RYAM Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) (the “Company”) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2026. “I am excited to join RYAM at a pivotal time for the Company,” said Daniel M. Krawczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The Board asked me to bring an operational lens, strategic perspective and transaction experience to a clear mandate: maximize value for our shareholders. I am fully committed to concluding the Company’s comprehensive review of strategic alternatives with urgency and discipline and communicating a clear path forward during the fourth quarter. At the same time, we will continue strengthening the performance and market position of the business while keeping the Company on track to deliver against its full-year objectives. “Since stepping into the role, I have spent significant time with our employees, customers, leadership team and advisors, as well as interested parties participating in our strategic review and other stakeholders. Those conversations have reinforced my conviction that RYAM has substantial untapped value. At the center of that value is a highly differentiated Cellulose Specialties franchise, supported by leading market positions, specialized and difficult-to-replicate assets, deep technical expertise and strong customer relationships built over decades. These durable competitive advantages, together with a tangible pipeline of reliability, productivity and cost initiatives across our manufacturing network, provide clear, actionable levers to unlock value and deliver stronger, more consistent earnings and cash flow. “Our second-quarter results were ahead of expectations and showed strong sequential improvement, reflecting both the value of our Cellulose Specialties products and the benefits of ongoing operational improvements. Our full-year trajectory remains aligned with our prior expectations, including generating positive free cash flow in 2026. Cellulose Specialties pricing increased 21% compared with the prior-year quarter, reflecting the value our products deliver in our customers’ most demanding applications. Our customers are critical partners to RYAM, and we will continue working collaboratively with them to help differentiate their products and create value in the markets they serve. We also remain focused on improving reliability and prioritizing the products and markets where RY...

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