EX-99.3 4 d381670dex993.htm EX-99.3 EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

 

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Cameco Corporation

2022 condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(unaudited)

July 26, 2022


Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of earnings

 

                                                                          
(Unaudited)         Three months ended     Six months ended  

($Cdn thousands, except per share amounts)

   Note    Jun 30/22     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/22     Jun 30/21  

Revenue from products and services

   11    $ 557,577     $ 359,205     $ 955,615     $ 649,221  

Cost of products and services sold

        403,449       307,419       711,060       587,881  

Depreciation and amortization

        61,197       39,778       101,798       89,136  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

   19      464,646       347,197       812,858       677,017  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

        92,931       12,008       142,757       (27,796

Administration

        23,847       39,762       81,627       50,961  

Exploration

        2,304       1,739       4,922       3,053  

Research and development

        3,365       3,112       6,166       3,591  

Other operating expense (income)

   9      (20,668     5,578       (40,641     (16,207

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

        132       (2     (212     (3
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from operations

        83,951       (38,181     90,895       (69,191

Finance costs

   12      (20,368     (19,966     (39,099     (37,647

Gain (loss) on derivatives

   18      (28,223     14,554       (18,288     23,260  

Finance income

        4,478       2,497       6,429       3,775  

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

   7      26,505       1,586       69,528       22,203  

Other income (expense)

   13      44,172       (2,233     39,915       8,873  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

        110,515       (41,743     149,380       (48,727

Income tax expense (recovery)

   14      26,578       (4,970     25,159       (7,001
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

        83,937       (36,773     124,221       (41,726
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to:

           

Equity holders

      $ 83,979     $ (36,759   $ 124,329     $ (41,688

Non-controlling interest

        (42     (14     (108     (38
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

      $ 83,937     $ (36,773   $ 124,221     $ (41,726
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to equity holders:

           

Basic

   15    $ 0.21     $ (0.09   $ 0.31     $ (0.10
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   15    $ 0.21     $ (0.09   $ 0.31     $ (0.10
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 30/22     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/22     Jun 30/21  

Net earnings (loss)

   $ 83,937     $ (36,773   $ 124,221     $ (41,726

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

        

Items that will not be reclassified to net earnings:

        

Equity investments at FVOCI - net change in fair value1

     —         6,120       —         22,209  

Items that are or may be reclassified to net earnings:

        

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     (31,556     (8,802     (34,223     (17,912
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

     (31,556     (2,682     (34,223     4,297  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 52,381     $ (39,455     89,998       (37,429
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ (31,558   $ (2,679   $ (34,225   $ 4,302  

Non-controlling interest

     2       (3     2       (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (31,556   $ (2,682   $ (34,223   $ 4,297  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ 52,421     $ (39,438   $ 90,104     $ (37,386

Non-controlling interest

     (40     (17     (106     (43
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 52,381     $ (39,455   $ 89,998     $ (37,429
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Net of tax (Q2 2022 - $0; Q2 2021 - $(816); 2022 - $0; 2021 - $(3,267))

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 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

      $ 1,064,408      $ 1,247,447  

Short-term investments

        361,905        84,906  

Accounts receivable

        179,755        276,139  

Current tax assets

        1,640        4,966  

Inventories

   5      431,222        409,521  

Supplies and prepaid expenses

        108,388        95,341  

Current portion of long-term receivables, investments and other

   6      55,176        23,232  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        2,202,494        2,141,552  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

        3,413,106        3,576,599  

Intangible assets

        49,532        51,247  

Long-term receivables, investments and other

   6      584,625        577,527  

Investment in equity-accounted investee

   7      189,086        233,240  

Deferred tax assets

        948,886        937,579  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        5,185,235        5,376,192  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 7,387,729      $ 7,517,744  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

        251,150        340,458  

Current tax liabilities

        8,625        4,129  

Current portion of other liabilities

   8      68,569        22,791  

Current portion of provisions

   9      37,712        46,365  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        366,056        413,743  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt

        996,625        996,250  

Other liabilities

   8      219,673        171,774  

Provisions

   9      864,832        1,090,009  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        2,081,130        2,258,033  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

        

Share capital

   10      1,914,919        1,903,357  

Contributed surplus

        223,051        230,039  

Retained earnings

        2,763,982        2,639,650  

Other components of equity

        38,570        72,795  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to equity holders

        4,940,522        4,845,841  

Non-controlling interest

        21        127  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

        4,940,543        4,845,968  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

      $ 7,387,729      $ 7,517,744  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies [notes 9, 14]

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
    Equity
investments
at FVOCI
    Total     Non-
controlling
interest
    Total equity  

