UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 19, 2011

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 216-676-2000

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Item 8.01.  Other Events

On December 19, 2011, GrafTech International Ltd. issued a press release announcing completion of its previously announced share repurchase program and authorization of a new stock repurchase program under which GrafTech may purchase up to ten million shares of its outstanding common stock.  A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits.

99.1      Press release of GrafTech International Ltd., dated December 19, 2011.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.