EX-99.3 4 d192775dex993.htm EX-99.3 EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

 

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Cameco Corporation

2021 condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(unaudited)

July 27, 2021


Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of earnings

 

(Unaudited)           Three months ended     Six months ended  

($Cdn thousands, except per share amounts)

   Note      Jun 30/21     Jun 30/20     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/20  

Revenue from products and services

     10      $ 359,205     $ 525,294     $ 649,221     $ 870,846  

Cost of products and services sold

        307,419       490,354       587,881       745,862  

Depreciation and amortization

        39,778       49,015       89,136       103,621  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     18        347,197       539,369       677,017       849,483  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

        12,008       (14,075     (27,796     21,363  

Administration

        39,762       35,947       50,961       69,658  

Exploration

        1,739       2,095       3,053       6,397  

Research and development

        3,112       421       3,591       1,175  

Other operating expense (income)

     8        5,578       22,902       (16,207     16,900  

Gain on disposal of assets

        (2     (33     (3     (49
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

        (38,181     (75,407     (69,191     (72,718

Finance costs

     11        (19,966     (16,975     (37,647     (35,912

Gain (loss) on derivatives

     17        14,554       39,736       23,260       (25,610

Finance income

        2,497       2,346       3,775       8,152  

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     6        1,586       640       22,203       14,618  

Other income (expense)

     12        (2,233     (17,436     8,873       31,625  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

        (41,743     (67,096     (48,727     (79,845

Income tax recovery

     13        (4,970     (14,100     (7,001     (7,600
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        (36,773     (52,996     (41,726     (72,245
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to:

           

Equity holders

      $ (36,759   $ (53,002   $ (41,688   $ (72,226

Non-controlling interest

        (14     6       (38     (19
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

      $ (36,773   $ (52,996   $ (41,726   $ (72,245
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss per common share attributable to equity holders:

           

Basic

     14      $ (0.09   $ (0.13   $ (0.10   $ (0.18
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     14      $ (0.09   $ (0.13   $ (0.10   $ (0.18
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 30/21     Jun 30/20     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/20  

Net loss

   $ (36,773   $ (52,996   $ (41,726   $ (72,245

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       3,301       22,209       (1,414

Items that are or may be reclassified to net earnings:

        

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     (8,802     56,283       (17,912     (5,059
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

     (2,682     59,584       4,297       (6,473
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (39,455   $ 6,588       (37,429     (78,718
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ (2,679   $ 59,593     $ 4,302     $ (6,483

Non-controlling interest

     (3     (9     (5     10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (2,682   $ 59,584     $ 4,297     $ (6,473
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ (39,438   $ 6,591     $ (37,386   $ (78,709

Non-controlling interest

     (17     (3     (43     (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (39,455   $ 6,588     $ (37,429   $ (78,718
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Net of tax (Q2 2021 - $(816); Q2 2020 - $(449); 2021 - $(3,267); 2020 - $197)

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 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

      $ 1,057,682      $ 918,382  

Short-term investments

        117,919        24,985  

Accounts receivable

        216,076        204,980  

Current tax assets

        7,354        8,184  

Inventories

     4        506,740        680,369  

Supplies and prepaid expenses

        100,598        89,428  

Current portion of long-term receivables, investments and other

     5        39,385        18,716  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        2,045,754        1,945,044  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

        3,618,136        3,771,557  

Intangible assets

        53,300        55,822  

Long-term receivables, investments and other

     5        598,740        652,042  

Investment in equity-accounted investee

     6        185,917        219,688  

Deferred tax assets

        940,079        936,678  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        5,396,172        5,635,787  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 7,441,926      $ 7,580,831  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

        210,649        233,649  

Current tax liabilities

        1,044        1,480  

Current portion of other liabilities

     7        7,389        26,119  

Current portion of provisions

     8        38,435        42,535  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        257,517        303,783  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt

