RYAM (RYAM) SVP logs RSU conversion, new grant and tax-share disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. SVP, GC & Corp Sec Richard Colby Slaughter reported equity compensation transactions. On March 1, 2026, 16,091 restricted stock units were converted into common stock at $0.00 per share, and 15,840 new restricted stock units were granted. To cover tax withholding, 3,777 common shares were disposed of at $9.47 per share. After these moves, he directly holds 90,298 common shares and 15,840 restricted stock units, plus 573 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k).

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^*

Slaughter Richard Colby

(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)
	SVP, GC & Corp Sec

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		16,091	A	$0.0000(1)	94,075	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		3,777	D	$9.47	90,298	D
Common Stock								573	I	By 401k

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			16,091	03/01/2026	03/01/2026	Common Stock	16,091	$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 16,091 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 insider transactions did RYAM executive Richard Colby Slaughter report?

He reported equity compensation activity including RSU conversion, a new RSU grant, and tax-share withholding. The filing details 16,091 RSUs converted to common stock, 15,840 new RSUs granted, and 3,777 common shares disposed of to satisfy tax obligations.

How many RYAM restricted stock units were converted and granted in this Form 4?

The filing shows 16,091 restricted stock units converted into common stock and a new grant of 15,840 restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock under the company’s equity compensation arrangements.

Was cash paid for the RYAM RSU conversion reported in this Form 4?

No cash was paid for the RSU conversion. The Form 4 notes 16,091 restricted stock units converted into common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share, consistent with the terms of the applicable restricted stock unit agreement described in the footnotes.

Why were 3,777 RYAM common shares disposed of in this insider filing?

The 3,777 common shares were disposed of to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction is coded “F,” indicating payment of tax liability by delivering securities, at a reported price of $9.47 per share, rather than an open-market discretionary sale.

What are Richard Colby Slaughter’s RYAM holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly holds 90,298 RYAM common shares and 15,840 restricted stock units. The Form 4 also notes indirect ownership of 573 RYAM common shares through a 401(k) account, reflecting retirement-plan holdings separate from his direct share position.

How does this RYAM Form 4 classify the insider’s transaction directions?

The filing reflects both acquisitions and a disposition. It records derivative exercises and a new award as acquisitions, and a disposition tied to tax withholding. Overall, the transaction summary indicates three acquisitions, one disposal, and net neutral buy-sell activity in share-count terms.