RYAM (NYSE: RYAM) VP gains shares from RSU grant and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. Vice President of Manufacturing Michael D. Osborne reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. He converted 12,515 restricted stock units into common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share, consistent with the RSU agreement, with no cash paid. He also received a new grant of 15,840 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. To cover tax obligations, 3,665 common shares were disposed of at $9.47 per share through a tax-withholding transaction rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Osborne directly owned 48,596 shares of RYAM common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Osborne Michael D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1301 RIVERPLACE BOULEVARD

SUITE 2300

(Street)

JACKSONVILLE FL 32207

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. [ RYAM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President, Manufacturing

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		12,515	A	$0.0000(1)	52,261	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		3,665	D	$9.47	48,596	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/01/2026		M			12,515	03/01/2026	03/01/2026	Common Stock	12,515	$0.0000	0.0000	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/01/2026		A		15,840		03/01/2029	03/01/2029	Common Stock	15,840	$0.0000	15,840	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction represents the conversion of 12,515 RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) into common stock, at a conversion price of $0.00 per share, in accordance with the terms of the RSU agreement. No monetary payment was made for the conversion.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock.

	Brenda K. Davis, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did RYAM executive Michael Osborne report in this Form 4 filing?

Michael Osborne reported converting 12,515 restricted stock units into common stock, receiving a new grant of 15,840 restricted stock units, and a tax-withholding disposition of 3,665 common shares at $9.47 per share, reflecting routine equity compensation activity.

How many RYAM restricted stock units did Michael Osborne convert and at what price?

He converted 12,515 restricted stock units into common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share. This followed the terms of the RSU agreement, meaning no monetary payment was required for the conversion from units into shares.

What new RYAM equity award did Michael Osborne receive in this filing?

He received a grant of 15,840 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of RYAM common stock. This award increases his potential future ownership as the units vest and convert into common shares over time.

Was there an open-market sale of RYAM shares by Michael Osborne?

No open-market sale occurred. The 3,665 RYAM common shares reported as disposed were used to satisfy tax obligations through a tax-withholding transaction, as indicated by transaction code F and its description in the reported activity.

How many RYAM common shares does Michael Osborne own after these transactions?

Following the RSU conversion, new grant, and tax-withholding disposition, Michael Osborne directly owns 48,596 shares of RYAM common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position after all reported Form 4 transactions on the stated date.

What is the significance of the $9.47 price in Michael Osborne’s RYAM filing?

The $9.47 per share price applies to the 3,665 common shares used for tax withholding. It represents the value at which shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities, rather than a price from an open-market sale transaction in the company’s stock.