EX-99.3 4 d219648dex993.htm EX-99.3 EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

 

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Cameco Corporation

2021 condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(unaudited)

October 28, 2021


Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of earnings

 

(Unaudited)           Three months ended     Nine months ended  

($Cdn thousands, except per share amounts)

   Note      Sep 30/21     Sep 30/20     Sep 30/21     Sep 30/20  

Revenue from products and services

     10      $ 361,216     $ 378,870     $ 1,010,437     $ 1,249,717  

Cost of products and services sold

        336,557       372,862       924,437       1,118,724  

Depreciation and amortization

        50,774       29,654       139,910       133,276  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     18        387,331       402,516       1,064,347       1,252,000  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loss

        (26,115     (23,646     (53,910     (2,283

Administration

        39,522       30,414       90,484       100,073  

Exploration

        2,799       1,914       5,853       8,312  

Research and development

        1,794       493       5,385       1,668  

Other operating expense (income)

     8        (2,163     6,861       (18,370     23,762  

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

        (3,214     558       (3,217     509  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

        (64,853     (63,886     (134,045     (136,607

Finance costs

     11        (18,933     (16,866     (56,581     (52,778

Gain (loss) on derivatives

     17        (16,344     20,730       6,917       (4,880

Finance income

        1,635       1,327       5,410       9,479  

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     6        11,130       3,196       33,332       17,815  

Other income (expense)

     12        12,765       (10,750     21,640       20,878  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

        (74,600     (66,249     (123,327     (146,093

Income tax recovery

     13        (2,477     (5,477     (9,478     (13,077
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        (72,123     (60,772     (113,849     (133,016
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to:

           

Equity holders

      $ (72,116   $ (60,770   $ (113,804   $ (132,996

Non-controlling interest

        (7     (2     (45     (20
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

      $ (72,123   $ (60,772   $ (113,849   $ (133,016
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss per common share attributable to equity holders:

           

Basic

     14      $ (0.18   $ (0.15   $ (0.29   $ (0.34
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     14      $ (0.18   $ (0.15   $ (0.29   $ (0.34
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings

 

(Unaudited)    Three months ended     Nine months ended  

($Cdn thousands)

   Sep 30/21     Sep 30/20     Sep 30/21     Sep 30/20  

Net loss

   $ (72,123   $ (60,772   $ (113,849   $ (133,016

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

     (150     3,952       22,059       2,537  

Items that are or may be reclassified to net earnings:

        

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

     (11,769     11,803       (29,681     6,734  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

     (11,919     15,755       (7,622     9,271  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

   $ (84,042   $ (45,017     (121,471     (123,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ (11,923   $ 15,750     $ (7,621   $ 9,266  

Non-controlling interest

     4       5       (1     5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (11,919   $ 15,755     $ (7,622   $ 9,271  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

        

Equity holders

   $ (84,039   $ (45,020   $ (121,425   $ (123,730

Non-controlling interest

     (3     3       (46     (15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

   $ (84,042   $ (45,017   $ (121,471   $ (123,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Net of tax (Q3 2021—$0; Q3 2020—$(638); 2021—$(3,267); 2020—$(441))

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      Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

      $ 1,214,768      $ 918,382  

Short-term investments

        144,904        24,985  

Accounts receivable

        143,991        204,980  

Current tax assets

        7,727        8,184  

Inventories

     4        437,468        680,369  

Supplies and prepaid expenses

        92,596        89,428  

Current portion of long-term receivables, investments and other

     5        21,217        18,716  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        2,062,671        1,945,044  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

        3,564,583        3,771,557  

Intangible assets

        52,142        55,822  

Long-term receivables, investments and other

     5        584,484        652,042  

Investment in equity-accounted investee

     6        200,466        219,688  

Deferred tax assets

        945,351        936,678  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        5,347,026        5,635,787  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 7,409,697      $ 7,580,831  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

        270,652        233,649  

Current tax liabilities

        3,646        1,480  

Current portion of other liabilities

     7        11,856        26,119  

Current portion of provisions

     8        39,009        42,535  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        325,163        303,783  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt

        996,070        995,541  

Other liabilities

     7        190,761        166,559  

Provisions

     8        1,038,000        1,156,387  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        2,224,831        2,318,487  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

        

