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Ultra Clean Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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HAYWARD, Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2024.
“UCT executed well in Q2 due to ongoing strength in demand from the domestic China market and customers supplying High Bandwidth Memory and equipment supporting advanced packaging for AI applications,” said Jim Scholhamer, CEO, “UCT’s broad portfolio and strategic footprint are supporting our customers’ technology roadmaps in 2024 and will enable us to accelerate growth as the market strengthens.”
Second Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $516.1 million. Products contributed $452.7 million and Services added $63.4 million. Total gross margin was 17.1%, operating margin was 4.4%, and net income was $19.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $477.7 million, gross margin of 17.3%, operating margin of 3.6%, and net loss of $(9.4) million or $(0.21) per diluted share, in the prior quarter.
Second Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 17.7%, operating margin was 6.9%, and net income was $14.4 million or $0.32 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 17.9%, operating margin of 6.5%, and net income of $12.1 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Third Quarter 2024 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $490 million to $540 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share to be between $(0.07) and $0.13 and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.22 and $0.42.
Conference Call
The conference call and webcast will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 53952#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.
The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net loss before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, acquisition activity costs, fair value adjustments, debt refinancing costs and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.
A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.
Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
Revenues:
Product
$ 452.7
$ 362.5
$ 871.2
$ 731.1
Services
63.4
59.0
122.7
123.7
Total revenues
516.1
421.5
993.9
854.8
Cost of revenues:
Product
383.9
311.1
738.0
626.2
Services
43.7
42.3
84.8
87.5
Total cost revenues
427.6
353.4
822.8
713.7
Gross margin
88.5
68.1
171.1
141.1
Operating expenses:
Research and development
7.1
7.2
14.1
14.3
Sales and marketing
14.8
12.7
28.5
25.8
General and administrative
43.7
35.6
88.3
76.0
Total operating expenses
65.6
55.5
130.9
116.1
Income from operations
22.9
12.6
40.2
25.0
Interest income
1.4
0.8
2.8
1.3
Interest expense
(11.7)
(11.8)
(23.9)
(23.6)
Other income (expense), net
17.4
(1.5)
13.5
1.3
Income before provision for income taxes
30.0
0.1
32.6
4.0
Provision for income taxes
8.5
8.3
18.4
11.8
Net income (loss)
21.5
(8.2)
14.2
(7.8)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2.4
1.2
4.5
5.0
Net income (loss) attributable to UCT
$ 19.1
$ (9.4)
$ 9.7
$ (12.8)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common stockholders:
Basic
$ 0.43
$ (0.21)
$ 0.22
$ (0.29)
Diluted
$ 0.42
$ (0.21)
$ 0.21
$ (0.29)
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:
Basic
44.9
44.7
44.7
44.8
Diluted
45.4
44.7
45.3
44.8
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions)
June 28,
2024
December 29,
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 319.5
$ 307.0
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
206.9
180.8
Inventories
399.9
374.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
34.5
30.9
Total current assets
960.8
893.2
Property, plant and equipment, net
326.6
328.3
Goodwill
265.2
265.2
Intangible assets, net
200.0
215.3
Deferred tax assets, net
3.1
3.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets
161.3
151.7
Other non-current assets
10.3
10.9
Total assets
$ 1,927.3
$ 1,867.7
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Bank borrowings
$ 16.3
$ 17.6
Accounts payable
229.0
192.9
Accrued compensation and related benefits
49.2
47.7
Operating lease liabilities
18.7
18.1
Other current liabilities
38.2
33.7
Total current liabilities
351.4
310.0
Bank borrowings, net of current portion
478.3
461.2
Deferred tax liabilities
18.9
19.0
Operating lease liabilities
152.4
143.0
Other liabilities
14.6
37.3
Total liabilities
1,015.6
970.5
Equity:
UCT stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
503.3
496.6
Retained earnings
356.4
346.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(7.4)
(4.4)
Total UCT stockholders’ equity
852.3
838.9
Noncontrolling interests
59.4
58.3
Total equity
911.7
897.2
Total liabilities and equity
$ 1,927.3
$ 1,867.7
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Six Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$ 14.2
$ (7.8)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
22.7
18.2
Amortization of intangible assets
15.3
11.4
Stock-based compensation
8.0
4.7
Amortization of debt issuance costs
1.9
1.9
Change in the fair value of financial instruments
(22.6)
(0.2)
Deferred income taxes
(0.5)
(0.6)
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment
0.1
(0.4)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(26.1)
75.1
Inventories
(25.4)
45.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(1.5)
5.2
Other non-current assets
0.7
(0.3)
Accounts payable
41.4
(62.6)
Accrued compensation and related benefits
1.5
(12.5)
Income taxes payable
1.4
(4.3)
Operating lease assets and liabilities
0.5
(2.9)
Other liabilities
1.4
(5.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities
33.0
64.4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(31.0)
(47.0)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
0.1
0.5
Net cash used in investing activities
(30.9)
(46.5)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings
67.7
—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
0.9
—
Extinguishment of debt
(44.2)
—
Principal payments on bank borrowings
(7.1)
(30.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(2.5)
—
Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units
(2.2)
(2.2)
Payments of dividends to a joint venture shareholder
(0.1)
(0.1)
Repurchase of shares
—
(23.7)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
12.5
(56.9)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(2.1)
1.0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
12.5
(38.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
307.0
358.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 319.5
$ 320.8
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited; dollars in millions)
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024
Products
Services
Consolidated
Products
Services
Consolidated
Revenues
$ 452.7
$ 63.4
$ 516.1
$ 452.7
$ 63.4
$ 516.1
Gross profit
$ 68.8
$ 19.7
$ 88.5
$ 70.8
$ 20.7
$ 91.5
Gross margin
15.2 %
31.1 %
17.1 %
15.6 %
32.7 %
17.7 %
Income from operations
$ 18.8
$ 4.1
$ 22.9
$ 28.2
$ 7.5
$ 35.7
Operating margin
4.2 %
6.5 %
4.4 %
6.2 %
11.8 %
6.9 %
Three Months Ended
June 28, 2024
Products
Services
Consolidated
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 68.8
$ 19.7
$ 88.5
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.3
1.0
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.5
—
0.5
Restructuring charges (3)
0.2
—
0.2
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 70.8
$ 20.7
$ 91.5
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
15.2 %
31.1 %
17.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.3 %
1.6 %
0.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.1 %
— %
0.1 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.0 %
— %
— %
Non-GAAP gross margin
15.6 %
32.7 %
17.7 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 18.8
$ 4.1
$ 22.9
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
4.7
2.9
7.6
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.2
0.5
4.7
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
—
0.5
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 28.2
$ 7.5
$ 35.7
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.2 %
6.5 %
4.4 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.0 %
4.5 %
1.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
— %
0.1 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
6.2 %
11.8 %
6.9 %
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
Three Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
March 29,
2024
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)
Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis
$ 19.1
$ (9.4)
$ (9.4)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.6
5.5
7.7
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.7
1.3
3.9
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
2.4
1.8
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.1
0.3
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(24.1)
1.6
1.3
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
3.6
—
—
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.9)
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
1.9
(1.6)
(3.0)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
1.1
8.1
9.5
Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT
$ 14.4
$ 7.1
$ 12.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 22.9
$ 12.6
$ 17.3
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.6
5.5
7.7
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.7
1.3
3.9
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
2.4
1.8
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.1
0.3
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.9)
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 35.7
$ 21.0
$ 31.0
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.4 %
3.0 %
3.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.5 %
1.3 %
1.6 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.9 %
0.3 %
0.8 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
0.6 %
0.4 %
Acquisition related costs (4)
— %
0.0 %
0.1 %
Legal-related costs (7)
— %
(0.2) %
— %
Non-GAAP operating margin
6.9 %
5.0 %
6.5 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 88.5
$ 68.1
$ 82.6
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
2.3
1.5
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.5
0.5
0.6
Restructuring charges (3)
0.2
0.4
—
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 91.5
$ 70.5
$ 85.5
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
17.1 %
16.2 %
17.3 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.5 %
0.3 %
0.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.1 %
0.1 %
0.1 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.0 %
0.1 %
— %
Non-GAAP gross margin
17.7 %
16.7 %
17.9 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Other income (expense), net to Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net (in millions)
Reported Other income (expense), net on a GAAP basis
$ 17.4
$ (1.5)
$ (3.8)
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(24.1)
2.9
1.3
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
3.6
—
—
Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net
$ (3.1)
$ 1.4
$ (2.5)
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis
$ 0.42
$ (0.21)
$ (0.21)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.17
0.12
0.17
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.10
0.03
0.09
Restructuring charges (3)
0.01
0.05
0.04
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.01
0.01
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(0.53)
0.04
0.03
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
0.08
—
—
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.02)
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
0.04
(0.04)