        995,889        995,541  

Other liabilities

     7        185,229        166,559  

Provisions

     8        1,064,673        1,156,387  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        2,245,791        2,318,487  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

        

Share capital

     9        1,895,237        1,869,710  

Contributed surplus

        229,312        237,358  

Retained earnings

        2,727,958        2,735,830  

Other components of equity

        85,948        115,457  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to equity holders

        4,938,455        4,958,355  

Non-controlling interest

        163        206  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

        4,938,618        4,958,561  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

      $ 7,441,926      $ 7,580,831  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies [notes 8, 13]

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              
    Share
capital
    Contributed
surplus
    Retained
earnings
    Foreign
currency
translation
    Equity
investments
at FVOCI
    Total     Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
equity
 
(Unaudited)

($Cdn thousands)

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 earnings [note 17]

    —         —         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  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2020

  $ 1,862,749     $ 234,681     $ 2,825,596     $ 77,114     $ (5,415   $ 4,994,725     $ 238     $ 4,994,963  

Net loss

    —         —         (72,226     —         —         (72,226     (19     (72,245

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    —         —         —         (5,069     (1,414     (6,483     10       (6,473
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the period

    —         —         (72,226     (5,069     (1,414     (78,709     (9     (78,718
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

    —         3,596       —         —         —         3,596       —         3,596  

Stock options exercised

    383       (88     —         —         —         295       —         295  

Restricted and performance share units released

    —         (2,301     —         —         —         (2,301     —         (2,301

Dividends

    —         —         30       —         —         30       —         30  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2020

  $ 1,863,132     $ 235,888     $ 2,753,400     $ 72,045     $ (6,829   $ 4,917,636     $ 229     $ 4,917,865  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 30/21     Jun 30/20     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/20  

Operating activities

           

Net loss

      $ (36,773   $ (52,996   $ (41,726   $ (72,245

Adjustments for:

           

Depreciation and amortization

        39,778       49,015       89,136       103,621  

Deferred charges

        (1,656     248       967       (957

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives

        (9,468     (41,560     (18,268     23,270  

Share-based compensation

     16        1,086       1,413       2,229       3,596  

Gain on disposal of assets

        (2     (33     (3     (49

Finance costs

     11        19,966       16,975       37,647       35,912  

Finance income

        (2,497     (2,347     (3,775     (8,152

Share of earnings in equity-accounted investee

        (1,586     (640     (22,203     (14,618

Other operating expense (income)

     8        5,578       22,902       (16,207     16,900  

Other expense (income)

     12        11,541       17,436       12,294       (31,424

Income tax recovery

     13        (4,970     (14,100     (7,001     (7,600

Interest received

        4,388       2,586       5,463       7,730  

Income taxes received (paid)

        1,732       8       619       (5,665

Dividends from equity-accounted investee

        50,128       14,449       50,128       29,837  

Other operating items

     15        74,331       (329,715     107,379       (214,397
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operations

        151,576       (316,359     196,679       (134,241
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

           

Additions to property, plant and equipment

        (21,993     (14,275     (30,413     (33,077

Decrease (increase) in short-term investments

        (97,944     154,359       (92,934     (14,986

Decrease in long-term receivables, investments and other

        23,489       —         72,220       750  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

        2       32       2       75  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing

        (96,446     140,116       (51,125     (47,238
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

           

Interest paid

        (19,896     (20,590     (20,551     (20,662

Lease principal payments

        (564     (655     (1,229     (1,295

Proceeds from issuance of shares, stock option plan

        2,181       295       20,231       295  

Dividends returned

        —         —         5       30  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing

        (18,279     (20,950     (1,544     (21,632
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

        36,851       (197,193     144,010       (203,111

Exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash balances

        (2,767     (6,228     (4,710     3,278  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

        1,023,598       1,066,019       918,382       1,062,431  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

      $ 1,057,682     $ 862,598     $ 1,057,682     $ 862,598  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of:

           

Cash

            626,441       524,046  

Cash equivalents

            431,241       338,552  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

          $ 1,057,682     $ 862,598  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

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, 2021 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 6).

