<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000931148-14-000030.txt : 20140220
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20140220161043
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000931148-14-000030
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140218
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140220
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140220

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000931148
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS [3620]
		IRS NUMBER:				061385548
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12900 SNOW ROAD
		CITY:			PARMA
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44130
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2166762000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12900 SNOW ROAD
		CITY:			PARMA
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44130

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	UCAR INTERNATIONAL INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941011

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MORAN JOHN D
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001263613

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13888
		FILM NUMBER:		14629708

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL
		STREET 2:		12900 SNOW ROAD
		CITY:			PARMA
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44130
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        <footnote id="F2">On November 21, 2013, the Company granted 18,200 performance shares under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, which represent the right to receive shares contingent upon the achievement of performance measures over a 3-year performance period.  Shares that are earned upon the attainment of the applicable performance targets vest on March 31, 2017.  The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual peformance.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">On November 27, 2012, the Company granted 12,000 restricted shares under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  One-third of the restricted shares vested on November 27, 2013, and one-third will vest on each of November 27, 2014, and 2015.  The holdings are net of shares previously withheld, or sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, to cover withholding taxes.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">On November 27, 2012, the Company granted 20,000 performance shares under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, which represent the right to receive shares contingent upon the achievement of performance measures over a 3-year performance period.  Shares that are earned upon the attainment of the applicable performance targets vest on March 31, 2016.  The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual peformance.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">On December 13, 2011, the Company granted 8,000 restricted shares under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  One-third of the restricted shares vested on December 13 of each of 2012 and 2013, and one-third will vest on December 13, 2014.  The holdings are net of shares previously withheld, or sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, to cover withholding taxes.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">On December 13, 2011, the Company granted 10,700 performance shares under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, which represent the right to receive shares contingent upon the achievement of performance measures over a 3-year performance period.  Shares that are earned upon the attainment of the applicable performance targets vest on March 31, 2015.  The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual peformance.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">On February 18, 2011, the Company granted 5,141 restricted shares under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  One-third of the restricted shares vested on each of February 18, 2012, 2013 and 2014.  663 of the 1,714 shares that vested February 18, 2014 were withheld to cover withholding taxes due upon vesting.  The holdings are net of shares previously withheld, or sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, to cover withholding taxes.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">On December 9, 2010, the Company granted 4,500 performance shares under the Company's Management Long Term Incentive Program, which represent the right to receive shares contingent upon the achievement of performance measures over a 3-year performance period.  Shares that are earned upon the attainment of the applicable performance targets vest on March 31, 2014.  The ultimate number of shares earned is subject to adjustment based on actual peformance.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F9">Represents the number of units attributable to the reporting person's participation in the Company Stock Fund option of the GrafTech International Holdings Inc. Savings Plan.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F10">Represents obligations whose value is based on Common Stock through a contribution, exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c), under the Company's Compensation Deferral Program.  The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F11">All such options have fully vested.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F12">On December 13, 2011, the Company granted 16,000 stock options under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  The options vest in equal thirds on December 13 of each of 2012, 2013 and 2014. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F13">On November 27, 2012, the Company granted 16,000 stock options under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  The options vest in equal thirds on November 27 of each of 2013, 2014 and 2015. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F14">On November 21, 2013, the Company granted 14,500 stock options under the Company's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  The options vest in equal thirds on December 3 of each of 2014, 2015 and 2016. The vested portions of such options will become exercisable upon vesting.</footnote>
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