Share capital

     9        1,900,189        1,869,710  

Contributed surplus

        229,488        237,358  

Retained earnings

        2,656,369        2,735,830  

Other components of equity

        73,497        115,457  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to equity holders

        4,859,543        4,958,355  

Non-controlling interest

        160        206  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

        4,859,703        4,958,561  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

      $ 7,409,697      $ 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

    —         —         (113,804     —         —         (113,804     (45     (113,849

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    —         —         —         (29,680     22,059       (7,621     (1     (7,622
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

    —         —         (113,804     (29,680     22,059       (121,425     (46     (121,471
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

    —         3,366       —         —         —         3,366       —         3,366  

Stock options exercised

    30,479       (6,257     —         —         —         24,222       —         24,222  

Restricted share units released

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

Dividends

    —         —         4       —         —         4       —         4  

Transfer to retained earnings [note 17]

    —         —         34,339       —         (34,339     —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2021

  $ 1,900,189     $ 229,488     $ 2,656,369     $ 74,245     $ (748   $ 4,859,543     $ 160     $ 4,859,703  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

    —         —         (132,996     —         —         (132,996     (20     (133,016

Other comprehensive income

    —         —         —         6,729       2,537       9,266       5       9,271  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period

    —         —         (132,996     6,729       2,537       (123,730     (15     (123,745
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

    —         5,037       —         —         —         5,037       —         5,037  

Stock options exercised

    714       (165     —         —         —         549       —         549  

Restricted share units released

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

Dividends

    —         —         30       —         —         30       —         30  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2020

  $ 1,863,463     $ 237,252     $ 2,692,630     $ 83,843     $ (2,878   $ 4,874,310     $ 223     $ 4,874,533  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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Cameco Corporation

Consolidated statements of cash flows

 

(Unaudited)           Three months ended     Nine months ended  

($Cdn thousands)

   Note      Sep 30/21     Sep 30/20     Sep 30/21     Sep 30/20  

Operating activities

           

Net loss

      $ (72,123   $ (60,772   $ (113,849   $ (133,016

Adjustments for:

           

Depreciation and amortization

        50,774       29,654       139,910       133,276  

Deferred charges

        3,871       (1,155     4,838       (2,112

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives

        26,440       (30,642     8,172       (7,372

Share-based compensation

     16        1,137       1,441       3,366       5,037  

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

        (3,214     558       (3,217     509  

Finance costs

     11        18,933       16,866       56,581       52,778  

Finance income

        (1,635     (1,327     (5,410     (9,479

Share of earnings in equity-accounted investee

        (11,130     (3,196     (33,332     (17,815

Other operating expense (income)

     8        (2,163     6,861       (18,370     23,762  

Other expense (income)

     12        (12,725     10,749       (431     (20,675

Income tax recovery

     13        (2,477     (5,477     (9,478     (13,077

Interest received

        2,524       1,128       7,987       8,858  

Income taxes received (paid)

        7,532       1,966       8,151       (3,699

Dividends from equity-accounted investee

        —         14,124       50,128       43,961  

Other operating items

     15        196,937       (46,907     304,314       (261,306
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operations

        202,681       (66,129     399,360       (200,370
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

           

Additions to property, plant and equipment

        (30,910     (16,384     (61,323     (49,461

Increase in short-term investments

        (26,985     (5,002     (119,919     (19,988

Decrease in long-term receivables, investments and other

        645       157       72,865       907  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

        5,315       19       5,317       94  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing

        (51,935     (21,210     (103,060     (68,448
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

           

Interest paid

        (807     (199     (21,358     (20,861

Lease principal payments

        (569     (731     (1,798     (2,026

Proceeds from issuance of shares, stock option plan

        3,991       254       24,222       549  

Dividends returned

        —         —         5       30  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing

        2,615       (676     1,071       (22,308
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

        153,361       (88,015     297,371       (291,126

Exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash balances

        3,725       (1,827     (985     1,451  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

        1,057,682       862,598       918,382       1,062,431  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

      $ 1,214,768     $ 772,756     $ 1,214,768     $ 772,756  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of:

           

Cash

            643,822       457,772  

Cash equivalents

            570,946       314,984  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

          $ 1,214,768     $ 772,756  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 September 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 October 28, 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 September 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

 

     Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Uranium

     

Concentrate

   $ 320,077      $ 579,653  

Broken ore

     41,629        45,387  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     361,706        625,040  

Fuel services

     74,352        52,273  

Other

     1,410        3,056  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 437,468      $ 680,369  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco expensed $333,182,000 of inventory as cost of sales during the third quarter of 2021 (2020—$334,361,000). For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Cameco expensed $866,811,000 of inventory as cost of sales (2020—$1,048,730,000).

