United States Enrichment Corporation, a subsidiary of Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU), today returned full control of the 750-acre uranium enrichment complex near Paducah, Ky. to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The transfer of control occurred at 7:00 a.m. CT and followed a year-long process to prepare the plant for a return to full DOE control.

Mikel H. Williams elected chairman of the board; Chief Restructuring Officer John R. Castellano named interim CEO; John Welch to step down later this month; Board establishes committee assignments

Stronger balance sheet positions company to compete in global nuclear fuel market; supports U.S. energy and national security