Financial Performance - Oklo reported a loss from operations of $28 million for Q2 2025 [59] - The loss before income taxes for Q2 2025 was $243 million [59] - Cash used in operating activities YTD 2025 totaled $3071 million [60] - Oklo's cash and marketable securities amounted to approximately $683 million as of June 30, 2025 [29] Licensing and Regulatory Progress - The NRC accepted Oklo's licensed operator topical report for review [29] - Oklo completed Phase I of the NRC pre-application readiness assessment for the Aurora-INL combined license application (COLA) [29, 32] - Oklo is targeting submission for Phase I of Aurora-INL's COLA early Q4 2025 [32] Fuel Strategy and Supply - Oklo secured 5 metric tons of HALEU fuel from the U S Department of Energy in 2019 [33] - Oklo is collaborating with Hexium to expand the commercial HALEU supply [29, 33] - Oklo's fast reactors can utilize spent nuclear waste recovered by Oklo's nuclear fuel recycling technology [33] Partnerships and Project Execution - Kiewit was selected as the lead constructor for the Aurora-INL project [29, 43] - Oklo and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) signed a collaboration agreement [29, 46] - Oklo and Vertiv partnered to advance solutions for U S data centers [29, 49]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's full year operating loss was $52.8 million, which included a one-time fair market value expense of $7.8 million and $4.7 million of non-cash stock-based compensation [52][53] - Adjusted for non-cash amounts, the net loss was $40.3 million, at the low end of the forecasted range of $40 million to $50 million [52][53] - Cash and marketable securities at year-end were $275.3 million, primarily driven by $276 million in proceeds from the business combination [53] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expanded its POWERHOUSE offering to support up to 75 megawatts of power output, enhancing its ability to serve energy-intensive industries [17][20] - The customer pipeline has grown from 700 megawatts to over 14 gigawatts, driven by demand from major customers like Equinix, Prometheus, Switch, and Diamondback Energy [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total U.S. power demand is projected to grow greater than 160% through 2030, with data centers contributing approximately 31% of this increase [9] - The company signed a landmark 12-gigawatt master power agreement with Switch, equivalent to about 1% of the U.S. grid capacity [12][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s strategy is built on three core pillars: a simplified business model, small scalable reactors, and advanced technology using liquid sodium coolant [9][10] - The company aims to leverage its unique licensing strategy to accelerate deployment and reduce regulatory hurdles compared to conventional nuclear approaches [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized the growing consensus on the necessity of nuclear energy for energy abundance and the administration's commitment to advanced nuclear technology [6][7] - The company is positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for clean, reliable energy solutions across various sectors, including AI-driven data centers [9][19] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of Atomic Alchemy, expanding into the high-growth radioisotope market, which is projected to exceed $55 billion by 2026 [44][46] - The NRC is expected to reduce licensing fees by nearly 55% for advanced reactor applicants, effective October 1, 2025, which will lower the financial burden of licensing [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Was the decision to go from 50 megawatts to 75 driven by existing customers or potential customers? - The decision was largely based on market observations and customer interest, particularly in the data center sector, where a range of 60 to 75 megawatts aligns well with customer needs [58][60] Question: With a pipeline of 14 gigawatts, do potential customers feel that Oklo is full? - The pipeline's growth has created a sense of urgency among potential customers, leading to increased interest in collaboration rather than deterring them [63][65] Question: Does the increased powerhouse range require changes in the licensing approach? - The increase in powerhouse range is expected to have minimal effect on the licensing approach, as existing infrastructure accommodates the changes [67][69] Question: Can you describe the readiness assessment and its impact on the COLA application? - The readiness assessment is a pre-review process with the NRC that aims to streamline the review process and reduce risks associated with the COLA application [72][74] Question: What are the main drivers for the expected increase in cash used in operations? - The increase in cash used in operations is driven by headcount growth, procurement activities for the first powerhouse, and costs associated with the Atomic Alchemy acquisition [82][83]