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GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) announced that Jeremy S. Halford, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has informed the company of his intention to resign from his position, effective September 12, 2025. According to a statement in the company’s SEC filing, Mr. Halford is leaving to pursue another opportunity.
The company reported that Mr. Halford’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with GrafTech on matters related to its operations, policies, or practices.
GrafTech International , headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EAF. The information is based on a press release statement contained in the company’s SEC filing.
In other recent news, GrafTech International Ltd reported a net loss of $87 million for the second quarter of 2025, resulting in a loss of $0.34 per share. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) were -$0.16, which did not meet the forecasted -$0.13. Revenue for the quarter was slightly below expectations, totaling $132 million compared to the anticipated $132.65 million. Despite these challenges, GrafTech delivered a positive adjusted EBITDA of $3 million, although this was a decrease from $14 million in the same quarter the previous year. In response to these financial results, BMO Capital raised its price target for GrafTech from $1.00 to $1.50, maintaining a Market Perform rating. BMO attributed this adjustment to slight improvements in prices, market share gains, and better-than-expected cost management. These developments reflect a mixed financial performance for GrafTech, with both challenges and areas of improvement noted.
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