debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
GrafTech enters debt restructuring with $275M new loans; projects negative EBITDA through 2025
GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD
- $175M initial first lien term loans + $100M delayed draw commitments; new $225M revolver maturing Nov 2028.
- Exchange offers for all 4.625% and 9.875% secured notes due 2028 for new second lien notes due 2029 at par.
- Over 81% of existing noteholders committed to tender and consent; closing requires ≥80% aggregate participation.
- Projections: Adj. EBITDA $0M in 2024, ($28M)-$31M in 2025, then $346M by 2028; unlevered adj. FCF negative through 2025.
- Term loans bear SOFR+6.00% (2% floor) or base+5.00%; ticking fee 3.75% p.a. on undrawn delayed draw commitments.