Cameco’s Cigar Lake mine was placed in a temporary state of care and maintenance in March of 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. While production resumed in September, the mine returned to a temporary state of care and maintenance in January 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Production once again resumed in April 2021. Cameco also has two other operations in northern Saskatchewan which are in care and maintenance. Rabbit Lake was placed in care and maintenance in the second quarter of 2016 while operations at McArthur River/Key Lake were suspended indefinitely in the third quarter of 2018. 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 18 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. Also a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, production was temporarily suspended at the Port Hope UF6 conversion plant and at the Blind River refinery for approximately four weeks in the second quarter of 2020.

 

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, 2020.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Company’s board of directors on July 27, 2021.

 

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, 2020.

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, 2020 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, 2021 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.

Inventories

 

     Jun 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Uranium

     

Concentrate

   $ 370,505      $ 579,653  

Broken ore

     52,323        45,387  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     422,828        625,040  

Fuel services

     82,716        52,273  

Other

     1,196        3,056  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 506,740      $ 680,369  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco expensed $289,359,000 of inventory as cost of sales during the second quarter of 2021 (2020 - $455,562,000). For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Cameco expensed $533,629,000 of inventory as cost of sales (2020 - $714,369,000).

 

5.

Long-term receivables, investments and other

 

     Jun 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Investments in equity securities [note 17](a)

   $ 978      $ 43,873  

Derivatives [note 17]

     60,175        45,605  

Investment tax credits

     95,642        95,642  

Amounts receivable related to tax dispute(b)

     303,222        303,222  

Product loan(c)

     176,904        176,904  

Other

     1,204        5,512  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     638,125        670,758  

Less current portion

     (39,385      (18,716
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 598,740      $ 652,042  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Cameco has designated the investments shown below as equity securities at FVOCI because these equity securities represent investments that the Company intends to hold for the long term for strategic purposes. During the first quarter, Cameco started to divest of some of these securities since holding them no longer adds value in terms of its strategic plan. There were no dividends recognized on any of these investments during the year.

 

     Jun 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Investment in Denison Mines Corp.

   $ —        $ 20,677  

Investment in UEX Corporation

     —          13,005  

Investment in Iso Energy Ltd.

     —          6,923  

Investment in GoviEx

     795        2,875  

Other

     183        393  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 978      $ 43,873  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(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 13). 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 $303,222,000 already paid as at June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $303,222,000) (note 13).

 

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(c) Cameco loaned 5,400,000 pounds of uranium concentrate to its joint venture partner, Orano Canada Inc., (Orano). Orano is obligated to repay us in kind with uranium concentrate no later than December 31, 2023. The loan is recorded at Cameco’s weighted average cost of inventory.

 

6.

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 19). 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 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 14,548      $ 47,539  

Other current assets

     91,920        115,647  

Non-current assets

     325,642        343,767  

Current liabilities

     (18,729      (26,397

Non-current liabilities

     (38,267      (39,991
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

   $ 375,114      $ 440,565  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/20     Jun 30/21     Jun 30/20  

Revenue from products and services

   $ 51,122     $ 2,003     $ 72,828     $ 67,482  

Cost of products and services sold

     (8,961     (1,079     (13,655     (21,302

Depreciation and amortization

     (3,738     (9     (5,666     (7,575

Finance income

     105       93       144       188  

Finance costs

     (191     (280     (412     (576

Other expense

     (4,898     (3,593     (6,762     (2,536

Income tax recovery (expense)

     (6,680     3,255       (9,578     (20,410
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 26,759     $ 390     $ 36,899     $ 15,271  

Other comprehensive income

     —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 26,759     $ 390     $ 36,899     $ 15,271  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

     Jun 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Opening net assets

   $ 440,565      $ 442,074  

Total comprehensive income

     36,899        113,661  

Dividends declared

     (85,198      (64,456

Impact of foreign exchange

     (17,152      (50,714
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Closing net assets

     375,114        440,565  

Cameco’s share of net assets

     150,046        176,226  

Consolidating adjustments(a)

     (31,957      (38,975

Fair value increment(b)

     88,418        89,184  

Dividends in excess of ownership percentage(c)

     (22,085      (9,669

Impact of foreign exchange

     1,495        2,922  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying amount in the statement of financial position at June 30, 2021

   $ 185,917      $ 219,688  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(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.

