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RAYONIER INC - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from              to             
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RAYONIER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina1-678013-2607329
(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Rayonier, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware333-23724691-1313292
(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1 RAYONIER WAY
WILDLIGHT, FL 32097
(Principal Executive Office)
Telephone Number: (904) 357-9100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of each classTrading SymbolExchange
Common Shares, no par value, of Rayonier Inc.RYNNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Rayonier Inc.    Yes         No  ☐    Rayonier, L.P.    Yes         No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Rayonier Inc.    Yes        No  ☐    Rayonier, L.P.    Yes        No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Rayonier Inc.
Large Accelerated Filer
 
Accelerated FilerNon-accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting CompanyEmerging Growth Company
Rayonier, L.P.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated FilerNon-accelerated Filer
 
Smaller Reporting CompanyEmerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Rayonier Inc.     Rayonier, L.P.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Rayonier Inc.    Yes         No  ☒    Rayonier, L.P.    Yes         No  ☒    
As of October 27, 2023, Rayonier Inc. had 148,292,759 Common Shares outstanding. As of October 27, 2023, Rayonier, L.P. had 2,447,848 Units outstanding.




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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This report combines the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 of Rayonier Inc., a North Carolina corporation, and Rayonier, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Rayonier” or “the Company” mean Rayonier Inc. and references to the “Operating Partnership” mean Rayonier, L.P. References to “we,” “us,” and “our” mean collectively Rayonier Inc., the Operating Partnership and entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Rayonier Inc. and/or the Operating Partnership.

Rayonier Inc. has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2004. The Company is structured as an umbrella partnership REIT (“UPREIT”) under which substantially all of its business is conducted through the Operating Partnership. Rayonier Inc. is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. On May 8, 2020, Rayonier, L.P. acquired Pope Resources, a Delaware Limited Partnership (“Pope Resources”) and issued approximately 4.45 million operating partnership units (“OP Units” or “Redeemable Operating Partnership Units”) of Rayonier, L.P. as partial merger consideration. These OP Units are generally considered to be economic equivalents to Rayonier common shares and receive distributions equal to the dividends paid on Rayonier common shares.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company owned a 98.4% interest in the Operating Partnership, with the remaining 1.6% interest owned by limited partners of the Operating Partnership. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Rayonier Inc. has exclusive control of the day-to-day management of the Operating Partnership.

Rayonier Inc. and the Operating Partnership are operated as one business. The management of the Operating Partnership consists of the same members as the management of Rayonier Inc. As general partner with control of the Operating Partnership, Rayonier Inc. consolidates Rayonier, L.P. for financial reporting purposes, and has no material assets or liabilities other than its investment in the Operating Partnership.

We believe combining the quarterly reports of Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier, L.P. into this single report results in the following benefits:

Strengthens investors’ understanding of Rayonier Inc. and the Operating Partnership by enabling them to view the business as a single operating unit in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
Creates efficiencies for investors by reducing duplicative disclosures and providing a single comprehensive document; and
Generates time and cost savings associated with the preparation of the reports when compared to preparing separate reports for each entity.

There are a few important differences between Rayonier Inc. and the Operating Partnership in the context of how Rayonier Inc. operates as a consolidated company. The Company itself does not conduct business, other than through acting as the general partner of the Operating Partnership and issuing equity or equity-related instruments from time to time. The Operating Partnership holds, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the Company’s assets. Likewise, all debt is incurred by the Operating Partnership or entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership conducts substantially all of the Company’s business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity.

To help investors understand the significant differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report includes:

Separate Consolidated Financial Statements for Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier, L.P.;
A combined set of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements with separate discussions of per share and per unit information, noncontrolling interests and shareholders’ equity and partners’ capital, as applicable;
A combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations which includes specific information related to each reporting entity;


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A separate Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures related to each reporting entity;
A separate Part II, Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities section related to each reporting entity; and
Separate Exhibit 31 and 32 certifications for each reporting entity within Part II, Item 6.


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PART I.        FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.         Financial Statements

RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2023202220232022
SALES (NOTE 3)
$201,579 $195,287 $589,526 $663,674 
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales(145,622)(152,079)(463,197)(507,381)
Selling and general expenses(18,947)(16,886)(54,677)(49,002)
Other operating (expense) income, net (Note 14)
(1,654)14,581 (5,571)14,398 
(166,223)(154,384)(523,445)(541,985)
OPERATING INCOME35,356 40,903 66,081 121,689 
Interest expense, net(12,598)(9,056)(36,755)(26,476)
Interest and other miscellaneous income, net529 1,252 21,725 990 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES23,287 33,099 51,051 96,203 
Income tax expense (Note 16)
(547)(1,238)(1,777)(8,056)
NET INCOME22,740 31,861 49,274 88,147 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership(320)(455)(811)(1,670)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3,183)(10,828)(1,902)(12,478)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAYONIER INC.19,237 20,578 46,561 73,999 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax effect of $0, $0, $0 and $0
(4,413)(25,392)(17,350)(55,220)
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax effect of $75, $2,488, $322 and $5,677
7,379 20,147 7,002 66,329 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plans, net of income tax expense of $0, $0, $0 and $0
188 564 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)2,968 (5,057)(10,344)11,673 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME25,708 26,804 38,930 99,820 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership(373)(490)(592)(2,147)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(2,906)(8,029)(884)(6,670)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAYONIER INC.$22,429 $18,285 $37,454 $91,003 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (NOTE 5)
Basic earnings per share attributable to Rayonier Inc.$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.51 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Rayonier Inc.$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.50 








See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$107,784 $114,255 
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $217 and $74
31,447 27,837 
Other receivables9,894 14,701 
Inventory (Note 13)
33,139 23,729 
Prepaid expenses20,415 20,573 
Assets held for sale (Note 19)
18,320 713 
Other current assets1,929 573 
Total current assets222,928 202,381 
TIMBER AND TIMBERLANDS, NET OF DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION3,138,136 3,230,904 
HIGHER AND BETTER USE TIMBERLANDS AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
     INVESTMENTS (NOTE 12)
106,657 115,097 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land6,453 6,453 
Buildings30,121 31,020 
Machinery and equipment6,581 6,568 
Construction in progress1,331 653 
Total property, plant and equipment, gross44,486 44,694 
Less — accumulated depreciation(18,478)(17,505)
Total property, plant and equipment, net26,008 27,189 
RESTRICTED CASH (NOTE 18)
1,804 1,152 
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS92,736 97,167 
OTHER ASSETS119,480 115,481 
TOTAL ASSETS$3,707,749 $3,789,371 
LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$25,960 $22,100 
Accrued taxes8,920 3,734 
Accrued payroll and benefits10,443 12,564 
Accrued interest10,605 5,920 
Deferred revenue23,835 22,762 
Other current liabilities30,856 28,247 
Total current liabilities110,619 95,327 
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET (NOTE 6)
1,511,470 1,514,721 
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (NOTE 15)
8,356 8,510 
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY85,111 88,756 
LONG-TERM DEFERRED REVENUE11,317 6,895 
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES78,744 88,687 
CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 9)
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP (NOTE 4)
69,820 105,763 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Shares, 480,000,000 shares authorized, 148,287,338 and 147,282,631 shares issued and outstanding
1,493,511 1,462,945 
Retained earnings295,096 366,637 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 17)
27,504 35,813 
TOTAL RAYONIER INC. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY1,816,111 1,865,395 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates (Note 4)
16,201 15,317 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY1,832,312 1,880,712 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$3,707,749 $3,789,371 


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 Common SharesRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated AffiliatesShareholders’
Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance, January 1, 2023147,282,631 $1,462,945 $366,637 $35,813 $15,317 $1,880,712 
Net income (loss)— — 8,474 — (1,037)7,437 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (174)— — (174)
Dividends ($0.285 per share) (a)
— — (42,172)— — (42,172)
Issuance of shares under the “at-the-market” equity offering, net of commissions and offering costs of $24
400 (10)— — — (10)
Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans1,564 — — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— 2,499 — — — 2,499 
Repurchase of common shares(1,167)(41)— — — (41)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (2,376)— — (2,376)
Conversion of units into common shares729,551 23,881 — — — 23,881 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — — 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — — (3,552)(181)(3,733)
Cash flow hedges— — — (12,504)185 (12,319)
Allocation of other comprehensive loss to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — — 1,110 — 1,110 
Balance, March 31, 2023148,012,979 $1,489,274 $330,389 $20,868 $14,284 $1,854,815 
Net income— — 19,341 — (245)19,096 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (318)— — (318)
Dividends ($0.285 per share) (a)
— — (42,279)— — (42,279)
Costs associated with the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program— (71)— — — (71)
Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans372,149 — — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— 4,336 — — — 4,336 
Repurchase of common shares(126,788)(4,147)— — — (4,147)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — 4,296 — — 4,296 
Conversion of units into common shares10,103 304 — — — 304 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — — 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — — (8,790)(413)(9,203)
Cash flow hedges— — — 12,273 (331)11,942 
Allocation of other comprehensive income to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — — (58)— (58)
Balance, June 30, 2023148,268,443 $1,489,696 $311,429 $24,295 $13,295 $1,838,715 
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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Common SharesRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated AffiliatesShareholders’
Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, June 30, 2023148,268,443 $1,489,696 $311,429 $24,295 $13,295 $1,838,715 
Net income— — 19,557 — 3,183 22,740 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (320)— — (320)
Dividends ($0.285 per share) (a)
— — (42,460)— — (42,460)
Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans3,959 — — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— 3,365 — — — 3,365 
Repurchase of common shares(968)(29)— — — (29)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — 6,890 — — 6,890 
Conversion of common units to common shares15,904 479 — — — 479 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — — 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — — (4,180)(233)(4,413)
Cash flow hedges— — — 7,423 (44)7,379 
Allocation of other comprehensive income to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — — (36)— (36)
Balance, September 30, 2023148,287,338 $1,493,511 $295,096 $27,504 $16,201 $1,832,312 
(a)For information regarding distributions to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership, see the Rayonier Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Note 4 — Noncontrolling Interests.



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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 Common SharesRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated AffiliatesShareholders’
Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance, January 1, 2022145,372,961 $1,389,073 $402,307 ($19,604)$43,802 $1,815,578 
Net income— — 29,986 — 1,012 30,998 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (669)— — (669)
Dividends ($0.27 per share) (a)
— — (39,902)— — (39,902)
Issuance of shares under the “at-the-market” equity offering, net of commissions and offering costs of $339
726,248 29,771 — — — 29,771 
Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans11,364 415 — — — 415 
Stock-based compensation— 2,797 — — — 2,797 
Repurchase of common shares(5,420)(214)— — — (214)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (2,645)— — (2,645)
Conversion of units into common shares2,535 104 — — — 104 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — 188 — 188 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — — 5,668 790 6,458 
Cash flow hedges— — — 39,822 605 40,427 
Allocation of other comprehensive income to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — — (101)— (101)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— — — — (1,566)(1,566)
Balance, March 31, 2022146,107,688 $1,421,946 $389,077 $25,973 $44,643 $1,881,639 
Net income— — 24,650 — 637 25,287 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (546)— — (546)
Dividends ($0.285 per share) (a)
— — (42,098)— — (42,098)
Costs associated with the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program— (63)— — — (63)
Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans304,887 1,983 — — — 1,983 
Stock-based compensation— 4,412 — — — 4,412 
Repurchase of common shares(91,820)(3,991)— — — (3,991)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — 11,412 — — 11,412 
Conversion of units into common shares977 42 — — — 42 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — 188 — 188 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — — (34,373)(1,912)(36,285)
Cash flow hedges— — — 8,247 (2,492)5,755 
Allocation of other comprehensive loss to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — — 575 — 575 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates redemption of shares— — — — (27,860)(27,860)
Balance, June 30, 2022146,321,732 $1,424,329 $382,495 $610 $13,016 $1,820,450 
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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Common SharesRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated AffiliatesShareholders’
Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, June 30, 2022146,321,732 $1,424,329 $382,495 $610 $13,016 $1,820,450 
Net income— — 21,033 — 10,828 31,861 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — (455)— — (455)
Dividends ($0.285 per share) (a)
— — (42,052)— — (42,052)
Costs associated with the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program— (38)— — — (38)
Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans760 19 — — — 19 
Stock-based compensation— 2,636 — — — 2,636 
Repurchase of common shares(569)(20)— — — (20)
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — 23,363 — — 23,363 
Conversion of common units to common shares100,902 3,696 — — — 3,696 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — 188 — 188 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — — (24,065)(1,327)(25,392)
Cash flow hedges— — — 21,619 (1,472)20,147 
Allocation of other comprehensive loss to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership— — — 49 — 49 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— — — — (9,789)(9,789)
Balance, September 30, 2022146,422,825 $1,430,622 $384,384 ($1,599)$11,256 $1,824,663 
(a)For information regarding distributions to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership, see the Rayonier Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Note 4 — Noncontrolling Interests.


























