RYAM director exercises 16,429 RSUs into shares

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. director James F. Kirsch reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. director James F. Kirsch reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On May 13, 2026, he received a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. On May 14, 2026, 16,429 restricted stock units were exercised or converted into 16,429 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. After these transactions, he held 156,355 shares of common stock directly, with no remaining restricted stock units from the 16,429-unit award.

Insider Trade Summary

16,429 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Kirsch James F

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	16,429	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	16,429	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	12,106	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 12,106 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 156,355 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 16,429 units Common shares acquired via RSU conversion: 16,429 shares New RSU grant: 12,106 units +2 more

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RSUs exercised 16,429 units Restricted stock units converted into common stock on May 14, 2026

Common shares acquired via RSU conversion 16,429 shares Common Stock received on May 14, 2026 at $0.00 per share

New RSU grant 12,106 units Restricted stock units granted on May 13, 2026

Shares held after transactions 156,355 shares Total direct common stock holdings following reported activity

Exercise price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for RSU conversion into common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, contingent right

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"He received a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right"

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

"16,429 restricted stock units were exercised or converted from a derivative security award"

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"

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What insider transactions did RYAM director James F. Kirsch report?

James F. Kirsch reported equity compensation activity, including a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units and the exercise of 16,429 restricted stock units into common shares. These transactions reflect compensation and vesting rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many RYAM restricted stock units were granted to James F. Kirsch?

He was granted 12,106 restricted stock units on May 13, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock, subject to the applicable vesting and settlement terms.

How many RYAM shares did James F. Kirsch acquire through RSU conversion?

On May 14, 2026, 16,429 restricted stock units were exercised or converted into 16,429 shares of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting settlement of a derivative award rather than a market purchase.

What are James F. Kirsch’s RYAM share holdings after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, James F. Kirsch directly held 156,355 shares of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock. The 16,429 restricted stock units that were exercised no longer remain outstanding as derivative securities after conversion.

Do the reported RYAM transactions involve any open-market stock sales or purchases?

The reported transactions do not show any open-market purchases or sales. They involve a grant of restricted stock units and the exercise or conversion of 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

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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^*

Kirsch James F

(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	156,355	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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