee2

     11,432       —        15,381       —   

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations - equity-accounted investee

     (5,113     —        (17,266     —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

     30,684       (1,270     60,647       (3,901
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 66,692     $ 12,423       89,593       128,756  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ 30,684     $ (1,270   $ 60,647     $ (3,901

Non-controlling interest

     —        —        —        —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 30,684     $ (1,270   $ 60,647     $ (3,901
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ 66,694     $ 12,423     $ 89,600     $ 128,761  

Non-controlling interest

     (2     —        (7     (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 66,692     $ 12,423     $ 89,593     $ 128,756  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1 

Net of tax (Q2 2024 - $0; 2024 - $10)

2 

Net of tax (Q2 2024 - $(2,805); 2024 - $(5,018))

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of financial position

 

(Unaudited)           As at  

($Cdn thousands)

   Note      Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

      $ 361,617      $ 566,809  

Accounts receivable

        172,872        422,333  

Current tax assets

        1,053        974  

Inventories

     5        838,087        692,261  

Supplies and prepaid expenses

        134,596        149,352  

Current portion of long-term receivables, investments and other

     6        41,510        10,161  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        1,549,735        1,841,890  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

        3,297,561        3,368,772  

Intangible assets

        41,502        43,577  

Long-term receivables, investments and other

     6        595,768        613,773  

Investment in equity-accounted investees

     7        3,031,802        3,173,185  

Deferred tax assets

        866,372        892,860  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        7,833,005        8,092,167  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 9,382,740      $ 9,934,057  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

        253,232        577,550  

Current tax liabilities

        12,996        24,076  

Current portion of long-term debt

     8        —         499,821  

Current portion of other liabilities

     9        144,335        48,544  

Current portion of provisions

     10        70,593        39,113  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        481,156        1,189,104  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     8        1,402,953        1,284,353  

Other liabilities

     9        337,791        343,420  

Provisions

     10        966,321        1,022,871  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        2,707,065        2,650,644  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

        

Share capital

     11        2,932,796        2,914,165  

Contributed surplus

        207,634        215,679  

Retained earnings

        3,008,665        2,979,743  

Other components of equity

        45,396        (15,282
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to equity holders

        6,194,491        6,094,305  

Non-controlling interest

        28        4  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

        6,194,519        6,094,309  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

      $ 9,382,740      $ 9,934,057  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies [notes 10, 15]

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of changes in equity

 

     Attributable to equity holders              

(Unaudited)

($Cdn thousands)

   Share
capital
     Contributed
surplus
    Retained
earnings
    Foreign
currency
translation
    Cash
flow
hedges
     Equity
investments
at FVOCI
    Total     Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
equity
 

Balance at January 1, 2024

   $ 2,914,165      $ 215,679     $ 2,979,743     $ (18,040   $ 3,506      $ (748   $ 6,094,305     $ 4     $ 6,094,309  

Net earnings (loss)

     —         —        28,953       —        —         —        28,953       (7     28,946  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     —         —        (31     45,297       15,381        —        60,647       —        60,647  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

     —         —        28,922       45,297       15,381        —        89,600       (7     89,593  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

     —         3,004       —        —        —         —        3,004       —        3,004  

Stock options exercised

     18,631        (3,925     —        —        —         —        14,706       —        14,706  

Restricted share units released

     —         (7,124     —        —        —         —        (7,124     —        (7,124

Transactions with owners - contributed equity

     —         —        —        —        —         —        —        31       31  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2024

   $ 2,932,796      $ 207,634     $ 3,008,665     $ 27,257     $ 18,887      $ (748   $ 6,194,491     $ 28     $ 6,194,519  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2023

   $ 2,880,336      $ 224,687     $ 2,696,379     $ 35,400     $ —       $ (748   $ 5,836,054     $ 11     $ 5,836,065  

Net earnings (loss)

     —         —        132,662       —        —         —        132,662       (5     132,657  

Other comprehensive loss

     —         —        —        (3,901     —         —        (3,901     —        (3,901
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

     —         —        132,662       (3,901     —         —        128,761       (5     128,756  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

     —         1,761       —        —        —         —        1,761       —        1,761  

Stock options exercised

     17,204        (3,155     —        —        —         —        14,049       —        14,049  

Restricted share units released

     —         (6,409     —        —        —         —        (6,409     —        (6,409

Dividends

     —         —        3       —        —         —        3       —        3  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2023

   $ 2,897,540      $ 216,884     $ 2,829,044     $ 31,499     $ —       $ (748   $ 5,974,219     $ 6     $ 5,974,225  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of cash flows

 

(Unaudited)           Three months ended     Six months ended  

($Cdn thousands)

   Note      Jun 30/24     Jun 30/23     Jun 30/24     Jun 30/23  

Operating activities

           

Net earnings

      $ 36,008     $ 13,693     $ 28,946     $ 132,657  

Adjustments for:

           

Depreciation and amortization

        61,858       41,852       105,025       118,225  

Deferred charges

        68,412       (6,270     44,130       (21,212

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives

        12,510       (34,601     47,154       (40,883

Share-based compensation

     18        1,716       912       3,004       1,761  

Loss on disposal of assets

        42       276       412       276  

Finance costs

     13        43,383       22,744       81,527       46,342  

Finance income

        (7,886     (31,099     (14,209     (58,639

Share of loss (earnings) in equity-accounted investees

        (1,037     (7,726     45,309       (64,262

Other operating expense (income)

     10        (3,008     8,389       (19,787     6,342  

Other expense (income)

     14        (5,254     43,032       (21,856     45,618  

Income tax expense

     15        18,024       23,358       48,984       59,262  

Interest received

        7,886       33,322       14,209       60,766  

Income taxes received (paid)

        (21,620     79,065       (33,503     71,605  

Dividends from equity-accounted investees

        185,447       113,642       185,447       113,642  

Other operating items

     17        (136,405     (213,675     (191,559     (169,430
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operations

        260,076       86,914       323,233       302,070  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

           

