Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM) names new Chief Accounting Officer

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Rayonier Advanced Materials reported a planned change in its top accounting role. Gabriela Garcia, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, has resigned effective October 10, 2025. The company stated that her resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Effective the same date, Jared Rollins has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller. Rollins has held various tax and financial planning roles at Rayonier entities since 2006 and is a Certified Public Accountant. His compensation will include salary, bonus opportunities, and equity awards in line with his seniority, as well as participation in standard employee benefit programs.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)

September 19, 2025

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-36285

Incorporated in the State of Delaware

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 46-4559529

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.

1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207

(Principal Executive Office)

Telephone Number: (904) 357-4600

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RYAM

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b) On September 19, 2025, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Gabriela Garcia, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, has resigned, effective October 10, 2025. Ms. Garcia has served as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer since September 1, 2020. Ms. Garcia’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.

(c) On September 19, 2025, the Company also announced that Jared Rollins has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, effective October 10, 2025.

Mr. Rollins, age 48, joined Rayonier Inc. in October 2006 as Manager of Tax Reporting and Planning. He was promoted to Senior Manager in January 2012 and, following the Company’s 2014 spinoff from Rayonier Inc., became Director of Tax Reporting and Planning, a role he held until September 1, 2020, when he was elected Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to joining Rayonier Inc., Mr. Rollins served as a Senior Consultant in Real Estate Tax at Deloitte & Touche LLP and as a Senior Tax Researcher at Wells Real Estate Funds. He holds a Master of Accounting degree with a concentration in Taxation from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Toccoa Falls College. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

In connection with his appointment as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, Mr. Rollins will be entitled to receive base salary, annual bonus opportunities, and equity awards under the Company’s Incentive Stock Plan, consistent with his role and seniority. He will also participate in the Company’s health, welfare, retirement, vacation, and sick leave programs available to salaried employees. In addition, Mr. Rollins has entered into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement for officers.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Rollins and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller. There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K, between Mr. Rollins and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers. There are no transactions with Mr. Rollins requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of l934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
By:			/s/ Richard Colby Slaughter
			Richard Colby Slaughter
			Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

September 19, 2025

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FAQ

What executive change did Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) disclose?

Rayonier Advanced Materials disclosed that Gabriela Garcia, its Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, resigned effective October 10, 2025, and will be succeeded by Jared Rollins on the same date.

Why did Gabriela Garcia resign from Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)?

The company stated that Gabriela Garcia’s resignation as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller, was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.

Who is Jared Rollins, the new Chief Accounting Officer at Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)?

Jared Rollins, age 48, has worked in tax reporting, planning, and financial planning roles at Rayonier entities since 2006 and has served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis since September 1, 2020. He holds a Master of Accounting with a concentration in Taxation, a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

When will the leadership transition at Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) take effect?

The transition is effective on October 10, 2025, when Gabriela Garcia’s resignation becomes effective and Jared Rollins assumes the roles of Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller.

What compensation and benefits will Jared Rollins receive in his new role at Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)?

In his new role, Jared Rollins will receive base salary, annual bonus opportunities, and equity awards under the company’s Incentive Stock Plan, consistent with his role and seniority. He will also participate in the company’s standard health, welfare, retirement, vacation, and sick leave programs.

Are there any related-party or family relationships involving Jared Rollins at Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)?

The company reported that there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons related to his appointment, no family relationships between Jared Rollins and any directors or executive officers, and no transactions with him requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.