Balance at January 1, 2022

   $ 1,903,357      $ 230,039     $ 2,639,650     $ 73,543     $ (748   $ 4,845,841     $ 127     $ 4,845,968  

Net earnings (loss)

     —          —         124,329       —         —         124,329       (108     124,221  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     —          —         —         (34,225     —         (34,225     2       (34,223
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

     —          —         124,329       (34,225     —         90,104       (106     89,998  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

     —          1,579       —         —         —         1,579       —         1,579  

Stock options exercised

     11,562        (2,366     —         —         —         9,196       —         9,196  

Restricted share units released

     —          (6,201     —         —         —         (6,201     —         (6,201

Dividends

     —          —         3       —         —         3       —         3  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

   $ 1,914,919      $ 223,051     $ 2,763,982     $ 39,318     $ (748   $ 4,940,522     $ 21     $ 4,940,543  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2021

   $ 1,869,710      $ 237,358     $ 2,735,830     $ 103,925     $ 11,532     $ 4,958,355     $ 206     $ 4,958,561  

Net loss

     —          —         (41,688     —         —         (41,688     (38     (41,726

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     —          —         —         (17,907     22,209       4,302       (5     4,297  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

     —          —         (41,688     (17,907     22,209       (37,386     (43     (37,429
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

     —          2,229       —         —         —         2,229       —         2,229  

Stock options exercised

     25,527        (5,296     —         —         —         20,231       —         20,231  

Restricted share units released

     —          (4,979     —         —         —         (4,979     —         (4,979

Dividends

     —          —         5       —         —         5       —         5  

Transfer to retained earnings1

     —          —         33,811       —         (33,811     —         —         —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2021

   $ 1,895,237      $ 229,312     $ 2,727,958     $ 86,018     $ (70   $ 4,938,455     $ 163     $ 4,938,618  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1 

In 2021, Cameco divested of its investments in equity securities and elected to transfer the cumulative net gains from equity investments at FVOCI to retained earnings.

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 30/22     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/22     Jun 30/21  

Operating activities

           

Net earnings (loss)

      $ 83,937     $ (36,773   $ 124,221     $ (41,726

Adjustments for:

           

Depreciation and amortization

        61,197       39,778       101,798       89,136  

Deferred charges

        20,184       (1,656     19,223       967  

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives

        32,527       (9,468     25,422       (18,268

Share-based compensation

     17        769       1,086       1,579       2,229  

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

        132       (2     (212     (3

Finance costs

     12        20,368       19,966       39,099       37,647  

Finance income

        (4,478     (2,497     (6,429     (3,775

Share of earnings in equity-accounted investee

        (26,505     (1,586     (69,528     (22,203

Other operating expense (income)

     9        (20,668     5,578       (40,641     (16,207

Other expense (income)

     13        (44,173     11,541       (39,915     12,294  

Income tax expense (recovery)

     14        26,578       (4,970     25,159       (7,001

Interest received

        4,125       4,388       6,020       5,463  

Income taxes received (paid)

        (987     1,732       (358     619  

Dividends from equity-accounted investee

        104,943       50,128       104,943       50,128  

Other operating items

     16        (156,391     74,331       (16,637     107,379  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operations

        101,558       151,576       273,744       196,679  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

           

Additions to property, plant and equipment

        (36,022     (21,993     (66,071     (30,413

Acquisitions [note 4]

        (101,669     —         (101,669     —    

Increase in short-term investments

        (172,154     (97,944     (276,999     (92,934

Decrease (increase) in long-term receivables, investments and other

        (2,000     23,489       (2,000     72,220  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

        (76     2       278       2  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing

        (311,921     (96,446     (446,461     (51,125
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

           

Interest paid

        (19,130     (19,896     (19,372     (20,551

Lease principal payments

        (543     (564     (1,165     (1,229

Proceeds from issuance of shares, stock option plan

        477       2,181       9,196       20,231  

Dividends returned

        —         —         5       5  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing

        (19,196     (18,279     (11,336     (1,544
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

        (229,559     36,851       (184,053     144,010  

Exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash balances

        4,663       (2,767     1,014       (4,710

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

        1,289,304       1,023,598       1,247,447       918,382  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

      $ 1,064,408     $ 1,057,682     $ 1,064,408     $ 1,057,682  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of:

           

Cash

            679,945       626,441  

Cash equivalents

            384,463       431,241  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

          $ 1,064,408     $ 1,057,682  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 period ended June 30, 2022 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 mines 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. JV Inkai is accounted for on an equity basis (see note 7).

