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Rayonier Inc. (NYSE: RYN) is a timberland real estate investment trust that regularly issues news on its timber operations, land portfolio, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives. Company press releases highlight its ownership or long-term lease of large softwood timberland holdings in the U.S. South and U.S. Pacific Northwest, as well as its activities in real estate and capital markets.
News for Rayonier often includes quarterly earnings releases, where the company reports net income, segment performance for Southern Timber, Pacific Northwest Timber, and Real Estate, and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and cash available for distribution. These updates also discuss factors affecting timber harvest volumes, pricing, and real estate transaction activity, along with commentary from management.
Investors following RYN can also expect dividend announcements, including regular quarterly cash dividends on common shares and operating partnership units, and special dividends tied to asset sales. In 2025, Rayonier announced a one-time special dividend related to taxable gains from the sale of its New Zealand joint venture interests, with detailed information on the mix of cash and common shares and shareholder election procedures.
Another key category of news involves strategic transactions and portfolio changes. Rayonier has reported on the completion of the sale of its New Zealand business to a vehicle managed by The Rohatyn Group, as well as an all-stock merger of equals agreement with PotlatchDeltic Corporation that is expected to create a combined land resources and wood products company under a new name, subject to approvals and closing conditions.
In addition, Rayonier issues notices about upcoming earnings release dates and conference calls, providing dial-in details and webcast access information. For investors, analysts, and other market participants, the Rayonier news feed offers a centralized view of the company’s financial results, dividends, asset dispositions, and merger-related developments.
Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) closed its merger of equals with PotlatchDeltic on January 30, 2026, creating a combined company owning over four million acres of U.S. timberland and operating six sawmills plus an industrial plywood mill.
The combined board has equal legacy representation (5 Rayonier, 5 PotlatchDeltic); Rayonier will remain the public name and trade as RYN on the NYSE beginning February 2, 2026, with a new name and ticker planned in Q1 2026.
Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) and PotlatchDeltic (Nasdaq: PCH) announced their stockholders approved all proposals required to close their merger, which is expected to complete after market close on January 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Each outstanding PotlatchDeltic share will convert into 1.8185 Rayonier common shares plus $0.61 in cash. Upon closing, Rayonier shareholders are expected to own ~54% of the combined company and former PotlatchDeltic stockholders ~46%. The combined company will initially retain the Rayonier name with common stock trading on the NYSE as RYN, and management intends to announce a new name and ticker later in Q1 2026.
Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings after market close on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 12, 2026 to discuss results. Supplemental materials and the live webcast will be available at the company website, and a replay will be archived shortly after the call. Investors must register online to receive dial-in information for the conference call.
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) announced the results of its special dividend election related to the $1.40 per-share dividend declared October 14, 2025. The dividend will be paid on December 12, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 24, 2025. Total distributions consist of approximately $54 million in cash and approximately 7.5 million common shares, using a VWAP of $21.5073 measured on December 1–3, 2025. Cash was limited to 25% of the special dividend; shareholders who did not elect received $0.35 cash and $1.05 in common shares. Operating partnership units will receive $0.35 cash and $1.05 in units. The company expects the dividend to be taxable to shareholders.
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) reported Q3 2025 net income attributable to Rayonier of $43.2 million ($0.28 per share) on revenues of $177.5 million, and pro forma net income of $50.2 million ($0.32 per share).
Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $114.3 million and year-to-date cash provided by operations was $204.9 million. Quarter-end cash balance was $919.6 million and the company repurchased 1,226,384 shares for $30.1 million in Q3. Rayonier expects full-year Adjusted EBITDA and pro forma EPS to be at or above the higher end of prior guidance.
Rayonier announced a merger of equals with PotlatchDeltic expected to close in late Q1 or early Q2 2026 and recast reporting segments after selling its New Zealand joint venture interest.
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) announced a fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.2725 per common share, payable on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 10, 2025.
The company also declared a matching fourth quarter cash distribution of $0.2725 per operating partnership unit, payable on December 31, 2025 to holders of record on December 10, 2025.
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) will release third quarter 2025 earnings after market close on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 6, 2025 to discuss results.
Supplemental materials and the live audio webcast will be available at www.rayonier.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company website and the conference call replay will be available by phone until Saturday, December 6, 2025 (domestic replay: 800-510-0118, international replay: 203-369-3808, passcode 1142).
Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) and PotlatchDeltic announced an all-stock merger of equals on October 14, 2025 to create a domestic land resources REIT with a pro forma market capitalization of $7.1 billion and enterprise value of $8.2 billion (including $1.1 billion net debt).
The combined company will hold ~4.2 million acres (3.2M U.S. South; 931k U.S. Northwest), operate seven wood-products facilities including 1.2 billion board feet lumber capacity, and expects $40 million of annual run-rate synergies within 24 months. PotlatchDeltic shareholders will receive 1.7339 Rayonier shares per PCH share (implied $44.11, an 8.25% premium). Closing is expected in late Q1 or early Q2 2026.
Rayonier declared a one-time $1.40 special dividend payable December 12, 2025 (record date October 24, 2025); merger consideration for PCH will be adjusted to reflect this dividend.
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) declared a one-time $1.40 per share special dividend payable Dec 12, 2025 to holders of record on Oct 24, 2025. The dividend will be paid up to 25% in cash (other than cash for fractional shares) and 75% in common shares, with shareholders able to elect all cash or all shares; cash elections will be prorated if aggregate cash elections exceed 25%.
The cash portion will be at least $0.35 per share for shareholders who elect cash. The dividend is tied to taxable gains from Rayonier’s $710 million sale of its New Zealand joint venture closed June 30, 2025. Share issuance will use the VWAP on Dec 1–3, 2025. Election forms must be received by Computershare by 5:00 PM ET Nov 28, 2025.
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report and Carbon Report, showcasing the company's commitment to sustainable land resource management. The reports highlight that Rayonier's forestlands sequestered 12 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2024, significantly outpacing their corporate emissions of 2 million metric tonnes.
As a signatory to The Climate Pledge, Rayonier is among over 500 companies committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company's forestlands currently store an estimated 628 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalents. President and CEO Mark McHugh emphasized their focus on realizing the full potential of land resources while meeting society's needs.
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