GrafTech (NYSE: EAF) SVP converts 10,144 RSUs into common stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD senior vice president Inigo Perez Ortiz exercised restricted stock units into common stock as part of his equity compensation. On March 12, 10,144 RSUs converted into 10,144 shares of EAF common stock on a one-for-one basis at no cash exercise price. Following the conversion, he directly holds 46,226 shares of common stock. The RSUs come from a 30,432-unit grant that vests in three equal annual installments beginning March 12, 2025, and had accrued dividend-equivalent RSUs while the dividend was in effect.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Perez Ortiz Inigo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.

982 KEYNOTE CIRCLE

(Street)

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 44131

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD [ EAF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Commercial and CTS

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/12/2026		M		10,144	A	(1)	46,226	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/12/2026		M			10,144	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	10,144	$0	10,144	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units (RSUs) convert into shares of EAF common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. On March 12, 2024, the reporting person was granted 30,432 RSUs, which also accrue additional RSUs pursuant to dividend equivalent rights based upon the closing price of EAF stock as of the dividend payment date if a dividend is declared by the Board of Directors. On August 2, 2023, GrafTech International Ltd.'s Board of Directors elected to suspend the quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 12, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Andrew J. Renacci, by power of attorney	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GrafTech (EAF) report for Inigo Perez Ortiz?

GrafTech reported that SVP Inigo Perez Ortiz exercised restricted stock units, converting 10,144 RSUs into 10,144 shares of common stock. This is a compensation-related derivative exercise, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many GrafTech (EAF) shares does Inigo Perez Ortiz hold after this Form 4?

After the RSU conversion, Inigo Perez Ortiz directly holds 46,226 shares of GrafTech common stock. This reflects the addition of 10,144 shares received upon exercising restricted stock units, according to the reported post-transaction holdings.

What are the terms of the GrafTech (EAF) RSUs granted to Inigo Perez Ortiz?

On March 12, 2024, Inigo Perez Ortiz was granted 30,432 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 12, 2025. The grant also accrues additional RSUs through dividend-equivalent rights when the Board declares dividends.

How do GrafTech (EAF) RSUs convert into common stock for this insider?

The restricted stock units convert into shares of GrafTech common stock on a one-for-one basis. In this filing, 10,144 RSUs converted into 10,144 common shares at an exercise price of $0.00 per share, consistent with standard RSU settlement.

Did the suspension of GrafTech (EAF) dividends affect these RSUs?

The RSUs accrue additional units through dividend-equivalent rights when dividends are declared. The Board suspended the quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on August 2, 2023, which limits additional RSUs from dividend equivalents during the suspension period.