Cameco’s Cigar Lake mine had been placed in a temporary state of care and maintenance periodically throughout 2020 and 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The mine was in a temporary state of care and maintenance in January 2021 and production resumed in April 2021. Cameco also has two other operations in northern Saskatchewan. Rabbit Lake was placed in care and maintenance in 2016 while operations at McArthur River/Key Lake were suspended in 2018. In February 2022 Cameco announced the restart of the McArthur River/Key Lake operation and expect it will resume production some time in the current year. 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 19 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.

Significant 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, 2021.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Company’s board of directors on July 26, 2022.

 

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, 2021.

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, 2021 consolidated financial statements.

 

3.

Accounting standards

 

A.

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

A new amendment to an existing standard is not yet effective for the period ended June 30, 2022 and has not been applied in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Cameco does not intend to early adopt the following amendment.

 

i.

Income tax

In May 2021, the International Accounting Standards Board issued Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction, which amended IAS 12, Income Taxes (IAS 12). The amendments are effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The amendments narrowed the scope of the recognition exemption in paragraphs 15 and 24 of IAS 12 (recognition exemption) so that it no longer applies to transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences, such as leases and decommissioning liabilities. Cameco does not expect adoption of the standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

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4.

Acquisition of additional interest in Cigar Lake Joint Venture (CLJV)

On May 19, 2022, Cameco and Orano Canada Inc. (Orano) completed the acquisition of Idemitsu Canada Resources Ltd.’s (Idemitsu) 7.875% participating interest in the CLJV by acquiring their pro rata shares through an asset purchase. Cameco’s ownership stake in the Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan is now 54.547% (previously 50.025%). The primary reason for the business combination was to increase our ownership interest.

Cash consideration of $101,669,000 was paid for the additional 4.522% interest. At the time of closing, $98,375,000 was released from escrow, with the remaining to be paid upon finalization of closing adjustments. While Cameco received the economic benefit of owning the additional interest as of January 1, 2022, the additional interest has been proportionately consolidated with the results of Cameco commencing on May 19, 2022.

CLJV allocates uranium production to each joint operation participant and the joint operation participant derives revenue directly from the sale of such product. Mining and milling expenses incurred by joint operations are included in the cost of inventory. As such, there is no revenue or profit or loss of the acquiree included in the consolidated statements of earnings. If the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the year, Cameco’s share of production would have included an additional 296,000 pounds. The impact to the financial statements would not have been material.

Acquisition costs of $1,508,000 have been included in administration expense in the consolidated statements of earnings for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022.

Included in the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired at the date of acquisition are inputs, production processes and outputs. Therefore, Cameco has determined that together the acquired set is a business. In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition. Fair values were determined based on discounted cash flows and quoted market prices. The values assigned to the net assets acquired were as follows:

 

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 97,894  

Deferred tax asset(b)

     28,196  

Inventory [note 6]

     9,933  

Working capital

     (24

Reclamation provision

     (2,528

Sales contracts

     (9,000
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 124,471  
  

 

 

 

Cash paid

     101,669  
  

 

 

 

Bargain purchase gain(a)

   $ 22,802  
  

 

 

 

(a) The preliminary bargain purchase gain resulted from applying the measurement requirements under IFRS 3, Business Combinations. This standard requires the measurement of tax attributes that were acquired as part of the transaction be in accordance with IAS 12, Income Taxes, rather than at fair value. The measured amount of these attributes exceeded the amount paid for them and the resulting gain is included in other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of earnings.

(b) The deferred tax asset has been measured provisionally, pending further review of the income tax attributes of the acquisition.

The accounting for the acquisition will be revised if, within one year of the acquisition date, new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition. Revision will occur if this new information identifies adjustments to the above amounts, or any additional provisions that existed at the date of acquisition.

 

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5.

Inventories

 

     Jun 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Uranium

     

Concentrate

   $ 302,253      $ 319,257  

Broken ore

     44,612        46,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     346,865        365,581  

Fuel services

     83,470        43,549  

Other

     887        391  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 431,222      $ 409,521  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco expensed $388,165,000 of inventory as cost of sales during the second quarter of 2022 (2021 - $289,359,000). For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Cameco expensed $670,771,000 of inventory as cost of sales (2021 - $533,629,000).

 

6.