5. Long-term receivables, investments and other

 

     Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Investments in equity securities [note 17](a)

   $ —        $ 43,873  

Derivatives [note 17]

     36,661        45,605  

Investment tax credits

     95,722        95,642  

Amounts receivable related to tax dispute(b)

     295,221        303,222  

Product loan(c)

     176,904        176,904  

Other

     1,193        5,512  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     605,701        670,758  

Less current portion

     (21,217      (18,716
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 584,484      $ 652,042  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     Sep 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

     —          2,875  

Other

     —          393  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ —        $ 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 $295,221,000 already paid as at September 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%):

 

     Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 16,498      $ 47,539  

Other current assets

     150,827        115,647  

Non-current assets

     338,131        343,767  

Current liabilities

     (21,197      (26,397

Non-current liabilities

     (39,365      (39,991
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

   $ 444,894      $ 440,565  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Three months ended      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Revenue from products and services

   $ 97,194      $ 30,979      $ 170,022      $ 98,461  

Cost of products and services sold

     (13,430      (6,729      (27,085      (28,031

Depreciation and amortization

     (5,902      (2,673      (11,568      (10,248

Finance income

     64        136        208        324  

Finance costs

     (192      (273      (604      (849

Other expense

     (4,628      (2,374      (11,390      (4,910

Income tax expense

     (14,747      (3,375      (24,325      (23,785
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 58,359      $ 15,691      $ 95,258      $ 30,962  

Other comprehensive income

     —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 58,359      $ 15,691      $ 95,258      $ 30,962  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

     Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Opening net assets

   $ 440,565      $ 442,074  

Total comprehensive income

     95,258        113,661  

Dividends declared

     (85,198      (64,456

Impact of foreign exchange

     (5,731      (50,714
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Closing net assets

     444,894        440,565  

Cameco’s share of net assets

     177,958        176,226  

Consolidating adjustments(a)

     (43,312      (38,975

Fair value increment(b)

     87,559        89,184  

Dividends in excess of ownership percentage(c)

     (22,085      (9,669

Impact of foreign exchange

     346        2,922  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

   $ 200,466      $ 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

 

     Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Deferred sales

   $ 27,547      $ 14,382  

Derivatives [note 17]

     3,960        4,733  

Accrued pension and post-retirement benefit liability

     93,999        91,729  

Lease obligation [note 17]

     5,604        7,951  

Product loans(a)

     15,912        6,045  

Other

     55,595        67,838  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     202,617        192,678  

Less current portion

     (11,856      (26,119
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 190,761      $ 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 September 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

     (103,798      —          (103,798

Recognized in earnings

     (18,370      (133      (18,503

Provisions used during the period

     (13,538      (331      (13,869

Unwinding of discount

     15,554        54        15,608  

Impact of foreign exchange

     (1,351      —          (1,351
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,068,097      $ 8,912      $ 1,077,009  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current

     36,407        2,602        39,009  

Non-current

     1,031,690        6,310        1,038,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,068,097      $ 8,912      $ 1,077,009  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

9. Share capital

At September 30, 2021, there were 397,947,928 common shares outstanding. Options in respect of 3,571,438 shares are outstanding under the stock option plan and are exercisable up to 2027. For the quarter ended September 30, 2021, there were 195,158 options that were exercised resulting in the issuance of shares (2020—22,440). For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, there were 1,685,187 options exercised that resulted in the issuance of shares (2020—48,473).