Additions to property, plant and equipment

        (46,880     (39,986     (86,899     (66,895

Decrease in short-term investments

        —        809,228       —        1,117,180  

Decrease in long-term receivables, investments and other

        7,003       1,000       7,003       1,000  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

        48       36       48       36  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing

        (39,829     770,278       (79,848     1,051,321  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

           

Increase in debt

        497,325       —        497,325       —   

Decrease in debt

        (636,690     —        (904,990     —   

Interest paid

        (48,360     (19,008     (50,883     (19,798

Lease principal payments

        (378     (319     (790     (904

Proceeds from issuance of shares, stock option plan

        14,215       4,437       14,706       14,049  

Dividends returned

        —        —        —        4  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing

        (173,888     (14,890     (444,632     (6,649
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, during the period

        46,359       842,302       (201,247     1,346,742  

Exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash balances

        (7,959     (35,225     (3,945     (36,456

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

        323,217       1,646,883       566,809       1,143,674  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

   $ 361,617     $ 2,453,960     $ 361,617     $ 2,453,960  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of:

           

Cash

            232,647       893,718  

Cash equivalents

            128,970       1,560,242  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

          $ 361,617     $ 2,453,960  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

(Cdn$ thousands, except per share amounts and as noted)

1. Cameco Corporation

Cameco Corporation is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The address of its registered office is 2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 1J3. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the periods ended June 30, 2024 comprise Cameco Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company or Cameco) and the Company’s interests in associates and joint arrangements.

Cameco is one of the world’s largest providers of the uranium needed to generate clean, reliable baseload electricity around the globe. The Company has operations in northern Saskatchewan and the United States, as well as a 40% interest in Joint Venture Inkai LLP (JV Inkai), a joint arrangement with Joint Stock Company National Atomic Company Kazatomprom (Kazatomprom), located in Kazakhstan. Cameco also has a 49% interest in Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse), a joint venture with Brookfield Renewable Partners and its institutional partners (collectively, Brookfield). Westinghouse is one of the world’s largest nuclear services businesses with corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania and operations around the world. Both JV Inkai and Westinghouse are accounted for on an equity basis (see note 7).

Cameco has two operating mines, Cigar Lake and McArthur River. Operations at McArthur River/Key Lake, which had been suspended in 2018, resumed in November of 2022. The Rabbit Lake operation was placed in care and maintenance in 2016. Cameco’s operations in the United States, Crow Butte and Smith Ranch-Highland, are also not currently producing as the decision was made in 2016 to curtail production and defer all wellfield development. See note 20 for the financial statement impact.

The Company is also a leading provider of nuclear fuel processing services, supplying much of the world’s reactor fleet with the fuel to generate one of the cleanest sources of electricity available today. It operates the world’s largest commercial refinery in Blind River, Ontario, controls a significant portion of the world UF6 primary conversion capacity in Port Hope, Ontario and is a leading manufacturer of fuel assemblies and reactor components for CANDU reactors at facilities in Port Hope and Cobourg, Ontario.

2. Material accounting policies

A. Statement of compliance

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with Cameco’s annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2023.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Company’s board of directors on July 30, 2024.

B. Basis of presentation

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. All financial information is presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted. Amounts presented in tabular format have been rounded to the nearest thousand except per share amounts and where otherwise noted.

 

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The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items which are measured on an alternative basis at each reporting date:

 

Derivative financial instruments    Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Equity securities    Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
Liabilities for cash-settled share-based payment arrangements    Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Net defined benefit liability   

Fair value of plan assets less the present value of the defined benefit obligation

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Actual results may vary from these estimates.

In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgments made by management in applying the Company’s accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in note 5 of the December 31, 2023, consolidated financial statements.

3. Accounting standards

A. Changes in accounting policy

A number of amendments to existing standards became effective January 1, 2024, but they did not have an effect on the Company’s financial statements.

B. New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

A number of new standards and amendments to existing standards are not yet effective for the period ended June 30, 2024 and have not been applied in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Cameco does not intend to early adopt any of the standards and amendments and does not expect them to have a material impact on its financial statements. The one new standard that is expected to have an impact on disclosures is described below.

i. Financial statement presentation

In April 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Statements (IFRS 18). IFRS 18 is effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with early adoption permitted. IFRS 18 is expected to improve the quality of financial reporting by requiring defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss, requiring disclosure about management-defined performance measures, and adding new principles for aggregation and disaggregation of information. Cameco has not yet determined the impact of this standard on its disclosures.

 

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4. Acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse)

On November 7, 2023, Cameco acquired a 49% interest in Westinghouse, one of the world’s largest nuclear services businesses, in partnership with Brookfield Asset Management alongside its publicly listed affiliate Brookfield Renewable Partners (Brookfield) and its institutional partners. Brookfield, with its institutional partners, owns the other 51%. The acquisition represents an investment in additional nuclear fuel cycle assets that the Company expects will augment the core of its business.

During the quarter, the purchase price was finalized with amounts released from escrow, resulting in Cameco’s share of the purchase price being reduced by $4,434,000 (US) with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. To finance its 49% share of the purchase price, $2,135,871,000 (US), Cameco used a combination of cash, debt and equity. The Company used $1,535,871,000 (US) of cash and $600,000,000 (US) in term loans (see note 8). In 2022, Cameco had issued 34,057,250 common shares pursuant to a public offering to help fund the acquisition.

Cameco’s share of the acquisition date fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities was as follows:

 

Net assets acquired (USD)

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 255,924  

Other current assets

     955,140  

Property, plant and equipment

     795,613  

Intangible assets

     2,839,550  

Goodwill

     551,594  

Non-current assets

     346,928  

Current liabilities

     (1,163,456

Non-current liabilities

     (2,445,422
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,135,871  
  

 

 

 

Cash paid

     1,535,871  

Term loans

     600,000  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,135,871  
  

 

 

 

Fair values were determined using a number of different valuation methodologies depending on the characteristics of the assets being valued. Methods included discounted cash flows, relief from royalty and multi-period excess earnings, quoted market prices and the direct cost method.