(0.07)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
0.03
0.18
0.21
Non-GAAP net earnings
$ 0.32
$ 0.16
$ 0.27
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a non-GAAP basis
45.4
45.0
45.1
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
March 29,
2024
Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 8.5
$ 8.3
$ 9.9
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
(1.9)
1.6
3.0
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
(1.1)
(8.1)
(9.5)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes
$ 5.5
$ 1.8
$ 3.4
Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 30.0
$ 0.1
$ 2.7
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.6
5.5
7.7
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.7
1.3
3.9
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
2.4
1.8
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.1
0.3
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(24.1)
2.9
1.3
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
3.6
—
—
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.9)
—
Non-GAAP income before income taxes
$ 22.3
$ 12.3
$ 17.7
Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis
28.3 %
8300.0 %
366.7 %
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate
24.7 %
14.8 %
19.7 %
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures
4 Represents acquisition activity costs
5 Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration and intercompany loan related to an acquisition, net of $1.3 million loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
6 Represents the third party transaction costs related to the amended credit agreement and the previously capitalized costs of extinguished debt
7 Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings
8 Tax effect of items (1) through (7) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate
9 The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect
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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 1926, John Logie Baird first demonstrated his pioneering television system at 22 Frith Street, London. A century later, Hisense, a leading global brand in consumer electronics and home appliances, returned to this historic site on 24–25 October to celebrate the centenary of television under the theme “Celebrating 100 Years of Television. Hisense, the Origin of RGB MiniLED.” At Outernet London’s The Now Building, near 22 Frith Street, an immersive big-screen experience brought a century of television history to life and showcased Hisense’s latest RGB technology.
A century of television innovation has transformed how people experience entertainment. Now, with RGB MiniLED, which represents the new origin of display innovation, Hisense aims to mark the next milestone in this ongoing journey. By connecting the origin of television with RGB MiniLED, Hisense launched a campaign at 22 Frith Street and Outernet London’s The Now Building. This celebration was not only a tribute to the past, but also a statement about the future of home entertainment, highlighting Hisense RGB MiniLED’s role in the next chapter of television. Martin Wilkie, Director at World Origin Sites, also praised what Hisense has contributed, ‘What Hisense has done is take television to the next stage — and the quality shows.’
Taking place on 24-25 October, Hisense’s “London Walk through TV History” connected five stops, inviting the public to follow the campaign map, enjoy a coffee, discover London’s rich television heritage and experience the latest in display technology along the way.
The main venue was Bar Italia at 22 Frith Street, Soho, a landmark site where Baird gave his first public demonstration of television in 1926. Here, visitors could enjoy a complimentary coffee while soaking up London’s television history and collecting limited-edition souvenirs and vouchers by participating in any one activity including a photo check-in, a Q&A quiz, or social media sharing.
Notably, on the afternoon of 25 October, Iain Logie Baird, grandson of television pioneer John Logie Baird, joined the celebrations at Bar Italia to mark this special milestone and honour the legacy of television. His presence lent historical weight to the event, which is a symbolic recognition of the continuity from his grandfather’s pioneering work to Hisense’s RGB MiniLED, the next step in television evolution. Hisense is doing something similar to my grandfather: taking something that had been exclusively in the laboratory and putting it into a product the public can buy and enjoy, said Iain Logie Baird.
As part of the trail, visitors were guided to The Now Building at Outernet London, Europe’s largest immersive digital experience space, featuring a 360-degree environment with ultra-high-definition LED screens. They could explore a museum-style exhibition celebrating 100 years of television history and experience Hisense’s latest RGB technology up close.
Bringing this immersive experience to life, Hisense’s latest RGB MiniLED technology marks the new milestone in display innovation. Exemplified by its flagship 116UXS TV, the technology delivers richer, more accurate colours, exceptional brightness and contrast, and lifelike picture quality, revealing a new level of realism to the viewing experience.
Visitors could also continue along the trail to the participating retail stores. These stores offer opportunities to explore Hisense RGB MiniLED products or enjoy exclusive vouchers, as detailed below:
John Lewis & Partners, Oxford Street: Get hands-on with Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs.Selfridges, Oxford Street & Harrods, Brompton Road: Experience Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on eligible Hisense RGB MiniLED and MicroLED TVs when redeeming the voucher in store.
*Valid until 8 November 2026.