(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.

 

7.

Other liabilities

 

     Jun 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Deferred sales

   $ 23,672      $ 14,382  

Derivatives [note 17]

     1,034        4,733  

Accrued pension and post-retirement benefit liability

     92,989        91,729  

Lease obligation [note 17]

     6,364        7,951  

Product loans(a)

     13,828        6,045  

Other

     54,731        67,838  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     192,618        192,678  

Less current portion

     (7,389      (26,119
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 185,229      $ 166,559  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(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 2,606,000 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, 2021, we have 1,103,000 kgU of UF6 conversion services drawn on the loans with repayment due no later than December 31, 2022. The loans are recorded at Cameco’s weighted average cost of inventory.

 

 

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8.

Provisions

 

     Reclamation      Waste disposal      Total  

Beginning of year

   $ 1,189,600      $ 9,322      $ 1,198,922  

Changes in estimates and discount rates

        

Capitalized in property, plant, and equipment

     (73,123      —          (73,123

Recognized in earnings

     (16,207      (133      (16,340

Provisions used during the period

     (7,464      (69      (7,533

Unwinding of discount

     10,195        21        10,216  

Impact of foreign exchange

     (9,034      —          (9,034
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,093,967      $ 9,141      $ 1,103,108  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current

     36,027        2,408        38,435  

Non-current

     1,057,940        6,733        1,064,673  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,093,967      $ 9,141      $ 1,103,108  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

9.

Share capital

At June 30, 2021, there were 397,752,770 common shares outstanding. Options in respect of 3,773,796 shares are outstanding under the stock option plan and are exercisable up to 2027. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, there were 119,765 options that were exercised resulting in the issuance of shares (2020 - 26,033). For the six months ended June 30, 2021, there were 1,490,029 options exercised that resulted in the issuance of shares (2020 - 26,033).

 

10.

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 18):

For the three months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 147,778      $ 73,260      $ 4,048      $ 225,086  

Europe

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

Asia

     80,549        2,495        —          83,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 252,170      $ 100,042      $ 6,993      $ 359,205  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 53,519      $ 95,138      $ 6,993      $ 155,650  

Market-related

     198,651        4,904        —          203,555  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 252,170      $ 100,042      $ 6,993      $ 359,205  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2020

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 193,138      $ 50,829      $ 7,637      $ 251,604  

Europe

     76,827        37,377        —          114,204  

Asia

     155,660        3,826        —          159,486  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 425,625      $ 92,032      $ 7,637      $ 525,294  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 69,822      $ 90,327      $ 4,316      $ 164,465  

Market-related

     355,803        1,705        3,321        360,829  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 425,625      $ 92,032      $ 7,637      $ 525,294  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 285,142      $ 142,364      $ 4,939      $ 432,445  

Europe

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

Asia

     100,252        3,529        —          103,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 457,235      $ 184,102      $ 7,884      $ 649,221  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 130,095      $ 179,198      $ 7,884      $ 317,177  

Market-related

     327,140        4,904        —          332,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 457,235      $ 184,102      $ 7,884      $ 649,221  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2020

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 303,914      $ 103,840      $ 7,676      $ 415,430  

Europe

     180,783        76,092        3,331        260,206  

Asia

     189,191        6,019        —          195,210  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 673,888      $ 185,951      $ 11,007      $ 870,846  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 161,251      $ 184,246      $ 7,686      $ 353,183  

Market-related

     512,637        1,705        3,321        517,663  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 673,888      $ 185,951      $ 11,007      $ 870,846  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

11.

