Deferred stock awards to GrafTech (NYSE: EAF) director Debra Fine

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fine Debra reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

GrafTech International director Debra Fine reported a compensation-related equity grant. She received 11,173.1844 Deferred Restricted Stock Units (DRSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of EAF common stock. These DRSUs generally vest on November 7, 2026 and will be settled in whole shares after she leaves the board. Following this award, her reported balance in these derivative units is 33,246.9324.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Fine Debra

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Restricted Stock Units	11,173.184	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Restricted Stock Units — 33,246.932 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each deferred restricted stock unit (DRSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of EAF common stock. The DRSUs generally vest on November 7, 2026. Vested DRSUs will be settled in whole shares of common stock which will be delivered to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the reporting person terminates service as a director of the company but in any event no later than the end of the calendar year in which such termination date occurs.

Key Figures

Deferred Restricted Stock Units granted: 11,173.1844 units Deferred units after transaction: 33,246.9324 units Vesting date: November 7, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred Restricted Stock Units granted 11,173.1844 units Grant to director Debra Fine on May 7, 2026

Deferred units after transaction 33,246.9324 units Total DRSUs reported following the grant

Vesting date November 7, 2026 General vesting date for awarded DRSUs

Underlying common shares 11,173.1844 shares Each DRSU represents one EAF common share

Key Terms

Deferred Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vest, settled in whole shares

4 terms

Deferred Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each deferred restricted stock unit (DRSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of EAF common stock."

Deferred restricted stock units are promises by a company to give employees or executives company shares at a future date, subject to conditions like continued employment or performance targets; the delivery and tax event are intentionally delayed. They matter to investors because they affect when new shares may be issued and how executives are motivated—like a paycheck held in escrow that vests over time, influencing potential share dilution and management behavior.

contingent right financial

"Each deferred restricted stock unit (DRSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of EAF common stock."

vest financial

"The DRSUs generally vest on November 7, 2026."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

settled in whole shares financial

"Vested DRSUs will be settled in whole shares of common stock which will be delivered to the reporting person"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Fine Debra

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.

982 KEYNOTE CIRCLE

(Street)

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OHIO 44131

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

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

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

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

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

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
Deferred Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/07/2026		A		11,173.1844		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	11,173.1844	$0	33,246.9324	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred restricted stock unit (DRSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of EAF common stock.

2. The DRSUs generally vest on November 7, 2026. Vested DRSUs will be settled in whole shares of common stock which will be delivered to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the reporting person terminates service as a director of the company but in any event no later than the end of the calendar year in which such termination date occurs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Andrew J. Renacci, by power of attorney	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GrafTech (EAF) director Debra Fine report?

Debra Fine reported receiving 11,173.1844 Deferred Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of GrafTech (EAF) common stock, increasing her reported deferred unit holdings to 33,246.9324 after this grant.

What are Deferred Restricted Stock Units in GrafTech (EAF)'s Form 4?

GrafTech’s Deferred Restricted Stock Units are derivative awards that each represent a contingent right to receive one EAF common share. They do not deliver stock immediately; instead, vested units are settled in whole shares at a later time under specified conditions.

When do Debra Fine’s new GrafTech (EAF) deferred stock units vest?

The newly granted Deferred Restricted Stock Units to Debra Fine generally vest on November 7, 2026. Vesting means the units become earned, but actual shares are delivered only after she terminates service as a director, subject to the plan’s timing rules.

When will Debra Fine receive GrafTech (EAF) shares from these DRSUs?

Once vested, the Deferred Restricted Stock Units will be settled in whole shares of EAF common stock. These shares will be delivered to Debra Fine after she terminates service as a director, and in any case by the end of the calendar year of that termination.

How many GrafTech (EAF) deferred units does Debra Fine hold after this grant?

After receiving 11,173.1844 new Deferred Restricted Stock Units, Debra Fine’s reported balance in these derivative awards totals 33,246.9324 units. Each unit corresponds to a potential future share of EAF common stock, subject to vesting and settlement conditions.