BOCA RATON, Fla., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nilesh Undavia, one of the largest shareholders of GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) ("GrafTech" or the "Company"), today issued the following open letter to shareholders of the Company in connection with the election of directors for the Company's board of directors (the "Board") at the Company's 2024 annual meeting of shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2024: April 23, 2024 Dear Fellow Shareholders, The Annu ...

Urges Shareholders to Vote the Blue Proxy Card to Add Independent, Large Shareholder Perspective to GrafTech Board The Incumbent Board Has Destroyed Enormous Shareholder Value while Paying Itself Approx. $7 million in Director Compensation since 2019 Shareholders Must Act Now to Revive GrafTech BOCA RATON, Fla., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nilesh Undavia issued the following statement on April 3, 2024: Dear Fellow GrafTech Shareholders: As one of the largest shareholders of GrafTech International Lt ...

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) (“GrafTech” or the “Company”) today issued the following response to an open letter to the Company’s stockholders that was issued by Nilesh Undavia, a private investor, on March 12, 2024. Mr. Undavia, along with certain trusts and people affiliated with Mr. Undavia, have provided notice of their intent to nominate Mr. Undavia for election to GrafTech’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of St ...

GrafTech shareholders have lost almost 90% of value since the IPOSince 2019, Net Sales have declined 65% and Adj. EBITDA by 98%Board and Management turmoil persists with the departure of five directors since Jan. 2023, and two CEOs in three yearsCurrent board cannot be trusted to conduct a successful CEO search BOCA RATON, Fla., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nilesh Undavia issued the following statement on March 12, 2024: An Open Letter to Shareholders of GrafTech International Ltd. Dear Fellow GrafTec ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales in Q4 2023 decreased by 45% year-over-year, primarily due to a shift from long-term agreements (LTA) to non-LTA sales, along with lower overall volume and pricing [61][94] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $22 million in Q4 2023, compared to positive adjusted EBITDA of $80 million in Q4 2022, reflecting the impact of lower sales volume and pricing [64][94] - The company reported a net loss of $217 million or $0.85 per share, which included a goodwill impairment charge of $171 million and a lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment of $12 million [94] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Production and sales volume for Q4 2023 were approximately 24,000 metric tons, with 5,000 metric tons sold under LTAs at a weighted average realized price of $8,500 per metric ton, and 19,000 metric tons of non-LTA sales at approximately $4,800 per metric ton [38][61] - The company anticipates a modest year-over-year improvement in sales and production volume in 2024, which is expected to positively impact cash costs per metric ton [68][97] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Steel production in the Americas was down 3% in 2023, with the U.S. steel production remaining flat year-over-year [37][59] - Capacity utilization in Europe ended the year at approximately 50% to 53%, indicating a more challenging economic environment compared to the U.S. [11][12] - The weighted average price for non-LTA sales represented a more than 20% year-over-year decline, reflecting ongoing pricing pressures in the market [92] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is implementing a cost rationalization and footprint optimization plan, which includes suspending production at the St. Marys facility and reducing corporate overhead, expected to drive $25 million in annualized cost savings [33][54] - The company remains optimistic about long-term prospects, driven by decarbonization efforts in the steel industry and anticipated growth in electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production, which is expected to increase graphite electrode demand [34][70][102] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current economic environment is characterized by uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts, impacting industrial production and demand for graphite electrodes [27][50] - The company expects continued softness in the commercial environment into 2024, but remains confident in its ability to navigate these challenges and capitalize on future market recoveries [30][70] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with a liquidity position of $289 million, consisting of $170 million in cash and $112 million available under its revolving credit facility, with no anticipated need to borrow in 2024 [69][99] - The company has proactively reduced inventory by over $100 million in 2023, resulting in positive free cash flow for the year [30][99] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for cash costs and realized pricing in 2024? - Management indicated that cash costs are expected to decline towards the lower $4,000 range as volumes pick up, aligning with current spot pricing [80][111] Question: How is the company managing working capital and inventory in 2024? - The company anticipates a balanced approach to working capital, with opportunities to further reduce inventory levels, although some negative impact is expected as sales and production volumes increase [112][132] Question: What is the status of customer relationships following the transition from long-term agreements? - Management expressed satisfaction with customer relationships and engagement during the negotiation process, emphasizing the value proposition offered to customers [114][134] Question: How does the company view its market share in the U.S.? - While specific market share figures were not provided, management noted successful negotiations with customers and a positive outlook for the U.S. market [148] Question: Are there plans to shut down additional plants beyond St. Marys? - Management stated that the current actions taken are deemed sufficient to navigate the market conditions, with no immediate plans to shut down other plants [150][124]

GrafTech International (EAF) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.27 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.21. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -28.57%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of graphite products would post a loss of $0.05 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.08, delivering a surprise of -60%.Over the last four quarte ...

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) ("GrafTech" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Net loss of $217 million, or $0.85 per share(1) Includes a goodwill impairment charge of $171 million and a lower of cost or market ("LCM") inventory valuation adjustment of $12 million Adjusted EBITDA(2) of negative $22 million, including the LCM inventory valuation adjustmen ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number: 1-13888 GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 27-2496053 (State or other jurisdi ...

GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:EAF) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript November 3, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Dillon - Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Marcel Kessler - Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Halford - Chief Operating Officer Tim Flanagan - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Arun Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets Bill Peterson - JPMorgan Alex Hacking - Citi Sophia Danziger - RBC Capital Markets Abe Landa - Bank of America Operator Good ...

15 Add: Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (25,764) (12,049) | --- | --- | |----------------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Q3 2023 Results November 3, 2023 | | | NYSE: EAF www.graftech.com | | Today's Presenters Marcel Kessler Chief Executive Officer and President Jeremy Halford Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Forward-Looking Statements 2 GrafTech is well-equipped to manage the current environment 4 Tim Flanagan Chief Financial Officer, Senior V ...