Form 4: GrafTech International CEO Timothy Flanagan Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


CEO Timothy Flanagan reports the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock, along with the disposition of shares to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • On March 12, 2025, Timothy K. Flanagan, CEO and President of GrafTech International Ltd., reported transactions involving the company's stock.
  • Flanagan converted 152,841 restricted stock units (RSUs) into an equal number of common stock shares.
  • Simultaneously, Flanagan disposed of 46,388 shares of common stock at a price of $1.04 to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU conversion.
  • Following these transactions, Flanagan directly owns 196,890 shares of GrafTech International Ltd. common stock and 305,683 restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing related to executive compensation. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This filing indicates the vesting of previously granted equity compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor dilutive effect on existing shareholders due to the conversion of RSUs into common stock.
  • The sale of shares to cover tax obligations may exert downward pressure on the stock price, although the effect is likely minimal.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/12/2025Date of the reported transactions: RSU conversion and stock disposition.
03/14/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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