Rayonier Advanced Materials grants CEO equity awards

Krawczyk Daniel M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Krawczyk Daniel M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. reported that CEO and President Daniel M. Krawczyk received two equity awards. He was granted 202,184 performance-based Leveraged Performance Units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, as an employment inducement award in connection with his appointment.

He also received 104,540 restricted stock units, with each unit representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. The number of shares ultimately earned from the performance-based units can range from 0% to 250% of the 202,184 target units based on stock price appreciation over a three-year performance period and continued employment.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 306,724 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Krawczyk Daniel M.

Role CEO and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance-Based LPUs	202,184	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	104,540	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 104,540 contracts (Direct); Performance-Based LPUs — 202,184 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock.
2. F2. The Leveraged Performance Units ("LPUs") were granted as an employment inducement award pursuant to NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08 in connection with the Reporting Person's commencement of employment as President and Chief Executive Officer. The award was not granted under the Company's stockholder-approved equity incentive plan.
3. F3. Each LPU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. common stock upon vesting, subject to the achievement of specified performance criteria and continued employment.
4. F4. The number of shares ultimately earned may range from 0% to 250% of the target award based on the Company's stock price appreciation during the three-year performance period. The target award reported herein consists of 202,184 LPUs.
5. F5. N/A

Key Figures

Performance-Based LPUs granted: 202,184 units RSUs granted: 104,540 units LPU payout range: 0%–250% of target +1 more

4 metrics

Performance-Based LPUs granted 202,184 units Target Leveraged Performance Units granted to CEO

RSUs granted 104,540 units Restricted stock units granted to CEO

LPU payout range 0%–250% of target Range of shares ultimately earned vs. 202,184 target units

LPU performance period three-year period Based on stock price appreciation over three years

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Leveraged Performance Units, NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08

3 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.

Leveraged Performance Units financial

"The Leveraged Performance Units ("LPUs") were granted as an employment inducement award pursuant to NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08."

Leveraged performance units are a form of long-term compensation that grants recipients a payout tied to how well a company meets specific financial or operational goals, but with an extra multiplier that magnifies gains or losses. Think of them like a performance-based bonus with a built‑in amplifier: small changes in results can produce much bigger payoffs or reductions, which matters to investors because they affect potential dilution of shares, executive incentives, and the alignment between management decisions and shareholder value.

NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08 regulatory

"LPUs were granted as an employment inducement award pursuant to NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08 in connection with the Reporting Person's commencement of employment."

NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08 is a rule that requires companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange to have a plan for how they will handle a sudden loss of significant business or assets. It helps ensure companies are prepared for major setbacks, protecting investors by encouraging strong risk management practices.

FAQ

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What equity awards did RYAM grant to CEO Daniel M. Krawczyk?

RYAM granted Daniel M. Krawczyk 202,184 performance-based Leveraged Performance Units and 104,540 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. common stock upon vesting, subject to the specified conditions.

How many performance-based LPUs did the RYAM CEO receive?

The CEO received a target award of 202,184 Leveraged Performance Units. These units may ultimately earn from 0% to 250% of the target amount, depending on RYAM’s stock price appreciation over the three-year performance period and Krawczyk’s continued employment.

What conditions affect payout of RYAM’s performance-based LPUs?

Payout from the performance-based LPUs depends on stock price appreciation and employment. The number of shares ultimately earned can range from 0% to 250% of the 202,184 target units, based on stock performance during the three-year measurement period and continued employment.

What are the terms of Daniel Krawczyk’s restricted stock units at RYAM?

Krawczyk received 104,540 restricted stock units, each tied to one share of common stock. These units represent contingent rights that convert into shares upon vesting, subject primarily to continued employment and the standard terms attached to restricted stock units.

Was the RYAM CEO’s performance-based LPU award part of a shareholder-approved plan?

The performance-based Leveraged Performance Units were granted as an employment inducement award under NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08. The filing states this award was not granted under Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.’s stockholder-approved equity incentive plan.

Over what period is RYAM’s performance measured for the CEO’s LPUs?

The company measures performance for the LPUs over a three-year period. The filing explains that the shares ultimately earned, from 0% to 250% of the 202,184 target units, depend on RYAM’s stock price appreciation during this three-year performance window and continued employment.

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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^*

Krawczyk Daniel 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
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X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO and President

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3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/22/2026

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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

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)	06/22/2026		A		104,540		06/22/2029	06/22/2029	Common Stock	104,540	$0.0000	104,540	D
Performance-Based LPUs(2)	(3)	06/23/2026		A		202,184(4)		(5)	(5)	Common Stock	202,184	$0.0000	202,184	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The Leveraged Performance Units ("LPUs") were granted as an employment inducement award pursuant to NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08 in connection with the Reporting Person's commencement of employment as President and Chief Executive Officer. The award was not granted under the Company's stockholder-approved equity incentive plan.

3. Each LPU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. common stock upon vesting, subject to the achievement of specified performance criteria and continued employment.

4. The number of shares ultimately earned may range from 0% to 250% of the target award based on the Company's stock price appreciation during the three-year performance period. The target award reported herein consists of 202,184 LPUs.

5. N/A

	Brenda K. Davis, Attorney-in-Fact	06/29/2026
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