Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) and USW file U.S. trade petitions
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. reported that it has joined with the United Steel Workers to file trade petitions with U.S. authorities related to imports of high-purity dissolving pulp. The petitions, submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, include antidumping and countervailing duty petitions involving Brazil, and an antidumping petition involving Norway. The company also issued a joint press release with the union, which is included as an exhibit to this report.
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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)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-36285
Incorporated in the State of Delaware
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 46-4559529
(Principal Executive Office)
Telephone Number: (904 ) 357-4600
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 12, 2025, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., together with the United Steel Workers, issued a press release announcing the filing with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission of parallel antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on Brazil, and an antidumping petition on Norway, concerning U.S. imports of High-Purity Dissolving Pulp.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release entitled “RYAM and USW Petition the U.S. Government for Relief from Unfairly Traded Imports of High-Purity Dissolving Pulp from Brazil and Norway” | ||||
| 104 | Cover page interactive data file (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Date: | August 12, 2025 | ||||
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FAQ
What did Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) disclose in this 8-K?
Rayonier Advanced Materials disclosed that, together with the United Steel Workers, it filed trade petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission concerning U.S. imports of high-purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway.
Which countries are named in RYAM's trade petitions?
The petitions concern imports of high-purity dissolving pulp from Brazil, which are subject to both antidumping and countervailing duty petitions, and from Norway, which is subject to an antidumping petition.
What product is involved in Rayonier Advanced Materials' petitions?
The petitions relate to U.S. imports of High-Purity Dissolving Pulp, a specialized pulp product used in various industrial applications.
Who is partnering with Rayonier Advanced Materials in these trade actions?
Rayonier Advanced Materials is acting together with the United Steel Workers, and the two issued a joint press release announcing the filing of the petitions.
Where can investors find more detail on RYAM's trade petitions?
More detail is provided in Exhibit 99.1, a press release titled “RYAM and USW Petition the U.S. Government for Relief from Unfairly Traded Imports of High-Purity Dissolving Pulp from Brazil and Norway,” which is incorporated by reference in the report.
Does the 8-K include any financial statements or earnings data for RYAM?
No. The report focuses on the filing of trade petitions and includes a press release as an exhibit, without presenting financial statements or earnings results.
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