UxC: Company Background

The Ux Consulting Company, LLC (UxC) was founded in March 1994 as an affiliate of The Uranium Exchange Company (Ux), in order to extend and provide greater focus to Ux's consulting and information services capabilities. In this capacity, UxC publishes The Ux Weekly and the UxC Market Outlook Reports on uranium, enrichment, and conversion. UxC also prepares special reports on key topics of interest as well as custom consulting for a wide variety of international companies. Through our affiliation with Ux, as well as our team of outside consultants, UxC is poised to provide the most complete consulting and information services in the industry, backed up by industry experience, strong analytical skills, and comprehensive data. Publications The Ux Weekly is the industry's leading source for timely market information. The Weekly publishes spot prices for the uranium, conversion, and enrichment front-end as well as tracking current activity in these markets. It provides perspective pieces on market trends and developments, and covers news affecting the front-end markets. The Weekly is issued electronically as well as by fax and mail, when requested. It is also supported by a Subscriber Services section on UxC's web site. The UxC Market Outlook Reports provide in-depth, current coverage of the uranium and enrichment markets on a quarterly basis and for the conversion market on an annual basis. These reports cover recent and prospective contracting activity for each of the markets, supply and demand developments, market and contracting trends, and forecasts of prices under different market scenarios. Also supplied with the reports are monthly updates of UxC's proprietary leading market indicators that are used to help predict near- and long-term price movements for each of the markets. Special Reports UxC has also produced a number of in-depth, special reports that are sold on a multi-client basis. Examples of these reports include:    A report on the status of Asian nuclear power programs.    A detailed study of market opportunities in the enrichment industry.    An ongoing examination of HEU developments and their potential market impact.    An analysis of the effect of changing trade restrictions on nuclear fuel markets.    A review of fabrication contracting activity.    A monthly monitoring report on enrichment market activity.    A database/model on uranium inventories, including HEU and tails material.    A comprehensive study on the evolving EUP market and its implications.    A study on the impact of electricity deregulation on the U.S. nuclear power industry.    A detailed analysis of the HEU feed deal and its likely impact on front-end markets.    A comprehensive review of nuclear fuel trade restrictions in the United States and Europe. Consulting Services UxC provides specialized consulting services to clients in a number of areas, dealing with strategic, market, and policy-related issues, as well as providing support in arbitration and litigation cases. Some specific areas of support are identified below. Market Analysis UxC can analyze the impact of various developments on the market, including assessing the impact on supply, demand, and price. These analyses can be taken one step further to assess the impact on the client's business. Strategic Planning UxC can provide recommendations of how a client can position itself to take advantage of upcoming market and business trends. In this area, UxC can also suggest or evaluate new ways of doing business as well as the gains to be achieved through strategic alliances. Review of Utility Procurement Practices UxC can "audit" past utility nuclear fuel procurement practices and suggest modifications to achieve the utility's goals. Utility Procurement Strategies UxC can develop nuclear fuel procurement strategies in light of the utility's objectives and market opportunities. Issues such as market timing, spot vs. long-term contracting, pricing mechanisms, and inventory policies can be addressed. Acquisitions/Divestitures UxC can identify potential sellers/buyers and strategies to achieve the least cost for an acquisition or maximum revenue from a sale. Policy Issues UxC can assess the impact of government policies on the client's business and the market in general, including such areas as trade and nonproliferation policy. UxC can also prepare position papers to help clarify matters that are being reviewed by the government, which are of interest to the client. Litigation and Arbitration Support UxC can provide expert market and economic advice with respect to litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the front end of the fuel cycle. Work can include strategy development and expert testimony. Information Technology UxC can manage and assist in the development of web pages, computer databases, and other systems to support a client's needs. Delivery of these services can be tailored to meet the customer's requirements, and can range from one-day management seminars to comprehensive consulting reports or other products.