Energy Fuels (NYSE: UUUU) realigns legal leadership ahead of 2026 retirement

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Energy Fuels Inc. reported leadership changes in its legal and strategic functions. On May 11, 2026, longtime executive David C. Frydenlund moved from Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer into a new role as Executive Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions and Financings and Special Counsel to the CEO, tied to his planned retirement in October 2026 under an existing employment agreement.

At the same time, Nathan Longenecker, previously Senior Vice President and General Counsel, was appointed Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations, formalizing the company’s legal succession plan.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Planned retirement date: October 2026 Employment Agreement date: April 10, 2024 Role change effective date: May 11, 2026

3 metrics

Planned retirement date October 2026 Planned retirement of David C. Frydenlund

Employment Agreement date April 10, 2024 Date of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement

Role change effective date May 11, 2026 Effective date of leadership transitions

Key Terms

planned retirement, Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, Chief Legal Officer, Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations, +1 more

5 terms

planned retirement financial

"in connection with Mr. Frydenlund's planned retirement in October 2026"

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement financial

"the general succession plan provided for in the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement"

Chief Legal Officer financial

"was appointed as the Company's Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President"

A chief legal officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's legal matters, ensuring that its activities comply with laws and regulations. They act like a company's legal guide, helping to prevent legal problems and manage risks. For investors, understanding this role is important because it reflects how well a company manages legal risks that could impact its stability and reputation.

Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations financial

"Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations"

Executive Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions and Financings financial

"transitioned into the role of Executive Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions and Financings"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/15/2026 - 05:14 PM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2026 ( May 11, 2026 )

ENERGY FUELS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ontario	001-36204	98-1067994
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, Colorado, United States 80228
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 974-2140

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbols	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, no par value	UUUU	NYSE American LLC
	EFR	Toronto Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 11, 2026, Mr. David C. Frydenlund, previously Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Energy Fuels Inc. (the "Company"), transitioned into the role of Executive Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions and Financings and Special Counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, in connection with Mr. Frydenlund's planned retirement in October 2026 and in accordance with the general succession plan provided for in the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., Energy Fuels Inc. and David C. Frydenlund dated April 10, 2024 (the "Employment Agreement").

Further to this general succession plan and concurrently with Mr. Frydenlund's transition into the new role, Mr. Nathan Longenecker, previously Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Company was appointed as the Company's Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations.

The foregoing description of the Employment Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the actual terms of the Employment Agreement, which has been filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2024 and which is incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ENERGY FUELS INC.
	(Registrant)

Dated: May 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Nathan Longenecker
		Nathan Longenecker
		Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership changes did Energy Fuels (UUUU) announce in this 8-K?

Energy Fuels announced a legal leadership transition. David C. Frydenlund moved into a strategic and special counsel role, while Nathan Longenecker was promoted to Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations, reflecting the company’s planned legal succession framework.

When is David C. Frydenlund expected to retire from Energy Fuels (UUUU)?

David C. Frydenlund plans to retire in October 2026. His new position as Executive Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions and Financings and Special Counsel to the CEO supports a phased transition as outlined in his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 10, 2024.

What new role did Nathan Longenecker assume at Energy Fuels (UUUU)?

Nathan Longenecker became Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations. He previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and his promotion aligns with the company’s succession plan tied to David C. Frydenlund’s anticipated retirement in October 2026.

How is the Energy Fuels (UUUU) employment agreement referenced in this filing?

The filing references an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 10, 2024. That agreement, filed as an exhibit to a prior report, contains the general succession plan underpinning David C. Frydenlund’s role change and eventual retirement, and it is incorporated by reference.

Does this Energy Fuels (UUUU) 8-K involve any acquisition or financing transaction?

The 8-K focuses on leadership roles, not specific transactions. It states that David C. Frydenlund’s new position is Executive Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions and Financings and Special Counsel to the CEO, describing responsibilities rather than announcing a particular acquisition or financing deal.

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