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GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) is a manufacturer of graphite electrode products and petroleum needle coke used in electric arc furnace steelmaking and other ferrous and non-ferrous metal production. The EAF news page on Stock Titan aggregates company-specific news so readers can follow how GrafTech describes its operating performance, capital markets actions, and governance developments over time.
Recent GrafTech news releases have focused on quarterly financial results, including sales volume trends, pricing dynamics, cost reduction initiatives, and liquidity. The company has highlighted changes in sales volume across regions, such as growth in the United States, and discussed reductions in cash cost of goods sold per metric ton as part of its efforts to move toward what it calls normalized levels of profitability and cash flow. Earnings releases also describe production volumes, capacity utilization, and the company’s approach to managing working capital and capital expenditures.
In addition to earnings updates, GrafTech’s news flow has included announcements of earnings conference calls and webcasts for specific quarters and for full-year results. These notices provide details on when management will discuss financial results and current business initiatives. The company has also issued news about NYSE listing matters, including receipt of a continued listing standards notice related to minimum share price and a subsequent announcement that it regained compliance with the NYSE’s minimum share price requirement.
Another recurring topic in GrafTech’s news is capital structure and share-related actions. In 2025, the company announced that its Board of Directors approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its common stock, following stockholder approval at a special meeting. Related news explains the effective date of the reverse split and confirms that the stock continues to trade on the NYSE under the symbol EAF on a reverse split-adjusted basis.
By reviewing the EAF news feed, readers can see how GrafTech communicates about its graphite electrode and petroleum needle coke business, its response to market conditions in the steel and metals value chain, and its corporate actions. Investors and observers can use this page to access a chronological view of GrafTech’s press releases and updates.
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) has scheduled its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast for Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). The company's senior management will host the call to discuss Q1 2025 financial results and current business initiatives.
The financial results will be released before market open on the same day and will be available on the company's investor relations website. Interested parties can join via phone using the toll-free number +1 (800) 717-1738 in North America or +1 (289) 514-5100 for overseas calls (conference ID: 98149). A live webcast will also be accessible through the company's website.
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) has expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Eric V. Roegner as a new director, increasing the board size to nine members. With Roegner's addition, eight of the nine directors are now independent.
Roegner, whose term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, will serve on both the Audit Committee and Human Resources and Compensation Committee. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Integration and Special Projects at Amcor plc, a global packaging solutions developer. His previous experience includes executive leadership roles at Arconic Inc. (formerly Alcoa Inc.) for over 12 years and a partnership at McKinsey & Co.
Roegner holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor's degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University.
GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, highlighting a 13% year-over-year sales volume growth to 27.2 thousand MT in Q4. Despite volume growth, the company posted a net loss of $49 million ($0.19 per share) in Q4 2024, with net sales declining 2% to $134 million compared to Q4 2023.
The company achieved a 25% year-over-year reduction in cash costs per metric ton for Q4 and a 23% reduction for the full year. However, pricing pressures persisted, with non-LTA weighted-average realized price declining approximately 19% compared to Q4 2023. GrafTech ended 2024 with total liquidity of $464 million following successful financing transactions.
For 2025, the company expects a low double-digit percentage increase in sales volume and has announced plans to increase prices by 15% on uncommitted volume. Over 60% of anticipated 2025 sales volume is already committed in the order book.
GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) has announced a cooperation agreement with Nilesh Undavia, one of its largest stockholders owning approximately 6.7% of outstanding common stock. As part of the agreement, Sachin Shivaram has been appointed to the Board of Directors effective immediately.
The agreement also includes plans for GrafTech and Undavia to jointly identify an independent candidate for nomination to the Board at the 2025 Annual Meeting. If no mutually agreeable candidate is found in time, they will continue their search for a Board appointment.
Shivaram brings significant industry experience, currently serving as CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Company since 2019. His background includes leadership roles at ArcelorMittal S.A. and board positions at several companies including Lodge Manufacturing, Broadwind, and the Green Bay Packers.
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) has announced its upcoming Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast, scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST). The company's senior management will host the call to discuss financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024, along with current business initiatives.
The financial results will be released before market open on the same day and will be accessible on the company's investor relations website. Interested parties can join the conference call using the toll-free number +1 (800) 717-1738 in North America or +1 (289) 514-5100 for overseas calls, using conference ID: 51544. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's website, and archived replays will be accessible through their investor relations portal.
GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) announced the final results of its Exchange Offers through its subsidiaries GrafTech Finance and GrafTech Global. The exchange involved outstanding 4.625% senior secured notes due 2028 and 9.875% senior secured notes due 2028 for new second lien notes due 2029.
The exchange participation was notably high, with 99.65% ($498,245,000) of the 4.625% Notes and 99.15% ($446,167,000) of the 9.875% Notes being tendered. Settlement is expected on December 23, 2024. The company also received sufficient consents to amend the existing notes indentures, eliminating most restrictive covenants and releasing collateral securing the existing notes.
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) has received a silver medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, placing it among the top 15% of globally assessed companies. This represents an improvement from their bronze medal in the previous year.
The recognition reflects GrafTech's dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and transparency across their value chain. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
CEO Timothy Flanagan emphasized the company's commitment to positive change and responsible corporate citizenship, highlighting their contributions to steel sustainability across their global manufacturing network. EcoVadis has rated more than 130,000 companies worldwide.
GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) announced that its subsidiaries have commenced exchange offers for their existing notes. The exchange offers include GrafTech Finance's 4.625% senior secured notes due 2028 and GrafTech Global's 9.875% senior secured notes due 2028, to be exchanged for new second lien notes due 2029 with the same interest rates. Supporting Noteholders representing approximately 89% of the 4.625% Notes and 72% of the 9.875% Notes have agreed to participate.
The exchange offers include consent solicitations to modify the existing notes' indentures, requiring majority holder consent to eliminate restrictive covenants and 66 2/3% consent to release collateral. The offers will expire on December 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm NYC time.
GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) has announced a significant financial restructuring agreement with its lenders. The transaction includes $175 million in new senior secured first lien term loans and $100 million in delayed draw term loans available for 19 months. The company will also exchange existing notes for new second lien notes maturing in 2029 and establish a new $225 million revolving credit facility extending to November 2028. This restructuring is expected to increase the company's liquidity from $254 million to $529 million as of September 30, 2024, helping GrafTech navigate through current industry-wide challenges.
GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) reported third quarter 2024 financial results with net sales of $131 million and a net loss of $36 million ($0.14 per share). The company achieved a 9% year-over-year sales volume growth to 26.4 thousand metric tons and generated positive cash flow through working capital management. The company announced a new financing agreement including $175 million in new senior first lien term loans and commitments for an additional $100 million. Despite challenging market conditions, GrafTech reduced cash costs by 28% year-over-year and generated $20 million in adjusted free cash flow during Q3 2024.
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