GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF) COO Jeremy Halford to step down Sept. 12, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GrafTech International Ltd. reported that its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy S. Halford, has informed the company of his intent to resign from his role. His resignation will be effective September 12, 2025, allowing for a transition period from the notice date of August 8, 2025.

The company states that Mr. Halford is leaving to pursue another opportunity and that his resignation is not the result of any disagreement with GrafTech regarding its operations, policies, or practices. The filing focuses solely on this leadership change and does not include financial results or transaction details.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Executive COO departure disclosed with orderly timing, framed as non-dispute.

GrafTech International Ltd. disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jeremy S. Halford intends to resign, effective September 12, 2025. The notice was given on August 8, 2025, which provides a defined transition window for the company to manage operational handover.

The company explicitly states that his resignation is not due to any disagreement about operations, policies, or practices. That wording is important because it aims to reassure stakeholders that there is no underlying governance dispute or operational conflict driving the change, based on the information provided.

The long-term impact depends on how GrafTech reallocates or replaces the COO role and maintains continuity in day-to-day operations. Future company communications and filings may provide additional detail on new leadership appointments or revised responsibilities following the September 12, 2025 effective date.

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): August 8, 2025

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware			1-13888			27-2496053
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No)

982 Keynote Circle

Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(216) 676-2000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

   

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share			EAF			New York 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 August 8, 2025, Jeremy S. Halford, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intent to resign from his role with the Company, effective September 12, 2025, to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Halford’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

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

						GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Date:			August 14, 2025			By:			/s/ Rory O’Donnell
									Rory O’Donnell
									Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

FAQ

What executive change did GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) disclose?

GrafTech International Ltd. reported that Jeremy S. Halford, its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has informed the company of his intent to resign from his role, effective September 12, 2025.

Why is GrafTech executive Jeremy S. Halford resigning?

The company states that Jeremy S. Halford is resigning from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to pursue another opportunity.

Did GrafTech (EAF) indicate any disagreements related to the COO’s resignation?

GrafTech states that Mr. Halford’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the company on matters related to its operations, policies, or practices.

When will the COO resignation at GrafTech International Ltd. become effective?

The resignation of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jeremy S. Halford will be effective on September 12, 2025.

Who signed the GrafTech (EAF) 8-K reporting the COO’s resignation?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of GrafTech International Ltd. by Rory O’Donnell, the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President.

Does this GrafTech 8-K include any financial or transaction details?

No, this 8-K focuses on the resignation of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and does not present financial results or major transaction details.