Finance costs

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
       Jun 30/21          Jun 30/20        Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Interest on long-term debt

   $ 9,868      $ 10,579      $ 19,667      $ 21,151  

Unwinding of discount on provisions

     6,159        3,001        10,216        8,022  

Other charges

     3,939        3,395        7,764        6,739  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 19,966      $ 16,975      $ 37,647      $ 35,912  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

12.

Other income (expense)

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
       Jun 30/21        Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

     (11,541      (17,437      (12,294      31,423  

Government assistance(a)

     9,308        —          21,167        —    

Other

     —          1        —          202  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (2,233    $ (17,436    $ 8,873      $ 31,625  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(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 are no unfulfilled conditions and other contingencies attached to this government assistance. Given new eligibility criteria that was recently introduced, Cameco has not yet determined whether it will apply for the CEWS in subsequent application periods.

 

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13.

Income taxes

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

           

Canada

   $ (18,284    $ (51,638    $ 2,932      $ (29,945

Foreign

     (23,459      (15,458      (51,659      (49,900
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (41,743    $ (67,096    $ (48,727    $ (79,845
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ (501    $ (600    $ (722    $ (1,219

Foreign

     444        (13      389        523  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (57    $ (613    $ (333    $ (696

Deferred income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ (5,096    $ (12,895    $ (6,371    $ (10,288

Foreign

     183        (592      (297      3,384  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (4,913    $ (13,487    $ (6,668    $ (6,904
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax recovery

   $ (4,970    $ (14,100    $ (7,001    $ (7,600
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco has recorded $940,079,000 of deferred tax assets (December 31, 2020 - $936,678,000). 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%. Therefore, Cameco expects to receive 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.

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.

 

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14.

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 2021 was 397,355,123 (2020 - 395,805,599).

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Basic loss per share computation

           

Net loss attributable to equity holders

   $ (36,759    $ (53,002    $ (41,688    $ (72,226

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     397,671        395,813        397,355        395,806  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic loss per common share

   $ (0.09    $ (0.13    $ (0.10    $ (0.18
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted loss per share computation

           

Net loss attributable to equity holders

   $ (36,759    $ (53,002    $ (41,688    $ (72,226

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     397,671        395,813        397,355        395,806  

Dilutive effect of stock options

     —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

     397,671        395,813        397,355        395,806  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted loss per common share

   $ (0.09    $ (0.13    $ (0.10    $ (0.18
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

15.

Statements of cash flows

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Changes in non-cash working capital:

           

Accounts receivable

   $ (7,250    $ (6,008    $ (16,134    $ 107,321  

Inventories

     62,575        (348,341      183,038        (364,120

Supplies and prepaid expenses

     (9,622      (12,622      (11,206      (10,727

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     38,827        27,679        (29,279      42,111  

Reclamation payments

     (4,196      (1,097      (7,533      (11,465

Other

     (6,003      10,674        (11,507      22,483  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other operating items

   $ 74,331      $ (329,715    $ 107,379      $ (214,397
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

16.

Share-based compensation plans

 

A.

Stock option plan

The Company has established a stock option plan under which options to purchase common shares may be granted to employees of Cameco. Options granted under the stock option plan have an exercise price of not less than the closing price quoted on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for the common shares of Cameco on the trading day prior to the date on which the option is granted. The options carry vesting periods of one to three years, and expire eight years from the date granted.

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 29,830,327 shares have been issued.

 

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B.