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 September 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 155,581      $ 59,332      $ 10,951      $ 225,864  

Europe

     44,655        18,043        —          62,698  

Asia

     70,064        2,590        —          72,654  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 270,300      $ 79,965      $ 10,951      $ 361,216  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 92,432      $ 77,985      $ 7,585      $ 178,002  

Market-related

     177,868        1,980        3,366        183,214  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 270,300      $ 79,965      $ 10,951      $ 361,216  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
For the three months ended September 30, 2020            
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 105,006      $ 47,078      $ —        $ 152,084  

Europe

     49,751        21,137        —          70,888  

Asia

     147,425        8,473        —          155,898  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 302,182      $ 76,688      $ —        $ 378,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 35,726      $ 68,598      $ —        $ 104,324  

Market-related

     266,456        8,090        —          274,546  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 302,182      $ 76,688      $ —        $ 378,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021            
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 444,772      $ 201,697      $ 11,841      $ 658,310  

Europe

     116,496        56,252        2,945        175,693  

Asia

     170,316        6,118        —          176,434  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 731,584      $ 264,067      $ 14,786      $ 1,010,437  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 226,576      $ 257,182      $ 11,421      $ 495,179  

Market-related

     505,008        6,885        3,365        515,258  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 731,584      $ 264,067      $ 14,786      $ 1,010,437  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2020

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Customer geographical region

           

Americas

   $ 413,276      $ 150,918      $ 3,321      $ 567,515  

Europe

     230,534        97,229        3,331        331,094  

Asia

     336,616        14,492        —          351,108  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 980,426      $ 262,639      $ 6,652      $ 1,249,717  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contract type

           

Fixed-price

   $ 201,333      $ 252,843      $ 3,331      $ 457,507  

Market-related

     779,093        9,796        3,321        792,210  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 980,426      $ 262,639      $ 6,652      $ 1,249,717  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

11.

Finance costs

 

     Three months ended      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Interest on long-term debt

   $ 9,792      $ 10,799      $ 29,459      $ 31,950  

Unwinding of discount on provisions

     5,392        2,500        15,608        10,522  

Other charges

     3,749        3,567        11,514        10,306  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 18,933      $ 16,866      $ 56,581      $ 52,778  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

12.

Other income (expense)

 

     Three months ended      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

     12,725        (10,750      431        20,676  

Government assistance(a)

     40        —          21,209        —    

Other

     —          —          —          202  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 12,765      $ (10,750    $ 21,640      $ 20,878  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

           

Canada

   $ 2,048      $ (21,172    $ 4,980      $ (51,116

Foreign

     (76,648      (45,077      (128,307      (94,977
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (74,600    $ (66,249    $ (123,327    $ (146,093
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ 3,489      $ (73    $ 2,767      $ (1,292

Foreign

     (696      136        (306      659  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 2,793      $ 63      $ 2,461      $ (633
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes (recovery)

           

Canada

   $ (5,442    $ (5,645    $ (11,814    $ (15,934

Foreign

     172        105        (125      3,490  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (5,270    $ (5,540    $ (11,939    $ (12,444
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax recovery

   $ (2,477    $ (5,477    $ (9,478    $ (13,077
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cameco has recorded $945,351,000 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%. 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.

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 397,502,462 (2020 - 395,817,431).

 

     Three months ended      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Basic loss per share computation

           

Net loss attributable to equity holders

   $ (72,116    $ (60,770    $ (113,804    $ (132,996

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     397,792        395,841        397,502        395,817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic loss per common share

   $ (0.18    $ (0.15    $ (0.29    $ (0.34
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted loss per share computation

           

Net loss attributable to equity holders

   $ (72,116    $ (60,770    $ (113,804    $ (132,996

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     397,792        395,841        397,502        395,817  

Dilutive effect of stock options

     —          —          —          —    

Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

     397,792        395,841        397,502        395,817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted loss per common share

   $ (0.18    $ (0.15    $ (0.29    $ (0.34
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

15.

Statements of cash flows

 

     Three months ended      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Changes in non-cash working capital:

           

Accounts receivable

   $ 72,402      $ (53,156    $ 56,268      $ 54,165  

Inventories

     70,033        17,098        253,071        (347,022

Supplies and prepaid expenses

     8,053        (927      (3,153      (11,654

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     47,097        (7,410      17,818        34,701  

Reclamation payments

     (6,336      (3,093      (13,869      (14,558

Other

     5,688        581        (5,821      23,062  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other operating items

   $ 196,937      $ (46,907    $ 304,314      $ (261,306
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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 30,025,485 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 September 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 September 30, 2021, the total number of RSUs held by the participants was 1,086,296 (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      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Stock option plan

