Centrus Energy (LEU) 8-K USEC Inc. Provides 2004 Financial Preview and 2005 Outlook

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 10, 2005

USEC Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-14287	52-2107911
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2 Democracy Center, 6903 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland		20817
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (301) 564-3200

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 10, 2005, USEC Inc. issued a press release announcing a preview of financial results for the year ended December 31, 2004, based upon management's preliminary and unaudited review. USEC also provided preliminary guidance for 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In addition to the press release, the Company provides the following information:

USEC expects to invest approximately $110 million in the American Centrifuge technology in 2005. We anticipate that approximately $55 million related to demonstration activities will be expensed, which would have the effect of reducing net income by about $34 million or 40 cents per share. The remaining $55 million is expected to be capitalized. As testing and demonstration proceeds, the Company will regularly reassess allocation between expense and capital of these American Centrifuge costs during 2005. A higher allocation of the costs to expense would reduce net income.
The information in this current report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by USEC Inc., whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number -- 99.1

Description -- Press release, dated February 10, 2005, issued by USEC Inc. announcing a preview of 2004 financial results and preliminary guidance for 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	USEC Inc.
February 11, 2005	By:	/s/ Ellen C. Wolf
		Name: Ellen C. Wolf
		Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 10, 2005, issued by USEC Inc. announcing a preview of 2004 financial results and preliminary guidance for 2005.