RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.
For the period ended May 13, 2026. Filed Mar 30, 2026.
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May 13, 2026 · Filed Mar 30, 2026
RYAM$5.90-9.1%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information that is provided in more detail throughout this Proxy Statement. This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before voting, and you should read the entire Proxy Statement before casting your vote.
2026 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION
| Date & TimeMay 13, 20265:00 p.m. Eastern Time | VotingStockholders of record holding our Common Stock as of the close of business on the record date, which is the close of business on March 16, 2026 (Record Date), are entitled to vote. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each matter to be voted upon. |
| LocationRYAM Corporate Headquarters1301 Riverplace Boulevard22nd FloorJacksonville, Florida | AdmissionTo attend the Annual Meeting, you will need to bring (1) proof of ownership of Common Stock as of the Record Date and (2) a valid government-issued photo identification. If you do not have proof of ownership together with a valid government-issued photo identification, you will not be admitted to the meeting. |
| Record DateRecord holders of our Common Stock as of March 16, 2026 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting | Admission to the Annual Meeting is limited to stockholders holding our Common Stock as of the Record Date and one immediate family member; one individual properly designated as a stockholder’s authorized proxy holder; or one qualified representative authorized to present a stockholder proposal properly before the meeting.No cameras, recording equipment, large bags, briefcases, or packages will be permitted in the Annual Meeting. The Company may implement additional security procedures to ensure the safety of the meeting attendees.Questions and Answers about the Annual Meeting can be found in Appendix A. |
PROPOSALS
| MATTER · BOARD VOTE RECOMMENDATION · PAGE REFERENCE (FOR MORE DETAIL) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | Elect the Board’s three nominees for Class III directors for terms expiring in 2029 | FOR each nominee | 13 |
| Proposal 2 | Approve an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors | FORthe proposal | 28 |
| Proposal 3 | Approve an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the supermajority voting provisions | FORthe proposal | 29 |
| Proposal 4 | Approve, in a non-binding vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement | FORthe proposal | 31 |
| Proposal 5 | Approve the French Sub-Plan to be implemented under the Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. 2023 Incentive Stock Plan, as Amended and Restated | FOR the proposal | 67 |
| Proposal 6 | Ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 | FORthe proposal | 74 |
| 2026 RYAM PROXY STATEMENT | 1 |
COMMITMENT TO BEST PRACTICES IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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