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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$49,274 $88,147 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization114,281 114,221 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development20,189 20,289 
Stock-based incentive compensation expense10,201 9,844 
Deferred income taxes(2,855)(6,678)
Amortization of losses from pension and postretirement plans564 
Timber write-offs resulting from casualty events2,302 1,088 
Other7,822 (2,854)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables251 (12,845)
Inventories(1,190)(6,238)
Accounts payable3,630 6,833 
All other operating activities5,027 (2,482)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES208,936 209,889 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(53,128)(48,211)
Real estate development investments(18,757)(10,935)
Purchase of timberlands(13,988)(3,242)
Other6,197 6,531 
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES(79,676)(55,857)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of debt— 406,842 
Repayment of debt— (531,842)
Dividends paid on common shares(127,587)(123,619)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership(2,265)(2,754)
Proceeds from the issuance of common shares under incentive stock plan— 2,580 
Proceeds from the issuance of common shares under the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program, net of commissions and offering costs(82)31,877 
Repurchase of common shares to pay withholding taxes on vested incentive stock awards(4,217)(4,225)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— (16,472)
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES(134,151)(237,613)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH(928)(6,038)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5,819)(89,619)
Balance, beginning of year115,407 369,139 
Balance, end of period$109,588 $279,520 


Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period:
Interest (a)$31,556 $24,161 
Income taxes (b)4,651 14,627 
Non-cash investing activity:
Capital assets purchased on account5,161 4,882 
Non-cash financing activity:
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates redemption of shares (c)— 27,860 
(a)Interest paid is presented net of patronage payments received of $6.2 million and $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. For additional information on patronage payments, see Note 7 — Debt in the 2022 Form 10-K.
(b)Income taxes paid in 2022 were elevated due to timing of required tax payments for the New Zealand subsidiary following a full utilization of its net operating losses.
(c)In the second quarter of 2022, the New Zealand subsidiary made a capital distribution in order to redeem certain equity interests, resulting in the recording of a loan payable by the New Zealand subsidiary in the amount of $27.9 million.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RAYONIER, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2023202220232022
SALES (NOTE 3)
$201,579 $195,287 $589,526 $663,674 
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales(145,622)(152,079)(463,197)(507,381)
Selling and general expenses(18,947)(16,886)(54,677)(49,002)
Other operating (expense) income, net (Note 14)
(1,654)14,581 (5,571)14,398 
(166,223)(154,384)(523,445)(541,985)
OPERATING INCOME35,356 40,903 66,081 121,689 
Interest expense, net(12,598)(9,056)(36,755)(26,476)
Interest and other miscellaneous income, net529 1,252 21,725 990 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES23,287 33,099 51,051 96,203 
Income tax expense (Note 16)
(547)(1,238)(1,777)(8,056)
NET INCOME22,740 31,861 49,274 88,147 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3,183)(10,828)(1,902)(12,478)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAYONIER, L.P. UNITHOLDERS19,557 21,033 47,372 75,669 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNITHOLDERS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
Limited Partners19,361 20,823 46,898 74,912 
General Partners196 210 474 757 
Net income attributable to unitholders19,557 21,033 47,372 75,669 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax effect of $0, $0, $0 and $0
(4,413)(25,392)(17,350)(55,220)
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax effect of $75, $2,488, $322 and $5,677
7,379 20,147 7,002 66,329 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plans, net of income tax expense of $0, $0, $0 and $0
188 564 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)2,968 (5,057)(10,344)11,673 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME25,708 26,804 38,930 99,820 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(2,906)(8,029)(884)(6,670)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAYONIER, L.P. UNITHOLDERS$22,802 $18,775 $38,046 $93,150 
EARNINGS PER UNIT (NOTE 5)
Basic earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P.$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.51 
Diluted earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P.$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.50 










See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$107,784 $114,255 
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $217 and $74
31,447 27,837 
Other receivables9,894 14,701 
Inventory (Note 13)
33,139 23,729 
Prepaid expenses20,415 20,573 
Assets held for sale (Note 19)
18,320 713 
Other current assets1,929 573 
Total current assets222,928 202,381 
TIMBER AND TIMBERLANDS, NET OF DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION3,138,136 3,230,904 
HIGHER AND BETTER USE TIMBERLANDS AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
     INVESTMENTS (NOTE 12)
106,657 115,097 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land6,453 6,453 
Buildings30,121 31,020 
Machinery and equipment6,581 6,568 
Construction in progress1,331 653 
Total property, plant and equipment, gross44,486 44,694 
Less — accumulated depreciation(18,478)(17,505)
Total property, plant and equipment, net26,008 27,189 
RESTRICTED CASH (NOTE 18)
1,804 1,152 
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS92,736 97,167 
OTHER ASSETS119,480 115,481 
TOTAL ASSETS$3,707,749 $3,789,371 
       LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND CAPITAL
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$25,960 $22,100 
Accrued taxes8,920 3,734 
Accrued payroll and benefits10,443 12,564 
Accrued interest10,605 5,920 
Deferred revenue23,835 22,762 
Other current liabilities30,856 28,247 
Total current liabilities110,619 95,327 
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET (NOTE 6)
1,511,470 1,514,721 
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (NOTE 15)
8,356 8,510 
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY85,111 88,756 
LONG-TERM DEFERRED REVENUE11,317 6,895 
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES78,744 88,687 
CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 9)
REDEEMABLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS (NOTE 4) 2,453,269 and 3,208,827 Units outstanding, respectively
69,820 105,763 
CAPITAL
General partners’ capital17,852 18,251 
Limited partners’ capital1,767,335 1,806,895 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 17)
30,924 40,249 
TOTAL CONTROLLING INTEREST CAPITAL1,816,111 1,865,395 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates (Note 4)
16,201 15,317 
TOTAL CAPITAL1,832,312 1,880,712 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND CAPITAL$3,707,749 $3,789,371 


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
UnitsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated AffiliatesTotal Capital
 General Partners’ CapitalLimited Partners’ Capital
Balance, January 1, 2023$18,251 $1,806,895 $40,249 $15,317 $1,880,712 
Net income (loss)85 8,389 — (1,037)7,437 
Distributions on units ($0.285 per unit)
(431)(42,602)— — (43,033)
Issuance of units under the “at-the-market” equity offering, net of commissions and offering costs of $24
— (10)— — (10)
Stock-based compensation25 2,474 — — 2,499 
Repurchase of units— (41)— — (41)
Adjustment of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units(6)(573)— — (579)
Conversion of units into common shares239 23,642 — — 23,881 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — (3,552)(181)(3,733)
Cash flow hedges— — (12,504)185 (12,319)
Balance, March 31, 2023$18,163 $1,798,174 $24,194 $14,284 $1,854,815 
Net income193 19,148 — (245)19,096 
Distributions on units ($0.285 per unit)
(429)(42,555)— — (42,984)
Costs associated with the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program(1)(70)— — (71)
Stock-based compensation43 4,293 — — 4,336 
Repurchase of units(41)(4,106)— — (4,147)
Adjustment of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units46 4,579 — — 4,625 
Conversion of units into common shares301 — — 304 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — (8,790)(413)(9,203)
Cash flow hedges— — 12,273 (331)11,942 
Balance, June 30, 2023$17,977 $1,779,764 $27,679 $13,295 $1,838,715 
Net income196 19,361 — 3,183 22,740 
Distributions on units ($0.285 per unit)
(432)(42,727)— — (43,159)
Stock-based compensation34 3,331 — — 3,365 
Repurchase of units— (29)— — (29)
Adjustment of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units72 7,161 — — 7,233 
Conversion of units into common shares474 — — 479 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — — 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — (4,180)(233)(4,413)
Cash flow hedges— — 7,423 (44)7,379 
Balance, September 30, 2023$17,852 $1,767,335 $30,924 $16,201 $1,832,312 
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 UnitsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated AffiliatesTotal Capital
 General Partners’ CapitalLimited Partners’ Capital
Balance, January 1, 2022$17,872 $1,769,367 ($15,463)$43,802 $1,815,578 
Net income300 29,686 — 1,012 30,998 
Distributions on units ($0.27 per unit)
(408)(40,388)— — (40,796)
Issuance of units under the “at-the-market” equity offering, net of commissions and offering costs of $339
298 29,473 — — 29,771 
Issuance of units under incentive stock plans411 — — 415 
Stock-based compensation28 2,769 — — 2,797 
Repurchase of units(2)(212)— — (214)
Adjustment of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units(25)(2,496)— — (2,521)
Conversion of units into common shares103 — — 104 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — 188 — 188 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — 5,668 790 6,458 
Cash flow hedges— — 39,822 605 40,427 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— — — (1,566)(1,566)
Balance, March 31, 2022$18,068 $1,788,713 $30,215 $44,643 $1,881,639 
Net income246 24,404 — 637 25,287 
Distributions on units ($0.285 per unit)
(430)(42,612)— — (43,042)
Costs associated with the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program(1)(62)— — (63)
Issuance of units under incentive stock plans20 1,963 — — 1,983 
Stock-based compensation44 4,368 — — 4,412 
Repurchase of units(40)(3,951)— — (3,991)
Adjustment of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units124 12,261 — — 12,385 
Conversion of units into common shares— 42 — — 42 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — 188 — 188 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — (34,373)(1,912)(36,285)
Cash flow hedges— — 8,247 (2,492)5,755 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates redemption of shares— — — (27,860)(27,860)
Balance, June 30, 2022$18,031 $1,785,126 $4,277 $13,016 $1,820,450 
Net income210 20,823 — 10,828 31,861 
Distributions on units ($0.285 per unit)
(430)(42,537)— — (42,967)
Costs associated with the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program(1)(37)— — (38)
Issuance of units under incentive stock plans— 19 — — 19 
Stock-based compensation27 2,609 — — 2,636 
Repurchase of units— (20)— — (20)
Adjustment of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units239 23,633 — — 23,872 
Conversion of units into common shares37 3,659 — — 3,696 
Amortization of pension and postretirement plan liabilities— — 188 — 188 
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — (24,065)(1,327)(25,392)
Cash flow hedges— — 21,619 (1,472)20,147 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— — — (9,789)(9,789)
Balance, September 30, 2022$18,113 $1,793,275 $2,019 $11,256 $1,824,663 


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$49,274 $88,147 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization114,281 114,221 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development20,189 20,289 
Stock-based incentive compensation expense10,201 9,844 
Deferred income taxes(2,855)(6,678)
Amortization of losses from pension and postretirement plans564 
Timber write-offs resulting from casualty events2,302 1,088 
Other7,822 (2,854)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables251 (12,845)
Inventories(1,190)(6,238)
Accounts payable3,630 6,833 
All other operating activities5,027 (2,482)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES208,936 209,889 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(53,128)(48,211)
Real estate development investments(18,757)(10,935)
Purchase of timberlands(13,988)(3,242)
Other6,197 6,531 
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES(79,676)(55,857)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of debt— 406,842 
Repayment of debt— (531,842)
Distributions on units(129,852)(126,373)
Proceeds from the issuance of units under incentive stock plan— 2,580 
Proceeds from the issuance of units under the “at-the-market” (ATM) equity offering program, net of commissions and offering costs(82)31,877 
Repurchase of units to pay withholding taxes on vested incentive stock awards(4,217)(4,225)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— (16,472)
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES(134,151)(237,613)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH(928)(6,038)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5,819)(89,619)
Balance, beginning of year115,407 369,139 
Balance, end of period$109,588 $279,520 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period:
Interest (a)$31,556 $24,161 
Income taxes (b)4,651 14,627 
Non-cash investing activity:
Capital assets purchased on account5,161 4,882 
Non-cash financing activity:
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates redemption of shares (c)— 27,860 
(a)Interest paid is presented net of patronage payments received of $6.2 million and $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. For additional information on patronage payments, see Note 7 — Debt in the 2022 Form 10-K.
(b)Income taxes paid in 2022 were elevated due to timing of required tax payments for the New Zealand subsidiary following a full utilization of its net operating losses.
(c)In the second quarter of 2022, the New Zealand subsidiary made a capital distribution in order to redeem certain equity interests, resulting in the recording of a loan payable by the New Zealand subsidiary in the amount of $27.9 million.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Rayonier Inc. and its subsidiaries and Rayonier, L.P. have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier, L.P. year-end balance sheet information was derived from audited financial statements not included herein. In the opinion of management, these financial statements and notes reflect any adjustments (all of which are normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. These statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and supplementary data included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC (the “2022 Form 10-K”).
As of September 30, 2023, the Company owned a 98.4% interest in the Operating Partnership, with the remaining 1.6% interest owned by limited partners of the Operating Partnership. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Rayonier Inc. has exclusive control of the day-to-day management of the Operating Partnership.
SUMMARY OF UPDATES TO SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For a full description of our other significant accounting policies, see Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our 2022 Form 10-K.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
NON-TIMBER SALES
Carbon Capture and Storage Sales
    Carbon capture and storage (“CCS”) sales are primarily comprised of revenue generated from granting land access and the right to inject, sequester and permanently store carbon dioxide in a subsurface area. CCS contracts contain variable consideration arrangements, which may include variable durations, rates, access acres and carbon volumes. The determination of the transaction price and the allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations may require significant judgment and is based on management’s estimate of the most likely amount of consideration we expect to receive as of the reporting date.
Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. The estimation of variable consideration requires us to make certain judgments and assumptions regarding the amount and timing of future payments, which may be impacted by factors such as changes in market conditions, competition or other factors beyond our control. As a result, actual amounts of variable consideration could differ from our estimates.
We regularly review our estimates of variable consideration and, if necessary, adjust the transaction price and related revenue recognition accordingly. Any such adjustments are recorded in the period in which the estimate is revised.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
There have been no recently adopted or pending accounting pronouncements which are applicable or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Announcement of Oregon Disposition
As disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 2, 2023, we entered into an agreement for the sale of approximately 55,000 acres of timberland in Oregon to Manulife Investment Management on behalf of clients for $242 million (~$4,400 per acre). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, and $150 million of the proceeds are expected to be used to repay the unhedged portion of our 2022 Incremental Term Loan borrowings. See Note 6 – Debt for additional information.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Distributions

