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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2023

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On January 5, 2023, Brian L. Acton informed GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”) that he will not stand for re-election as a director at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders expected to be held on or around May 10, 2023 (the “Annual Meeting”) and he will resign from the Board of Directors of the Company at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Acton’s decision is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.