RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. 8-K

What Happened
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) filed an 8-K reporting that Joshua Hicks, Senior Vice President, High Purity Cellulose, separated from the company effective January 11, 2026. The filing notes that the High Purity Cellulose (HPC) organization will now report to Scott Sutton, President and Chief Executive Officer. The report (Item 5.02) was filed on January 12, 2026 and signed by Richard Colby Slaughter, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K (Item 5.02) filed January 12, 2026.
• Effective date of separation: January 11, 2026.
• Departing executive: Joshua Hicks, Senior Vice President, High Purity Cellulose.
• Organizational change: High Purity Cellulose now reports directly to CEO Scott Sutton.
• The filing does not disclose a reason for the departure, a named successor, or compensatory arrangements.

Why It Matters
Executive changes in a business unit can affect operations, strategy and oversight for that unit. For investors, the immediate practical impact is the reporting-line change to the CEO, which may indicate interim central oversight while a replacement is identified. Watch for future filings or press releases that disclose the reason for the departure, the appointment of a successor, or any related compensation terms.