Item 8.01. Other Events

On November 15, 2012 GrafTech International Ltd. issued a press release announcing that it has priced its previously announced private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 6.375% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "Notes") at 100% of their face value. The Notes will be unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company's existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee certain other indebtedness of the Company or another guarantor. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.