Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM) director boosts stake with RSU exercise and new 12,106-unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. director Lisa M. Palumbo exercised restricted stock units into common shares and received a new equity grant. On May 14, 2026, she exercised 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock, bringing her direct common stock holdings to 188,591.538 shares.

The filing also shows a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units on May 13, 2026, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock and scheduled to convert on May 13, 2027. In addition, there are indirect common stock holdings of 1,931.487 shares held by her spouse and 669.216 shares held by an IRA as of May 13, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

16,429 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 5 txns

Insider PALUMBO LISA M

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	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 188,591.538 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 669.216 shares (Indirect, BY IRA)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 16,429 units Direct common stock after exercise: 188,591.538 shares New RSU grant: 12,106 units +3 more

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

Direct common stock after exercise 188,591.538 shares Direct holdings following May 14, 2026 transaction

New RSU grant 12,106 units Grant on May 13, 2026, scheduled to convert May 13, 2027

Indirect spouse holdings 1,931.487 shares Common stock held indirectly by spouse as of May 13, 2026

Indirect IRA holdings 669.216 shares Common stock held indirectly by IRA as of May 13, 2026

RSUs outstanding after grant 12,106 units Restricted stock units held directly after May 13, 2026 grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, indirect ownership, IRA

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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.

indirect ownership financial

"Common Stock holdings reported as indirect with nature of ownership 'By Spouse'"

IRA financial

"Common Stock holding with nature of ownership reported as 'BY IRA'"

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

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^*

PALUMBO LISA M

(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	188,591.538	D
Common Stock								669.216	I	BY IRA
Common Stock								1,931.487	I	By Spouse

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
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did RYAM director Lisa M. Palumbo report on this Form 4?

Lisa M. Palumbo exercised 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock and received a new grant of 12,106 restricted stock units. The transactions increased her direct equity exposure to Rayonier Advanced Materials common shares and added a new unvested RSU position.

How many RYAM common shares does Lisa M. Palumbo hold directly after these transactions?

After the reported exercise, Lisa M. Palumbo directly holds 188,591.538 shares of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock. This figure reflects the conversion of 16,429 restricted stock units into common shares on May 14, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What are the details of the new restricted stock unit grant reported by RYAM?

The filing reports a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units to Lisa M. Palumbo on May 13, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rayonier Advanced Materials common stock, with a scheduled conversion date of May 13, 2027, subject to applicable conditions.

What indirect RYAM shareholdings are disclosed for Lisa M. Palumbo in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 1,931.487 RYAM common shares held indirectly by Lisa M. Palumbo’s spouse and 669.216 shares held indirectly through an IRA. These indirect positions are reported separately from her direct holdings as of May 13, 2026.

Does the RYAM Form 4 show any insider stock sales by Lisa M. Palumbo?

The Form 4 does not report any open-market stock sales by Lisa M. Palumbo. It shows an exercise of 16,429 restricted stock units into common stock and a grant of 12,106 new restricted stock units, both categorized as acquisition-type transactions.