An investigation on behalf of investors in NYSE:GTI shares concerning over potential wrongdoing in connection with the acquisition of a major stake in GrafTech International Ltd by Brookfield Asset Management was announced and current NYSE:GTI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWire) -- 05/12/2015 --An investigation for investors in NYSE:GTI shares was initiated concerning potential wrongdoing in connection with the announcement of investment of a major stake in GrafTech International Ltd by Brookfield Asset Management.

Investors who purchased shares of GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:GTI) and currently hold any of those NYSE:GTI shares have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm concerns whether certain GrafTech International officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties and caused damage to the company and its shareholders.

GrafTech International Ltd reported that its annual Total Revenue declined from over $1.32 billion in 2011 to over $1.16 billion in 2013 and that its Net Income of $153.18 million in 2011 decreased to a Net Loss of $27.26 million in 2013. Shares of GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:GTI) declined from $17.24 per share in February 2012 to as low as $3.47 per shares on January 30, 2015.

On May 4, 2015 GrafTech International Ltd announced it has entered into an investment agreement with an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: BAM) (TSX: BAM.A) (Euronext: BAMA) (under which Brookfield Asset Management Inc will acquire $150 million of 7% convertible preferred shares of GrafTech in a private offering.

GrafTech International Ltd said that under the terms of the investment agreement, upon issuance, the convertible preferred shares will be issued in two series, Series A shares and Series B shares and that the series A shares will be immediately convertible into GrafTech International Ltd common shares equal to approximately 19.9% of the currently outstanding shares of NYSE:GTI common stock, at a conversion price of $5.00 per common share. In addition, GrafTech International Ltd said that both series of convertible preferred shares are entitled to dividends at a 7% annual rate.

Shares of GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:GTI) grew to $4.96 per share on May 5, 2015. However, given that at least one analyst has set the high target price for NYSE:GTI shares at $6.00 per share, the investigation concerns maximized shareholder value and acted in the shareholders' best interests.

Those who purchased shares of GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:GTI), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com