Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) director resigns, exits 2026 board slate
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. reported that Sutton resigned as a member of its Board of Directors and also withdrew as a director nominee for the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing does not describe any change to the Company’s operations or financial results.
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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.
Key Figures
Report date: April 24, 2026
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Report date
April 24, 2026
Date the 8-K report was signed by the Company
Key Terms
Board of Directors, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Emerging growth company
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Board of Directors financial
"Sutton resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc."
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"withdrew as a director nominee at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Sutton resigned as a member of the Board"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers
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(b) On
April 24, 2026, Scott M. Sutton resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (the “Company”) and withdrew as a director nominee at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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.
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
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By:
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/s/ R. COLBY SLAUGHTER
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R. Colby Slaughter
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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Date: April 24, 2026
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FAQ
What did Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) announce in this 8-K filing?
Rayonier Advanced Materials announced that Sutton resigned from its Board of Directors and withdrew as a director nominee for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing does not discuss any operational or financial changes linked to this resignation.
Which board member resigned from Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)?
The filing states that Sutton resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. Sutton also withdrew as a director nominee for the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in the same disclosure.
How does the Sutton resignation affect Rayonier Advanced Materials’ 2026 Annual Meeting?
Because Sutton resigned and withdrew as a director nominee, Sutton will not stand for election at Rayonier Advanced Materials’ 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The disclosure does not describe any replacement nominee or other changes to meeting arrangements.
Does this Rayonier Advanced Materials 8-K include new financial or earnings data?
No, this 8-K focuses on governance, specifically Sutton’s resignation from the Board and withdrawal as a 2026 director nominee. The text provided does not include revenue, earnings, or other financial performance information for Rayonier Advanced Materials.
Who signed the Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) 8-K reporting the director resignation?
The report was signed on behalf of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. by R. Colby Slaughter, who is identified as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, with the signature dated April 24, 2026.