RYAM Outlines Vision and Financial Growth Strategy at 2023 Investor Day

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Rayonier Advanced Materials outlines financial growth strategy at Investor Day event

Positive

• Core Cellulose Specialties business expected to benefit from recent capacity closure in the industry
• Investments to expand Biomaterials business provide compelling growth prospects
• Financial vision centered on achieving $325 million in annual EBITDA over the next five years

Negative

• Near-term hurdles with expected lower third-quarter results and guidance for the full year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”), the global leader in High Purity Cellulose, outlined its financial growth strategy during the 2023 Investor Day event earlier today.

De Lyle W. Bloomquist, RYAM’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Looking beyond the current headwinds, RYAM has a tremendous opportunity to drive significant upside for its shareholders through capturing value from our Cellulose Specialties offerings, unlocking the potential of our Biomaterials business, reducing our commodity exposure, and addressing our balance sheet."

Key Highlights:

• Core Cellulose Specialties business expected to benefit from recent capacity closure in the industry.
• Focus on generating free cash flow and repaying debt to position the Company to refinance its 2026 Notes in 2024.
• Investments to expand Biomaterials business provide compelling growth prospects financed with low-cost capital.
• Conducting strategic review of Temiscaming site including a potential sale of non-core businesses with proceeds expected to be applied toward debt reduction.
• Executing strategy to minimize negative EBITDA impact of commodity viscose and paper pulp products.
• Demonstrating a willingness to curtail production based on market conditions.
• Near-term hurdles with expected lower third-quarter results and guidance for the full year. A more detailed update to be provided at the next quarter earnings call in early November.
• Financial vision centered on achieving $325 million in annual EBITDA over the next five years.

A replay of the 2023 Investor Day event will be available tomorrow at www.RYAM.com in the Investors section.

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada, and France, RYAM employs just over 2,500 people and generated an estimated $1.7 billion of revenues in 2022. More information is available at www.RYAM.com.

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Other important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements that may have been made in this document are described or will be described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Rayonier Advanced Materials assumes no obligation to update these statements except as is required by law.

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FAQ

What is Rayonier Advanced Materials?

Rayonier Advanced Materials is the global leader in High Purity Cellulose.

What is the company's financial growth strategy?

The company aims to capture value from its Cellulose Specialties offerings, unlock the potential of its Biomaterials business, reduce commodity exposure, and address its balance sheet.

What are the key highlights of the strategy?

The core Cellulose Specialties business is expected to benefit from recent industry capacity closure. Investments in expanding the Biomaterials business provide growth prospects. The company aims to achieve $325 million in annual EBITDA over the next five years.

What are the near-term hurdles for the company?

The company expects lower third-quarter results and provides guidance for the full year.

Where can I find a replay of the Investor Day event?

A replay of the event will be available tomorrow at www.RYAM.com in the Investors section.