Energy Fuels Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire VAC for $1.9 Billion Equity Value

Acquisition creates unique, fully integrated mine-to-magnet rare earth platform Positions the Combined Company to Capitalize on Surging Demand for Rare Earth Magnets across North America and Europe >$2 Billion Annual Permanent Magnet Potential Customer Pipeline Revenue Across Auto, Defense, Robotics, and Data Center Sectors Expected to be Immediately Accretive to Energy Fuels' Cash Flow and Margin Profile Links VAC's Established Permanent Magnet Business with Energy Fuels' Growing Rare Earth Mining, Processing and Refining Platform Company is Pursuing Various Funding Opportunities, including Government Programs, to Complement its Growth Strategy, and Recently Announced a $725 Million Conditional Loan from U.S. Office of Strategic Capital DENVER and HANAU, Germany, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG, Ara VAC TopCo US LLC, and their respective consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, "VAC") from Ara Partners for a total cash-and-stock consideration of approximately $1.9 billion based on Energy Fuels' closing share price of $16.12 as of June 22, 2026, creating a fully integrated platform to strengthen global critical rare earth element ("REE") supply chains. VAC is a leading advanced magnetics company with over 100 years of production expertise, more than 400 patents, over 1,000 customers, and operating magnet production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, including a state-of-the-art facility in Sumter, South Carolina, with capacity to produce 2,000 tonnes per annum ("tpa") of permanent magnets, scalable to 12,000 tpa (the "Sumter Facility").

PRNewsWire • Jun 23, 2026

Energy Fuels Receives Conditional U.S. Government Support to Accelerate Growth in Rare Earths and Critical Materials

Company receives conditional commitment for up to $725 million of senior-secured debt from U.S. Office of Strategic Capital to support expansion of U.S. rare earths and critical materials production and processing capabilities DENVER, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) ("Energy Fuels" or the "Company"), a leading U.S.-based critical materials company focused on uranium, rare earth elements, heavy mineral sands, vanadium and other strategic materials, today announced updates on financing arrangements that will help accelerate the Company's growth and development. The Company has received a conditional $725 million financing commitment from the Department of War, U.S. Office of Strategic Capital ("OSC").

PRNewsWire • Jun 18, 2026

Energy Fuels Expects to Achieve Full-Year Uranium Production Guidance by Mid-Year

Mid-year update highlights strong execution across the Company's U.S. uranium operations, with an expected 1.6 million pounds of finished U3O8 produced from January through June 2026, falling within the Company's 2026 full-year production guidance range of 1.5 to 2.5 million pounds. DENVER, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) ("Energy Fuels" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth elements (REEs), and other critical materials, today provided a mid-year update on its U.S. uranium segment, demonstrating solid operational execution and continued progress against 2026 production objectives.

PRNewsWire • Jun 11, 2026

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund, Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust, and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Announce Final Results of Auction Preferred Shares Tender Offers

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) announced the final results of their respective voluntary tender offers (each, a “Tender Offer” and together, the “Tender Offers”) for up to 100% of such Fund's outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) at a price per share equal to 98% of the APS liquidation prefe.

Business Wire • Jun 1, 2026

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund, Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust, and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Announce Upcoming Expiration of Auction Preferred Shares Tender Offers

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As previously disclosed, each of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) commenced a voluntary tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer” and together, the “Tender Offers”) for up to 100% of such Fund's outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) on April 30, 2026. The Tender Offers are intended to expire at 5:0.

Business Wire • May 26, 2026

CEF Market Weekly Review: The Key Factors Driving NII

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of April and highlight recent market action. CEF markets faced renewed risk aversion, with sector discounts widening to historical averages and MLPs and Convertibles led to the upside. Western Asset CEFs' NII remained largely stable; key drivers include short-term rate direction, liability management, and overdistribution.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund, Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust, and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Announce Tender Offers for Outstanding Auction Preferred Shares

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) announced that each Fund today commenced a voluntary tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer” and together, the “Tender Offers”) for up to 100% of its outstanding auction preferred shares (“APS”) at a price per share equal to 98% of the APS liquidation preference of $25,0.

Business Wire • Apr 30, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, April 2026: EFR And EFT Remain Attractive

Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust leads income-covered CEFs, offering an -11.49% discount, 7.79% yield, and 104% coverage with a -1.5 z-score. EFR and EFT utilize variable distribution policies, closely tracking SOFR, which aligns payouts with portfolio income and minimizes surprise distribution cuts. Discounts on floating-rate CEFs like EFR and EFT widen as distributions decline, creating contrarian opportunities for investors anticipating rate cycle reversals.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 28, 2026

CEF Market Weekly Review: Saba Calls Off A CEF Merger

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of April and highlight recent market action. CEFs rallied broadly with tightening discounts, now trading near historic averages, signaling improved sentiment across most sectors except MLPs. Saba's canceled BRW-SABA merger preserves relative value opportunities and maintains SABA's appeal due to its low fee structure and wider discount.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 19, 2026

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report: EFR Stands Out (March 2026)

Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust stands out, trading at a -13.93% discount, 8.30% yield, and 104% coverage. EFR's -2.7 z-score signals deep undervaluation versus historical norms, with its discount notably wider than 1-, 3-, and 5-year averages. EFR's floating-rate senior loan portfolio offers low duration but exposes investors to credit risk and income volatility tied to interest rates.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2026