Intangible assets include customer relationships and contracts, developed technology, the Westinghouse trade name and product development costs. Goodwill reflects the value assigned to the expected future earnings capabilities of the organization. This is the earnings potential that we anticipate will be realized through new business arrangements.

The valuation of the assets and liabilities assumed has not been finalized as of the date of these financial statements. The accounting for the acquisition will be revised when the valuation is complete. Since December 31, 2023, when the acquisition was first reported, amounts have been reclassified between the net assets acquired to reflect changes in the valuation to date and an adjustment made to goodwill to reflect the finalization of the purchase price. Following the completion of the valuation, if new information obtained within one year of the acquisition date about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition, identifies adjustments to the above amounts, or any additional provisions that existed at the date of acquisition, further revisions will be made.

 

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5. Inventories

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Uranium

     

Concentrate

   $ 624,361      $ 511,654  

Broken ore

     50,651        71,463  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     675,012        583,117  

Fuel services

     162,633        108,711  

Other

     442        433  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 838,087      $ 692,261  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco expensed $374,113,000 of inventory as cost of sales during the second quarter of 2024 (2023 - $331,109,000). For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Cameco expensed $778,411,000 of inventory as cost of sales (2023 - $796,178,000).

6. Long-term receivables, investments and other

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Deferred charges

   $ 40,110      $ —   

Derivatives [note 19]

     2,454        28,467  

Investment tax credits

     96,199        95,940  

Amounts receivable related to tax dispute [note 15](a)

     209,125        209,125  

Product loan(b)

     288,294        288,294  

Other

     1,096        2,108  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     637,278        623,934  

Less current portion

     (41,510      (10,161
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 595,768      $ 613,773  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco was required to remit or otherwise secure 50% of the cash taxes and transfer pricing penalties, plus related interest and instalment penalties assessed, in relation to its dispute with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In light of our view of the likely outcome of the case, Cameco expects to recover the amounts remitted to CRA, including cash taxes, interest and penalties paid.

(b) Cameco loaned 5,400,000 pounds of uranium concentrate to its joint venture partner, Orano Canada Inc., (Orano). Orano is obligated to repay the Company in kind with uranium concentrate no later than December 31, 2028. As at June 30, 2024, 3,000,000 pounds have been returned as repayment on this loan (December 31, 2023 - 3,000,000 pounds).

Cameco also loaned Orano 1,148,200 kgU of conversion supply and an additional 1,200,000 pounds of uranium concentrate during 2022 and 2023. Repayment to Cameco is to be made in kind with U3O8 quantities drawn being repaid by December 31, 2027 and quantities of UF6 conversion supply drawn by December 31, 2035.

As at June 30, 2024, 3,600,000 pounds of U3O8 (December 31, 2023 - 3,600,000 pounds) and 1,148,200 kgU of UF6 conversion supply (December 31, 2023 - 1,148,200 kgU) were drawn on the loans and are recorded at Cameco’s weighted average cost of inventory.

 

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7. Equity-accounted investees

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Interest in Westinghouse

   $ 2,814,390      $ 2,899,379  

Interest in JV Inkai

     217,412        273,806  

Interest in Global Laser Enrichment (GLE)

     —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 3,031,802      $ 3,173,185  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

A. Joint ventures

i. Westinghouse

Westinghouse is a nuclear reactor technology original equipment manufacturer and a global provider of products and services to commercial utilities and government agencies. Effective November 7, 2023, Cameco holds a 49% interest and Brookfield holds 51%. Cameco has joint control with Brookfield over the strategic operating, investing and financing activities of Westinghouse. The Company determined that the joint arrangement should be classified as a joint venture after concluding that neither the legal form of the separate entity, the terms of the contractual arrangement, or other facts and circumstances would give the Company rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement. As a result, Cameco accounts for Westinghouse on an equity basis.

Westinghouse provides outage and maintenance services, engineering support, instrumentation and controls equipment, plant modification, and components and parts to nuclear reactors. Westinghouse has three fabrication facilities that design and manufacture nuclear fuel supplies for light water reactors. In addition, Westinghouse designs, develops and procures equipment for the build of new nuclear reactor plants.

The following table summarizes the total comprehensive loss of Westinghouse (100%):

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Revenue from products and services

   $ 1,366,594      $  —       $ 2,704,398      $  —   

Cost of products and services sold

     (446,333      —         (1,048,056      —   

Depreciation and amortization

     (180,763      —         (353,612      —   

Marketing, administrative and general expenses

     (705,680      —         (1,389,741      —   

Finance income

     1,618        —         5,557        —   

Finance costs

     (110,813      —         (241,665      —   

Other expense

     (41,803      —         (122,385      —   

Income tax recovery

     21,831        —         98,163        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (95,349    $ —       $ (347,341    $ —   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     12,895        —         (3,910      —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ (82,454    $ —       $ (351,251    $ —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco did not acquire its interest in Westinghouse until November 7, 2023.

 

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The following table summarizes the financial information of Westinghouse (100%) and reconciles it to the carrying amount of Cameco’s interest:

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 205,539      $ 265,146  

Other current assets

     2,784,329        2,364,602  

Intangible assets

     7,652,867        7,655,386  

Goodwill

     1,538,786        1,534,947  

Non-current assets

     2,899,936        3,102,566  

Current liabilities

     (2,645,454      (2,464,058

Non-current liabilities

     (6,841,633      (6,684,673
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

     5,594,370        5,773,916  

Net assets attributable to non-controlling interest

     (23,397      (24,036
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets attributable to shareholders

     5,570,973        5,749,880  

Cameco’s share of net assets attributable to shareholders (49%)

     2,729,777        2,817,441  

Acquisition costs(a)

     83,896        83,916  

Impact of foreign exchange

     717        (1,978
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying amount of interest in Westinghouse

   $ 2,814,390      $ 2,899,379  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco incurred $84 million of acquisition costs that were included in the cost of the investment.

ii. Global Laser Enrichment LLC (GLE)

GLE is the exclusive licensee of the proprietary Separation of Isotopes by Laser Excitation (SILEX) laser enrichment

technology, a third-generation uranium enrichment technology. Cameco owns a 49% interest in GLE with an option to attain a majority interest of up to 75% ownership. Cameco has joint control with SILEX over the strategic operating, investing and financing activities and as a result, accounts for GLE on an equity basis. In 2014, an impairment charge was recognized for its full carrying value of $183,615,000. Following the impairment, under the equity method of accounting, Cameco discontinued recognizing its share of losses in GLE. Cameco’s contributions to GLE are recorded in earnings as research and development.

