RYAM (RYAM) director Ivona Smith exercises 16,429 RSUs and receives new grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. director Ivona Smith reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On May 13, 2026, she received a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. On May 14, 2026, she exercised 16,429 restricted stock units, acquiring the same number of common shares. After these transactions, she directly holds 127,042 shares of common stock, with no remaining balance from the exercised RSU award.

Insider Trade Summary

16,429 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Smith Ivona

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 — 127,042 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 16,429 shares RSU grant: 12,106 units Shares held after transactions: 127,042 shares +2 more

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

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

Shares held after transactions 127,042 shares Direct common stock holdings following May 14, 2026 exercise

Derivative exercises reported 1 transaction, 16,429 shares Exercise or conversion of derivative security coded M

Equity awards acquired 3 acquire-type transactions All transactions classified as acquisitions in transactionSummary

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, contingent right, Form 4

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"On May 13, 2026, she received a grant of 12,106 restricted stock units"

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

"classified as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security coded as transaction type M"

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 regulatory

"What insider transactions did RYAM director Ivona Smith report on this Form 4?"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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^*

Smith Ivona

(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	127,042	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:

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	Brenda K. Davis, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did RYAM director Ivona Smith report on this Form 4?

Director Ivona Smith reported an equity award and an exercise. She received 12,106 restricted stock units on May 13, 2026, and on May 14, 2026 exercised 16,429 restricted stock units into 16,429 shares of RYAM common stock.

How many RYAM shares does Ivona Smith hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Ivona Smith directly holds 127,042 shares of RYAM common stock. This figure reflects her position following the May 14, 2026 exercise of 16,429 restricted stock units into common shares disclosed in the filing.

What restricted stock unit grant did RYAM report for Ivona Smith on May 13, 2026?

On May 13, 2026, RYAM granted Ivona Smith 12,106 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RYAM common stock, with the award structured as a derivative security linked to future share delivery.

What derivative exercise did Ivona Smith complete on May 14, 2026 at RYAM?

On May 14, 2026, Ivona Smith exercised 16,429 restricted stock units, converting them into 16,429 shares of RYAM common stock. The Form 4 classifies this as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security coded as transaction type M.

Were there any open-market stock purchases or sales by Ivona Smith in this RYAM Form 4?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. All reported transactions are coded as A or M, reflecting a restricted stock unit grant and an exercise of derivative securities rather than buy or sell transactions in the open market.