Long-term receivables, investments and other

 

     Jun 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Acquisition-related receivables [note 4](a)

   $ 9,933      $ —    

Derivatives [note 18]

     17,561        32,098  

Deferred charges

     30,445        —    

Investment tax credits

     95,722        95,722  

Amounts receivable related to tax dispute(b)

     295,221        295,221  

Product loan(c)

     187,548        176,904  

Other

     3,371        814  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     639,801        600,759  

Less current portion

     (55,176      (23,232
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 584,625      $ 577,527  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) As part of its acquisition of the additional interest in the Cigar Lake Joint Venture, Cameco acquired 175,000 pounds of uranium concentrate inventory. Since delivery and title transfer of the inventory had not yet occurred at June 30, 2022 it has been recorded in the current portion of long-term receivables.

(b) 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) (see note 14). 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 totalling $295,221,000 already paid as at June 30, 2022 (December 31, 2021 - $295,221,000) (note 14).

(c) Cameco loaned 5,400,000 pounds of uranium concentrate to its joint venture partner, Orano Canada Inc., (Orano). Orano was obligated to repay the Company in kind with uranium concentrate no later than December 31, 2023. During the first quarter of 2022, the repayment terms were extended to December 31, 2028 and 783,900 pounds were returned as repayment on this loan.

Cameco also agreed to lend to Orano up to 1,148,200 kgU of conversion supply and up to an additional 1,200,000 pounds of uranium concentrate over the period 2022 to 2024. Repayment to Cameco is to be made in kind with U3O8 quantities drawn being repaid by December 31, 2027 and quantities of UF6 drawn by December 31, 2035.

As at June 30, 2022, 4,616,100 pounds of U3O8 and 300,000 kgU of UF6 conversion supply were drawn on the loans and are recorded at Cameco’s weighted average cost of inventory.

 

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7.

Equity-accounted investee

JV Inkai is the operator of the Inkai uranium deposit located in Kazakhstan. 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 (see note 20). 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.

The following tables summarize the financial information of JV Inkai (100%):

 

     Jun 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 24,918      $ 12,893  

Other current assets

     169,681        301,589  

Non-current assets

     313,629        328,469  

Current liabilities

     (19,859      (32,774

Non-current liabilities

     (36,481      (38,635
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

   $ 451,888      $ 571,542  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Revenue from products and services

   $ 55,128      $ 51,122      $ 149,162      $ 72,828  

Cost of products and services sold

     (9,066      (8,961      (23,024      (13,655

Depreciation and amortization

     (2,597      (3,738      (6,354      (5,666

Finance income

     443        105        590        144  

Finance costs

     (1,605      (191      (2,144      (412

Other expense

     (6,919      (4,898      (4,956      (6,762

Income tax expense

     (7,998      (6,680      (25,046      (9,578
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 27,386      $ 26,759      $ 88,228      $ 36,899  

Other comprehensive income

     —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 27,386      $ 26,759      $ 88,228      $ 36,899  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table reconciles the summarized financial information to the carrying amount of Cameco’s interest in JV Inkai:

 

     Jun 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Opening net assets

   $ 571,542      $ 440,565  

Total comprehensive income

     88,228        229,182  

Dividends declared

     (168,316      (85,198

Impact of foreign exchange

     (39,566      (13,007
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Closing net assets

     451,888        571,542  

Cameco’s share of net assets

     180,755        228,617  

Consolidating adjustments(a)

     (32,200      (60,348

Fair value increment(b)

     85,313        85,976  

Dividends in excess of ownership percentage(c)

     (46,906      (22,085

Impact of foreign exchange

     2,124        1,080  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying amount in the statement of financial position at June 30, 2022

   $ 189,086      $ 233,240  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco records certain consolidating adjustments to eliminate unrealized profit and amortize historical differences in accounting policies. This amount is amortized to earnings over units of production.

 

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(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.

 

8.

Other liabilities

 

     Jun 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Deferred sales

   $ 65,482      $ 23,316  

Derivatives [note 18]

     15,882        4,997  

Accrued pension and post-retirement benefit liability

     90,082        89,002  

Lease obligation [note 18]

     9,486        4,872  

Product loans(a)

     43,235        15,763  

Other

     64,075        56,615  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     288,242        194,565  

Less current portion

     (68,569      (22,791
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 219,673      $ 171,774  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco has standby product loan facilities with various counterparties. The arrangements allow us to borrow up to 1,977,000 kgU of UF6 conversion services and 1,392,000 pounds of U3O8 over the period 2020 to 2023 with repayment in kind up to December 31, 2023. Under the facilities, standby fees of up to 1% 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 1.6%. At June 30, 2022, we have 1,344,000 kgU of UF6 conversion services drawn on the loans with repayment on 1,103,000 kgU due no later than December 31, 2022 and the remaining 241,000 kgU no later than December 31, 2023. We also have 630,000 pounds of U3O8 drawn with repayment due no later than December 31, 2023. The loans are recorded at Cameco’s weighted average cost of inventory.

