
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) today announced the completion of the grant of the employment enducement award to Daniel M. Krawczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer, as previously disclosed in the

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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RYAM">RYAM</a>) today announced the completion of the grant of the employment enducement award to Daniel M. Krawczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer, as previously disclosed in the Company&#39;s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#34;Commission&#34;) on June 22, 2026.

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Mr. Krawczyk was awarded 202,184 leveraged performance units ("LPUs"), at target, effective June 23, 2026, with the actual number of LPUs earned to be determined based on the Company’s level of achievement of stock price growth over a three year performance period, as determined pursuant to the terms of the award agreement. Under the award, if share price growth is less than 25%, no LPUs will vest; if such growth is at the threshold level of 25%, 50% of the LPUs vest; if such growth is at the target level of 50%, 100% of the LPUs vest; and if such growth is at or above the maximum level of 100%, 250% of the LPUs vest, with interpolation between threshold and target, and target and maximum. The number of earned LPUs will be subject to a value cap of 15x the initial grant value. Any shares issued upon vesting will be subject to a one-year post-vesting holding requirement. A copy of the award agreement is filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Commission on June 23, 2026, which is available on the Company&#39;s website and at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Furl.us.m.mimecastprotect.com%252Fs%252Ff1BeCyPmRni3Bg1GCMh9cxftj1%253Fdomain%253Dsec.gov%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257Cjane.rorick%2540ryam.com%257C06506a1dae584aac8b7f08ded2ec5f5a%257Ca59162553b7846aeb6b94cbfdd9f9b21%257C0%257C0%257C639180109846810969%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DbRHLmY%252FKn21EeyHbUT4zWL6g%252FgKr%252BVuPDdyHZmzikGU%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;esheet=54560500&amp;newsitemid=20260625003068&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sec.gov&amp;index=1&amp;md5=783c7dc5f3be3e450bdb648ea127774a" shape="rect">www.sec.gov</a>.

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The inducement award was approved by the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the independent members of the Board of Directors as a material inducement to Mr. Krawczyk&#39;s employment with the Company in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08. The Company is issuing this press release to satisfy the public announcement requirement of Rule 303A.08.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About RYAM</b>

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RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RYAM.com&amp;esheet=54560500&amp;newsitemid=20260625003068&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.RYAM.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=00f4535ca98ac94928ecc7b50389e5a8" shape="rect"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">www.RYAM.com</i></a>.

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which can be identified by words such as "may", "intend", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "continue", or other comparable words and references to future periods. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and RYAM cautions that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures, including but not limited to risk factors contained in RYAM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the securities commissions.

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RYAM

Rayonier Advanced Materials Completes Previously Announced Employment Inducement Award for President and Chief Executive Officer

RYAM awards CEO leveraged performance units tied to 3-year stock price

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) today announced the completion of the grant of the employment enducement award to Daniel M. Krawczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer, as previously disclosed in the</p>
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  <section data-block="ai-summary-paragraph">
    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>RYAM announced the completion of an inducement award to CEO Daniel Krawczyk, granting 202,184 leveraged performance units (LPUs) at target. Vesting is driven by three-year stock-price growth with thresholds from 25% to 250% and a cap at 15x the initial grant, plus a one-year post-vesting holding period. The move signals strong management alignment with equity performance but could imply dilution if vesting accelerates.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>CEO Daniel Krawczyk received 202,184 LPUs at target, effective June 23, 2026.</li><li>LPUs vest based on three-year stock-price growth with thresholds up to 250%.</li><li>Vesting has a 15x cap on value and a one-year post-vesting holding period.</li><li>Inducement award approved under NYSE Rule 303A.08; disclosed via Form 8-K/S-8.</li><li>RYAM 2025 revenue reported around $1.5 billion; global cellulose operations highlighted.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="companies-mentioned">
    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM)</strong>: CEO inducement award ties to stock-price performance; potential long-term dilution and incentive alignment.</li><li><strong>Daniel M. Krawczyk (CEO)</strong>: Recipient of the LPUs; vesting contingent on three-year stock-price growth; governance and executive incentives impact.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The announcement details a substantial CEO equity inducement tied to performance, signaling management confidence in future price growth. While potentially dilutive over time, the near-term impact is informational rather than a standalone earnings driver.</p>
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  <section data-block="market-moving">
    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Three-year vesting linked to stock price growth could imply future dilution if LPUs vest in magnitude.</li><li>Inducement award to CEO may influence compensation expectations and governance perceptions.</li><li>Public disclosure under NYSE Rule 303A.08 highlights governance transparency but has no near-term cash flow impact.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Award: 202,184 LPUs at target, effective June 23, 2026.</li><li>Vesting thresholds: 25%, 50%, 100%, 250%; interpolation between levels.</li><li>Value cap: 15x the initial grant value.</li><li>Post-vesting holding: 1 year.</li><li>Exhibit: Form S-8 filed; 8-K disclosure around June 22-23, 2026.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Neutral to modestly bullish over 1–3 years if vesting milestones support meaningful stock-price upside.</p>
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RYAM">RYAM</a>) today announced the completion of the grant of the employment enducement award to Daniel M. Krawczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer, as previously disclosed in the Company&#39;s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#34;Commission&#34;) on June 22, 2026.

