RYAM (RYAM) director boosts equity via 16,429 RSU vesting and 12,106-unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. director Julie Dill increased her equity exposure through compensation-related transactions. On May 14, 2026, she exercised 16,429 Restricted Stock Units into the same number of common shares at a price of $0.00 per share and retained the shares, with no sales reported. Following this exercise, she directly held 180,551 shares of common stock. On May 13, 2026, she also received a new grant of 12,106 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock, scheduled to vest and convert on May 13, 2027.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine equity award and RSU vesting; no open-market trades.

Director Julie Dill exercised 16,429 Restricted Stock Units into common shares at $0.00 and received a new grant of 12,106 RSUs. These are standard equity compensation events, not discretionary market purchases or sales.

The exercise converted previously granted RSUs into common stock, bringing her direct holdings to 180,551 shares as of the latest transaction, while the new RSUs vest on May 13, 2027. With no sales, the filing shows a net increase in long-term exposure.

Since there are no open-market buy or sell codes and no remaining derivatives listed in the filing beyond the new RSU grant, this appears to be a routine refresh of equity incentives rather than a signal-driven trade. The overall impact on RYAM’s share count is small.

Insider Trade Summary

16,429 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Dill Julie

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 — 180,551 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 16,429 units Exercise price per RSU: $0.00 per share Common shares held: 180,551 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs exercised 16,429 units Converted to common stock on May 14, 2026

Exercise price per RSU $0.00 per share RSU-to-common stock conversion

Common shares held 180,551 shares Direct holdings after May 14, 2026 exercise

New RSU grant 12,106 units Awarded May 13, 2026

New RSU vesting date May 13, 2027 Scheduled RSU settlement into common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, grant, award, or other acquisition, contingent right

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

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

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

"transaction_code_description: 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

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Dill Julie

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/14/2026		M		16,429	A	$0.0000	180,551	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	(1)	05/13/2026		A		12,106		05/13/2027	05/13/2027	Common Stock	12,106	$0.0000	12,106	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/14/2026		M			16,429	05/14/2026	05/14/2026	Common Stock	16,429	$0.0000	0.0000	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

Remarks:

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	Brenda K. Davis, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did RYAM director Julie Dill report in this Form 4?

Julie Dill reported exercising 16,429 Restricted Stock Units into common stock and receiving a new grant of 12,106 RSUs. Both transactions are equity compensation-related and occurred on May 13 and May 14, 2026, with no open-market sales disclosed.

How many RYAM shares does Julie Dill own after these reported transactions?

After exercising Restricted Stock Units, Julie Dill directly holds 180,551 shares of RYAM common stock. This figure reflects her position following the May 14, 2026 transaction, excluding the 12,106 newly granted RSUs, which remain as derivative awards until future settlement.

Did Julie Dill buy or sell RYAM shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. All transactions use codes M and A, indicating an RSU exercise and a new Restricted Stock Unit grant. Both are compensation and vesting events rather than discretionary trades in RYAM’s common stock.

What are the key details of the new RYAM Restricted Stock Unit grant to Julie Dill?

Julie Dill received 12,106 Restricted Stock Units on May 13, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock, with the grant scheduled to vest and convert into shares on May 13, 2027, assuming applicable conditions are satisfied.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Julie Dill convert into RYAM common stock?

She converted 16,429 Restricted Stock Units into 16,429 shares of RYAM common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. This exercise eliminated that RSU lot and increased her direct common stock holdings without any reported same-day share sales.

What does the Form 4 reveal about remaining derivative positions for Julie Dill in RYAM?

The filing’s derivative section shows the 16,429 RSUs exercised to zero balance and a new 12,106 RSU grant outstanding. With no additional derivatives listed, the visible remaining derivative exposure in this report is limited to that 12,106-unit RSU award.