Executive performance share unit (PSU)

The Company has established a PSU plan whereby it provides each plan participant an annual grant of PSUs in an amount determined by the board. Each PSU represents one phantom common share that entitles the participant to a payment of one Cameco common share purchased on the open market, or cash with an equivalent market value, at the participant’s discretion provided they have met their ownership requirements, at the end of each three-year period if certain performance and vesting criteria have been met. The final value of the PSUs will be based on the value of Cameco common shares at the end of the three-year period and the number of PSUs that ultimately vest. During the vesting period, dividend equivalents accrue to the participants in the form of additional share units as of each normal cash dividend payment date of Cameco’s common shares. Vesting of PSUs at the end of the three-year period is based on Cameco’s ability to meet its annual operating targets and whether the participating executive remains employed by Cameco at the end of the three-year vesting period. Prior to 2020, total shareholder return over three years was also a vesting condition. If the participant elects a cash payout, the redemption amount will be based on the volume-weighted average trading price of Cameo’s common shares on March 1 or, if March 1 is not a trading day, on the first trading day following March 1. As of June 30, 2021, the total number of PSUs held by the participants was 1,491,331 (December 31, 2020 - 1,720,636).

 

C.

Restricted share unit (RSU)

The Company has established an RSU plan whereby it provides each plan participant an annual grant of RSUs in an amount determined by the board. Each RSU represents one phantom common share that entitles the participant to a payment of one Cameco common share purchased on the open market, or cash with an equivalent market value, at the board’s discretion. The RSUs carry vesting periods of one to three years, and the final value of the units will be based on the value of Cameco common shares at the end of the vesting periods. In addition, certain eligible participants have a single vesting date on the third anniversary of the date of the grant. These same participants, if they have met or are not subject to share ownership requirements, may elect to have their award paid as a lump sum cash amount. During the vesting period, dividend equivalents accrue to the participants in the form of additional share units as of each normal cash dividend payment date of Cameco’s common shares. As of June 30, 2021, the total number of RSUs held by the participants was 1,089,368 (December 31, 2020 - 927,462).

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 30/21      Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Stock option plan

   $ 61      $ 197      $ 228      $ 583  

Performance share unit plan

     304        554        599        1,620  

Restricted share unit plan

     721        662        1,402        1,393  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,086      $ 1,413      $ 2,229      $ 3,596  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value of RSUs granted was determined based on their intrinsic value on the date of grant.

 

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The inputs used in the measurement of the fair value at grant date of the equity-settled share-based payment plan were as follows:

 

     RSU  

Number of options granted

     168,496  

Average strike price

   $ 20.25  

Expected forfeitures

     11

Weighted average grant date fair values

   $ 20.25  

Cash-settled plans

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

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Performance share unit plan

   $ 6,345      $ 5,621      $ 12,564      $ 8,553  

Restricted share unit plan

     1,682        497        2,981        584  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 8,027      $ 6,118      $ 15,545      $ 9,137  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value of the units granted through the PSU plan was determined based on Monte Carlo simulation and the fair value of RSUs granted was determined based on their intrinsic value on the date of grant. Expected volatility was estimated by considering historic average share price volatility.

The inputs used in the measurement of the fair values of the cash-settled share-based payment plans at the grant and reporting dates were as follows:

 

     PSU     RSU  
     Grant date     Reporting date     Grant date     Reporting date  
     Mar 1/21     Jun 30/21     Mar 1/21     Jun 30/21  

Number of units

     369,110       1,491,331       245,530       670,706  

Expected vesting

     92     111     —         —    

Expected volatility(a)

     —         59     —         —    

Risk-free interest rate(a)

     —         0.2     —         —    

Expected life of option

     3.0 years       1.4 years       3.0 years       2.0 years  

Expected forfeitures

     10     5     10     10

Weighted average measurement date fair values

   $ 18.61     $ 26.30     $ 20.25     $ 23.76  

(a) During the first quarter of 2020, the vesting conditions of the PSU plan were amended such that total shareholder return is no longer included for new grants. Due to this change, expected volatility and the risk-free interest rate will no longer be considered in calculating the fair value of new grants.

 

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17.