 

9.

Provisions

 

     Reclamation      Waste disposal      Total  

Beginning of year

   $ 1,126,969      $ 9,405      $ 1,136,374  

Changes in estimates and discount rates

        

Capitalized in property, plant, and equipment

     (197,127      —          (197,127

Recognized in earnings

     (40,641      (270      (40,911

Provisions used during the period

     (12,817      (622      (13,439

Unwinding of discount

     11,611        61        11,672  

Impact of foreign exchange

     5,975        —          5,975  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 893,970      $ 8,574      $ 902,544  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current

     35,944        1,768        37,712  

Non-current

     858,026        6,806        864,832  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 893,970      $ 8,574      $ 902,544  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The decrease of $237,768,000 in the reclamation provision was due largely to an increase in risk-free nominal and real rates of return during the year.

 

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10.

Share capital

At June 30, 2022, there were 398,436,837 common shares outstanding. Options in respect of 3,077,954 shares are outstanding under the stock option plan and are exercisable up to 2027. For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, there were 33,787 options that were exercised resulting in the issuance of shares (2021 - 119,765). For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were 377,572 options exercised that resulted in the issuance of shares (2021 - 1,490,029).

 

11.

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.

The following tables summarize Cameco’s sales disaggregated by geographical region and contract type and includes a reconciliation to Cameco’s reportable segments (note 19):

For the three months ended June 30, 2022

 

                                                                                                       
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 257,898      $ 84,504      $ 8,654      $ 351,056  

Europe

     53,476        9,955        2,769        66,200  

Asia

     135,852        4,469        —          140,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 447,226      $ 98,928      $ 11,423      $ 557,577  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 158,377      $ 97,206      $ 11,423      $ 267,006  

Market-related

     288,849        1,722        —          290,571  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 447,226      $ 98,928      $ 11,423      $ 557,577  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021

 

                                                                                                       
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 151,826      $ 73,260      $ —        $ 225,086  

Europe

     23,843        24,287        2,945        51,075  

Asia

     80,549        2,495        —          83,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 256,218      $ 100,042      $ 2,945      $ 359,205  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 57,567      $ 95,138      $ 2,945      $ 155,650  

Market-related

     198,651        4,904        —          203,555  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 256,218      $ 100,042      $ 2,945      $ 359,205  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 415,436      $ 138,775      $ 8,654      $ 562,865  

Europe

     134,358        23,069        2,769        160,196  

Asia

     219,804        12,750        —          232,554  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 769,598      $ 174,594      $ 11,423      $ 955,615  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 288,058      $ 172,872      $ 11,423      $ 472,353  

Market-related

     481,540        1,722        —          483,262  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 769,598      $ 174,594      $ 11,423      $ 955,615  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 289,190      $ 142,364      $ 891      $ 432,445  

Europe

     71,841        38,209        2,945        112,995  

Asia

     100,252        3,529        —          103,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 461,283      $ 184,102      $ 3,836      $ 649,221  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 134,143      $ 179,198      $ 3,836      $ 317,177  

Market-related

     327,140        4,904        —          332,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 461,283      $ 184,102      $ 3,836      $ 649,221  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

12.

Finance costs

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
       Jun 30/22        Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Interest on long-term debt

   $ 9,870      $ 9,832      $ 19,638      $ 19,591  

Unwinding of discount on provisions

     6,539        6,159        11,672        10,216  

Other charges

     3,889        3,939        7,685        7,764  

Interest on lease liabilities

     70        36        104        76  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 20,368      $ 19,966      $ 39,099      $ 37,647  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

13.

Other income (expense)

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Bargain purchase gain [note 4]

     22,802        —          22,802        —    

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

     21,372        (11,541      17,113        (12,294

Government assistance(a)

     —          9,308        —          21,167  

Other

     (2      —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 44,172      $ (2,233    $ 39,915      $ 8,873  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(a) In response to the negative economic impact of COVID-19, the Government of Canada announced the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program (CEWS). CEWS provides a subsidy on eligible remuneration based on certain criteria. In 2021, the Company qualified for the subsidy for the periods January through June. There were no unfulfilled conditions and other contingencies attached to this government assistance.

 

14.