In connection with the termination of the Company’s Defined Benefit Plan (“the Plan”), payments were disbursed to plan participants who chose the lump sum distribution option on October 31, 2023. The lump sum disbursements were sourced from Plan assets. We expect to make cash contributions to fund the Defined Benefit Plan on a plan termination basis in 2024. See Note 15 – Employee Benefit Plans for additional information.

2.    SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Sales between operating segments are made based on estimated fair market value, and intercompany sales, purchases and profits (losses) are eliminated in consolidation. We evaluate financial performance based on segment operating income and Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”). Asset information is not reported by segment, as we do not produce asset information by segment internally.
Operating income as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income is equal to segment income. Certain income (loss) items in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are not allocated to segments. These items, which include interest expense, miscellaneous income (expense) and income tax benefit (expense), are not considered by management to be part of segment operations and are included under “unallocated interest expense and other.”
The following tables summarize the segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
SALES2023202220232022
Southern Timber$63,973 $64,549 $204,125 $207,584 
Pacific Northwest Timber29,325 34,397 96,061 119,834 
New Zealand Timber70,435 72,452 175,438 202,723 
Real Estate31,175 12,435 79,492 81,032 
Trading6,782 11,582 34,767 52,727 
Intersegment Eliminations (a)(111)(128)(357)(226)
Total$201,579 $195,287 $589,526 $663,674 
(a)Primarily consists of log marketing fees paid to our Trading segment from our Southern Timber and Pacific Northwest Timber segments for marketing log export sales.

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Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
OPERATING INCOME2023202220232022
Southern Timber$18,634 $22,474 $62,565 $76,883 
Pacific Northwest Timber (a)(557)2,179 (6,475)11,729 
New Zealand Timber (b)17,555 9,280 19,265 22,653 
Real Estate (c)9,187 15,749 18,720 36,953 
Trading(52)177 356 84 
Corporate and Other(9,411)(8,956)(28,350)(26,613)
Total Operating Income35,356 40,903 66,081 121,689 
Unallocated interest expense and other (d)(12,069)(7,804)(15,030)(25,486)
Total Income before Income Taxes$23,287 $33,099 $51,051 $96,203 
(a)The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $1.1 million of timber write-offs resulting from casualty events. Timber write-offs resulting from casualty events are recorded within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income under the caption “Cost of Sales.”
(b)The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes a $2.3 million timber write-off resulting from a casualty event. Timber write-offs resulting from casualty events are recorded within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income under the caption “Cost of Sales.”
(c)The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include an $11.5 million gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to noncontrolling interests (“NCI”). The gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to noncontrolling interests are recorded within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income under the caption “Other operating (expense) income, net.”
(d)The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes $20.5 million of net recoveries associated with legal settlements.

 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION2023202220232022
Southern Timber$19,153 $14,116 $61,631 $46,832 
Pacific Northwest Timber8,330 9,356 28,221 35,587 
New Zealand Timber 5,952 6,302 16,335 18,192 
Real Estate3,088 961 6,826 12,671 
Corporate and Other 444 316 1,268 939 
Total$36,967 $31,051 $114,281 $114,221 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
NON-CASH COST OF LAND AND IMPROVED DEVELOPMENT2023202220232022
Real Estate$6,586 $3,149 $20,189 $20,289 
Total$6,586 $3,149 $20,189 $20,289 
3.    REVENUE
PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS
We recognize revenue when control of promised goods or services (“performance obligations”) is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those goods or services (“transaction price”). Unsatisfied performance obligations as of September 30, 2023 are primarily due to advances on stumpage contracts, unearned license revenue, unearned carbon capture and storage revenue and post-closing obligations on real estate sales. Of these performance obligations, $23.8 million is expected to be recognized within the next twelve months, with the remaining $11.3 million expected to be recognized thereafter as we satisfy our
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performance obligations. We generally collect payment within a year of satisfying performance obligations and therefore have elected not to adjust revenues for a financing component.
CONTRACT BALANCES
The timing of revenue recognition, invoicing and cash collections results in trade receivables and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Trade receivables are recorded when we have an unconditional right to consideration for completed performance under the contract. Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue as (or when) we perform under the contract.
The following table contains contract balances recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
 September 30, 2023December 31, 2022Balance Sheet Location
Contract assets
Trade receivables, net (a)$31,447 $27,837 Trade receivables
Contract liabilities
Deferred revenue, current (b)23,835 22,762 Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue, non-current (c)11,317 6,895 Long-term deferred revenue
(a)The increase in trade receivables was primarily driven by timing of sales in our timber segments.
(b)The increase in deferred revenue, current is driven by the timing of renewals of hunting contracts and the current portion of a carbon capture and storage contract entered into in the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by the satisfaction of post-closing obligations on real estate sales and stumpage contracts.
(c)The increase in deferred revenue, non-current is primarily driven by a carbon capture and storage contract entered into in the first quarter of 2023.
The following table summarizes revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of each year:
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Revenue recognized from contract liability balance at the beginning of the year (a)$2,216 $1,957 $19,950 $14,458 
(a)    Revenue recognized was primarily from hunting licenses, the use of advances on pay-as-cut timber sales and the satisfaction of post closing obligations on real estate sales.
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The following tables present our revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by product type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingElim.Total
September 30, 2023
Pulpwood$25,514 $1,440 $6,507 — $447 — $33,908 
Sawtimber27,274 26,401 48,356 — 5,954 — 107,985 
Hardwood1,343 — — — — — 1,343 
Total Timber Sales54,131 27,841 54,863 — 6,401 — 143,236 
License Revenue, Primarily from Hunting7,178 439 90 — — — 7,707 
Other Non-Timber/Carbon Revenue2,664 1,045 15,482 — — — 19,191 
Agency Fee Income— — — — 270 — 270 
Total Non-Timber Sales9,842 1,484 15,572 — 270 — 27,168 
Improved Development— — — 3,120 — — 3,120 
Unimproved Development— — — 114 — — 114 
Rural— — — 20,461 — — 20,461 
Timberland & Non-Strategic— — — 1,055 — — 1,055 
Deferred Revenue/Other (a)— — — 5,981 — — 5,981 
Total Real Estate Sales— — — 30,731 — — 30,731 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers63,973 29,325 70,435 30,731 6,671 — 201,135 
Lease Revenue— — — 444 — — 444 
Intersegment— — — — 111 (111)— 
Total Revenue$63,973 $29,325 $70,435 $31,175 $6,782 ($111)$201,579 
Three Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingElim.Total
September 30, 2022
Pulpwood$32,564 $2,989 $7,645 — $1,112 — $44,310 
Sawtimber20,943 29,630 58,412 — 10,053 — 119,038 
Hardwood4,221 — — — — — 4,221 
Total Timber Sales57,728 32,619 66,057 — 11,165 — 167,569 
License Revenue, Primarily from Hunting5,141 326 118 — — — 5,585 
Other Non-Timber/Carbon Revenue1,680 1,452 6,277 — — — 9,409 
Agency Fee Income— — — — 289 — 289 
Total Non-Timber Sales6,821 1,778 6,395 — 289 — 15,283 
Improved Development— — — 2,296 — — 2,296 
Rural— — — 6,964 — — 6,964 
Deferred Revenue/Other (a)— — — 2,769 — — 2,769 
Total Real Estate Sales— — — 12,029 — — 12,029 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers64,549 34,397 72,452 12,029 11,454 — 194,881 
Lease Revenue— — — 406 — — 406 
Intersegment— — — — 128 (128)— 
Total Revenue$64,549 $34,397 $72,452 $12,435 $11,582 ($128)$195,287 
(a)    Includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales.
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Nine Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingElim.Total
September 30, 2023
Pulpwood$76,152 $7,358 $20,953 — $3,328 — $107,791 
Sawtimber95,663 83,963 137,868 — 30,130 — 347,624 
Hardwood3,169 — — — — — 3,169 
Total Timber Sales174,984 91,321 158,821 — 33,458 — 458,584 
License Revenue, Primarily From Hunting17,632 780 212 — — — 18,624 
Other Non-Timber/Carbon Revenue11,509 3,960 16,405 — — — 31,874 
Agency Fee Income— — — — 952 — 952 
Total Non-Timber Sales29,141 4,740 16,617 — 952 — 51,450 
Improved Development— — — 20,155 — — 20,155 
Unimproved Development— — — 114 — — 114 
Rural — — — 42,587 — — 42,587 
Timberland & Non-Strategic— — — 2,947 — — 2,947 
Deferred Revenue/Other (a)— — — 12,642 — — 12,642 
Total Real Estate Sales— — — 78,445 — — 78,445 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers204,125 96,061 175,438 78,445 34,410 — 588,479 
Lease Revenue— — — 1,047 — — 1,047 
Intersegment— — — — 357 (357)— 
Total Revenue$204,125 $96,061 $175,438 $79,492 $34,767 ($357)$589,526 
Nine Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingElim.Total
September 30, 2022
Pulpwood$100,945 $9,478 $26,091 — $5,636 — $142,150 
Sawtimber70,203 106,155 164,759 — 45,910 — 387,027 
Hardwood15,776 — — — — — 15,776 
Total Timber Sales186,924 115,633 190,850 — 51,546 — 544,953 
License Revenue, Primarily from Hunting16,322 571 266 — — — 17,159 
Other Non-Timber/Carbon Revenue4,338 3,630 11,607 — — — 19,575 
Agency Fee Income— — — — 955 — 955 
Total Non-Timber Sales20,660 4,201 11,873 — 955 — 37,689 
Improved Development— — — 18,828 — — 18,828 
Rural— — — 47,333 — — 47,333 
Timberland & Non-Strategic— — — 11,400 — — 11,400 
Deferred Revenue/Other (a)— — — 2,498 — — 2,498 
Total Real Estate Sales— — — 80,059 — — 80,059 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers207,584 119,834 202,723 80,059 52,501 — 662,701 
Lease Revenue— — — 973 — — 973 
Intersegment— — — — 226 (226)— 
Total Revenue$207,584 $119,834 $202,723 $81,032 $52,727 ($226)$663,674 
(a)    Includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales.
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The following tables present our timber sales disaggregated by contract type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberTradingTotal
September 30, 2023
Stumpage Pay-as-Cut $25,454 — — — $25,454 
Stumpage Lump Sum— 969 — — 969 
Total Stumpage25,454 969 — — 26,423 
Delivered Wood (Domestic)26,907 24,085 15,265 10 66,267 
Delivered Wood (Export)1,770 2,787 39,598 6,391 50,546 
Total Delivered28,677 26,872 54,863 6,401 116,813 
Total Timber Sales$54,131 $27,841 $54,863 $6,401 $143,236 
September 30, 2022
Stumpage Pay-as-Cut $21,111 — — — $21,111 
Stumpage Lump Sum288 121 — — 409 
Total Stumpage21,399 121 — — 21,520 
Delivered Wood (Domestic)33,010 30,837 18,825 260 82,932 
Delivered Wood (Export)3,319 1,661 47,232 10,905 63,117 
Total Delivered36,329 32,498 66,057 11,165 146,049 
Total Timber Sales$57,728 $32,619 $66,057 $11,165 $167,569 
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Nine Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberTradingTotal
September 30, 2023
Stumpage Pay-as-Cut $86,424 — — — $86,424 
Stumpage Lump Sum387 1,592 — — 1,979 
Total Stumpage86,811 1,592 — — 88,403 
Delivered Wood (Domestic)81,757 80,249 39,419 501 201,926 
Delivered Wood (Export)6,416 9,480 119,402 32,957 168,255 
Total Delivered88,173 89,729 158,821 33,458 370,181 
Total Timber Sales$174,984 $91,321 $158,821 $33,458 $458,584 
September 30, 2022
Stumpage Pay-as-Cut $78,643 — — — $78,643 
Stumpage Lump Sum
378 5,593 — — 5,971 
Total Stumpage79,021 5,593 — — 84,614 
Delivered Wood (Domestic)
98,386 104,239 50,358 1,989 254,972 
Delivered Wood (Export)
9,517 5,801 140,492 49,557 205,367 
Total Delivered107,903 110,040 190,850 51,546 460,339 
Total Timber Sales
$186,924 $115,633 $190,850 $51,546 $544,953 



