GrafTech International - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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GrafTech International M&A Summary

GrafTech International has acquired 3 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 2 assets.

GrafTech International’s largest acquisition to date was in 2011, when it acquired Fiber Materials for $14M. GrafTech International has acquired in 2 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include electrical equipment (67%) and manufacturing (34%).

GrafTech International Ownership

Who owns GrafTech International?

GrafTech International is owned by Brookfield Private Equity. It was acquired on August 17, 2015.

Is GrafTech International PE-backed?

Yes. GrafTech International is owned by private equity investor Brookfield Private Equity.

GrafTech International Business Overview

Where is GrafTech International headquartered?

GrafTech International is headquartered in Independence, Ohio.

How many employees does GrafTech International have?

GrafTech International has 3,000 employees.

What sector is GrafTech International in?

GrafTech International is a manufacturing company.

When was GrafTech International founded?

GrafTech International was founded in 1886.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity5
    • M&A Buy Activity3
    • M&A Sell Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3
  • M&A Advisors 1

GrafTech International Ltd.

Park Center Drive I Suite 300 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard,
Independence, Ohio 44131
United States,
(216) 676-2000
www.graftech.com

GrafTech International is a global company that has been redefining limits for more than 125 years. Company offer innovative graphite material solutions for our customers in a wide range of industries and end markets, including steel manufacturing, advanced energy applications and latest generation electronics.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
vol $14M $14M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
  5

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
NeoGraf Solutions LLC 2017-07-25 - Divestiture
Lakewood, Ohio · www.neograf.com
Fiber Materials, Inc. 2016-12-08 - Divestiture
Biddeford, Michigan · www.fibermaterialsinc.com
Fiber Materials, Inc. 2011-10-31 14M USD Add-on Acquisition
Biddeford, Michigan · www.fibermaterialsinc.com
Micron Research Corp. 2011-02-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Emporium, Pennsylvania · www.micronresearch.net
C/G Electrodes LLC 2010-04-29 - Add-on Acquisition
Saint Marys, Pennsylvania · www.cgelectrodes.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Manufacturing 1 (33%) 14M (100%) 2 (100%) -
Electrical Equipment 2 (67%) - - -
Total 3 $14M 2 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 14M 2 -
  Pennsylvania 2 - - -
  Michigan 1 14M 1 -
  Ohio - - 1 -
Total 3 $14M 2 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Carter Morse & Goodrich
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $14M
TOTAL $14M
Largest Fiber Materials, Inc.
$14M (2011-10-31)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
33%
1 (33%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
100%
2 (100%)

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