Income taxes

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

           

Canada

   $ 134,002      $ (18,284    $ 165,739      $ 2,932  

Foreign

     (23,487      (23,459      (16,359      (51,659
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 110,515      $ (41,743    $ 149,380      $ (48,727
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ 3,495      $ (501    $ 3,324      $ (722

Foreign

     3,887        444        4,945        389  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 7,382      $ (57    $ 8,269      $ (333

Deferred income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ 21,204      $ (5,096    $ 18,321      $ (6,371

Foreign

     (2,008      183        (1,431      (297
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 19,196      $ (4,913    $ 16,890      $ (6,668
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense (recovery)

   $ 26,578      $ (4,970    $ 25,159      $ (7,001
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco has recorded $948,886,000 of deferred tax assets (December 31, 2021 - $937,579,000). 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.

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.

The total tax reassessed for the three tax years was $11,000,000, and Cameco remitted 50%. Cameco has received refunds totaling about $5,500,000 plus interest.

In addition, on April 30, 2019, the Tax Court awarded Cameco $10,300,000 for legal fees incurred, plus an amount for disbursements of up to $16,700,000. The amount of the award was recognized as a reduction of administration expense in the first quarter of 2021. During the quarter, as a result of additional information provided by the Tax Court, we reduced the award for disbursements by approximately $4,000,000. This reduction in the recovery was recognized as administration expense.

 

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If CRA continues to pursue reassessments for tax years subsequent to 2006, Cameco will continue to utilize its appeal rights under Canadian federal and provincial tax rules.

 

15.

Per share amounts

Per share amounts have been calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of paid shares outstanding in 2022 was 398,363,983 (2021 - 397,355,123).

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Basic earnings (loss) per share computation

           

Net earnings (loss) attributable to equity holders

   $ 83,979      $ (36,759    $ 124,329      $ (41,688

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     398,418        397,671        398,364        397,355  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ 0.21      $ (0.09    $ 0.31      $ (0.10
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share computation

           

Net earnings (loss) attributable to equity holders

   $ 83,979      $ (36,759    $ 124,329      $ (41,688

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     398,418        397,671        398,364        397,355  

Dilutive effect of stock options

     1,587        —          1,588        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

     400,005        397,671        399,952        397,355  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ 0.21      $ (0.09    $ 0.31      $ (0.10
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, 1,082 options were excluded from the diluted weighted average number of common shares because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, 1,397 options were excluded from the diluted weighted average number of common shares because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

 

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Statements of cash flows

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Changes in non-cash working capital:

           

Accounts receivable

   $ (4,234    $ (7,250    $ 122,940      $ (16,134

Inventories

     (39,245      62,575        (8,876      183,038  

Supplies and prepaid expenses

     (17,073      (9,622      (12,956      (11,206

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (89,251      38,827        (99,204      (29,279

Reclamation payments

     (6,976      (4,196      (13,439      (7,533

Other

     388        (6,003      (5,102      (11,507
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other operating items

   $ (156,391    $ 74,331      $ (16,637    $ 107,379  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

17.

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 30,514,394 shares have been issued. As of June 30, 2022, the total number of stock options held by the participants was 3,077,954 (December 31, 2021 - 3,458,001).

 

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B.

Executive performance share unit (PSU)

During the year, the Company granted 238,610 PSUs. The weighted average fair value per unit at the date of issue was $28.75. As of June 30, 2022, the total number of PSUs held by the participants was 1,250,254 (December 31, 2021 - 1,495,709).

 

C.

Restricted share unit (RSU)

During the year, the Company granted 289,050 RSUs. The weighted average fair value per unit at the date of issue was $31.17. As of June 30, 2022, the total number of RSUs held by the participants was 1,151,752 (December 31, 2021 - 1,081,783).

 

D.

Deferred share unit (DSU)

As of June 30, 2022, the total number of DSUs held by participating directors was 533,854 (December 31, 2021 - 579,362).

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 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Restricted share unit plan

   $ 769      $ 721      $ 1,534      $ 1,402  

Performance share unit plan

     —          304        —          599  

Stock option plan

     —          61        45        228  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     769        1,086        1,579        2,229  

Employee share ownership plan(a)

     939        892        1,711        1,764  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,708      $ 1,978      $ 3,290      $ 3,993  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) The total number of shares purchased in 2022 with Company contributions was 56,196 (2021 - 84,661).

Cash-settled plans

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

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Performance share unit plan

   $ (2,898    $ 6,345      $ 5,840      $ 12,564  

Deferred share unit plan

     (5,076      1,604        75        3,655  

Restricted share unit plan

     (1,648      1,682        3,321        2,981  

Phantom stock option plan

     (772      143        338        893  

Phantom restricted share unit plan

     (30      43        93        55  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (10,424    $ 9,817      $ 9,667      $ 20,148  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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18.