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, 2021

 

     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     FVOCI -
designated
     Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents(a)

   $ —        $ 1,057,682      $ —        $ 1,057,682  

Short-term investments

     —          117,919        —          117,919  

Accounts receivable

     —          216,076        —          216,076  

Derivative assets [note 5]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     60,175        —          —          60,175  

Investments in equity securities [note 5](b)

     —          —          978        978  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     60,175        1,391,677        978        1,452,830  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     —          210,649        —          210,649  

Lease obligation [note 7]

     —          6,364        —          6,364  

Derivative liabilities [note 7]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     1,034        —          —          1,034  

Long-term debt

     —          995,889        —          995,889  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,034        1,212,902        —          1,213,936  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

     59,141        178,775        978        238,894  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2020

 

     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     FVOCI -
designated
     Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —        $ 918,382      $ —        $ 918,382  

Short-term investments

     —          24,985        —          24,985  

Accounts receivable

     —          204,980        —          204,980  

Derivative assets [note 5]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     45,605        —          —          45,605  

Investments in equity securities [note 5]

     —          —          43,873        43,873  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 45,605      $ 1,148,347      $ 43,873      $ 1,237,825  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ —        $ 233,649      $ —        $ 233,649  

Lease obligation [note 7]

     —          7,951        —          7,951  

Derivative liabilities [note 7]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     4,733        —          —          4,733  

Long-term debt

     —          995,541        —          995,541  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     4,733        1,237,141        —          1,241,874  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 40,872      $ (88,794    $ 43,873      $ (4,049
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(a) Cameco has pledged $188,434,000 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) During the year, Cameco divested of certain of its investments in equity securities. The fair value at the date of derecognition and the cumulative gain or loss on disposal for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:

 

     Fair Value      Gain (loss)  

Investment in Denison Mines Corp.

   $ 34,827      $ 15,257  

Investment in UEX Corporation

     19,605        8,758  

Investment in Iso Energy Ltd.

     10,756        8,078  

Investment in GoviEx

     2,913        2,468  

Other

     265        (750
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 68,366      $ 33,811  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The gains are presented net of tax. Cameco has elected to transfer these cumulative net gains from equity investments at FVOCI to retained earnings in the statement of changes in equity.

 

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, 2021

 

            Fair value  
     Carrying value      Level 1      Level 2      Total  

Derivative assets [note 5] Foreign currency contracts

   $ 60,175      $ —        $ 60,175      $ 60,175  

Investments in equity securities [note 5]

     978        978        —          978  

Derivative liabilities [note 7] Foreign currency contracts

     (1,034      —          (1,034      (1,034

Long-term debt

     (995,889      —          (1,123,077      (1,123,077
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (935,770    $     978      $ (1,063,936    $ (1,062,958
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2020

 

            Fair value  
     Carrying value      Level 1      Level 2      Total  

Derivative assets [note 5] Foreign currency contracts

   $ 45,605      $ —        $ 45,605      $ 45,605  

Investments in equity securities [note 5]

     43,873        43,873        —          43,873  

Derivative liabilities [note 7] Foreign currency contracts

     (4,733      —          (4,733      (4,733

Long-term debt

     (995,541      —          (1,173,280      (1,173,280
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (910,796    $ 43,873      $ (1,132,408    $ (1,088,535
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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, material investments in equity securities and long-term debt at fair value. Investments in publicly held equity securities are classified as a recurring level 1 fair value measurement while derivative financial instruments and current and long-term debt are classified as recurring level 2 fair value measurements.

The fair value of investments in equity securities is determined using quoted share prices observed in the principal market for the securities as of the reporting date. The fair value of Cameco’s long-term debt is determined using quoted market yields as of the reporting date, which ranged from 0.6% to 1.7% (2020 - 0.3% to 1.1%).

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.

 

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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.