B. Associate

i. JV Inkai

JV Inkai is the operator of the Inkai uranium deposit located in Kazakhstan. Cameco holds a 40% interest in JV Inkai and Kazatomprom holds a 60% interest. Cameco does not have control over the joint venture so it accounts for the investment on an equity basis.

JV Inkai is a uranium mining and milling operation that utilizes in-situ recovery (ISR) technology to extract uranium. The participants in JV Inkai purchase uranium from Inkai and, in turn, derive revenue directly from the sale of such product to third-party customers.

 

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The following tables summarize the total comprehensive earnings of JV Inkai (100%):

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Revenue from products and services

   $ 90,779      $ 127,197      $ 404,643      $ 201,500  

Cost of products and services sold

     (25,524      (22,713      (63,948      (36,194

Depreciation and amortization

     (5,890      (7,250      (26,290      (11,771

Finance income

     1,085        438        1,647        568  

Finance costs

     (87      (312      (359      (571

Other income (expense)

     5,134        (4,913      (10,178      (14,643

Income tax expense

     (11,653      (18,158      (61,110      (28,001
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 53,844      $ 74,289      $ 244,405      $ 110,888  

Other comprehensive income

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 53,844      $ 74,289      $ 244,405      $ 110,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the financial information of JV Inkai (100%) and reconciles it to the carrying amount of Cameco’s interest:

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 36,806      $ 24,074  

Other current assets

     405,621        551,917  

Non-current assets

     324,309        332,655  

Current liabilities

     (38,492      (40,985

Non-current liabilities

     (30,376      (30,211
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

     697,868        837,450  

Cameco’s share of net assets (40%)

     279,147        334,980  

Consolidating adjustments(a)

     (45,986      (74,223

Fair value increment(b)

     80,076        81,090  

Dividends declared but not received

     9,760        5,952  

Dividends in excess of ownership percentage(c)

     (107,179      (74,843

Impact of foreign exchange

     1,594        850  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying amount of interest in JV Inkai

   $ 217,412      $ 273,806  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco records certain consolidating adjustments to eliminate unrealized profit, recognize deferred profit and amortize historical differences in accounting policies. The historical differences are amortized to earnings over units of production.

(b) Upon restructuring, Cameco assigned fair values to the assets and liabilities of JV Inkai. This increment is amortized to earnings over units of production.

(c) Cameco’s share of dividends follows its production purchase entitlements which is currently higher than its ownership interest.

 

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8. Long-term debt

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Unsecured debentures

     

Series F - 5.09% debentures due November 14, 2042

   $ 99,385      $ 99,374  

Series G - 4.19% debentures due June 24, 2024

     —         499,821  

Series H - 2.95% debentures due October 21, 2027

     398,759        398,582  

Series I - 4.94% debentures due May 24, 2031

     497,376        —   

Term loans

     407,433        786,397  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,402,953        1,784,174  

Less current portion

     —         (499,821
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,402,953      $ 1,284,353  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

On May 24, 2024, Cameco issued $500,000,000 of Series I debentures which bear interest at a rate of 4.94% per annum. The net proceeds of the issue after deducting expenses were approximately $497,000,000. The debentures mature on May 24, 2031, and are being amortized at an effective interest rate of 5.03%. In conjunction with the issuance of the Series I debentures, on June 24, 2024, the $500,000,000 principal amount of the Series G debentures was redeemed.

On November 7, 2023, the Company utilized a term loan for $600,000,000 (US) with a syndicate of lenders. The proceeds of the term loan were used to finance the 49% acquisition of Westinghouse. The term loan consisted of two $300,000,000 (US) tranches. The first tranche has a floating interest rate of SOFR plus 1.80% and matures on November 7, 2025. The second tranche has a floating interest rate of SOFR plus 2.05% and matures on November 7, 2026. In addition to the $200,000,000 (US) repaid in the first quarter, Cameco repaid $100,000,000 (US) on June 10, 2024 to fully retire the second tranche.

9. Other liabilities

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Deferred sales

   $ 122,833      $ 45,372  

Derivatives [note 19]

     43,484        22,344  

Accrued pension and post-retirement benefit liability

     78,523        77,002  

Lease obligation [note 19]

     10,769        10,816  

Product loans(a)

     158,837        166,052  

Sales contracts [note 4]

     5,644        6,314  

Other

     62,036        64,064  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     482,126        391,964  

Less current portion

     (144,335      (48,544
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 337,791      $ 343,420  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco has standby product loan facilities with various counterparties. The arrangements allow us to borrow up to 1,978,000 kgU of UF6 conversion services and 6,679,000 pounds of U3O8 by September 30, 2027 with repayment in kind up to December 31, 2027. Under the facilities, standby fees of up to 1.5% are payable based on the market value of the facilities and interest is payable on the market value of any amounts drawn at rates ranging from 0.5% to 3.0%. At June 30, 2024, we have 1,777,000 kgU of UF6 conversion services (December 31, 2023 - 1,777,000 kgU) drawn on the loans with repayment due by December 31 of the following years:

 

     2024      2025      2026      2027      Total  

kgU of UF6

     —         528,000        1,249,000        —         1,777,000  

 

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We also have 2,756,000 pounds of U3O8 (December 31, 2023 - 2,756,000 pounds) drawn with repayment due no later than December 31 of the following years:

 

     2024      2025      2026      2027      Total  

lbs of U3O8

     —         630,000        2,126,000        —         2,756,000  

The loans are recorded at Cameco’s weighted average cost of inventory.

 

10.