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4.    NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN CONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
Matariki Forestry Group
We maintain a 77% controlling financial interest in Matariki Forestry Group (the “New Zealand subsidiary”), a joint venture that owns or leases approximately 419,000 legal acres of New Zealand timberland. Accordingly, we consolidate the New Zealand subsidiary’s balance sheet and results of operations. Income attributable to the New Zealand subsidiary’s 23% noncontrolling interests is reflected as an adjustment to income in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income under the caption “Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates.” Rayonier New Zealand Limited (“RNZ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as the manager of the New Zealand subsidiary.
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP
Noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership relate to the third-party ownership of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units. Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership is computed by applying the weighted average Redeemable Operating Partnership Units outstanding during the period as a percentage of the weighted average total units outstanding to the Operating Partnership’s net income for the period. If a noncontrolling unitholder redeems a unit for a registered common share of Rayonier or cash, the noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership will be reduced and the Company’s share in the Operating Partnership will be increased by the fair value of each security at the time of redemption.
The following table sets forth the Company’s noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
$77,532 $123,811 $105,763 $133,823 
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
(6,890)(23,363)(8,810)(32,131)
Conversions of Redeemable Operating Partnership Units to Common Shares
(479)(3,696)(24,663)(3,842)
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
320 455 811 1,670 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
36 (49)(1,016)(523)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
(699)(915)(2,265)(2,754)
Total noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
$69,820 $96,243 $69,820 $96,243 

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5.    EARNINGS PER SHARE AND PER UNIT
The following table provides details of the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per common share of the Company:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2023202220232022
Earnings per common share - basic
Numerator:
Net Income$22,740 $31,861 $49,274 $88,147 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership(320)(455)(811)(1,670)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3,183)(10,828)(1,902)(12,478)
Net income attributable to Rayonier Inc.$19,237 $20,578 $46,561 $73,999 
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per common share - weighted average shares148,274,209 146,370,340 147,959,983 146,022,718 
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Rayonier Inc.:$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.51 
Earnings per common share - diluted
Numerator:
Net Income$22,740 $31,861 $49,274 $88,147 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3,183)(10,828)(1,902)(12,478)
Net income attributable to Rayonier Inc., before net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership$19,557 $21,033 $47,372 $75,669 
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per common share - weighted average shares148,274,209 146,370,340 147,959,983 146,022,718 
Add: Dilutive effect of:
Stock options— 3,271 629 6,200 
Performance shares, restricted shares and restricted stock units299,613 620,316 394,006 693,954 
Noncontrolling interests in operating partnership units2,462,431 3,238,962 2,676,911 3,288,409 
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share - adjusted weighted average shares151,036,253 150,232,889 151,031,529 150,011,281 
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Rayonier Inc.:$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.50 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per common share:
Stock options, performance shares, restricted shares and restricted stock units164,521 126,132 156,835 78,634 
Total164,521 126,132 156,835 78,634 

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The following table provides details of the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per unit of the Operating Partnership:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2023202220232022
Earnings per unit - basic
Numerator:
Net Income$22,740 $31,861 $49,274 $88,147 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3,183)(10,828)(1,902)(12,478)
Net income available to unitholders$19,557 $21,033 $47,372 $75,669 
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per unit - weighted average units150,736,640 149,609,302 150,636,894 149,311,127 
Basic earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P.:$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.51 
Earnings per unit - diluted
Numerator:
Net Income$22,740 $31,861 $49,274 $88,147 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3,183)(10,828)(1,902)(12,478)
Net income available to unitholders$19,557 $21,033 $47,372 $75,669 
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per unit - weighted average units150,736,640 149,609,302 150,636,894 149,311,127 
Add: Dilutive effect of unit equivalents:
Stock options— 3,271 629 6,200 
Performance shares, restricted shares and restricted stock units299,613 620,316 394,006 693,954 
Denominator for diluted earnings per unit - adjusted weighted average units151,036,253 150,232,889 151,031,529 150,011,281 
Diluted earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P.:$0.13 $0.14 $0.31 $0.50 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Anti-dilutive unit equivalents excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per unit:
Stock options, performance shares, restricted shares and restricted stock units164,521 126,132 156,835 78,634 
Total164,521 126,132 156,835 78,634 



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6.    DEBT
Our debt consisted of the following at September 30, 2023:
September 30, 2023
Debt
Senior Notes due 2031 at a fixed interest rate of 2.75%
$450,000 
2015 Term Loan borrowings due 2028 at a variable interest rate of 7.00%
350,000 
2022 Incremental Term Loan borrowings due 2027 at a variable interest rate of 7.00%
250,000 
2016 Incremental Term Loan borrowings due 2026 at a variable interest rate of 7.05%
200,000 
2021 Incremental Term Loan borrowings due 2029 at a variable interest rate of 6.95%
200,000 
New Zealand subsidiary noncontrolling interests shareholder loan due 2026 at a fixed interest rate of 3.64% (a)
24,161 
New Zealand subsidiary noncontrolling interests shareholder loan due 2027 at a fixed interest rate of 6.48% (a)
24,161 
New Zealand subsidiary noncontrolling interests shareholder loan due 2025 at a fixed interest rate of 2.95% (a)
20,709 
Total principal debt1,519,031 
Less: Unamortized discounts(2,857)
Less: Deferred financing costs(4,704)
Total long-term debt$1,511,470 
(a)    Except for changes in the New Zealand foreign exchange rate, there have been no adjustments to the carrying value of the shareholder loans since inception.
The following table contains information on the outstanding variable rate debt as of September 30, 2023:
DebtPeriodic Interest Rate (a)Effective Fixed Interest Rate (b)
2015 Term Loan
Daily Simple SOFR + 1.70%
3.03 %
2022 Incremental Term Loan
Daily Simple SOFR + 1.70%
5.53 %
2016 Incremental Term Loan
Daily Simple SOFR + 1.75%
2.40 %
2021 Incremental Term Loan
Daily Simple SOFR + 1.65%
1.46 %
(a)    Includes credit spread adjustment of 0.1%.
(b)    Effective interest rate is after consideration of interest rate swaps and estimated patronage refunds.
Principal payments due during the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Total
2023— 
2024— 
202520,709 
2026224,161 
2027274,161 
Thereafter1,000,000 
Total Debt$1,519,031 
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2023 DEBT ACTIVITY
U.S. Debt
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we made no borrowings or repayments on our Revolving Credit Facility. At September 30, 2023, we had available borrowings of $296.2 million under the Revolving Credit Facility, net of $3.8 million to secure our outstanding letters of credit.
See Note 1 - Basis of Presentation for information regarding subsequent events related to our 2022 Incremental Term Loan borrowings.
New Zealand Debt
In July 2023, the New Zealand subsidiary renewed its NZ$20 million working capital facility, extending its maturity date to June 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the New Zealand subsidiary made no borrowings or repayments on its working capital facility (the “New Zealand Working Capital Facility”). At September 30, 2023, the New Zealand subsidiary had NZ$20.0 million of available borrowings under its working capital facility.

DEBT COVENANTS
In connection with our 2015 Term Loan Facility, 2016 Incremental Term Loan Facility, 2021 Incremental Term Loan Agreement, 2022 Incremental Term Loan Agreement and Revolving Credit Facility, customary covenants must be met, the most significant of which include interest coverage and leverage ratios.
The covenants listed below, which are the most significant financial covenants in effect as of September 30, 2023, are calculated on a trailing 12-month basis:
Covenant RequirementActual RatioFavorable
Covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense should not be less than
2.5 to 1
6.9 to 1
4.4
Covenant debt to covenant net worth plus covenant debt shall not exceed65 %46 %19 %
    In addition to the financial covenants listed above, the Senior Notes due 2031, 2015 Term Loan Facility, 2016 Incremental Term Loan Facility, 2021 Incremental Term Loan Agreement, 2022 Incremental Term Loan Agreement, and Revolving Credit Facility include customary covenants that limit the incurrence of debt and the disposition of assets, among others. At September 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants.
7.    DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
We are exposed to market risk related to potential fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We use derivative financial instruments to mitigate the financial impact of exposure to these risks.
Accounting for derivative financial instruments is governed by ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, (“ASC 815”). In accordance with ASC 815, we record our derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the instruments’ fair value are accounted for based on their intended use. Gains and losses on derivatives that are designated and qualify for cash flow hedge accounting are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction materializes. Gains and losses on derivatives that are designated and qualify for net investment hedge accounting are recorded as a component of AOCI and will not be reclassified into earnings until the investment is partially or completely liquidated. The changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments and those which are no longer effective as hedging instruments, are recognized immediately in earnings.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE AND OPTION CONTRACTS
Our New Zealand subsidiary’s domestic sales and operating expenses are predominately denominated in New Zealand dollars, while its export sales, shareholder distributions and ocean freight payments are predominately denominated in U.S. dollars. To the extent New Zealand dollar costs exceed New Zealand dollar revenues (the
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“foreign exchange exposure”), the New Zealand subsidiary manages the foreign exchange exposure through the use of derivative financial instruments. It typically hedges a portion of export sales receipts to cover 50% to 90% of the projected foreign exchange exposure for the following 12 months, up to 75% for the forward 12 to 18 months and up to 50% for the forward 18 to 24 months. Additionally, it will occasionally hedge export sales receipts to cover up to 50% of the foreign exchange exposure for the forward 24 to 36 months and up to 25% of the foreign exchange exposure for the forward 36 to 48 months when the New Zealand dollar is at a cyclical low versus the U.S. dollar. The New Zealand subsidiary’s trading operations typically hedge a portion of export sales receipts to cover the projected foreign exchange exposure for the following three months. As of September 30, 2023, foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency option contracts had maturity dates through September 2026 and July 2026, respectively.
Foreign currency exchange and option contracts hedging foreign currency risk qualify for cash flow hedge accounting. We may de-designate these cash flow hedge relationships in advance or at the occurrence of the forecasted transaction. The portion of gains or losses on the derivative instrument previously in AOCI for de-designated hedges remains in AOCI until the forecasted transaction affects earnings. Changes in the value of derivative instruments after de-designation are recorded in earnings.
INTEREST RATE PRODUCTS
We are exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on our variable-rate debt and on anticipated debt issuances. We use variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps and forward-starting interest rate swap agreements to hedge this exposure. For these derivative instruments, we report the gains/losses from the fluctuations in the fair market value of the hedges in AOCI and reclassify them to earnings as interest expense in the same period in which the hedged interest payments affect earnings.
To the extent we de-designate or terminate a cash flow hedging relationship and the associated hedged item continues to exist, any unrealized gain or loss of the cash flow hedge at the time of de-designation remains in AOCI and is amortized using the straight-line method through interest expense over the remaining life of the hedged item. To the extent the associated hedged item is no longer effective, the gain or loss is reclassified out of AOCI to earnings immediately.
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
The following table contains information on the outstanding interest rate swaps as of September 30, 2023:
Outstanding Interest Rate Swaps (a)
Date Entered IntoTermNotional AmountRelated Debt FacilityFixed Rate of SwapBank Margin on Debt (b)Total Effective Interest Rate (c)
August 20159 years$170,000 Term Credit Agreement2.10 %1.70 %3.80 %
August 20159 years180,000 Term Credit Agreement2.26 %1.70 %3.96 %
April 201610 years100,000 Incremental Term Loan1.50 %1.75 %3.25 %
April 201610 years100,000 Incremental Term Loan1.51 %1.75 %3.26 %
May 2021 7 years200,000 
2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility
0.67 %1.65 %2.32 %
December 2022 5 years100,000 
2022 Incremental Term Loan Facility
3.72 %1.70 %5.42 %
(a)All interest rate swaps have been designated as interest rate cash flow hedges and qualify for hedge accounting.
(b)Includes the SOFR Credit Spread Adjustment component of 0.1%.
(c)Rate is before estimated patronage payments.