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

Cameco’s non-hedge derivatives consist of foreign currency contracts. The following table summarizes the classification on the consolidated statements of financial position:

 

     Jun 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Classification:

     

Current portion of long-term receivables, investments and other [note 5]

   $ 30,585      $ 16,466  

Long-term receivables, investments and other [note 5]

     29,590        29,139  

Current portion of other liabilities [note 7]

     (230      (1,658

Other liabilities [note 7]

     (804      (3,075
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 59,141      $ 40,872  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 30/21      Jun 30/20      Jun 30/21      Jun 30/20  

Non-hedge derivatives:

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 14,554      $ 38,848      $ 23,260      $ (31,446

Interest rate contracts

     —          888        —          5,836  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 14,554      $ 39,736      $ 23,260      $ (25,610
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

18. 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.

Cost of sales in the uranium segment includes care and maintenance costs for our operations that have had production suspensions. Cameco expensed $48,668,000 of care and maintenance costs during the second quarter of 2021 (2020 - $63,241,000). For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Cameco expensed $121,178,000 (2020 - $100,049,000). Included in these amounts 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 as a result of the Cigar Lake production suspension, is the impact of increased purchasing activity at a higher cost than produced pounds.

Cost of sales in the fuel services segment also includes care and maintenance costs for our operations that have had production suspensions as a result of COVID-19. Cameco expensed $8,992,000 in the second quarter of 2020.

 

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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, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 252,170      $ 100,042      $ 6,993      $ 359,205  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     250,392        54,405        2,622        307,419  

Depreciation and amortization

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     278,339        64,178        4,680        347,197  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (26,169      35,864        2,313        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

     (32,211      36,177        (45,709      (41,743

Income tax recovery

              (4,970
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (36,773
           

 

 

 

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2020

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 425,625      $ 92,032      $ 7,637      $ 525,294  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     423,984        59,959        6,411        490,354  

Depreciation and amortization

     35,688        8,317        5,010        49,015  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     459,672        68,276        11,421        539,369  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (34,047      23,756        (3,784      (14,075

Administration

     —          —          35,947        35,947  

Exploration

     2,095        —          —          2,095  

Research and development

     —          —          421        421  

Other operating expense

     22,902        —          —          22,902  

Gain on disposal of assets

     (32      (1      —          (33

Finance costs

     —          —          16,975        16,975  

Gain on derivatives

     —          —          (39,736      (39,736

Finance income

     —          —          (2,346      (2,346

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (640      —          —          (640

Other expense

     —          —          17,436        17,436  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (58,372      23,757        (32,481      (67,096

Income tax recovery

              (14,100
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (52,996
           

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 457,235      $ 184,102      $ 7,884      $ 649,221  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     483,463        102,787        1,631        587,881  

Depreciation and amortization

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

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     548,437        120,887        7,693        677,017  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (91,202      63,215        191        (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

     (56,156      63,529        (56,100      (48,727

Income tax recovery

              (7,001
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (41,726
           

 

 

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2020

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 673,888      $ 185,951      $ 11,007      $ 870,846  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     625,125        113,322        7,415        745,862  

Depreciation and amortization

     77,932        19,211        6,478        103,621  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     703,057        132,533        13,893        849,483  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (29,169      53,418        (2,886      21,363  

Administration

     —          —          69,658        69,658  

Exploration

     6,397        —          —          6,397  

Research and development

     —          —          1,175        1,175  

Other operating expense

     16,900        —          —          16,900  

Gain on disposal of assets

     (44      (5      —          (49

Finance costs

     —          —          35,912        35,912  

Loss on derivatives

     —          —          25,610        25,610  

Finance income

     —          —          (8,152      (8,152

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (14,618      —          —          (14,618

Other income

     (201      —          (31,424      (31,625
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (37,603      53,423        (95,665      (79,845

Income tax recovery

              (7,600
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (72,245
           

 

 

 

 

19.

Related parties

Cameco purchases uranium concentrate from JV Inkai. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, Cameco had purchases from JV Inkai of $50,621,000 ($40,404,000 (US)) (2020 - $314,000 ($225,000 (US))). For the six month period ended June 30, 2021, purchases were $50,621,000 ($40,404,000 (US)) (2020 - $19,199,000 ($14,566,000 (US))).

 

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