Provisions

 

     Reclamation      Waste disposal      Total  

Beginning of year

   $ 1,051,167      $ 10,817      $ 1,061,984  

Changes in estimates and discount rates

        

Capitalized in property, plant, and equipment

     (17,919      —         (17,919

Recognized in earnings

     (19,787      —         (19,787

Provisions used during the period

     (15,527      (582      (16,109

Unwinding of discount

     18,396        182        18,578  

Impact of foreign exchange

     10,167        —         10,167  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,026,497      $ 10,417      $ 1,036,914  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current

     65,763        4,830        70,593  

Non-current

     960,734        5,587        966,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,026,497      $ 10,417      $ 1,036,914  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

11.

Share capital

At June 30, 2024, there were 435,180,572 common shares outstanding. Options in respect of 391,469 shares are outstanding under the stock option plan and are exercisable up to 2027. For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, there were 974,820 options that were exercised resulting in the issuance of shares (2023 - 276,050). For the six months ended June 30, 2024, there were 1,004,820 options exercised that resulted in the issuance of shares (2023 - 789,767).

 

12.

Revenue

Cameco’s uranium and fuel services sales contracts with customers contain both fixed and market-related pricing. Fixed-price contracts are typically based on a term-price indicator at the time the contract is accepted and escalated over the term of the contract. Market-related contracts are based on either the spot price or long-term price, and the price is quoted at the time of delivery rather than at the time the contract is accepted. These contracts often include a floor and/or ceiling prices, which are usually escalated over the term of the contract. Escalation is generally based on a consumer price index. The Company’s contracts contain either one of these pricing mechanisms or a combination of the two. There is no variable consideration in the contracts and therefore no revenue is considered constrained at the time of delivery. Cameco expenses the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as incurred as the amortization period is less than a year.

 

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The following tables summarize Cameco’s sales disaggregated by geographical region and contract type and includes a reconciliation to Cameco’s reportable segments (note 20):

For the three months ended June 30, 2024

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Total  

Customer geographical region

        

Americas

   $ 235,012      $ 90,116      $ 325,128  

Europe

     112,366        22,635        135,001  

Asia

     133,222        5,107        138,329  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 480,600      $ 117,858      $ 598,458  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

        

Fixed-price

   $ 199,543      $ 115,877      $ 315,420  

Market-related

     281,057        1,981        283,038  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 480,600      $ 117,858      $ 598,458  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2023

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Total  

Customer geographical region

        

Americas

   $ 199,576      $ 86,870      $ 286,446  

Europe

     76,895        26,375        103,270  

Asia

     92,057        214        92,271  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 368,528      $ 113,459      $ 481,987  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

        

Fixed-price

   $ 106,359      $ 111,514      $ 217,873  

Market-related

     262,169        1,945        264,114  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 368,528      $ 113,459      $ 481,987  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Total  

Customer geographical region

        

Americas

   $ 656,929      $ 151,369      $ 808,298  

Europe

     179,497        33,396        212,893  

Asia

     205,284        5,528        210,812  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,041,710      $ 190,293      $ 1,232,003  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

        

Fixed-price

   $ 357,470      $ 179,491      $ 536,961  

Market-related

     684,240        10,802        695,042  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,041,710      $ 190,293      $ 1,232,003  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2023

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Total  

Customer geographical region

        

Americas

   $ 433,848      $ 153,040      $ 586,888  

Europe

     255,037        45,566        300,603  

Asia

     274,218        7,252        281,470  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 963,103      $ 205,858      $ 1,168,961  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

        

Fixed-price

   $ 308,312      $ 203,913      $ 512,225  

Market-related

     654,791        1,945        656,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 963,103      $ 205,858      $ 1,168,961  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

13.

Finance costs

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Interest on long-term debt

   $ 28,870      $ 10,480      $ 53,242      $ 20,857  

Unwinding of discount on provisions

     9,805        8,269        18,578        17,608  

Other charges

     4,708        3,995        9,707        7,877  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 43,383      $ 22,744      $ 81,527      $ 46,342  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

14.

Other income (expense)

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

     5,253        (43,578      21,860        (46,163

Other

     1        545        (4      545  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,254      $ (43,033    $ 21,856      $ (45,618
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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15.

Income taxes

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

           

Canada

   $ 90,221      $ 61,832      $ 230,795      $ 211,451  

Foreign

     (36,189      (24,781      (152,865      (19,532
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 54,032      $ 37,051      $ 77,930      $ 191,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income taxes

           

Canada

   $ 6,398      $ 3,452      $ 17,752      $ 15,337  

Foreign

     2,956        1,805        4,401        4,228  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 9,354      $ 5,257      $ 22,153      $ 19,565  

Deferred income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ 6,538      $ 18,349      $ 25,994      $ 39,157  

Foreign

     2,132        (248      837        540  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 8,670      $ 18,101      $ 26,831      $ 39,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   $ 18,024      $ 23,358      $ 48,984      $ 59,262  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco has recorded $866,372,000 of deferred tax assets (December 31, 2023 - $892,860,000). The realization of these deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in certain jurisdictions during the periods in which the Company’s temporary tax differences are available. The Company considers whether it is probable that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making this assessment, management considers all available evidence, including recent financial operations, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies. Based on projections of future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are available, realization of these deferred tax assets is probable and consequently the deferred tax assets have been recorded.

Cameco has operations in countries where the global minimum top-up tax has been enacted or substantively enacted effective January 1, 2024, including: Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany and the United Kingdom. The exposure is currently only in Switzerland, as all other constituent entities have effective tax rates higher than 15% and the transitional safe harbour rules are expected to be met. As a result of this exposure, additional income tax expense of $1,060,000 has been recorded relating to the profits earned in Switzerland (2023 - $0).

Canada

On February 18, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (Supreme Court) dismissed Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) application for leave to appeal the June 26, 2020 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal). The dismissal means that the dispute for the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years is fully and finally resolved in the Company’s favour.

