PotlatchDeltic (PCH) no longer trades: the company completed its merger of equals into Rayonier after market close on January 30, 2026. Each share of PCH converted into 1.8185 Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) common shares plus $0.61 in cash, and the Nasdaq PCH listing was retired. We do not grade retired tickers; this page explains the conversion.
What Happened
Announced October 13, 2025 and approved by both shareholder bases on January 27, 2026, the merger combined PotlatchDeltic’s 2.1 million acres, sawmills, and plywood mill with Rayonier’s 2.0 million acres, creating a 4.1 million acre timber and land-solutions company with seven wood products facilities. Former PotlatchDeltic stockholders own roughly 46% of the combined company, which initially retains the Rayonier name and RYN ticker, with a new corporate identity signaled to follow.
If You Held PCH
Your shares became RYN shares (1.8185 per PCH share) plus the small cash component; cost basis and any cash-in-lieu of fractional shares follow standard merger tax treatment worth confirming with a tax professional. Our analysis of the combined company lives on the Rayonier (RYN) profile, and the timber sector ranking now grades the two remaining public timber REITs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did PCH shareholders receive in the Rayonier merger?
1.8185 Rayonier common shares plus $0.61 in cash per PotlatchDeltic share, with the merger closing after market on January 30, 2026.
Is PotlatchDeltic stock still traded?
No, the PCH ticker was retired at the merger close; the combined company trades as Rayonier (NYSE: RYN).
Based on SEC merger filings (January 2026). Independent research, not investment advice.