   $ 67      $ 209      $ 295      $ 792  

Performance share unit plan

     314        504        913        2,124  

Restricted share unit plan

     756        728        2,158        2,121  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,137      $ 1,441      $ 3,366      $ 5,037  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Performance share unit plan

   $ 7,740      $ 2,836      $ 20,304      $ 11,389  

Restricted share unit plan

     2,272        419        5,253        1,003  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 10,012      $ 3,255      $ 25,557      $ 12,392  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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     Sep 30/21     Mar 1/21     Sep 30/21  

Number of units

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

Expected vesting

     92     110     —         —    

Expected volatility(a)

     —         44     —         —    

Risk-free interest rate(a)

     —         0.1     —         —    

Expected life of option

     3.0 years       1.2 years       3.0 years       1.8 years  

Expected forfeitures

     10     4     10     10

Weighted average measurement date fair values

   $ 18.61     $ 30.40     $ 20.25     $ 27.52  

 

(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 September 30, 2021  
     FVTPL      Amortized
cost
     FVOCI -
designated
     Total  

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents(a)

   $ —        $ 1,214,768      $ —        $ 1,214,768  

Short-term investments

     —          144,904        —          144,904  

Accounts receivable

     —          143,991        —          143,991  

Derivative assets [note 5]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     36,461        —          —          36,461  

Interest rate contracts

     200        —          —          200  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     36,661        1,503,663        —          1,540,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     —          270,652        —          270,652  

Lease obligation [note 7]

     —          5,604        —          5,604  

Derivative liabilities [note 7]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     3,321        —          —          3,321  

Interest rate contracts(c)

     639        —          —          639  

Long-term debt

     —          996,070        —          996,070  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,960        1,272,326        —          1,276,286  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

     32,701        231,337        —          264,038  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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 $192,828,000 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 nine months ended September 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

     3,558        2,996  

Other

     265        (750
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 69,011      $ 34,339  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

(c) During the quarter Cameco entered into interest rate swap contracts whereby fixed rate payments on a notional amount of $25,000,000 of the Series H senior unsecured debentures were swapped for variable rate payments. Under the terms of the swap, Cameco makes interest payments based on the three-month Canada Dealer Offered Rate plus an average margin of 1.6% and receives fixed interest payments of 2.95%.

 

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 September 30, 2021  
            Fair value  
     Carrying value      Level 1      Level 2      Total  

Derivative assets [note 5]

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 36,461      $ —        $ 36,461      $ 36,461  

Interest rate contracts

     200        —          200        200  

Derivative liabilities [note 7]

           

Foreign currency contracts

     (3,321      —          (3,321      (3,321

Interest rate contracts

     (639      —          (639      (639

Long-term debt

     (996,070      —          (1,112,456      (1,112,456
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ (963,369    $ —        $ (1,079,755    $ (1,079,755
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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 0.7% to 1.9% (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

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

 

     Sep 30/21      Dec 31/20  

Non-hedge derivatives:

     

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 33,140      $ 40,872  

Interest rate contracts

     (439      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 32,701      $ 40,872  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classification:

     

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

   $ 20,467      $ 16,466  

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

     16,194        29,139  

Current portion of other liabilities [note 7]

     (585      (1,658

Other liabilities [note 7]

     (3,375      (3,075
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

   $ 32,701      $ 40,872  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     Three months ended      Nine months ended  
     Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20      Sep 30/21      Sep 30/20  

Non-hedge derivatives:

           

Foreign currency contracts

   $ (15,905    $ 20,506      $ 7,356      $ (10,940

Interest rate contracts

     (439      224        (439      6,060  

Net

   $ (16,344    $ 20,730      $ 6,917      $ (4,880

 

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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.

During the quarter, Cameco determined that NUKEM no longer meets the criteria for being considered a segment and concluded that it is 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 now being 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 will 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. Cameco expensed $41,491,000 of care and maintenance costs during the third quarter of 2021 (2020 - $55,024,000). For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Cameco expensed $162,669,000 (2020 - $155,073,000). Included in these amounts are $17,726,000 for the third quarter of 2020 and $40,359,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (2020 - $45,988,000) 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.

