Rayonier (RYN) chair Cremers reports 878,783 shares post‑Potlatch deal
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3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rayonier Inc. Executive Chairman Eric J. Cremers filed an initial ownership report showing beneficial ownership of 878,783 common shares of Rayonier following the closing of its merger with PotlatchDeltic.
Each Potlatch share was converted into 1.8185 Rayonier common shares plus $0.61 in cash at the merger’s effective time. Potlatch performance share units and restricted stock units converted into Rayonier restricted stock units using stated exchange ratios, with sizeable awards scheduled to vest on December 31 of 2026, 2027 and 2028.
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Insider Trade Summary
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Insider
CREMERS ERIC J
Role
Executive Chairman
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Common Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 878,783 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- In connection with the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 13, 2025 (as it may be amended from time to time, the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Rayonier Inc. ("Rayonier"), Potlatchdeltic Corporation ("Potlatch"), and Redwood Merger Sub, LLC, a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Rayonier ("Merger Sub"), Potlatch merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub surviving as a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Rayonier (the "Effective Time"). At the Effective Time, each outstanding share of common stock of Potlatch was automatically converted into the right to receive (i) 1.8185 common shares of Rayonier and (ii) $0.61 in cash, without interest, plus any fractional share consideration. At the Effective Time, each outstanding Potlatch performance share ("Potlatch PSU") converted into a Rayonier restricted stock unit (each, a "Rayonier RSU") based on the number of shares of Potlatch common stock underlying Potlatch PSU determined by deeming any applicable performance-based criteria achieved based on the greater of Potlatch's target performance or actual performance, as calculated on the latest practicable date prior to the Effective Time, taking into account any dividend equivalents, multiplied by 1.8449, rounded to the nearest whole number of shares. Each such Rayonier RSU is subject to the terms of the applicable predecessor Potlatch equity plan and Potlatch performance share award agreement in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time (including any double-trigger vesting acceleration entitlements and excluding any vesting terms related to the satisfaction of performance criteria). At the Effective Time, each outstanding Potlatch restricted stock unit ("Potlatch RSU") converted into a Rayonier restricted stock unit (each, a "Rayonier RSU"), based on the number of shares of Potlatch common stock subject to such Potlatch RSU immediately prior to the Effective time, taking into account any dividend equivalents, multiplied by the Equity Award Exchange Ratio, rounded to the nearest whole number of shares. Each such Rayonier RSU is subject to the terms of the applicable Potlatch equity plan and Potlatch restricted stock unit agreement in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time (including any double-trigger vesting acceleration entitlements). Includes 77,861, 134,469 and 74,910 Rayonier RSUs granted upon conversion of Potlatch PSUs that are scheduled to vest on December 31 of each of 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively. Includes 50,686, 50,248 and 49,940 Rayonier RSU Awards granted upon conversion of Potlatch RSU awards that are scheduled to vest on December 31 of each of 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively.
FAQ
What does Eric J. Cremers report owning in Rayonier (RYN) on this Form 3?
Eric J. Cremers reports beneficial ownership of 878,783 Rayonier common shares. This initial statement reflects his holdings as Executive Chairman after Rayonier’s merger with PotlatchDeltic, including shares and restricted stock units that trace back to converted Potlatch equity awards.
How were Potlatch restricted stock units treated in the Rayonier (RYN) transaction?
Each outstanding Potlatch restricted stock unit became a Rayonier restricted stock unit. The number of Rayonier units equals Potlatch units, including dividend equivalents, multiplied by the defined Equity Award Exchange Ratio and rounded, while legacy Potlatch equity plan terms and double-trigger vesting continue to govern.
What Rayonier (RYN) RSU vesting schedule is disclosed for converted Potlatch PSUs?
Converted Potlatch performance share units yield Rayonier RSUs vesting through 2028. The holdings include 77,861, 134,469 and 74,910 Rayonier RSUs scheduled to vest on December 31 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively, subject to the original plan terms.
What Rayonier (RYN) RSU vesting schedule is disclosed for converted Potlatch RSUs?
Converted Potlatch RSUs also follow a three-year Rayonier vesting schedule. The position includes 50,686, 50,248 and 49,940 Rayonier RSU awards that are scheduled to vest on December 31 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively, under the applicable Potlatch equity plan documentation.