INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets originated from the Company’s reorganization and application of fresh start accounting as of the date the Company emerged from bankruptcy, September 30, 2014, and reflect the conditions at that time. The intangible asset related to the LEU Segment backlog is amortized as the backlog, existing at emergence, is reduced, principally as a result of deliveries to customers. The intangible asset related to customer relationships is amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated average useful life of 15 years. Amortization of Intangible Assets is presented below gross profit on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Intangible asset balances are as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Backlog
$54.6 $50.6 $4.0 $54.6 $46.8 $7.8 
Customer relationships68.9 51.7 17.2 68.9 47.1 21.8 
Total$123.5 $102.3 $21.2 $123.5 $93.9 $29.6 
The amount of amortization expense for intangible assets in each of the succeeding years is estimated to be as follows (in millions):
2026$6.1 
20275.8 
20285.9 
20293.4 
2030— 
Thereafter— 
   Total$21.2 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 11, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 7, 2025
2023Feb 9, 2024
2022Feb 22, 2023
2021Mar 11, 2022
2020Mar 22, 2021
2019Mar 27, 2020
2018Apr 1, 2019
2017Mar 15, 2018
2016Mar 31, 2017
2015Mar 23, 2016

About Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosures

Goodwill and intangible asset disclosures reveal the premium paid in acquisitions and how management assesses whether that premium retains its value. Since goodwill is no longer amortized under US GAAP, the annual impairment test is the only mechanism that adjusts carrying values downward — making the assumptions behind that test critically important for investors.

Key signals: a history of goodwill impairments suggests management consistently overpays for acquisitions. Watch the gap between reporting unit fair value and carrying amount — when fair value exceeds carrying amount by less than 10-20%, a small decline in business performance could trigger a write-down. For finite-lived intangibles, examine useful life assumptions across customer relationships, technology, and trade names; aggressive estimates inflate near-term earnings. Compare total intangibles-to-total-assets ratios against peers to assess acquisition dependency. Rising goodwill as a percentage of equity can signal balance sheet fragility.