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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2023

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

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On December 12, 2023, Denis A. Turcotte informed GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”) that he was resigning from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company effective December 14, 2023. Mr. Turcotte did not serve on any committees of the Board. He was a Class I director. Mr. Turcotte’s decision is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. Also, effective December 14, 2023, the size of the Board was decreased from nine to eight members.

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.