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, 2022

 

     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     FVOCI -
designated
     Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents(a)

   $ —        $ 1,064,408      $ —        $ 1,064,408  

Short-term investments

     —          361,905        —          361,905  

Accounts receivable

     —          179,755        —          179,755  

Derivative assets [note 6]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     17,561        —          —          17,561  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     17,561        1,606,068        —          1,623,629  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     —          251,150        —          251,150  

Lease obligation [note 8]

     —          9,486        —          9,486  

Derivative liabilities [note 8]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     9,400        —          —          9,400  

Interest rate contracts

     6,482        —          —          6,482  

Long-term debt

     —          996,625        —          996,625  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     15,882        1,257,261        —          1,273,143  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

     1,679        348,807        —          350,486  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2021

 

     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     FVOCI -
designated
     Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —        $ 1,247,447      $ —        $ 1,247,447  

Short-term investments

     —          84,906        —          84,906  

Accounts receivable

     —          276,139        —          276,139  

Derivative assets [note 6]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     31,534        —          —          31,534  

Interest rate contracts

     564        —          —          564  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 32,098      $ 1,608,492      $ —        $ 1,640,590  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ —        $ 340,458      $ —        $ 340,458  

Lease obligation [note 8]

     —          4,872        —          4,872  

Derivative liabilities [note 8]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     3,760        —          —          3,760  

Interest rate contracts

     1,237        —          —          1,237  

Long-term debt

     —          996,250        —          996,250  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     4,997        1,341,580        —          1,346,577  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 27,101      $ 266,912      $ —        $ 294,013  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(a) Cameco has pledged $234,659,000 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 July 1, 2018. 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 fair values of Cameco’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy:

As at June 30, 2022

 

            Fair value  
     Carrying value      Level 1      Level 2      Total  

Derivative assets [note 6]

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 17,561      $ —        $ 17,561      $ 17,561  

Derivative liabilities [note 8]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     (9,400      —          (9,400      (9,400

Interest rate contracts

     (6,482      —          (6,482      (6,482

Long-term debt

     (996,625      —          (1,022,680      (1,022,680
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (994,946    $ —        $ (1,021,001    $ (1,021,001
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2021

 

            Fair value  
     Carrying value      Level 1      Level 2      Total  

Derivative assets [note 6]

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 31,534      $ —        $ 31,534      $ 31,534  

Interest rate contracts

     564        —          564        564  

Derivative liabilities [note 8]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     (3,760      —          (3,760      (3,760

Interest rate contracts

     (1,237      —          (1,237      (1,237

Long-term debt

     (996,250      —          (1,103,978      (1,103,978
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (969,149    $ —        $ (1,076,877    $ (1,076,877
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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, short-term investments, 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 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 long-term debt is determined using quoted market yields as of the reporting date, which ranged from 3.1% to 3.2% (2021 - 1.1% to 1.7%).

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 30/22      Dec 31/21  

Non-hedge derivatives:

     

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 8,161      $ 27,774  

Interest rate contracts

     (6,482      (673
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 1,679      $ 27,101  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classification:

     

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

   $ 13,587      $ 22,652  

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

     3,974        9,446  

Current portion of other liabilities [note 8]

     (2,871      (378

Other liabilities [note 8]

     (13,011      (4,619
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 1,679      $ 27,101  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 30/22      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/22      Jun 30/21  

Non-hedge derivatives:

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ (26,219    $ 14,554      $ (12,855    $ 23,260  

Interest rate contracts

     (2,004      —          (5,433      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (28,223    $ 14,554      $ (18,288    $ 23,260  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

19.

Segmented information

Cameco has two reportable segments: uranium and fuel services. 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.

In 2021, Cameco determined that NUKEM no longer met the criteria for being considered a segment and concluded that it was appropriate to include NUKEM’s results with its uranium and fuel services segments. NUKEM’s purchase and sale of uranium concentrate and conversion services are reported internally as part of its uranium and fuel services businesses and should therefore be included with those businesses for segment reporting. The purchase and sale of enriched uranium product and separative work units continue to be reported in “other”. Comparative information has been adjusted.

 

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Cost of sales in the uranium segment includes care and maintenance costs for our operations that have had production suspensions as well as operational readiness costs for our operations that are resuming operations. Operational readiness costs include costs to complete critical projects, perform maintenance readiness checks, and recruit and train sufficient mine and mill personnel before beginning operations. Cameco expensed $57,605,000 of care and maintenance and operational readiness costs during the second quarter of 2022 (2021 - $48,668,000 of care and maintenance costs). For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Cameco expensed $111,732,000 (2021 - $121,178,000 of care and maintenance costs). Included in these amounts in 2021 are $7,789,000 for the quarter and $40,359,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 relating to care and maintenance costs for operations suspended as a result of COVID-19. Also included in cost of sales, because of the Cigar Lake production suspension in 2021, is the impact of increased purchasing activity at a higher cost than produced pounds. This had a negative impact on gross profit in the uranium segment.

