Stockholders Approve Rayonier Merger, Paving Way for January 30 Close

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PotlatchDeltic stockholders approved the merger agreement with Rayonier Inc., clearing a major hurdle for the transaction expected to close on January 30, 2026.

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• Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement

  PotlatchDeltic stockholders voted to approve the merger agreement with Rayonier Inc., with 65,171,046 votes for and 79,564 against.

• Merger Expected to Close Soon

  The merger is anticipated to be completed on or around January 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

• Executive Compensation Proposal Not Approved

  A non-binding advisory proposal regarding executive compensation in connection with the merger was not approved by stockholders.

• Merger Consideration Details

  Each PotlatchDeltic share will convert into 1.8185 Rayonier common shares and $0.61 in cash upon completion of the merger.

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This 8-K filing announces the successful stockholder vote for the merger with Rayonier Inc., a critical milestone following previous disclosures of merger-related lawsuits. The approval of the merger agreement significantly de-risks the transaction, which is now set to close on January 30, 2026. While a non-binding advisory proposal for executive compensation was not approved, this does not impede the merger's completion. Investors should monitor the final closing announcement and the integration process of the combined entity.