FORWARD-STARTING INTEREST RATE SWAPS
In March 2023, we modified our benchmark rates from LIBOR to Daily Simple SOFR for our forward-starting interest rates swaps, resulting in slightly favorable fixed rates. In May 2023, we entered into a new $50 million forward-starting interest rate swap, benchmarked to Daily Simple SOFR.
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The following table contains information on the outstanding forward-starting interest rate swaps as of September 30, 2023:
Outstanding Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swaps (a)
Date Entered IntoTermNotional AmountFixed Rate of SwapRelated Debt FacilityForward DateMaximum Period Ending for Forecasted Issuance Date
April 20204 years$100,000 0.78 %Term Credit AgreementAugust 2024N/A
May 20204 years50,000 0.64 %Term Credit AgreementAugust 2024N/A
May 20234 years50,000 3.29 %Term Credit AgreementAugust 2024N/A
(a)All forward-starting interest rate swaps have been designated as interest rate cash flow hedges and qualify for hedge accounting.
The following tables demonstrate the impact, gross of tax, of our derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Income Statement Location20232022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contractsOther comprehensive income (loss)$1,752 ($4,464)
Other operating (expense) income, net(1,796)(2,669)
Foreign currency option contractsOther comprehensive income (loss)(26)(1,754)
Other operating (expense) income, net(196)— 
Interest rate productsOther comprehensive income (loss)12,381 26,607 
Interest expense, net(4,810)(62)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Income Statement Location20232022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contractsOther comprehensive income (loss)$5,753 ($15,373)
Other operating (expense) income, net(5,801)(2,598)
Foreign currency option contractsOther comprehensive income (loss)(858)(2,304)
Other operating (expense) income, net(244)— 
Interest rate productsOther comprehensive income (loss)20,416 76,372 
Interest expense, net(12,587)4,555 
During the next 12 months, the amount of the September 30, 2023 AOCI balance, net of tax, expected to be reclassified into earnings is a gain of approximately $24.7 million. The following table contains details of the expected reclassified amounts into earnings:
Amount expected to be reclassified into earnings in next 12 months
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts($2,763)
Foreign currency option contracts(279)
Interest rate products (a)27,734 
Total estimated gain on derivatives contracts$24,692 
(a)    These reclassified amounts are expected to fully offset variable interest rate payments made to debt holders, resulting in no net impact on our earnings or cash flows.
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The following table contains the notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Notional Amount
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts$127,200 $138,250 
Foreign currency option contracts86,000 78,000 
Interest rate swaps850,000 850,000 
Forward-starting interest rate swaps200,000 150,000 
    The following table contains the fair values of the derivative financial instruments recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Changes in balances of derivative financial instruments are recorded as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
Location on Balance SheetFair Value Assets / (Liabilities) (a)
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contractsOther current assets$63 $25 
Other assets 391 1,303 
Other current liabilities(3,900)(5,457)
Other non-current liabilities(1,139)(410)
Foreign currency option contractsOther current assets77 66 
Other assets1,032 2,131 
Other current liabilities(464)(347)
Other non-current liabilities(1,179)(1,281)
Interest rate swapsOther assets62,520 60,843 
Other non-current liabilities— (51)
Forward-starting interest rate swapsOther assets17,501 11,939 
Total derivative contracts:
Other current assets$140 $91 
Other assets81,444 76,216 
Total derivative assets$81,584 $76,307 
Other current liabilities(4,364)(5,804)
Other non-current liabilities(2,318)(1,742)
Total derivative liabilities($6,682)($7,546)
(a)    See Note 8 — Fair Value Measurements for further information on the fair value of our derivatives including their classification within the fair value hierarchy.

OFFSETTING DERIVATIVES
Derivative financial instruments are presented at their gross fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our derivative financial instruments are not subject to master netting arrangements, which would allow the right of offset.

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8.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value was established in the Accounting Standards Codification as follows:
    Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
    Level 2 Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1.
    Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, using market information and what we believe to be appropriate valuation methodologies under GAAP:
 September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Asset (Liability) (a)Carrying
Amount
Fair ValueCarrying
Amount
Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$107,784 $107,784 — $114,255 $114,255 — 
Restricted cash (b)1,804 1,804 — 1,152 1,152 — 
Long-term debt (c)(1,511,470)— (1,422,224)(1,514,721)— (1,438,736)
Interest rate swaps (d)62,520 — 62,520 60,792 — 60,792 
Forward-starting interest rate swaps (d)17,501 — 17,501 11,939 — 11,939 
Foreign currency exchange contracts (d)(4,585)— (4,585)(4,539)— (4,539)
Foreign currency option contracts (d)(534)— (534)569 — 569 
Noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership (e)69,820 — 69,820 105,763 — 105,763 
(a)We did not have Level 3 assets or liabilities at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(b)Restricted cash represents proceeds from like-kind exchange sales deposited with a third-party intermediary and cash held in escrow. See Note 18 — Restricted Cash for additional information.
(c)The carrying amount of long-term debt is presented net of deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts on non-revolving debt. See Note 6 — Debt for additional information.
(d)See Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for information regarding the Consolidated Balance Sheets classification of our derivative financial instruments.
(e)Noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership is neither an asset nor liability and is classified as temporary equity in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. This relates to the ownership of Rayonier, L.P. units by various individuals and entities other than the Company. See Note 4 — Noncontrolling Interests for additional information.
We use the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of our financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash — The carrying amount is equal to fair market value.
Debt — The fair value of fixed rate debt is based upon quoted market prices for debt with similar terms and maturities. The variable rate debt adjusts with changes in the market rate, therefore the carrying value approximates fair value.
Interest rate swap agreements — The fair value of interest rate contracts is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows, for each instrument, at prevailing interest rates.
Foreign currency exchange contracts — The fair value of foreign currency exchange contracts is determined by a mark-to-market valuation, which estimates fair value by discounting the difference between the contracted forward price and the current forward price for the residual maturity of the contract using a risk-free interest rate.
Foreign currency option contracts — The fair value of foreign currency option contracts is based on a mark-to-market calculation using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership — The fair value of noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership is determined based on the period-end closing price of Rayonier Inc. common shares.

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9.    CONTINGENCIES
We have been named as a defendant in various lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. While we have procured reasonable and customary insurance covering risks normally occurring in connection with our businesses, we have in certain cases retained some risk through the operation of large deductible insurance plans, primarily in the areas of executive risk, property, automobile and general liability. These pending lawsuits and claims, either individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.

10.    ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE LIABILITIES
Various federal and state environmental laws in the states in which we operate place cleanup or restoration liability on the current and former owners of affected real estate. These laws are often a source of “strict liability,” meaning that an owner or operator need not necessarily have caused, or even been aware of, the release of contaminated materials. Similarly, there are certain environmental laws that allow state, federal, and tribal trustees (collectively, the “Trustees”) to bring suit against property owners to recover damage for injuries to natural resources. Like the liability that attaches to current property owners in the cleanup context, liability for natural resource damages (“NRD”) can attach to a property simply because an injury to natural resources resulted from releases of contaminated materials on or from the owner’s property, regardless of culpability for the release.

Changes in environmental and NRD liabilities from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 are shown below:
Port Gamble, WA
Non-current portion at December 31, 2022
$14,418
Plus: Current portion1,175
Total Balance at December 31, 2022
15,593
Expenditures charged to liabilities(304)
Increase to liabilities (a)411
Total Balance at September 30, 2023
15,700
Less: Current portion(6,689)
Non-current portion at September 30, 2023
$9,011
(a)Reflects revised environmental and NRD cost estimates recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

It is expected that the upland mill site cleanup and NRD restoration will occur over the next one to two years, while the monitoring of Port Gamble Bay, mill site, and landfills will continue for an additional 15 to 20 years. NRD costs are subject to change as the scope of the restoration projects become more clearly defined. It is reasonably possible that these components of the liability may increase as the project progresses. Management continues to monitor the Port Gamble cleanup process and will make adjustments as needed. Should any future circumstances result in a change to the estimated cost of the project, we will record an appropriate adjustment to the liability in the period it becomes known and when we can reasonably estimate the amount. For further information on the timing and amount of future payments related to our environmental remediation liabilities, see Note 10 - Commitments in our 2022 Form 10-K.

We do not currently anticipate any material loss in excess of the amounts accrued; however, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss, if any, in excess of the established liabilities. Our future remediation expenses may be affected by a number of uncertainties including, but not limited to, the difficulty in estimating the extent and method of remediation, the evolving nature of environmental regulations, and the availability and application of technology. We do not expect the resolution of such uncertainties to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or liquidity.
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11.    GUARANTEES
We provide financial guarantees as required by creditors, insurance programs, and various governmental agencies.
As of September 30, 2023, the following financial guarantees were outstanding:
Financial Commitments (a)Maximum Potential
Payment
Standby letters of credit (b)$3,779 
Surety bonds (c)23,605 
Total financial commitments$27,384 
(a)We have not recorded any liabilities for these financial commitments in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The guarantees are not subject to measurement, as the guarantees are dependent on our own performance.
(b)Approximately $2.9 million of the standby letters of credit serve as credit support for real estate construction in our Wildlight development project. The remaining letters of credit support various insurance related agreements, primarily workers’ compensation. These letters of credit will expire at various dates during 2023 and 2024 and will be renewed as required.
(c)Surety bonds are issued primarily to secure performance obligations related to various operational activities and to provide collateral for our Wildlight development project in Nassau County, Florida and our Heartwood development project in Richmond Hill, Georgia. These surety bonds expire at various dates during 2023, 2024, and 2025 and are expected to be renewed as required.
12.    HIGHER AND BETTER USE TIMBERLANDS AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS
We routinely assess potential alternative uses of our timberlands, as some properties may become more valuable for development, residential, recreation or other purposes. We periodically transfer, via a sale or contribution from the real estate investment trust (“REIT”) entities to taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”), higher and better use (“HBU”) timberlands to enable land-use entitlement, development or marketing activities. We also acquire HBU properties in connection with timberland acquisitions. These properties are managed as timberlands until sold or developed. While the majority of HBU sales involve rural and recreational land, we also selectively pursue various land-use entitlements on certain properties for residential, commercial and industrial development in order to enhance the long-term value of such properties. For selected development properties, we also invest in targeted infrastructure improvements, such as roadways and utilities, to accelerate the marketability and improve the value of such properties.
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Changes in higher and better use timberlands and real estate development investments from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 are shown below:
Higher and Better Use Timberlands and Real Estate Development Investments
 Land and Timber Development InvestmentsTotal
Non-current portion at December 31, 2022
$91,374 $23,723 $115,097 
Plus: Current portion (a)408 17,501 17,909 
Total Balance at December 31, 2022
91,782 41,224 133,006 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development(1,998)(13,711)(15,709)
Amortization of parcel real estate development investments— (7,689)(7,689)
Timber depletion from harvesting activities and basis of timber sold in real estate sales(1,556)— (1,556)
Capitalized real estate development investments (b)— 24,038 24,038 
Capital expenditures (silviculture)23 — 23 
Intersegment transfers554 — 554 
Total Balance at September 30, 2023
88,805 43,862 132,667 
Less: Current portion (a)(1,601)(24,409)(26,010)
Non-current portion at September 30, 2023
$87,204 $19,453 $106,657 
(a)The current portion of Higher and Better Use Timberlands and Real Estate Development Investments is recorded in Inventory. See Note 13 — Inventory for additional information.
(b)Capitalized real estate development investments include $0.6 million of capitalized interest and $5.3 million of parcel real estate development investments. Parcel real estate development investments represent investments made for specific lots and/or commercial parcels that are currently under contract or expected to be ready for market within a year.

