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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001597672-24-000009"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RYAM"
cik: "0001597672"
company_name: "RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC."
filed_at: "2024-04-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T05:34:17.712980+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RYAM to indefinitely suspend Temiscaming HPC plant operations effective July 2, 2024, laying off ~275 employees

## Summary
- Indefinite suspension of Temiscaming HPC plant due to market weakness and high costs.
- Plant capacity ~150,000 metric tons; reduces RYAM's global HPC production.
- Approximately 275 layoffs; company will assist employees per collective agreement.
- Adjacent paperboard and high-yield pulp plants continue operating; part of ongoing sales process.
- Decision aims to mitigate operating losses, improve free cash flow and balance sheet.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001597672-24-000009
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RYAM
- cik: 0001597672
- company_name: RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.
- filed_at: 2024-04-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1597672/000159767224000009/0001597672-24-000009-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1597672/000159767224000009/ryam-20240429.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001597672-24-000009.txt

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