gti-20240630

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024


☐			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 jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)


982 Keynote Circle		44131
Brooklyn Heights,	OH	(Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 676-2000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share	EAF	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer

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Accelerated Filer

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Emerging Growth Company

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Non-Accelerated Filer

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Smaller Reporting Company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of July 19, 2024, 257,167,127 shares of common stock were outstanding.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Item 1. Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)			5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (unaudited)			6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)			7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (unaudited)			8

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)			10

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			26

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			41

Item 4. Controls and Procedures			42

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:

Item 1. Legal Proceedings			43

Item 1A. Risk Factors			45

Item 5. Other Information			45

Item 6. Exhibits			46
SIGNATURE			47

Presentation of Financial, Market and Industry Data

We present our financial information on a consolidated basis. Unless otherwise noted, when we refer to dollars, we mean U.S. dollars.

Certain market and industry data included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 (the “Report”) has been obtained or derived from third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. Market estimates are calculated by using independent industry publications, government publications and third-party forecasts in conjunction with our assumptions about our markets. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this market and market share data and have not independently verified it. None of the sources consented to the disclosure or use of data in this Report. While we are not aware of any misstatements regarding any market, industry or similar data presented herein, such data involves risks and uncertainties and is subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under the headings “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Report and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 ("Annual Report on Form 10-K") filed on February 14, 2024.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, financial projections, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and future economic performance. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding future estimated volume, pricing and revenue, anticipated levels of capital expenditures and cost of goods sold, anticipated reduction in our costs resulting from our cost rationalization initiatives and one-time costs of implementation and guidance relating to adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “will,” “may,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “foresee,” “intend,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “target,” “goal,” “continue to,” “positioned to,” “are confident,” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Report are based upon our historical performance and on our current plans, estimates and expectations considering information currently available to us. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us that the future plans, estimates, or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Our expectations and targets are not predictions of actual performance and historically our performance has deviated, often significantly, from our expectations and targets. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks

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and uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, financial results, financial condition, business, prospects, growth strategy and liquidity. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to:

•our dependence on the global steel industry generally and the electric arc furnace (“EAF”) steel industry in particular;

•the cyclical nature of our business and the selling prices of our products, which may continue to decline in the future, and may lead to prolonged periods of reduced profitability and net losses or adversely impact liquidity;

•the sensitivity of our business and operating results to economic conditions, including any recession, and the possibility others may not be able to fulfill their obligations to us in a timely fashion or at all;

•the possibility that we may be unable to implement our business strategies in an effective manner;

•the possibility that global graphite electrode overcapacity may adversely affect graphite electrode prices;

•the competitiveness of the graphite electrode industry;

•our dependence on the supply of raw materials, including decant oil and petroleum needle coke, and disruptions in supply chains for these materials;

•our primary reliance on one facility in Monterrey, Mexico for the manufacturing of connecting pins;

•the cost of electric power and natural gas, particularly in Europe;

•our manufacturing operations are subject to hazards;

•the legal, compliance, economic, social and political risks associated with our substantial operations in multiple countries;

•the possibility that fluctuation of foreign currency exchange rates could materially harm our financial results;

•the possibility that our results of operations could further deteriorate if our manufacturing operations were substantially disrupted for an extended period, including as a result of equipment failure, climate change, regulatory issues, natural disasters, public health crises, such as a global pandemic, political crises or other catastrophic events;

•the risks and uncertainties associated with litigation, arbitration, and like disputes, including disputes related to contractual commitments;

•our dependence on third parties for certain construction, maintenance, engineering, transportation, warehousing and logistics services;

•the possibility that we are subject to information technology systems failures, cybersecurity attacks, network disruptions and breaches of data security;

•the possibility that we are unable to recruit or retain key management and plant operating personnel or successfully negotiate with the representatives of our employees, including labor unions;

•the sensitivity of long-lived assets on our balance sheet to changes in the market;

•our dependence on protecting our intellectual property and the possibility that third parties may claim that our products or processes infringe their intellectual property rights;

•the impact of inflation and our ability to mitigate the effect on our costs;

•the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical events on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, and the disruptions and inefficiencies in our supply chain that may occur as a result of such events;

•the possibility that our indebtedness could limit our financial and operating activities or that our cash flows may not be sufficient to service our indebtedness;

•recent increases in benchmark interest rates and the fact that any future borrowings may subject us to interest rate risk;

•risks and uncertainties associated with our ability to access the capital and credit markets could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition;

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•the possibility that disruptions in the capital and credit markets could adversely affect our customers and suppliers;

•the possibility that restrictive covenants in our financing agreements could restrict or limit our operations;

•changes in, or more stringent enforcement of, health, safety and environmental regulations applicable to our manufacturing operations and facilities;

•the possibility that the cash dividends on our common stock, which are currently suspended, will remain suspended and we may not pay cash dividends on our common stock in the future; and

•our ability to continue to meet NYSE continued listing standards.

These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the Risk Factors and other cautionary statements that are included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The forward-looking statements made in this Report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this Report that could cause actual results to differ before making an investment decision to purchase our common stock. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect us.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	120,726	$	176,878
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,942 as of June 30, 2024 and $7,708 as of December 31, 2023	95,043		101,387
Inventories	304,786		330,146
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	62,448		66,382
Total current assets	583,003		674,793
Property, plant and equipment	913,710		920,444
Less: accumulated depreciation	418,157		398,330
Net property, plant and equipment	495,553		522,114
Deferred income taxes	30,793		31,542
Other assets	53,648		60,440
Total assets	$	1,162,997	$	1,288,889
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	61,011	$	83,268
Long-term debt, current maturities	132		134
Accrued income and other taxes	9,791		10,022
Other accrued liabilities	65,245		91,702
Tax Receivable Agreement	1,949		5,417
Total current liabilities	138,128		190,543
Long-term debt	928,046		925,511
Other long-term obligations	52,723		55,645
Deferred income taxes	24,073		33,206
Tax Receivable Agreement long-term	3,788		5,737
Commitments and contingencies - Note 7
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01, 300,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	—		—
Common stock, par value $0.01, 3,000,000,000 shares authorized, 257,167,127 and 256,831,870 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	2,572		2,568
Additional paid-in capital	751,958		749,527
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30,371)		(11,458)
Accumulated deficit	(707,920)		(662,390)
Total stockholders’ equity	16,239		78,247

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,162,997	$	1,288,889

See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales	$	137,327	$	185,561	$	273,911	$	324,363
Cost of goods sold	131,970		157,216		267,174		269,861
Lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment	1,381		—		4,073		—
Gross profit	3,976		28,345		2,664		54,502
Research and development	1,447		1,196		3,074		2,388
Selling and administrative expenses	5,098		18,551		20,375		40,702
Rationalization expenses	110		—		3,255		—
Operating (loss) income	(2,679)		8,598		(24,040)		11,412

Other (income) expense, net	(1,091)		455		(1,484)		1,108
Interest expense

SEC Form 10-Q filed by GrafTech International Ltd.