RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. 8-K

What Happened Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. announced in a Form 8-K (Regulation FD disclosure) that Julie A. Dill, an existing member of the company’s Board of Directors, has been appointed Chair of the Board effective May 14, 2026. She succeeds Lisa M. Palumbo, who will remain on the Board as a member. The company issued a press release on May 14, 2026, announcing the appointment.

Key Details

• Appointment effective date: May 14, 2026.
• New Chair: Julie A. Dill (current Board member).
• Former Chair: Lisa M. Palumbo will continue to serve as a Board member.
• Announcement filed as an 8-K under Item 7.01; press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters This is a governance-level leadership change that could influence Board priorities and oversight. For investors, it signals a planned transition in Board leadership rather than an unexpected departure—Ms. Palumbo remains on the Board. The filing does not disclose changes to executive management, compensation, or financial results. Investors tracking corporate governance or director-led strategic direction may view this as relevant to the company’s oversight and long-term strategy.