Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: September 2006
SGL CARBON Aktiengesellschaft
(Name of registrant)
Rheingaustrasse 182
65203 Wiesbaden
Germany
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes No X
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Exhibit Index
1. September 27, 2006 German Press Release - SGL Carbon Increases Graphite
Electrode Prices
2. September 13, 2006 German Press Release - Statement (re Morgan Crucible)
3. August 28, 2006 German Press Release - SGL Carbon constructing integrated
carbon/graphite site in Malaysia
Exhibit 1
SGL Carbon increases Graphite Electrode prices
Wiesbaden, September 27, 2006. SGL Carbon announces today the following new
prices for its Graphite Electrodes effective October 1st, 2006 for all new
business:
Europe:
o Regular-size Graphite Electrodes: 4210 (euro)/MT
o Extra-size Graphite Electrodes: 4480 (euro)/MT
Americas, Asia (excluding China*), Near Middle East and Africa:
o For regular-size Graphite Electrodes: 2,33 US$/lb (5135 US-$/mt)
o For extra-size Graphite Electrodes: 2,48 US$/lb (5470 US-$/mt)
Regular-sized is defined as: diameter 14" (350 mm) - 24" (600 mm)
Extra-sized is defined as: diameter 26" (650 mm) - 30" (750 mm)
These prices will be applicable for all new orders received from October 1st,
2006 and for shipments through December 31, 2007.
This price increase for Graphite Electrodes is due to significant cost increases
for needle coke, pitch and energy (electricity, gas).
* Pricing in China is the sole responsibility of the joint venture between SGL
Carbon and Tokai in Shanghai (STS).
Forward-looking statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect
the current belief of SGL Carbon's management as well as assumptions made by,
and information available to, the SGL Group. Forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual
future results and developments could differ materially from those set forth in
these statements due to various factors. These factors include changes in the
general economic and competitive situation, particularly in SGL Carbon's
businesses and markets; changes resulting from acquisitions and the subsequent
integration of companies; and changes resulting from restructuring measures. In
addition, future results and developments could be affected by the performance
of financial markets; fluctuations in exchange rates; changes in national and
supranational law, particularly with regard to tax regulations; and other risks
and uncertainties, including those detailed in SGL Carbon's filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SGL Carbon assumes no obligation to
update forward-looking statements.
For further information, please contact:
Corporate Communications / Media Relations / Stefan Wortmann
Tel. : +49 611 60 29 105 / Fax : +49 6 11 60 29 101 / Mobil : +49 170 540 2667
e-mail : stefan.wortmann@sglcarbon.de / Internet : www.sglcarbon.de
Exhibit 2
SGL CARBON: Statement
Wiesbaden, September 13, 2006. In view of recent speculation in the press and
financial markets, SGL Carbon wishes to clarify that it does not intend to make
an offer for Morgan Crucible.
Forward-looking statements:
This document contains opinions on future developments that are based on
currently available information and that involve risks and uncertainties that
could lead to actual results deviating from these forward-looking statements.
The opinions on future developments are not to be taken as guarantees. Rather,
the future developments and occurrences are dependent on a multitude of factors,
they include different risks and imponderables and are based on assumptions
which may prove to be inaccurate. These include, for example, unforeseeable
changes in political, economic and business conditions, particularly in the area
of electrosteel production, the competitive situation, interest rate and
currency developments, technological developments and other risks and
imponderables. We see further risks in, amongst other things, price
developments, unforeseeable events in terms of acquired companies and Group
companies, as well as with the current cost optimization programs. SGL Carbon
does not intend to update these opinions on future developments.
Your contact:
SGL Carbon AG / Corporate Communications / Media Relations / Stefan Wortmann
Phone : +49 611 60 29 105 / Fax : +49 611 60 29 101 / Mobile : +49 170 540 2667
E-mail : stefan.wortmann@sglcarbon.de / Internet : www.sglcarbon.de
Exhibit 3
SGL Carbon constructing integrated carbon/graphite site in Malaysia
o Initial step planned for 30,000 tons graphite electrodes production
Wiesbaden (Germany) / Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), August 28, 2006. SGL Carbon will
initiate construction of a carbon and graphite hub in Malaysia at the end of
2006. The Company anticipates a total investment of (euro)150 million to
(euro)200 million over several years. The first step will be a 30,000 tons
graphite electrodes plant for which the initial phase will involve (euro)50
million investment which is included in the already communicated capital
expenditure program of SGL Carbon from 2006 to 2008. The start up of the first
production stages will begin late 2008. Construction is about to commence
following final contractual clarification of some issues with local authorities
and suppliers. This is the first new construction of a graphite electrode
production plant in 25 years by one of the industry's leading manufacturers.
SGL Carbon decided on the Malaysia location due to the growing demand by the
steel industry in Asia for graphite electrodes, as well as its position as
market leader in the ASEAN region. The new factory in Banting Selangor will be
the most cost efficient production plant in the world with the highest
state-of-the-art technology in the industry based on SGL Carbon's best practices
worldwide. The Company is thereby optimizing its global production
infrastructure for carbon and graphite products and thus continuing to expand
its position as a global cost leader. SGL Carbon is committed to its main
objective of margin improvement whilst continuing to maintain its high market
share in the region.
"We have large, growing, and loyal customers in the region. We want to move
closer to them and grow with them. This will result in benefits in logistics and
current assets on both sides," said Robert Koehler, CEO of SGL Carbon.
The graphite electrode capacity in Malaysia can be expanded up to 60,000 tons as
required by the market. As part of the overall investment of (euro)150 million
to (euro)200 million, SGL Carbon is in the planning stage to develop the
Malaysian hub to manufacture its carbon and graphite product portfolio.
This information was published today during the visit of the German Economic
Delegation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on the occasion of a meeting with the
Malaysian Minister for International Trade and Industry, Rafidah Aziz. The
German Delegation was headed by the German Minister for Economics and
Technology, Michael Glos.
Forward-looking statements:
This document contains opinions on future developments that are based on
currently available information and that involve risks and uncertainties that
could lead to actual results deviating from these forward-looking statements.
The opinions on future developments are not to be taken as guarantees. Rather,
the future developments and occurrences are dependent on a multitude of factors,
they include different risks and imponderables and are based on assumptions
which may prove to be inaccurate. These include, for example, unforeseeable
changes in political, economic and business conditions, particularly in the area
of electrosteel production, the competitive situation, interest rate and
currency developments, technological developments and other risks and
imponderables. We see further risks in, amongst other things, price
developments, unforeseeable events in terms of acquired companies and Group
companies, as well as with the current cost optimization programs. SGL Carbon
does not intend to update these opinions on future developments.
Your contact:
SGL Carbon AG / Corporate Communications / Media Relations / Stefan Wortmann
Phone : +49 611 60 29 105 / Fax : +49 611 60 29 101 / Mobile : +49 170 540 2667
E-mail : stefan.wortmann@sglcarbon.de / Internet : www.sglcarbon.de
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SIGNATURES
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.
SGL CARBON Aktiengesellschaft
Date: September 29, 2006 By: /s/ Robert J. Kohler
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Name: Robert J. Koehler
Title: Chairman of the Board of
Management
By: /s/ Sten Daugaard
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Name: Mr. Sten Daugaard
Title: Member of the Board of
Management