RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS (NYSE: RYAM) director converts RSUs and receives 12,106-unit award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. director David C. Mariano reported equity compensation activity involving common stock and restricted stock units. 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, bringing his directly held common stock to 945,042 shares.

On May 13, 2026, he also received a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock, with an exercise and expiration date of May 13, 2027. These transactions reflect routine compensation-related awards and conversions rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

16,429 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Mariano David C

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 — 945,042 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 16,429 units Common shares after exercise: 945,042 shares New RSU grant: 12,106 units +2 more

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RSUs exercised 16,429 units Converted into 16,429 common shares on May 14, 2026

Common shares after exercise 945,042 shares Direct holdings following May 14, 2026 transaction

New RSU grant 12,106 units Granted May 13, 2026, settling into common stock

RSU exercise price $0.00 per unit Stated price for 16,429 units exercised to common stock

RSU grant terms Exercise/expiration May 13, 2027 Timing for 12,106-unit RSU award settlement

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, contingent right

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The security title is listed as Restricted Stock Units in 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 states 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.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit 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^*

Mariano David C

(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	945,042	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:

poadcm2026.txt

	Brenda K. Davis, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did RYAM director David C. Mariano report?

He reported exercising 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock and receiving a new grant of 12,106 restricted stock units. These actions are compensation-related and do not represent open-market buying or selling of RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS (RYAM) shares.

How many RYAM common shares does David C. Mariano hold after these transactions?

After exercising 16,429 restricted stock units, David C. Mariano directly holds 945,042 shares of RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position disclosed in the Form 4 following the May 14, 2026 equity compensation transaction.

What are the details of the new restricted stock unit grant to RYAM’s director?

On May 13, 2026, David C. Mariano received 12,106 restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one RYAM common share, with an exercise and expiration date of May 13, 2027, subject to applicable vesting conditions.

Did the RYAM insider buy or sell shares on the open market?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows a derivative exercise converting 16,429 restricted stock units into common shares and a new grant of 12,106 restricted stock units, both classified as compensation-related acquisitions rather than market trades.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the RYAM filing?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS common stock. This means the holder may receive one share per unit if specified vesting and settlement conditions are satisfied by the stated exercise and expiration date.