GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD

Current report

Following the Mexico Facility Closure, we expect to rely primarily on one facility in Pamplona, Spain for the manufacturing of connecting pins, a necessary component of our graphite electrodes. Our results of operations could deteriorate if this facility would become unable to provide us with the required volume of connecting pins.

Current report

We manufacture graphite connecting pins, which are used by customers to connect and fasten graphite electrodes together in a column for use in an EAF. Historically, all of our connecting pin production was performed at our Monterrey, Mexico facility, which is now undergoing a planned permanent closure. As a result, we expect to primarily rely on our Pamplona, Spain facility for this critical component. If our Pamplona, Spain facility were to become unable to provide us with connecting pins in required volumes, at suitable quality levels, or in a cost-effective manner, including during the transition of production from Monterrey, we would be required to identify and obtain replacement manufacturing sources, including third-party purchases. There is no assurance that we would be able to obtain acceptable alternative sources on a cost-effective or timely basis, or at all. An extended interruption in the supply of connecting pins would result in the loss of sales, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. Furthermore, our ability to obtain the estimated cost savings, capital expenditure reductions, working-capital release, and other benefits from the Mexico Facility Closure may not occur on our expected timing or at all.