USEC Inc. (USU) has reached an agreement with a majority of the holders of its senior convertible notes on the terms of a financial restructuring plan that will strengthen the company’s balance sheet, enhance its ability to sponsor the American Centrifuge project and improve its long-term business opportunities.
Under the terms of the agreement, the company will replace approximately $530 million in convertible notes that are scheduled to mature in October 2014 with new debt and equity.
Throughout the restructuring process, USEC expects to continue its operations and to meet its obligations to its stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, customers and employees. The company also anticipates the continuation of research, development and demonstration activities for the American Centrifuge technology, as well as the transition activities at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant by United States Enrichment Corporation, which is the primary operating subsidiary of USEC Inc.
Discussions continue with the Babcock & Wilcox Investment Company (B&W) and Toshiba Corporation regarding agreement to restructure their preferred convertible equity investment.
The noteholders and USEC have made a proposal regarding restructuring the Toshiba and B&W investment and the parties are in discussions on those terms and documentation which must be completed prior to implementing the financial restructuring plan. As strategic investors, Toshiba and B&W remain supportive on deployment of the American Centrifuge Plant, USEC said.
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