Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. General Counsel to Resign

What Happened
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) filed an 8-K on July 22, 2026 reporting that R. Colby Slaughter, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, notified the company on July 20, 2026 that he will resign effective August 7, 2026 to pursue another professional opportunity. The filing also includes the Inline XBRL cover page interactive data file.

Key Details

• Resignation notice given: July 20, 2026 (filing date: July 22, 2026).
• Effective resignation date: August 7, 2026.
• Executive leaving: R. Colby Slaughter — Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
• Filing included: Inline XBRL cover page interactive data file (Item 9.01).

Why It Matters
This 8-K reports a change in senior legal and corporate governance leadership. For investors, key items to watch next are any follow-up 8-Ks or proxy disclosures naming a successor or outlining transition plans, since the company’s general counsel handles legal, compliance and disclosure matters that can affect regulatory and litigation risk. The filing does not disclose further details about a replacement or additional terms.