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Mr. Krawczyk was awarded 202,184 leveraged performance units ("LPUs"), at target, effective June 23, 2026, with the actual number of LPUs earned to be determined based on the Company’s level of achievement of stock price growth over a three year performance period, as determined pursuant to the terms of the award agreement. Under the award, if share price growth is less than 25%, no LPUs will vest; if such growth is at the threshold level of 25%, 50% of the LPUs vest; if such growth is at the target level of 50%, 100% of the LPUs vest; and if such growth is at or above the maximum level of 100%, 250% of the LPUs vest, with interpolation between threshold and target, and target and maximum. The number of earned LPUs will be subject to a value cap of 15x the initial grant value. Any shares issued upon vesting will be subject to a one-year post-vesting holding requirement. A copy of the award agreement is filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Commission on June 23, 2026, which is available on the Company&#39;s website and at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Furl.us.m.mimecastprotect.com%252Fs%252Ff1BeCyPmRni3Bg1GCMh9cxftj1%253Fdomain%253Dsec.gov%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257Cjane.rorick%2540ryam.com%257C06506a1dae584aac8b7f08ded2ec5f5a%257Ca59162553b7846aeb6b94cbfdd9f9b21%257C0%257C0%257C639180109846810969%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DbRHLmY%252FKn21EeyHbUT4zWL6g%252FgKr%252BVuPDdyHZmzikGU%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;esheet=54560500&amp;newsitemid=20260625003068&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sec.gov&amp;index=1&amp;md5=783c7dc5f3be3e450bdb648ea127774a" shape="rect">www.sec.gov</a>.

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The inducement award was approved by the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the independent members of the Board of Directors as a material inducement to Mr. Krawczyk&#39;s employment with the Company in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08. The Company is issuing this press release to satisfy the public announcement requirement of Rule 303A.08.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About RYAM</b>

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RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RYAM.com&amp;esheet=54560500&amp;newsitemid=20260625003068&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.RYAM.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=00f4535ca98ac94928ecc7b50389e5a8" shape="rect"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">www.RYAM.com</i></a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</b>

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which can be identified by words such as "may", "intend", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "continue", or other comparable words and references to future periods. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and RYAM cautions that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures, including but not limited to risk factors contained in RYAM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the securities commissions.

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Media: Ryan Houck, 904-357-9134
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Investors: Daniel Bradley, 904-549-7396

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RYAM announced the completion of an inducement award to CEO Daniel Krawczyk, granting 202,184 leveraged performance units (LPUs) at target. Vesting is driven by three-year stock-price growth with thresholds from 25% to 250% and a cap at 15x the initial grant, plus a one-year post-vesting holding period. The move signals strong management alignment with equity performance but could imply dilution if vesting accelerates.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Completes Previously Announced Employment Inducement Award for President and Chief Executive Officer

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