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Director at Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM) receives RSU grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rayonier Advanced Materials director Bryan D. Yokley reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 14, 2026, he exercised 16,429 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

Following this exercise, Yokley directly held 53,381 shares of common stock. The underlying RSU position tied to this exercise was reduced to zero. Separately, on May 13, 2026, he received a new award of 12,106 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, scheduled to vest or convert on May 13, 2027.

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Insider Yokley Bryan D
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 16,429 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 16,429 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 12,106 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 53,381 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSUs exercised 16,429 units Exercised into common stock on May 14, 2026
Shares held after exercise 53,381 shares Common stock directly owned after May 14, 2026 transactions
New RSU grant 12,106 units Granted on May 13, 2026 as equity compensation
RSU conversion price $0.00 per unit Stated conversion/exercise price for RSU-related transactions
RSU vesting date May 13, 2027 Scheduled vesting or conversion date for 12,106-unit RSU grant
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The security title is listed as "Restricted Stock Units" for two transactions."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
derivative security financial
"The transaction code description notes an "Exercise or conversion of derivative security"."
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"One transaction’s code description is "Grant, award, or other acquisition"."
Common Stock financial
"The security title "Common Stock" appears for the exercised shares."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Yokley Bryan D

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1301 RIVERPLACE BOULEVARD
SUITE 2300

(Street)
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32207

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. [ RYAM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/14/2026M16,429A$0.000053,381D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/13/2026A12,10605/13/202705/13/2027Common Stock12,106$0.000012,106D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/14/2026M16,42905/14/202605/14/2026Common Stock16,429$0.00000.0000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock.
Brenda K. Davis, Attorney-in-Fact05/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did RYAM director Bryan D. Yokley report?

Bryan D. Yokley reported exercising 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock and receiving a new grant of 12,106 restricted stock units. These transactions are equity compensation events, not open-market stock purchases or sales, and reflect routine adjustments to his ownership structure.

How many RYAM shares does Bryan D. Yokley hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Bryan D. Yokley directly holds 53,381 shares of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock. This figure comes from the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership field, reflecting his updated direct equity position following the RSU exercise on May 14, 2026.

What was the size and nature of the new RSU grant to RYAM’s Bryan D. Yokley?

On May 13, 2026, Bryan D. Yokley received a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of RYAM common stock, with the award structured as equity compensation rather than a cash transaction or open-market share purchase.

When will Bryan D. Yokley’s new RYAM restricted stock units vest or convert?

The 12,106 restricted stock units granted to Bryan D. Yokley on May 13, 2026 are scheduled to vest or convert on May 13, 2027. At that time, each vested unit is designed to deliver one share of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock, subject to the award’s terms.

Did Bryan D. Yokley buy or sell RYAM shares on the open market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buys or sells by Bryan D. Yokley. His transactions involve exercising 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock and receiving a grant of 12,106 new restricted stock units, which are compensation-related rather than discretionary market trades.