On May7, 2018, GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. A copy of this press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. This press release shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

On May 1, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a new Code of Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”), which applies to all of the directors, officers, employees and representatives of the Company and its subsidiaries. The description of the Code contained in this report is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Code filed as Exhibit 14.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Code is available under the Corporate Governance section of the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at www.GrafTech.com. The information on the Company’s website does not constitute part of this Current Report on Form 8-K and is not incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits.

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD Exhibit
EX-14.1 2 a141codeofconductandethics.htm EXHIBIT 14.1 Exhibit Code of Conduct and Ethics 20181Table of ContentsUSING THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS1What Is the Code for1What We Aim for1Who Should Follow This Code of Conduct and Ethics1How Is the Code Enforced1Does the Code Explain All the Standards I Need to Know2What About Different Laws in Different Countries2ASKING QUESTIONS AND RAISING CONCERNS2Analytical Framework2Your Duty to Speak Up3Reporting Procedures3What Happens When I Report an Issue4We Will Not Tolerate Retaliation5What Does GrafTech’s Audit Committee Do5Chief Executive Officer and Other Senior Financial Officers5What About Managers and Supervisors6Annual Certification6Waivers7WORK ENVIRONMENT7What We Aim For7Harassment-Free Work Environment8Respect for Human Rights8Inviting Full Participation: Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity8Health,…
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About GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NYSE:GTI)

GrafTech International Ltd. (GTI) is a manufacturer of graphite electrodes, products essential to the production of electric arc furnace (EAF) steel and other ferrous and nonferrous metals. The Company produces needle coke products, which are the primary raw material needed in the manufacture of graphite electrodes. The Company manufactures carbon, graphite and semi-graphite refractory products, which protect the walls of blast furnaces and submerged arc furnaces. The Company’s operating segments include: Industrial Materials, which include graphite electrodes, refractory products and needle coke products, and Engineered Solutions, which includes advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials, advanced electronics technologies and advanced materials. The Company has seven product categories: graphite electrodes, refractory products, needle coke products, advanced graphite materials, advanced composite materials, advanced electronics technologies and advanced materials.