In September 2018, the Tax Court of Canada (Tax Court) ruled that the marketing and trading structure involving foreign subsidiaries, as well as the related transfer pricing methodology used for certain intercompany uranium sales and purchasing agreements, were in full compliance with Canadian law for the tax years in question. Management believes the principles in the decision apply to all subsequent tax years, and that the ultimate resolution of those years will not be material to Cameco’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity in the year(s) of resolution.

As CRA continues to pursue reassessments for tax years subsequent to 2006, Cameco is utilizing its appeal rights under Canadian federal and provincial tax rules.

 

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16.

Per share amounts

Per share amounts have been calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Basic earnings per share computation

           

Net earnings attributable to equity holders

   $ 36,010      $ 13,693      $ 28,953      $ 132,662  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     434,875        433,096        434,530        432,974  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.08      $ 0.03      $ 0.07      $ 0.31  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share computation

           

Net earnings attributable to equity holders

   $ 36,010      $ 13,693      $ 28,953      $ 132,662  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     434,875        433,096        434,530        432,974  

Dilutive effect of stock options

     1,077        1,522        1,077        1,745  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

     435,952        434,618        435,607        434,719  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.08      $ 0.03      $ 0.07      $ 0.31  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

17.

Statements of cash flows

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Changes in non-cash working capital:

           

Accounts receivable

   $ 31,565      $ (106,445    $ 284,466      $ (71,408

Inventories

     (90,561      (129,521      (151,329      71,170  

Supplies and prepaid expenses

     19,359        (15,688      14,833        (26,601

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (109,633      50,473        (337,674      (117,570

Reclamation payments

     (8,301      (10,634      (16,109      (19,527

Other

     21,166        (1,860      14,254        (5,494
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other operating items

   $ (136,405    $ (213,675    $ (191,559    $ (169,430
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

18.

Share-based compensation plans

 

A.

Stock option plan

The aggregate number of common shares that may be issued pursuant to the Cameco stock option plan shall not exceed 43,017,198 of which 33,200,879 shares have been issued. As of June 30, 2024, the total number of stock options held by the participants was 391,469 (December 31, 2023 - 1,396,289).

 

B.

Executive performance share unit (PSU)

During the period, the Company granted 178,600 PSUs. The weighted average fair value per unit at the date of issue was $55.00. As of June 30, 2024, the total number of PSUs held by the participants was 635,312 (December 31, 2023 - 830,279).

 

C.

Restricted share unit (RSU)

During the period, the Company granted 322,267 RSUs. The weighted average fair value per unit at the date of issue was $55.00. As of June 30, 2024, the total number of RSUs held by the participants was 736,256 (December 31, 2023 - 814,683).

 

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D.

Deferred share unit (DSU)

As of June 30, 2024, the total number of DSUs held by participating directors was 401,503 (December 31, 2023 - 564,401).

Equity-settled plans

Cameco records compensation expense under its equity-settled plans with an offsetting credit to contributed surplus, to reflect the estimated fair value of units granted to employees. During the period, the Company recognized the following expenses under these plans:

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Employee share ownership plan(a)

   $ 1,301      $ 1,133      $ 2,380      $ 2,046  

Restricted share unit plan

     1,717        912        3,004        1,761  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,018      $ 2,045      $ 5,384      $ 3,807  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a)

The total number of shares purchased in 2024 with Company contributions was 37,246 (2023 - 55,807).

Cash-settled plans

During the period, the Company recognized the following expenses (income) under these plans:

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Performance share unit plan

   $ 3,840      $ 3,117      $ 7,361      $ 11,245  

Deferred share unit plan

     4,862        3,371        5,723        5,946  

Restricted share unit plan

     3,705        3,270        6,515        9,403  

Phantom stock option plan

     460        504        530        988  

Phantom restricted share unit plan

     243        168        409        308  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 13,110      $ 10,430      $ 20,538      $ 27,890  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses related to share-based compensation plans are primarily included as part of administration expense in the statement of earnings.

 

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19.

Financial instruments and related risk management

 

A.

Accounting classifications

The following tables summarize the carrying amounts and accounting classifications of Cameco’s financial instruments at the reporting date:

At June 30, 2024

 

     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     Total  

Financial assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents(a)

   $ —       $ 361,617      $ 361,617  

Accounts receivable

     —         172,872        172,872  

Derivative assets [note 6]

        

Foreign currency contracts

     2,454        —         2,454  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,454        534,489        536,943  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     —         253,232        253,232  

Lease obligation [note 9]

     —         10,769        10,769  

Derivative liabilities [note 9]

        

Foreign currency contracts

     37,637        —         37,637  

Interest rate contracts

     5,847        —         5,847  

Long-term debt

     —         1,402,953        1,402,953  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     43,484        1,666,954        1,710,438  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

     (41,030      (1,132,465      (1,173,495
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2023

 

     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     Total  

Financial assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —       $ 566,809      $ 566,809  

Accounts receivable

     —         422,333        422,333  

Derivative assets [note 6]

        

Foreign currency contracts

     28,467        —         28,467  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 28,467      $ 989,142      $ 1,017,609  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ —       $ 577,550      $ 577,550  

Lease obligation [note 9]

     —         10,816        10,816  

Current portion of long-term debt

     —         499,821        499,821  

Derivative liabilities [note 9]

        

Foreign currency contracts

     16,525        —         16,525  

Interest rate contracts

     5,819        —         5,819  

Long-term debt

     —         1,284,353        1,284,353  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     22,344        2,372,540        2,394,884  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 6,123      $ (1,383,398    $ (1,377,275
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(a) Cameco has pledged $158,542,000 of cash as security against certain of its letter of credit facilities. This cash is being used as collateral for an interest rate reduction on the letter of credit facilities. The collateral account has a term of five years effective November 1, 2023. Cameco retains full access to this cash.

 

B.