Accounting policies used in each segment are consistent with the policies outlined in the summary of significant accounting policies. Segment revenues, expenses and results include transactions between segments incurred in the ordinary course of business. These transactions are priced on an arm’s length basis, are eliminated on consolidation and are reflected in the “other” column.

Business segments

For the three months ended June 30, 2022

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 447,226      $ 98,928      $ 11,423      $ 557,577  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     343,861        50,741        8,847        403,449  

Depreciation and amortization

     49,576        7,762        3,859        61,197  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     393,437        58,503        12,706        464,646  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     53,789        40,425        (1,283      92,931  

Administration

     —          —          23,847        23,847  

Exploration

     2,304        —          —          2,304  

Research and development

     —          —          3,365        3,365  

Other operating income

     (18,891      (1,777      —          (20,668

Loss on disposal of assets

     19        113        —          132  

Finance costs

     —          —          20,368        20,368  

Loss on derivatives

     —          —          28,223        28,223  

Finance income

     —          —          (4,478      (4,478

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (26,505      —          —          (26,505

Other income

     (22,802      —          (21,370      (44,172
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     119,664        42,089        (51,238      110,515  

Income tax expense

              26,578  
           

 

 

 

Net earnings

            $ 83,937  
           

 

 

 

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 256,218      $ 100,042      $ 2,945      $ 359,205  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     252,983        54,380        56        307,419  

Depreciation and amortization

     27,947        9,773        2,058        39,778  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     280,930        64,153        2,114        347,197  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (24,712      35,889        831        12,008  

Administration

     —          —          39,762        39,762  

Exploration

     1,739        —          —          1,739  

Research and development

     —          —          3,112        3,112  

Other operating expense (income)

     5,891        (313      —          5,578  

Gain on disposal of assets

     (2      —          —          (2

Finance costs

     —          —          19,966        19,966  

Gain on derivatives

     —          —          (14,554      (14,554

Finance income

     —          —          (2,497      (2,497

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (1,586      —          —          (1,586

Other expense

     —          —          2,233        2,233  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (30,754      36,202        (47,191      (41,743

Income tax recovery

              (4,970
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (36,773
           

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 769,598      $ 174,594      $ 11,423      $ 955,615  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     610,794        92,089        8,177        711,060  

Depreciation and amortization

     80,781        15,940        5,077        101,798  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     691,575        108,029        13,254        812,858  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     78,023        66,565        (1,831      142,757  

Administration

     —          —          81,627        81,627  

Exploration

     4,922        —          —          4,922  

Research and development

     —          —          6,166        6,166  

Other operating income

     (37,415      (3,226      —          (40,641

Gain on disposal of assets

     (5      (207      —          (212

Finance costs

     —          —          39,099        39,099  

Loss on derivatives

     —          —          18,288        18,288  

Finance income

     —          —          (6,429      (6,429

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (69,528      —          —          (69,528

Other income

     (22,802      —          (17,113      (39,915
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     202,851        69,998        (123,469      149,380  

Income tax expense

              25,159  
           

 

 

 

Net earnings

            $ 124,221  
           

 

 

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 461,283      $ 184,102      $ 3,836      $ 649,221  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     484,883        102,740        258        587,881  

Depreciation and amortization

     64,974        18,100        6,062        89,136  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     549,857        120,840        6,320        677,017  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (88,574      63,262        (2,484      (27,796

Administration

     —          —          50,961        50,961  

Exploration

     3,053        —          —          3,053  

Research and development

     —          —          3,591        3,591  

Other operating income

     (15,894      (313      —          (16,207

Gain on disposal of assets

     (2      (1      —          (3

Finance costs

     —          —          37,647        37,647  

Gain on derivatives

     —          —          (23,260      (23,260

Finance income

     —          —          (3,775      (3,775

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (22,203      —          —          (22,203

Other income

     —          —          (8,873      (8,873
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (53,528      63,576        (58,775      (48,727

Income tax recovery

              (7,001
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (41,726
           

 

 

 

 

20.

Related parties

Cameco purchases uranium concentrate from JV Inkai. For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Cameco had purchases from JV Inkai of $948,000 ($749,000 (US)) (2021 - $50,621,000 ($40,404,000 (US))). For the six month period ended June 30, 2022, purchases were $44,460,000 ($34,965,000 (US)) (2021 - $50,621,000 ($40,404,000 (US))).

 

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