GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NYSE:GTI) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial ConditionItem 9.01 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January22, 2018, in connection with a presentation to potential lenders, GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”) intends to provide certain information regarding the Company’s historical results. This information is furnished herewith as Exhibit99.1.
Item 9.01 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
The Company is in advanced discussions with a seasoned public company steel industry operating and commercial executive with significant experience in various market environments to complement the leadership team and join the Company in the near future as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Company expects Denis Turcotte, a current Director, to become the new Executive Chairman of the Board. Jeff Dutton, the current CEO and Director, and Peter Gordon, the current Chairman, are expected to remain with the Company as Directors. Quinn Coburn, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will continue to lead the Company’s finance, treasury, and investor relations teams.
Item 9.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January22, 2018, the Company intends to provide certain additional information to potential lenders in connection with the presentation described above. This additional information is furnished herewith as Exhibit99.2.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.