Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM)

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., commonly known as RYAM, is a global leader in cellulose-based technologies, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company's core mission is to be the premier global supplier of high-purity cellulose and other biomaterials, focusing on delivering value to its customers, shareholders, and communities through responsible manufacturing and operational excellence.

RYAM specializes in the production of high-purity cellulose specialties, which are natural polymers essential for a diverse range of industrial applications. These products are critical components in manufacturing filters, food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, liquid crystal displays, and other advanced materials. The company also produces paperboard and high-yield pulp, and is expanding its portfolio into biomaterials such as bioethanol, prebiotics, and cellulose nanocrystals.

In recent developments, Scott M. Sutton was appointed CEO and President effective January 5, 2026. However, he resigned, and on April 20, 2026, RYAM announced a comprehensive strategic alternatives review to maximize shareholder value, establishing an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer (OFC). The OFC includes Marcus J. Moeltner (CFO), Michael Osborne (VP Manufacturing Operations), Christian Ribeyrolle (SVP Biomaterials), and R. Colby Slaughter (SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary). The company is strategically exploring the divestiture of its paperboard and high-yield pulp assets to concentrate on its core cellulose specialties and biomaterials segments. RYAM also secured €67 million in green capital in November 2024 to advance its biomaterials strategy, leading to the formation of RYAM BioNova S.A.S. The company maintains a global manufacturing presence with operations across the U.S., Canada, and France.