BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) _ GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $98.8 million.

The Brooklyn Heights, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 37 cents per share.

The maker of graphite products posted revenue of $304.4 million in the period.

GrafTech shares have climbed 25% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 69% in the last 12 months.

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