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RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

Incorporated in the State of Delaware

I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 46-4559529

1301 RIVERPLACE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2300

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

(Principal Executive Office)

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1 OF 2 12 15 *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the SWRFN holder Meeting to Be Held on <mtgdate>. May 18, 2020 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting <mtgtype> RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC For holders as of: March 20, 2020< recdate> B Date: May 18, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM EDT <mtgtime> A Location: The DoubleTree Hotel R 1201 Riverplace Boulevard C Jacksonville, FL 32207 O D E You are receiving this communication because you hold RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC shares in the above named company. 1301 RIVERPLACE BLVD SUITE 2300 JACKONVILLE, FL 32207 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are Investor Address Line 1 available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a Investor Address Line 4 paper copy (see reverse side). Investor Address Line 5 John Sample We encourage you to access and review all of the important 1234567 1234567 1234 ANYWHERE STREET information contained in the proxy materials before voting. 1234567 1234567 ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 1234567 1234567 1234567 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000452870_1 R1.0.1.181 OF 2 12 15 *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the SWRFN holder Meeting to Be Held on <mtgdate>. May 18, 2020 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting <mtgtype> RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC For holders as of: March 20, 2020 <recdate> B Date: May 18, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM EDT <mtgtime> A Location: The DoubleTree Hotel R 1201 Riverplace Boulevard C Jacksonville, FL 32207 O D E You are receiving this communication because you hold RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC shares in the above named company. 1301 RIVERPLACE BLVD SUITE 2300 JACKONVILLE, FL 32207 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are Investor Address Line 1 available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a Investor Address Line 4 paper copy (see reverse side). Investor Address Line 5 John Sample We encourage you to access and review all of the important 1234567 1234567 1234 ANYWHERE STREET information contained in the proxy materials before voting. 1234567 1234567 ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 1234567 1234567 1234567 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000452870_1 R1.0.1.18

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the JJ JJJ following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. JJJ JJ Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 04, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many s holder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. JJJ JJ Internal Use Only Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. 0000452870_2 R1.0.1.18 VKDUHV WRFNBefore You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the JJ JJJ following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. JJJ JJ Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 04, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many s holder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. JJJ JJ Internal Use Only Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. 0000452870_2 R1.0.1.18 VKDUHV WRFN

Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 1a. De Lyle W. Bloomquist B 1b. Paul G. Boynton A 1c. David C. Mariano R The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. C O 2. Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors. D 3. Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the E supermajority voting provisions. 4. Advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our Proxy Statement. 5. Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company. NOTE: Properly executed proxies will be voted in the manner instructed herein, or if no instruction is provided, then the proxy will be voted For all nominees and For Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. The named proxies are also authorized, in their discretion, to consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000452870_3 R1.0.1.18Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 1a. De Lyle W. Bloomquist B 1b. Paul G. Boynton A 1c. David C. Mariano R The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. C O 2. Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors. D 3. Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the E supermajority voting provisions. 4. Advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our Proxy Statement. 5. Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company. NOTE: Properly executed proxies will be voted in the manner instructed herein, or if no instruction is provided, then the proxy will be voted For all nominees and For Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. The named proxies are also authorized, in their discretion, to consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000452870_3 R1.0.1.18