Fair value hierarchy

The fair value of an asset or liability is generally estimated as the amount that would be received on sale of an asset, or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. Fair values of assets and liabilities traded in an active market are determined by reference to last quoted prices, in the principal market for the asset or liability. In the absence of an active market for an asset or liability, fair values are determined based on market quotes for assets or liabilities with similar characteristics and risk profiles, or through other valuation techniques. Fair values determined using valuation techniques require the use of inputs, which are obtained from external, readily observable market data when available. In some circumstances, inputs that are not based on observable data must be used. In these cases, the estimated fair values may be adjusted in order to account for valuation uncertainty, or to reflect the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

All fair value measurements are categorized into one of three hierarchy levels, described below, for disclosure purposes. Each level is based on the transparency of the inputs used to measure the fair values of assets and liabilities:

Level 1 – Values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the reporting date for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Values based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – Values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

When the inputs used to measure fair value fall within more than one level of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

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The following tables summarize the carrying amounts and level 2 fair values of Cameco’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value:

As at June 30, 2024

 

     Carrying value      Fair Value  

Derivative assets [note 6]

     

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 2,454      $ 2,454  

Derivative liabilities [note 9]

     

Foreign currency contracts

     (37,637      (37,637

Interest rate contracts

     (5,847      (5,847

Long-term debt

     (1,402,953      (1,452,697
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (1,443,983    $ (1,493,727
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2023

 

     Carrying value      Fair Value  

Derivative assets [note 6]

     

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 28,467      $ 28,467  

Current portion of long-term debt

     (499,821      (500,000

Derivative liabilities [note 9]

     

Foreign currency contracts

     (16,525      (16,525

Interest rate contracts

     (5,819      (5,819

Long-term debt

     (1,284,353      (1,303,681
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (1,778,051    $ (1,797,558
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The preceding tables exclude fair value information for financial instruments whose carrying amounts are a reasonable approximation of fair value. The carrying value of Cameco’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates its fair value as a result of the short-term nature of the instruments.

There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the period. Cameco does not have any financial instruments that are classified as level 1 or level 3 as of the reporting date.

 

C.

Financial instruments measured at fair value

Cameco measures its derivative financial instruments and long-term debt at fair value. Derivative financial instruments and current and long-term debt are classified as recurring level 2 fair value measurements.

The fair value of Cameco’s unsecured debentures is determined using quoted market yields as of the reporting date, which ranged from 3.5% to 3.6% (2023 - 3.1% to 4.9%). The fair value of the floating rate term loan is equal to its carrying value.

Foreign currency derivatives consist of foreign currency forward contracts, options and swaps. The fair value of foreign currency options is measured based on the Black Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts and swaps is measured using a market approach, based on the difference between contracted foreign exchange rates and quoted forward exchange rates as of the reporting date.

Interest rate derivatives consist of interest rate swap contracts. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined by discounting expected future cash flows from the contracts. The future cash flows are determined by measuring the difference between fixed interest payments to be received and floating interest payments to be made to the counterparty based on Canada Dealer Offer Rate forward interest rate curves.

 

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Where applicable, the fair value of the derivatives reflects the credit risk of the instrument and includes adjustments to take into account the credit risk of the Company and counterparty. These adjustments are based on credit ratings and yield curves observed in active markets at the reporting date.

 

D.

Derivatives

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives and classification on the consolidated statements of financial position:

 

     Jun 30/24      Dec 31/23  

Non-hedge derivatives:

     

Foreign currency contracts

   $ (35,183    $ 11,942  

Interest rate contracts

     (5,847      (5,819
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (41,030    $ 6,123  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classification:

     

Current portion of long-term receivables, investments and other [note 6]

   $ 376      $ 9,137  

Long-term receivables, investments and other [note 6]

     2,078        19,330  

Current portion of other liabilities [note 9]

     (29,914      (14,338

Other liabilities [note 9]

     (13,570      (8,006
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (41,030    $ 6,123  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the different components of the gain (loss) on derivatives included in net earnings (loss):

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Non-hedge derivatives:

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ (18,667    $ 31,346      $ (58,542    $ 32,974  

Interest rate contracts

     (95      (2,617      (1,498      (1,975
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (18,762    $ 28,729      $ (60,040    $ 30,999  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

20. Segmented information

Cameco has three reportable segments: uranium, fuel services and Westinghouse. Cameco’s reportable segments are strategic business units with different products, processes and marketing strategies. The uranium segment involves the exploration for, mining, milling, purchase and sale of uranium concentrate. The fuel services segment involves the refining, conversion and fabrication of uranium concentrate and the purchase and sale of conversion services. The Westinghouse segment reflects our earnings from this equity-accounted investment (see note 7). Westinghouse is a nuclear reactor technology original equipment manufacturer and a global provider of products and services to commercial utilities and government agencies. It provides outage and maintenance services, engineering support, instrumentation and controls equipment, plant modification, and components and parts to nuclear reactors.

Cost of sales in the uranium segment includes care and maintenance costs for our operations that have had production suspensions. Cameco expensed $11,855,000 of care and maintenance costs during the second quarter of 2024 (2023 - $12,139,000). For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Cameco expensed $24,233,000 (2023 - $25,693,000).

Accounting policies used in each segment are consistent with the policies outlined in the summary of material accounting policies.

 

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Business segments

For the three months ended June 30, 2024

 

     Uranium     Fuel services     (i)
WEC
    (i)
Adjustments
    Other     Total  

Revenue

   $ 480,600     $ 117,858     $ 669,631     $ (669,631   $ —      $ 598,458  

Expenses

            

Cost of products and services sold

     284,660       76,620       218,703       (218,703     —        361,280  

Depreciation and amortization

     51,520       9,008       88,574       (88,574     1,330       61,858  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     336,180       85,628       307,277       (307,277     1,330       423,138  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     144,420       32,230       362,354       (362,354     (1,330     175,320  

Administration

     —        —        345,783       (345,783     65,705       65,705  

Exploration

     2,703       —        —        —        —        2,703  

Research and development

     —        —        —        —        7,879       7,879  

Other operating income

     (2,220     (788     —        —        —        (3,008

Gain (loss) on disposal of assets

     47       (5     —        —        —        42  

Finance costs

     —        —        54,298       (54,298     43,383       43,383  

Gain on derivatives

     —        —        —        —        18,762       18,762  

Finance income

     —        —        (793     793       (7,887     (7,887

Share of loss (earnings) from equity-accounted investee

     (47,758     —        —        46,721       —        (1,037

Other expense (income)

     —        —        20,483       (20,483     (5,254     (5,254
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     191,648       33,023       (57,417     10,696       (123,918     54,032  

Income tax recovery

               18,024  
            

 

 

 

Net earnings

             $ 36,008  
            

 

 

 

 

(i)

Consistent with the presentation of financial information for internal management purposes, Cameco’s share of Westinghouse’s financial results has been presented as a separate segment. In accordance with IFRS, this investment is accounted for by the equity method of accounting in these consolidated financial statements and the associated revenue and expenses are eliminated in the “Adjustments” column.

