Stock price when the opinion was issued
There are 3 major uranium producers including Uranium One (UUU-T) (in the process of being taken out) and Cameco (CCO-T). Price of uranium has gone up a little bit and there is a bit more optimism, particularly about Japan building nuclear power reactors again. He would stick with big producers that are well financed such as Cameco if you are inclined to own a uranium producer. 1.9% dividend.
Doesn’t cover this one but he is a little cautious on the uranium sector. With a 3-4 year time horizon, he felt this would be one of the better ones in the sector. However, they then came along and really messed up. They were planning on selling a part of a mine and basically guaranteed its sale. All of a sudden that fell apart and then decided to raise money which really diluted shareholders.
Their mines have come into production much later than Cameco’s (CCO-T) so costs are much higher. The events in the uranium market have obviously affected this company and their numbers have been very poor. Japan recently stated that they will restart their reactors, which has been good news for uranium. Thinks we are at the bottom of the uranium cycle so she would not be selling any uranium stocks.
Interesting thing is that it could get acquired but it is less likely now. They need a financial partner more. It could happen by joint venture, or sell part of their existing mines to monazite it. It’s up for grabs. She feels it will not get taken over. You need better balance sheet and better execution.