New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2023) - Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of GrafTech International Ltd. ("GrafTech" or the "Company") (NYSE: EAF). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether GrafTech and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 16, 2022, GrafTech disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that regulatory inspectors in Mexico issued a temporary suspension notice to the Company's graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Monterrey.
On this news, GrafTech's stock price fell $0.45 per share, or 8.49%, to close at $4.85 per share on September 19, 2022.
Then, on February 3, 2023, GrafTech reported earnings per share of $0.17, missing consensus estimates of $0.22. GrafTech stated that is performance "was impacted by higher costs, softer industry demand, and the impact of the temporary suspension of our operations in Mexico[.]"
On this news, GrafTech's stock price fell $1.01 per share, or 15.33%, to close at $5.58 per share on February 3, 2023.
Thereafter, on April 28, 2023, GrafTech announced that first quarter 2023 sales declined 62% compared to the first quarter of 2022 due to the suspension of operations at GrafTech's Monterrey facilities, causing GrafTech to report a net loss of more than $7 million, down significantly from reported net income of approximately $124 million in the prior year quarter.
On this news, GrafTech's stock price fell $0.45 per share, or 9.55%, to close at $4.26 per share on May 1, 2023.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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