13.    INVENTORY
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our inventory consisted entirely of finished goods, as follows:
 September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Finished goods inventory
Real estate inventory (a)$26,010 $17,909 
Log inventory6,831 5,347 
Carbon unit inventory (b)298 473 
Total inventory$33,139 $23,729 
(a)Represents the cost of HBU real estate (including capitalized development investments) under contract to be sold as well as the cost of HBU real estate deferred until post-closing obligations are satisfied. See Note 12 — Higher And Better Use Timberlands and Real Estate Development Investments for additional information.
(b)Represents the basis in New Zealand carbon units intended to be sold in the next 12 months.
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14.    OTHER OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET
Other operating (expense) income, net consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Loss on foreign currency remeasurement, net of cash flow hedges($1,555)($1,158)($5,713)($481)
Gain on sale or disposal of property and equipment— 37 40 
Equity income related to Bainbridge Landing LLC joint venture (a)— 15,848 — 15,477 
Miscellaneous (expense) income, net(99)(118)105 (638)
Total($1,654)$14,581 ($5,571)$14,398 
(a)The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $16.0 million of equity income from the sale of a multi-family apartment complex in Bainbridge Island, Washington. As the equity investment was co-owned with outside investors, $4.5 million of the equity income was attributable to Rayonier.
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15.    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
We have one qualified non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering a portion of our employees and an unfunded plan that provides benefits in excess of amounts allowable under current tax law in the qualified plans. We closed enrollment in the pension plans to salaried employees hired after December 31, 2005. Effective December 31, 2016, we froze benefits for all employees participating in the pension plan. In lieu of the pension plan, we provide those employees with an enhanced 401(k) plan match similar to what is currently provided to employees hired after December 31, 2005. Employee benefit plan liabilities are calculated using actuarial estimates and management assumptions. These estimates are based on historical information, along with certain assumptions about future events. Changes in assumptions, as well as changes in actual experience, could cause the estimates to change.
In December 2022, the Rayonier Board of Directors approved the resolution to terminate the Defined Benefit Plan and notified impacted parties of the termination and alternative distribution options. The Defined Benefit Plan was terminated on February 28, 2023. On July 20, 2023, the Rayonier Board of Directors approved the resolution to terminate the unfunded plan and will distribute all benefits in accordance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The unfunded plan was terminated on July 31, 2023. We expect to recognize pre-tax non-cash pension settlement charges related to the actuarial losses currently in AOCI upon settlement of the obligations of the Defined Benefit and Excess Benefit Plans. These charges are currently expected to occur in 2023 and 2024, with the specific timing and final amounts dependent upon several factors.
We expect to make cash contributions of approximately $7.6 million during the settlement process in order to fund the Defined Benefit Plan on a plan termination basis. The Defined Benefit Plan will be settled upon completion of lump sum distributions and purchase of annuity contracts. The settlement is expected to be completed by the end of Q2 2024. The Excess Benefit Plan will be settled entirely with lump sum payments with expected cash contributions in 2024 of approximately $1.3 million. Projected cash contributions are an estimate, as actual amounts will be dependent upon the nature and timing of participant settlements and interest rates, as well as prevailing market conditions. See Note 1 – Basis of Presentation for information regarding subsequent events related to the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
The net pension and postretirement benefit (credits) costs that have been recorded are shown in the following table:
Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Credit) CostIncome Statement LocationPensionPostretirement
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
Service costSelling and general expenses— — $1 $2 
Interest costInterest and other miscellaneous income, net844 609 17 13 
Expected return on plan assets (a)Interest and other miscellaneous income, net(887)(872)— — 
Amortization of lossesInterest and other miscellaneous income, net184 — 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost($42)($79)$18 $19 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Credit) CostIncome Statement LocationPensionPostretirement
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
Service costSelling and general expenses— — $3 $5 
Interest costInterest and other miscellaneous income, net2,533 1,826 52 39 
Expected return on plan assets (a)Interest and other miscellaneous income, net(2,663)(2,615)— — 
Amortization of lossesInterest and other miscellaneous income, net553 — 11 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost($126)($236)$55 $55 
(a)The weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used in computing 2023 net periodic benefit cost for pension benefits is 5.0%.
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16.    INCOME TAXES

Rayonier is a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code and therefore generally does not pay U.S. federal or state income tax. As of September 30, 2023, Rayonier owns a 98.4% interest in the Operating Partnership and conducts substantially all of its timberland operations through the Operating Partnership. The taxable income or loss generated by the Operating Partnership is passed through and reported to its unit holders (including the Company) on a Schedule K-1 for inclusion in each unitholder’s income tax return.
Certain operations, including log trading and certain real estate activities, such as the entitlement, development and sale of HBU properties, are conducted through our TRS. The TRS subsidiaries are subject to United States federal and state corporate income tax. The New Zealand timber operations are conducted by the New Zealand subsidiary, which is subject to corporate-level tax at 28% in New Zealand and is treated as a partnership for U.S. income tax purposes.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The Company’s tax expense is principally related to corporate-level tax in New Zealand and non-resident withholding tax on repatriation of earnings from New Zealand. The following table contains the income tax expense recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
Income tax expense($547)($1,238)($1,777)($8,056)
ANNUAL EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
The Company’s effective tax rate after discrete items is below the 21.0% U.S. statutory rate due to tax benefits associated with being a REIT. The following table contains the Company’s annualized effective tax rate after discrete items:
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20232022
Annualized effective tax rate after discrete items3.1 %7.9 %

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17.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022. All amounts are presented net of tax and exclude portions attributable to noncontrolling interests.
Foreign currency translation (loss) gainsNet investment hedges of New Zealand subsidiaryCash flow hedgesEmployee benefit plansTotal Rayonier, L.P.Allocation to Operating PartnershipTotal Rayonier Inc.
Balance as of December 31, 2021
$4,215 $1,321 ($9,163)($11,836)($15,463)($4,141)($19,604)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(22,282)— 78,166 (a)874 56,758 (1,323)55,435 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— — (1,799)753 (b)(1,046)1,028 (18)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(22,282)— 76,367 1,627 55,712 (295)55,417 
Balance as of December 31, 2022
($18,067)$1,321 $67,204 ($10,209)$40,249 ($4,436)$35,813 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(16,522)— 23,131 (a)— 6,609 (62)6,547 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income— — (15,938)(b)(15,934)1,078 (14,856)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(16,522)— 7,193 (9,325)1,016 (8,309)
Balance as of
September 30, 2023
($34,589)$1,321 $74,397 ($10,205)$30,924 ($3,420)$27,504 
(a)The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes $20.4 million of other comprehensive income related to interest rate products. The year ended December 31, 2022 included $75.0 million of other comprehensive income related to interest rate products. See Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
(b)This component of other comprehensive income is included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement costs. See Note 15 — Employee Benefit Plans for additional information.
The following table presents details of the amounts reclassified in their entirety from AOCI to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022:
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) componentsAmount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Affected line item in the Income Statement
September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
Realized gain on foreign currency exchange contracts($5,801)($2,598)Other operating expense (income), net
Realized gain on foreign currency option contracts(244)— Other operating expense (income), net
Noncontrolling interests1,391 598 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Realized (gain) loss on interest rate contracts(12,587)4,555 Interest expense, net
Income tax effect from net gain on foreign currency contracts1,303 560 Income tax expense
Net (gain) loss on cash flow hedges reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income($15,938)$3,115 
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18.    RESTRICTED CASH
Restricted cash, excluding Timber Funds includes cash deposited with a like-kind exchange (“LKE”) intermediary. In order to qualify for LKE treatment, the proceeds from real estate sales must be deposited with a third-party intermediary. These proceeds are accounted for as restricted cash until a suitable replacement property is acquired. In the event LKE purchases are not completed, the proceeds are returned to the Company after 180 days and reclassified as available cash. Additionally, restricted cash, excluding Timber Funds, includes cash balances held in escrow as collateral for certain contractual obligations related to our Heartwood development project as well as cash held in escrow for real estate sales.
Restricted cash, Timber Funds includes the portion of proceeds from Fund II Timberland Dispositions required to be distributed to noncontrolling interests.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20232022
Restricted cash, excluding Timber Funds:
Restricted cash deposited with LKE intermediary$2 $15,627 
Restricted cash held in escrow1,802 625 
Total restricted cash, excluding Timber Funds1,804 16,252 
Restricted cash, Timber Funds— 1,464 
Cash and cash equivalents 107,784 261,804 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows$109,588 $279,520 

19.    ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Assets held for sale is composed of properties under contract and expected to be sold within 12 months that also meet the other relevant held-for-sale criteria in accordance with ASC 360-10-45-9. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the basis in properties meeting this classification was $18.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Since the basis in these properties was less than the fair value, including costs to sell, no impairment was recognized.
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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)
When we refer to “Rayonier” or “the Company” we mean Rayonier Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. References to the “Operating Partnership” mean Rayonier, L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries. References to “we,” “us,” or “our,” mean collectively Rayonier Inc., the Operating Partnership and entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Rayonier Inc. and/or the Operating Partnership. References herein to “Notes to Financial Statements” refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier, L.P. included in Item 1 of this report.
This MD&A is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and certain other factors which may affect future results. Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K”) and information contained in our subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this document regarding anticipated financial outcomes, including our earnings guidance, if any, business and market conditions, outlook, expected dividend rate, our business strategies, expected harvest schedules, timberland acquisitions and dispositions, the anticipated benefits of our business strategies, and other similar statements relating to our future events, developments, or financial or operational performance or results, are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “anticipate” and other similar language. However, the absence of these or similar words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable when made, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. The risk factors contained in Item 1A — Risk Factors in our 2022 Form 10-K, and similar discussions included in other reports that we subsequently file with the SEC, among others, could cause actual results or events to differ materially from our historical experience and those expressed in forward-looking statements made in this document.
Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no duty to update our forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any subsequent disclosures we make on related subjects in subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we use certain non-GAAP measures, including “Cash Available for Distribution,” and “Adjusted EBITDA,” which are defined and further explained in Performance and Liquidity Indicators below. Reconciliation of such measures to the nearest GAAP measures can also be found in Performance and Liquidity Indicators below. Our definitions of these non-GAAP measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by others. These non-GAAP measures should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis is to detail material information, events, uncertainties and other factors impacting the Company and the Operating Partnership and to provide investors an understanding of “Management’s perspective.” Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis highlights the critical areas for evaluating our performance which includes a discussion on the reportable segments, liquidity and capital, and critical accounting estimates. The MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and notes.

