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 March 31, 2003, regarding events occurring on March 28, 2003. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to announce the submission of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 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-K, which is not included in this document.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are detailed in this specific 8-K filing. The document solely confirms the filing of the annual report and the accompanying executive certifications.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing includes no forward-looking guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future performance. It confirms that the Chief Executive Officer, Craig S. Shular, and the Chief Financial Officer, Corrado F. De Gasperis, have provided certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350). These certifications are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the contents of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, to obtain actual financial performance data.
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the specific language of the CEO and CFO certifications under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Confirm the filing date of the Form 10-K matches the date of this 8-K (March 31, 2003).