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 September 30, 2021

 

     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 270,300      $ 79,965      $ 10,951      $ 361,216  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     265,016        60,204        11,337        336,557  

Depreciation and amortization

     35,446        10,207        5,121        50,774  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     300,462        70,411        16,458        387,331  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (30,162      9,554        (5,507      (26,115

Administration

     —          —          39,522        39,522  

Exploration

     2,799        —          —          2,799  

Research and development

     —          —          1,794        1,794  

Other operating income

     (1,806      (357      —          (2,163

Gain on disposal of assets

     (3,214      —          —          (3,214

Finance costs

     —          —          18,933        18,933  

Loss on derivatives

     —          —          16,344        16,344  

Finance income

     —          —          (1,635      (1,635

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (11,130      —          —          (11,130

Other income

     —          —          (12,765      (12,765
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (16,811      9,911        (67,700      (74,600

Income tax recovery

              (2,477
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (72,123
           

 

 

 

 

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For the three months ended September 30, 2020                            
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 302,182      $ 76,688      $ —        $ 378,870  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     318,172        54,690        —          372,862  

Depreciation and amortization

     18,010        10,235        1,409        29,654  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     336,182        64,925        1,409        402,516  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (34,000      11,763        (1,409      (23,646

Administration

     —          —          30,414        30,414  

Exploration

     1,914        —          —          1,914  

Research and development

     —          —          493        493  

Other operating expense

     6,861        —          —          6,861  

Loss on disposal of assets

     169        389        —          558  

Finance costs

     —          —          16,866        16,866  

Gain on derivatives

     —          —          (20,730      (20,730

Finance income

     —          —          (1,327      (1,327

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (3,196      —          —          (3,196

Other expense

     —          —          10,750        10,750  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (39,748      11,374        (37,875      (66,249

Income tax recovery

              (5,477
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (60,772
           

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021                            
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 731,584      $ 264,067      $ 14,786      $ 1,010,437  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     749,899        162,943        11,595        924,437  

Depreciation and amortization

     100,420        28,306        11,184        139,910  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     850,319        191,249        22,779        1,064,347  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (118,735      72,818        (7,993      (53,910

Administration

     —          —          90,484        90,484  

Exploration

     5,853        —          —          5,853  

Research and development

     —          —          5,385        5,385  

Other operating income

     (17,700      (670      —          (18,370

Gain on disposal of assets

     (3,216      (1      —          (3,217

Finance costs

     —          —          56,581        56,581  

Gain on derivatives

     —          —          (6,917      (6,917

Finance income

     —          —          (5,410      (5,410

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (33,332      —          —          (33,332

Other income

     —          —          (21,640      (21,640
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (70,340      73,489        (126,476      (123,327

Income tax recovery

              (9,478
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (113,849
           

 

 

 

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2020                            
     Uranium      Fuel services      Other      Total  

Revenue

   $ 980,427      $ 262,639      $ 6,651      $ 1,249,717  

Expenses

           

Cost of products and services sold

     946,722        168,012        3,990        1,118,724  

Depreciation and amortization

     95,942        29,446        7,888        133,276  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of sales

     1,042,664        197,458        11,878        1,252,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     (62,237      65,181        (5,227      (2,283

Administration

     —          —          100,073        100,073  

Exploration

     8,312        —          —          8,312  

Research and development

     —          —          1,668        1,668  

Other operating expense

     23,762        —          —          23,762  

Loss on disposal of assets

     126        383        —          509  

Finance costs

     —          —          52,778        52,778  

Loss on derivatives

     —          —          4,880        4,880  

Finance income

     —          —          (9,479      (9,479

Share of earnings from equity-accounted investee

     (17,815      —          —          (17,815

Other income

     (201      —          (20,677      (20,878
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (76,421      64,798        (134,470      (146,093

Income tax recovery

              (13,077
           

 

 

 

Net loss

            $ (133,016
           

 

 

 

 

19.

Related parties

Cameco purchases uranium concentrate from JV Inkai. For the quarter ended September 30, 2021, Cameco had purchases from JV Inkai of $67,320,000 ($53,596,000 (US)) (2020—$28,826,000 ($21,348,000 (US))). For the nine month period ended September 30, 2021, purchases were $117,941,000 ($94,000,000 (US)) (2020—$48,025,000 ($35,914,000 (US))).

 

20.

Comparative figures

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation.

 

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