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OUR COMPANY
    We are a leading timberland real estate investment trust (“REIT”) with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. We invest in timberlands and actively manage them to provide current income and attractive long-term returns to our shareholders. We conduct our business through an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (“UPREIT”) structure in which our assets are owned by our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries. Rayonier manages the Operating Partnership as its sole general partner. Our revenues, operating income and cash flows are primarily derived from the following core business segments: Southern Timber, Pacific Northwest Timber, New Zealand Timber, Real Estate, and Trading. As of September 30, 2023, we owned or leased under long-term agreements approximately 2.8 million acres of timberlands located in the U.S. South (1.90 million acres), U.S. Pacific Northwest (474,000 acres) and New Zealand (419,000 gross acres or 298,000 net plantable acres).
SEGMENT INFORMATION
    The Southern Timber, Pacific Northwest Timber and New Zealand Timber segments include all activities related to the harvesting of timber and other non-timber income activities, such as the licensing of properties for hunting, granting land access for carbon capture and storage, the leasing of properties for mineral extraction and cell towers, and carbon credit sales. Our New Zealand operations are conducted by Matariki Forestry Group, a joint venture (the “New Zealand subsidiary”), in which we maintain a 77% ownership interest. See Note 4 - Noncontrolling Interests for additional information regarding our noncontrolling interests in the New Zealand Timber segment.
    The Real Estate segment includes all U.S. and New Zealand land or leasehold sales disaggregated into six sales categories: Improved Development, Unimproved Development, Rural, Timberland & Non-Strategic, Conservation Easements and Large Dispositions. It also includes residential and commercial lease activity, primarily in the town of Port Gamble, Washington.
    The Trading segment primarily reflects log trading activities in New Zealand and Australia conducted by our New Zealand subsidiary. It also includes log trading activities conducted from the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest. Our Trading segment activities include an export services joint venture with a third-party forest manager in which Matariki Forests Trading Ltd maintains a 50% ownership interest. The Trading segment complements the New Zealand Timber segment by providing added market intelligence, increasing the scale of export operations and achieving cost savings that directly benefit the New Zealand Timber segment. This additional market intelligence also benefits our Southern and Pacific Northwest export log marketing.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
For a full description of our environmental matters, see Item 1 - “Business” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and our sustainability report located at our Responsible Stewardship webpage.
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INDUSTRY AND MARKET CONDITIONS
    The demand for timber is directly related to the underlying demand for pulp, paper, packaging, lumber and other wood products. The significant majority of timber sold in our Southern Timber segment is consumed domestically. With a higher proportion of pulpwood, our Southern Timber segment relies heavily on downstream markets for pulp and paper, and to a lesser extent wood pellet markets. Our Pacific Northwest Timber segment relies primarily on domestic customers but also exports a significant volume of timber, particularly to Japan and China. The Southern Timber and Pacific Northwest Timber segments rely on the strength of U.S. lumber markets as well as underlying housing starts. Our New Zealand Timber segment sells timber to domestic New Zealand wood products mills and also exports a significant portion of its volume to Asian markets, particularly in China and South Korea. In addition to market dynamics in the Pacific Rim, the New Zealand Timber segment is subject to foreign exchange fluctuations, which can impact the operating results of the segment in U.S. dollar terms.
During 2023, each of our timber segments have experienced challenging market conditions due to ongoing market headwinds and weaker end-market demand relative to the prior year. In our Southern Timber segment, weaker demand for pulp and lumber coupled with drier weather conditions has resulted in lower net stumpage prices. In our Pacific Northwest Timber segment, softer domestic lumber demand and decreased competition from export markets has negatively impacted sawtimber prices. In our New Zealand Timber segment, weaker demand in China has driven lower export and domestic sawtimber prices.
We are also subject to the risk of price fluctuations in certain of our cost components, primarily logging and transportation (cut and haul), ocean freight and demurrage costs. Other major components of our cost of sales are the cost basis of timber sold (depletion) and the cost basis of real estate sold. Depletion includes the amortization of capitalized site preparation, planting and fertilization, real estate taxes, timberland lease payments and certain payroll costs. The cost basis of real estate sold includes the cost basis in land and costs directly associated with the development and construction of identified real estate projects, such as infrastructure, roadways, utilities, amenities and/or other improvements. Other costs include amortization of capitalized costs related to road and bridge construction and software, depreciation of fixed assets and equipment, road maintenance, severance and excise taxes, fire prevention and real estate commissions and closing costs.
Our Real Estate segment is exposed to changes in interest and mortgage rates as higher rates could negatively impact buyer demand for the properties we sell. However, current demand for our rural and development real estate properties has not yet been significantly impacted by the higher interest rate environment.
For additional information on market conditions impacting our business, see Results of Operations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
    The preparation of financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base these estimates and assumptions on historical data and trends, current fact patterns, expectations and other sources of information we believe are reasonable. Actual results may differ from these estimates. For a full description of our critical accounting policies, see Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2022 Form 10-K.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
See Note 1 – Basis of Presentation.
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DISCUSSION OF TIMBER INVENTORY AND SUSTAINABLE YIELD
    See Item 1 — BusinessDiscussion of Timber Inventory and Sustainable Yield in our 2022 Form 10-K.
OUR TIMBERLANDS
    Our timber operations are disaggregated into three geographically distinct segments: Southern Timber, Pacific Northwest Timber and New Zealand Timber. The following tables provide a breakdown of our timberland holdings as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(acres in 000s)As of September 30, 2023
As of December 31, 2022
OwnedLeasedTotalOwnedLeasedTotal
Southern
Alabama256 261 258 14 272 
Arkansas— — 
Florida362 50 412 347 47 394 
Georgia623 65 688 647 64 711 
Louisiana147 — 147 148 — 148 
Oklahoma91 — 91 91 — 91 
South Carolina16 — 16 16 — 16 
Texas282 — 282 285 — 285 
1,777 122 1,899 1,792 127 1,919 
Pacific Northwest
Oregon61 — 61 61 — 61 
Washington410 413 410 413 
471 474 471 474 
New Zealand (a)188 231 419 188 229 417 
Total2,436 356 2,792 2,451 359 2,810 
(a)Represents legal acres owned and leased by the New Zealand subsidiary, in which we own a 77% interest. As of September 30, 2023, legal acres in New Zealand consisted of 298,000 plantable acres and 121,000 non-productive acres.






















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The following tables detail activity for owned and leased acres in our timberland holdings by state from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023:
(acres in 000s)Acres Owned
December 31, 2022
AcquisitionsSalesOther (a)
September 30, 2023
Southern
Alabama258 — (1)(1)256 
Florida347 (2)15 362 
Georgia647 — (1)(23)623 
Louisiana148 — (1)— 147 
Oklahoma91 — — — 91 
South Carolina16 — — — 16 
Texas285 (5)282 
1,792 (10)(8)1,777 
Pacific Northwest
Oregon61 — — — 61 
Washington410 — — — 410 
471 — — — 471 
New Zealand (b)188 — — — 188 
Total 2,451 (10)(8)2,436 
(a)Includes adjustments for land mapping reviews.
(b)Represents legal acres owned by the New Zealand subsidiary, in which we have a 77% interest.

(acres in 000s)Acres Leased
December 31, 2022
New LeasesSold/Expired Leases (a)Other (b)
September 30, 2023
Southern
Alabama14 — (9)— 
Arkansas— — — 
Florida47 — — 50 
Georgia64 — — 65 
127 — (9)122 
Pacific Northwest
Washington (c)— — — 
New Zealand (d)229— — 231 
Total 359 — (9)356 
(a)Includes acres previously under lease that have been harvested and activity for the relinquishment of leased acres.
(b)Includes adjustments for land mapping reviews.
(c)Primarily timber reservations acquired in the merger with Pope Resources.
(d)Represents legal acres leased by the New Zealand subsidiary, in which we have a 77% interest.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The following table provides key financial information by segment and on a consolidated basis:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Financial Information (in millions)2023202220232022
Sales
Southern Timber$64.0 $64.5 $204.1 $207.6 
Pacific Northwest Timber29.3 34.4 96.1 119.8 
New Zealand Timber 70.4 72.5 175.4 202.7 
Real Estate
Improved Development3.1 2.3 20.2 18.8 
Unimproved Development 0.1 — 0.1 — 
Rural20.5 7.0 42.6 47.3 
Timberland & Non-Strategic1.1 — 2.9 11.4 
Deferred Revenue/Other (a)6.4 3.2 13.7 3.5 
Total Real Estate31.2 12.4 79.5 81.0 
Trading6.8 11.6 34.8 52.7 
Intersegment Eliminations(0.1)(0.1)(0.4)(0.2)
Total Sales$201.6 $195.3 $589.5 $663.7 
Operating Income (Loss)
Southern Timber$18.6 $22.5 $62.6 $76.9 
Pacific Northwest Timber (b)(0.6)2.2 (6.5)11.7 
New Zealand Timber (c)17.6 9.3 19.3 22.7 
Real Estate (a)(d)9.2 15.7 18.7 37.0 
Trading(0.1)0.2 0.4 0.1 
Corporate and Other (9.4)(9.0)(28.3)(26.6)
Operating Income35.4 40.9 66.1 121.7 
Interest expense, interest income and other (e)(12.1)(7.8)(15.0)(25.5)
Income tax expense(0.6)(1.2)(1.8)(8.1)
Net Income22.7 31.9 49.3 88.1 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(3.2)(10.8)(1.9)(12.4)
Net Income Attributable to Rayonier, L.P.$19.5 $21.1 $47.4 $75.7 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership(0.3)(0.5)(0.8)(1.7)
Net Income Attributable to Rayonier Inc.$19.2 $20.6 $46.6 $74.0 
Adjusted EBITDA (f)
Southern Timber$37.8 $36.6 $124.2 $123.7 
Pacific Northwest Timber7.8 12.6 21.7 48.4 
New Zealand Timber23.5 15.6 37.9 40.8 
Real Estate18.9 8.4 45.8 58.4 
Trading(0.1)0.2 0.4 0.1 
Corporate and Other(9.0)(8.6)(27.1)(25.7)
Total Adjusted EBITDA$78.9 $64.7 $202.9 $245.8 
(a)Includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue.
(b)The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a $1.1 million timber write-off resulting from a casualty event.
(c)The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes a $2.3 million timber write-off resulting from a casualty event.
(d)The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes $16.0 million of equity income related to the multi-family apartment complex sale in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
(e)The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes $20.5 million of net recoveries associated with legal settlements.
(f)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators.
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Southern Timber Overview2023202220232022
Sales Volume (in thousands of tons)
Pine Pulpwood995 965 3,010 3,098 
Pine Sawtimber745 449 2,563 1,529 
Total Pine Volume1,740 1,414 5,574 4,627 
Hardwood69 85 138 291 
Total Volume1,809 1,499 5,712 4,918 
% Delivered Volume (vs. Total Volume)35 %47 %34 %43 %
% Pine Sawtimber Volume (vs. Total Pine Volume)43 %32 %46 %33 %
% Export Volume (vs. Total Volume) (a)%%%%
Net Stumpage Pricing (dollars per ton)
Pine Pulpwood$16.54 $22.77 $16.53 $22.88 
Pine Sawtimber28.85 33.31 29.87 34.40 
Weighted Average Pine$21.81 $26.12 $22.67 $26.69 
Hardwood13.16 20.59 13.98 24.33 
Weighted Average Total$21.48 $25.80 $22.46 $26.55 
Summary Financial Data (in millions of dollars)
Timber Sales$54.1 $57.7 $175.0 $186.9 
Less: Cut and Haul(14.4)(17.3)(43.4)(50.5)
Less: Port and Freight(0.9)(1.6)(3.6)(5.7)
Net Stumpage Sales$38.8 $38.8 $128.0 $130.7 
Non-Timber Sales9.8 6.8 29.1 20.7 
Total Sales$64.0 $64.5 $204.1 $207.6 
Operating Income$18.6 $22.5 $62.6 $76.9 
(+) Depreciation, depletion and amortization19.2 14.1 61.6 46.8 
Adjusted EBITDA (b)$37.8 $36.6 $124.2 $123.7 
Other Data
Period-End Acres (in thousands)1,899 1,789 1,899 1,789 
(a)Estimated percentage of export volume, which includes volumes sold to third-party exporters in addition to direct exports through our log export program.
(b)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators.







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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Pacific Northwest Timber Overview2023202220232022
Sales Volume (in thousands of tons)
Pulpwood43 59 181 214 
Domestic Sawtimber (a)226 230 760 911 
Export Sawtimber21 18 65 63 
Total Volume290 307 1,006 1,188 
% Delivered Volume (vs. Total Volume)94 %100 %97 %90 %
% Sawtimber Volume (vs. Total Volume)85 %81 %82 %82 %
% Export Volume (vs. Total Volume) (b)11 %12 %11 %10 %
Delivered Log Pricing (in dollars per ton)
Pulpwood$33.09 $50.74 $40.67 $44.44 
Domestic Sawtimber108.20 120.08 98.89 114.20 
Export Sawtimber (c)131.15 90.23 146.58 92.15 
Weighted Average Log Price$98.79 $104.97 $91.44 $100.18 
Summary Financial Data (in millions of dollars)
Timber Sales$27.8 $32.6 $91.3 $115.6 
Less: Cut and Haul(12.1)(13.9)(44.8)(46.7)
Less: Port and Freight(1.1)(0.2)(3.8)(0.7)
Net Stumpage Sales$14.7 $18.5 $42.7 $68.3 
Non-Timber Sales1.5 1.8 4.7 4.2 
Total Sales$29.3 $34.4 $96.1 $119.8 
Operating (Loss) Income($0.6)$2.2 ($6.5)$11.7 
(+) Timber write-offs resulting from a casualty event (d)— 1.1 — 1.1 
(+) Depreciation, depletion and amortization8.3 9.4 28.2 35.6 
Adjusted EBITDA (e)$7.8 $12.6 $21.7 $48.4 
Other Data
Period-End Acres (in thousands)474 486 474 486 
Sawtimber (in dollars per MBF) (f)$726 $860 $722 $866 
(a)Includes volumes sold to third-party exporters.
(b)Estimated percentage of export volume, which includes volumes sold to third-party exporters in addition to direct exports through our log export program.
(c)Prior to Q4 2022, pricing reflects the transfer of logs on an FOB basis. Beginning in Q4 2022, pricing is reported on a CFR basis (i.e., inclusive of export costs and freight).
(d)Timber write-offs resulting from a casualty event include the write-off of merchantable and pre-merchantable timber volume damaged by casualty events which cannot be salvaged.
(e)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators.
(f)Delivered Sawtimber excluding chip-n-saw.
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
New Zealand Timber Overview2023202220232022
Sales Volume (in thousands of tons)
Domestic Pulpwood (Delivered)58 103 163 302 
Domestic Sawtimber (Delivered)211 221 502 544 
Export Pulpwood (Delivered)55 38 167 129 
Export Sawtimber (Delivered)367 349 1,012 954 
Total Volume690 712 1,844 1,929 
% Delivered Volume (vs. Total Volume)100 %100 %100 %100 %
% Sawtimber Volume (vs. Total Volume)84 %80 %82 %78 %
% Export Volume (vs. Total Volume) (a)61 %54 %64 %56 %
Delivered Log Pricing (in dollars per ton)
Domestic Pulpwood$32.92 $33.13 $34.60 $34.20 
Domestic Sawtimber63.45 69.69 67.46 73.72 
Export Sawtimber95.23 123.07 102.93 130.71 
Weighted Average Log Price$79.47 $92.76 $86.15 $98.92 
Summary Financial Data (in millions of dollars)
Timber Sales$54.9 $66.1 $158.8 $190.9 
Less: Cut and Haul(22.8)(25.8)(64.5)(71.6)
Less: Port and Freight(15.9)(23.1)(47.5)(69.8)
Net Stumpage Sales$16.2 $17.2 $46.8 $49.4 
Non-Timber Sales / Carbon Credits15.6 6.4 16.6 11.9 
Total Sales$70.4 $72.5 $175.4 $202.7 
Operating Income$17.6 $9.3 $19.3 $22.7 
(+) Timber write-off resulting from a casualty event (b)— — 2.3 — 
(+) Depreciation, depletion and amortization6.0 6.3 16.3 18.2 
Adjusted EBITDA (c)$23.5 $15.6 $37.9 $40.8 
Other Data
New Zealand Dollar to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate (d)0.6084 0.6223 0.6166 0.6479 
Net Plantable Period-End Acres (in thousands)298 297 298 297 
Export Sawtimber (in dollars per JAS m3)
$110.72 $143.09 $119.68 $151.98 
Domestic Sawtimber (in $NZD per tonne)$114.72 $123.19 $120.34 $125.16 
(a)Percentage of export volume reflects direct exports through our log export program.
(b)Timber write-off resulting from a casualty event includes the write-off of merchantable and pre-merchantable timber volume damaged by a casualty event which cannot be salvaged.
(c)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators.
(d)Represents the period-average rate.

