USEC Reaches Agreement with Noteholder Group on Terms of Financial Restructuring Plan

USEC

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.