Rayonier Announces Tax Treatment of 2021 Dividends

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Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) announced the tax treatment for its $1.08 per share dividend paid in 2021, distributed quarterly as $0.27 on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. All distributions are classified as 100% Capital Gain Distribution for tax purposes. Shareholders are advised to consult tax advisers regarding their specific tax treatment, as the current classification may not predict future distributions.

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• 2021 dividend of $1.08 per share indicates stable cash flow.
• Dividends classified as 100% Capital Gain Distribution could be tax advantageous for investors.

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WILDLIGHT, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) announced today the tax treatment of the Company’s 2021 dividend distribution on its Common Stock CUSIP 754907103.

The dividends, totaling $1.08 per share, were paid quarterly as follows: $0.27 on March 31, 2021; $0.27 on June 30, 2021; $0.27 on September 30, 2021; and $0.27 on December 31, 2021. The $1.08 per share dividend is classified for income tax purposes as 100% Capital Gain Distribution and 0% Non-dividend Distribution. The following table summarizes the income tax treatment of the Company’s 2021 dividends.

2021 Dividend Tax Reporting Information (Form 1099-DIV)

Record Date	Payable Date	Cash Distribution per Share	Capital Gain Distribution(1)	Non-dividend Distribution(2)
03/17/2021	03/31/2021	$0.27	$0.27	$0.00
06/16/2021	06/30/2021	$0.27	$0.27	$0.00
09/16/2021	09/30/2021	$0.27	$0.27	$0.00
12/17/2021	12/31/2021	$0.27	$0.27	$0.00
	Totals:	$1.08	$1.08	$0.00

Tax treatment of the Company’s 2021 common stock dividends should not be presumed to be indicative or predictive of the tax treatment of future Company dividends.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisers as to their specific tax treatment of Rayonier dividends.

⁽¹⁾ Form 1099-DIV box 2a. Pursuant to Treas. Reg. § 1.1061-6(c), the Company is reporting that for purposes of section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code the One Year Amounts Disclosure and the Three Year Amounts Disclosure are $0.00 with respect to direct and indirect holders of “applicable partnership interests.”

⁽²⁾ Form 1099-DIV box 3

For further information, visit the Company’s website at www.rayonier.com.

About Rayonier

Rayonier is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. As of September 30, 2021, Rayonier owned or leased under long-term agreements approximately 2.6 million acres of timberlands located in the U.S. South (1.74 million acres), U.S. Pacific Northwest (490,000 acres) and New Zealand (418,000 acres). More information is available at www.rayonier.com.

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Investors / Media

Collin Mings, 904-357-9100

investorrelations@rayonier.com

Source: Rayonier Inc.

FAQ

What is the tax treatment of Rayonier's 2021 dividend?

Rayonier's 2021 dividend of $1.08 per share is classified as 100% Capital Gain Distribution.

When were Rayonier's dividends paid in 2021?

The dividends were paid quarterly: $0.27 on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

How much was Rayonier's 2021 dividend per share?

The total dividend for 2021 was $1.08 per share.

Should I consult a tax adviser regarding Rayonier dividends?

Yes, shareholders are encouraged to consult their tax advisers for specifics on the tax treatment of Rayonier dividends.