Arun Bhatoye, Head of Marketing for Hisense UK, said: “The UK’s rich heritage of broadcasting innovation makes it a particularly meaningful place to celebrate 100 years of television. As the origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense is proud to help shape the future of display technology, pushing the boundaries of colour, brightness and contrast to deliver more lifelike visuals and enhanced viewing comfort. We’re excited to be part of the next chapter in television history and to bring these innovations to consumers around the world.”
About Hisense
Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028, Hisense continues its legacy of global sports partnerships, bringing people closer to the moments that unite fans around the world.
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ELEMENTL POWER, DS INVESTMENT PARTNERS AND SAMSUNG C&T TO ADVANCE NEW U.S. NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT
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Proposed partnership of up to $750 million would help fund development of multiple Elementl nuclear projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elementl Power, a nuclear project delivery and capital management platform, has signed a preliminary agreement to form and fund a development partnership of up to $750 million with a consortium led by South Korean investment firm DS Investment Partners (DSIP). Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, which has delivered energy projects including nuclear worldwide, is participating in the consortium as a potential strategic investor.
The consortium would fund a portion of the proposed partnership’s projected capital and hold a significant minority interest in the partnership. The agreement consists of a letter of intent and term sheet setting out the proposed terms of the partnership and allows for participation from additional strategic and financial investors.
The proposed nuclear development partnership is intended to provide a portion of the capital necessary for up to three of Elementl’s advanced nuclear projects to achieve final investment decision (FID), supporting pre-construction activities, including permitting, interconnection and long-lead item procurement. One of the three projects is Elementl’s 1.5 gigawatt project under development in Ohio, which will use GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 small modular reactors.
The planned partnership would advance Elementl’s full-lifecycle development strategy and demonstrate the company’s model of matching top-tier development capital with high-quality, pre-FID advanced nuclear projects. Elementl has engaged Macquarie Capital as financial advisor to evaluate bringing additional strategic and financial investors into the partnership.
“Elementl’s partnership with DS Investment Partners and its consortium would advance our full-lifecycle development strategy and represents a first-of-its-kind capital formation model for U.S. nuclear focused purely on developing multiple utility-scale projects,” said Elementl Chairman and CEO Chris Colbert. “Once finalized, this partnership would expand our early-stage project capital, increase our access to South Korea’s nuclear supply chain and engineering expertise and enhance our position as the financial and development partner best equipped to deliver new nuclear.”
“This proposed partnership would bring together financial and industrial expertise with proven experience in the nuclear sector to support the next generation of American nuclear projects,” said DS Investment Partners CEO Seung Soo Kang. “We believe new nuclear is essential to meeting rising energy demand, and we are proud to partner with Elementl and Samsung C&T in building a strong foundation to advance these power projects.”
“This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to establish a private capital model that accelerates the path to delivery for commercial U.S. nuclear projects, and we are pleased to bring our nuclear construction experience and support to this effort with Elementl and DS Investment Partners,” said Samsung C&T Senior Vice President Jung Kim.
The proposed partnership does not constitute a final investment decision on any project. The agreement remains subject to definitive documentation, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Elementl is backed by leading energy and infrastructure investors, including Energy Impact Partners, accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Prelude Ventures, Breakwater North and Alumni Ventures.
About Elementl Power
Elementl Power is America’s Nuclear Prime, leading the delivery and capital management of new nuclear plants. Elementl’s platform combines expertise in energy finance, project execution, regulatory strategy, and nuclear operations with a technology-agnostic approach to drive the full lifecycle of plant development, from site selection and financing through licensing, construction and commercial operation. For more information, please visit elementlpower.io or follow us on LinkedIn.
About DS Investment Partners (DSIP)
DS Investment Partners (DSIP) is an investment firm focused on energy, technology, healthcare and strategic infrastructure, and is part of a Seoul-based financial group. Working alongside technology providers, industrial partners, and institutional investors across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America, DSIP seeks to support investments that enhance security, reliability and long-term sustainability while creating value for stakeholders.
About Samsung C&T Corporation
Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group has more than 40 years of engineering and construction experience operating throughout the world. The group spans commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure and plant construction. Its landmark projects include Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia, the Qurayyah 4,000MW CCPP Project, and the ongoing Qatar 2,000MW Solar Power Project. In the nuclear energy sector, the company has successfully delivered 12GW across 10 units, including the 5.6GW Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. It has recently undertaken the Nuclear Power Plant refurbishment project and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), demonstrating its global competitiveness in large-scale reactor and SMR technologies, and solidifying its expertise across all areas of the nuclear industry.
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