GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by GrafTech International Ltd. on August 13, 2002. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to announce the concurrent submission of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced Form 10-Q, which is not included in this document.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this specific 8-K filing. The document solely references the availability of the Q2 2002 financial results in the accompanying Form 10-Q.
Guidance, Outlook, and Compliance
The filing confirms that the Form 10-Q was accompanied by certifications from Chief Executive Officer Gilbert E. Playford and Chief Financial Officer Corrado F. De Gasperis. These certifications were executed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Copies of these certifications are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. No forward-looking guidance or risk commentary is provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, by reviewing the referenced Form 10-Q.
- Confirm the Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications signed by the CEO and CFO.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may provide updated guidance or risk factors not present in this brief disclosure.