Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, at the corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, email, or in person, with deadlines for voting set for May 10 and May 12, 2026, depending on shareholding method.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three directors: Charles R. Eggert, David C. Mariano, and Scott M. Sutton, all recommended by the board.

• Proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the board of directors.

• Proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions from the Certificate of Incorporation.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included.

• Approval sought for a French Sub-Plan under the 2023 Incentive Stock Plan.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees and supports declassification and removal of supermajority voting.