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2023

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 368,528      $ 113,459      $ —       $ 481,987  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     264,491        65,671        —         330,162  

Depreciation and amortization

     32,240        8,767        845        41,852  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     296,731        74,438        845        372,014  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     71,797        39,021        (845      109,973  

Administration

     —         —         57,048        57,048  

Exploration

     3,878        —         —         3,878  

Research and development

     —         —         5,107        5,107  

Other operating expense (income)

     8,535        (146      —         8,389  

Gain (loss) on disposal of assets

     (36      312        —         276  

Finance costs

     —         —         22,744        22,744  

Gain on derivatives

     —         —         (28,729      (28,729

Finance income

     —         —         (31,098      (31,098

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (7,726      —         —         (7,726

Other expense (income)

     (545      —         43,578        43,033  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     67,691        38,855        (69,495      37,051  

Income tax expense

              23,358  
           

 

 

 

Net earnings

            $ 13,693  
           

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

     Uranium     Fuel
services
    (i)
WEC
    (i)
Adjustments
    Other     Total  

Revenue

   $ 1,041,710     $ 190,293     $ 1,325,155       (1,325,155   $ —      $ 1,232,003  

Expenses

            

Cost of products and services sold

     640,520       125,023       513,547       (513,547     (706     764,837  

Depreciation and amortization

     88,235       14,328       173,270       (173,270     2,462       105,025  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     728,755       139,351       686,817       (686,817     1,756       869,862  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     312,955       50,942       638,338       (638,338     (1,756     362,141  

Administration

     —        —        680,973       (680,973     125,513       125,513  

Exploration

     10,063       —        —        —        —        10,063  

Research and development

     —        —        —        —        17,199       17,199  

Other operating income

     (17,112     (2,675     —        —        —        (19,787

Loss on disposal of assets

     272       140       —        —        —        412  

Finance costs

     —        —        118,416       (118,416     81,527       81,527  

Gain on derivatives

     —        —        —        —        60,040       60,040  

Finance income

     —        —        (2,723     2,723       (14,209     (14,209

Share of loss (earnings) from equity-accounted investee

     (124,888     —        —        170,197       —        45,309  

Other expense (income)

     —        —        59,969       (59,969     (21,856     (21,856
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     444,620       53,477       (218,297     48,100       (249,970     77,930  

Income tax recovery

               48,984  
            

 

 

 

Net earnings

             $ 28,946  
            

 

 

 

 

(i)

Consistent with the presentation of financial information for internal management purposes, Cameco’s share of Westinghouse’s financial results has been presented as a separate segment. In accordance with IFRS, this investment is accounted for by the equity method of accounting in these consolidated financial statements and the associated revenue and expenses are eliminated in the “Adjustments” column.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2023

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 963,103      $ 205,858      $ —       $ 1,168,961  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     654,509        119,800        (725      773,584  

Depreciation and amortization

     100,117        16,317        1,791        118,225  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     754,626        136,117        1,066        891,809  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     208,477        69,741        (1,066      277,152  

Administration

     —         —         121,059        121,059  

Exploration

     10,157        —         —         10,157  

Research and development

     —         —         9,339        9,339  

Other operating expense (income)

     6,779        (437      —         6,342  

Gain (loss) on disposal of assets

     (36      312        —         276  

Finance costs

     —         —         46,342        46,342  

Gain on derivatives

     —         —         (30,999      (30,999

Finance income

     —         —         (58,639      (58,639

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (64,262      —         —         (64,262

Other expense (income)

     (545      —         46,163        45,618  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     256,384        69,866        (134,331      191,919  

Income tax expense

              59,262  
           

 

 

 

Net earnings

            $ 132,657  
           

 

 

 

21. Related parties

Transactions with key management personnel

Key management personnel are those persons that have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly. Key management personnel of the Company include executive officers, vice-presidents, other senior managers and members of the board of directors.

Certain key management personnel, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of those entities. As noted below, some of these entities transacted with the Company in the reporting period. The terms and conditions of the transactions were on an arm’s length basis.

Cameco purchases a significant amount of goods and services for its Saskatchewan mining operations from northern Saskatchewan suppliers to support economic development in the region. The president of several of these suppliers became a member of the board of directors of Cameco in September 2023. During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, Cameco paid these suppliers $20,420,000 for construction and contracting services. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Cameco paid these suppliers $46,408,000. The transactions were conducted in the normal course of business and were accounted for at the exchange amount. Accounts payable includes a balance of $528,000 at the reporting date.

 

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Other related party transactions

 

    

Transaction value

Three months ended

    

Transaction value

Six months ended

     Balance outstanding
as at
 
     Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23      Jun 30/24      Jun 30/23  

Joint venture(a)

                 

Sales revenue

   $ —       $ —       $ 45,182      $ —       $ —       $ —   

Fuel storage and handling fees

     1        —         25        —         —         —   

Associate(b)

                 

Product purchases

     —         93,430        145,784        93,430        —         —   

Dividends received

     185,447        113,642        185,447        113,642        —         —   

 

(a)

Cameco has entered into various agreements with Westinghouse and its subsidiaries and has recognized sales revenue related to fuel supply agreements and incurred costs related to fuel storage and handling fees. Contract terms are at market rates and on normal trade terms.

(b)

Cameco purchases uranium concentrate from JV Inkai. Purchases from JV Inkai are at market rates with extended payment terms. Cash dividends are also received from JV Inkai.

 

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