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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Real Estate Overview2023202220232022
Sales (in millions of dollars)
Improved Development (a)$3.1 $2.3 $20.2 $18.8 
Unimproved Development0.1 — 0.1 — 
Rural20.5 7.0 42.6 47.3 
Timberland & Non-Strategic1.1 — 2.9 11.4 
Deferred Revenue/Other (b)6.4 3.2 13.7 3.5 
Total Sales$31.2 $12.4 $79.5 $81.0 
Acres Sold
Improved Development (a)6.9 19.0 302.2 95.9 
Unimproved Development 10 — 10 — 
Rural3,799 1,809 8,740 11,194 
Timberland & Non-Strategic466 — 1,070 3,966 
Total Acres Sold4,281 1,828 10,122 15,256 
Gross Price per Acre (dollars per acre)
Improved Development (a)$454,810 $121,106 $66,694 $196,311 
Unimproved Development 11,250 — 11,250 — 
Rural5,386 3,848 4,872 4,228 
Timberland & Non-Strategic2,266 — 2,755 2,874 
Weighted Average (Total)$5,781 $5,064 $6,501 $5,084 
Weighted Average (Adjusted) (c)$5,060 $3,848 $4,648 $3,874 
Operating Income$9.2 $15.7 $18.7 $37.0 
(+) Depreciation, depletion and amortization3.1 1.0 6.8 12.7 
(+) Non-cash cost of land and improved development6.6 3.1 20.2 20.3 
(–) Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI (d)— (11.5)— (11.5)
Adjusted EBITDA (e)$18.9 $8.4 $45.8 $58.4 
(a)Reflects land with capital invested in infrastructure improvements.
(b)Includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue.
(c)Excludes Improved Development.
(d)Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI represents the gain recognized in connection with the sale of property by the Bainbridge Landing joint venture attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(e)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators.
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Trading Overview2023202220232022
Sales Volume (in thousands of tons)
U.S.19 11 49 54 
NZ42 84 252 361 
Total Volume61 95 301 415 
Summary Financial Data (in millions of dollars)
Trading Sales$6.4 $11.2 $33.5 $51.5 
Non-Timber Sales0.4 0.4 1.3 1.2 
Total Sales$6.8 $11.6 $34.8 $52.7 
Operating (Loss) Income($0.1)$0.2 $0.4 $0.1 
Adjusted EBITDA (a)($0.1)$0.2 $0.4 $0.1 
(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators.
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Capital Expenditures By Segment (in millions of dollars)2023202220232022
Timber Capital Expenditures
Southern Timber
Reforestation, silviculture and other capital expenditures$4.0 $5.4 $17.6 $11.5 
Property taxes2.0 1.9 6.0 5.6 
Lease payments0.1 0.1 0.7 1.0 
Allocated overhead1.5 1.2 4.2 3.6 
Subtotal Southern Timber$7.5 $8.6 $28.4 $21.7 
Pacific Northwest Timber
Reforestation, silviculture and other capital expenditures1.6 2.3 6.6 7.5 
Property taxes0.3 0.3 0.8 0.8 
Allocated overhead1.5 1.3 4.1 4.0 
Subtotal Pacific Northwest Timber$3.3 $3.9 $11.5 $12.3 
New Zealand Timber
Reforestation, silviculture and other capital expenditures3.1 3.2 7.6 8.7 
Property taxes0.2 0.2 0.6 0.6 
Lease payments1.3 1.4 2.6 2.8 
Allocated overhead0.6 0.6 2.0 2.0 
Subtotal New Zealand Timber$5.2 $5.4 $12.9 $14.0 
Total Timber Segments Capital Expenditures$16.1 $17.8 $52.8 $48.0 
Real Estate— 0.1 0.2 0.2 
Corporate0.2 — 0.2 — 
Total Capital Expenditures$16.3 $17.9 $53.1 $48.2 
Timberland Acquisitions
Southern Timber$4.7 — $10.4 $3.2 
Pacific Northwest Timber— — 3.6 — 
Timberland Acquisitions$4.7 — $14.0 $3.2 
Real Estate Development Investments (a)
$4.0 $4.9 $18.8 $10.9 
(a)Represents investments in master infrastructure or entitlements in our real estate development projects. Real Estate Development Investments are amortized as the underlying properties are sold and included in Non-Cash Cost of Land and Improved Development.
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    The following tables summarize sales, operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA variances for September 30, 2023 versus September 30, 2022 (millions of dollars):
SalesSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingIntersegment EliminationsTotal
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
$64.5 $34.4 $72.5 $12.4 $11.6 ($0.1)$195.3 
Volume8.0 (1.0)(2.0)11.9 (3.9)— 13.0 
Price(7.8)(2.4)(0.7)3.1 (0.8)— (8.6)
Non-timber sales3.0 (0.3)9.3 — — — 12.0 
Foreign exchange (a)— — (0.6)— — — (0.6)
Other(3.7)(b)(1.4)(b)(8.1)(c)3.8 (d)(0.1)— (9.5)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
$64.0 $29.3 $70.4 $31.2 $6.8 ($0.1)$201.6 
(a)    Net of currency hedging impact.
(b)    Includes variance due to stumpage versus delivered sales.
(c)    Includes variance due to domestic versus export sales.
(d)    Includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue.


SalesSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingIntersegment EliminationsTotal
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
$207.6 $119.8 $202.7 $81.0 $52.7 ($0.2)$663.7 
Volume21.1 (10.4)(8.3)(25.0)(14.2)— (36.8)
Price(23.4)(15.3)(2.2)14.0 (3.9)— (30.8)
Non-timber sales8.5 0.5 5.4 — 0.1 — 14.5 
Foreign exchange (a)— — (3.2)— — — (3.2)
Other(9.7)(b)1.5 (b)(19.0)(c)9.5 (d)0.1 (0.2)(17.8)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
$204.1 $96.1 $175.4 $79.5 $34.8 ($0.4)$589.5 
(a)    Net of currency hedging impact.
(b)    Includes variance due to stumpage versus delivered sales.
(c)    Includes variance due to domestic versus export sales.
(d)    Includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue.



Operating IncomeSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingCorporate and OtherTotal
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
$22.5 $2.2 $9.3 $15.7 $0.2 ($9.0)$40.9 
Volume5.0 (0.4)(0.3)6.7 — — 11.0 
Price (a)(7.8)(2.4)(0.7)3.1 — — (7.8)
Cost(1.7)(1.2)— (2.6)(0.3)(0.4)(6.2)
Non-timber income (b)2.8 (0.3)9.3 — — — 11.8 
Depreciation, depletion & amortization(2.2)0.4 — (1.0)— — (2.8)
Non-cash cost of land and improved development— — — 2.5 — — 2.5 
Other (c)— 1.1 — (15.2)— — (14.1)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
$18.6 ($0.6)$17.6 $9.2 ($0.1)($9.4)$35.4 
(a)For Timber segments, price reflects net stumpage realizations (i.e., net of cut and haul and shipping costs). For Real Estate, price is presented net of cash closing costs.
(b)For the New Zealand Timber segment, includes carbon credit sales.
(c)Pacific Northwest Timber includes a $1.1 million timber write-off resulting from a casualty event in Q3 2022. Real Estate includes a gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI in Q3 2022, deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue.
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Operating IncomeSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingCorporate and OtherTotal
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
$76.9 $11.7 $22.7 $37.0 $0.1 ($26.6)$121.7 
Volume13.3 (3.8)(1.5)(13.7)— — (5.7)
Price (a)(23.4)(15.3)(2.2)14.0 — — (26.9)
Cost (4.4)(2.8)(0.9)(5.7)0.3 (1.4)(14.9)
Non-timber income (b)7.5 0.5 5.3 — — — 13.3 
Foreign exchange (c)— — (2.0)— — — (2.0)
Depreciation, depletion & amortization(7.3)2.1 0.2 1.8 — (0.3)(3.5)
Non-cash cost of land and improved development— — — (3.5)— — (3.5)
Other (d)— 1.1 (2.3)(11.2)— — (12.5)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
$62.6 ($6.5)$19.3 $18.7 $0.4 ($28.3)$66.1 
(a)For Timber segments, price reflects net stumpage realizations (i.e., net of cut and haul and shipping costs). For Real Estate, price is presented net of cash closing costs.
(b)For the New Zealand Timber segment, includes carbon credit sales.
(c)Net of currency hedging impact.
(d)Pacific Northwest Timber includes a $1.1 million timber write-off resulting from a casualty event in Q3 2022. New Zealand Timber includes a $2.3 million timber write-off resulting from a casualty event in Q1 2023. Real Estate includes a gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI in Q3 2022, deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA (a) Southern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingCorporate and OtherTotal
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
$36.6 $12.6 $15.6 $8.4 $0.2 ($8.6)$64.7 
Volume7.9 (0.9)(0.6)11.9 — — 18.3 
Price (b)(7.8)(2.4)(0.7)3.1 — — (7.8)
Cost (1.7)(1.2)— (2.6)(0.3)(0.4)(6.2)
Non-timber income (c)2.8 (0.3)9.3 — — — 11.8 
Foreign exchange (d)— — (0.1)— — — (0.1)
Other (e)— — — (1.9)— — (1.9)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
$37.8 $7.8 $23.5 $18.9 ($0.1)($9.0)$78.9 
(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators below.
(b)For Timber segments, price reflects net stumpage realizations (i.e., net of cut and haul and shipping costs). For Real Estate, price is presented net of cash closing costs.
(c)For the New Zealand Timber segment, includes carbon credit sales.
(d)Net of currency hedging impact.
(e)Real Estate includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue. The prior year period included a $4.5 million gain associated with a multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to Rayonier.

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Adjusted EBITDA (a) Southern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingCorporate and OtherTotal
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
$123.7 $48.4 $40.8 $58.4 $0.1 ($25.7)$245.8 
Volume20.8 (9.1)(2.3)(25.0)— — (15.6)
Price (b)(23.4)(15.3)(2.2)14.0 — — (26.9)
Cost(4.4)(2.8)(0.9)(5.7)0.3 (1.4)(14.9)
Non-timber income (c)7.5 0.5 5.3 — — — 13.3 
Foreign exchange (d)— — (2.8)— — — (2.8)
Other (e)— — — 4.1 — — 4.1 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
$124.2 $21.7 $37.9 $45.8 $0.4 ($27.1)$202.9 
(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled in Performance and Liquidity Indicators below.
(b)For Timber segments, price reflects net stumpage realizations (i.e., net of cut and haul and shipping costs). For Real Estate, price is presented net of cash closing costs.
(c)For the New Zealand Timber segment, includes carbon credit sales.
(d)Net of currency hedging impact.
(e)Real Estate includes deferred revenue adjustments, revenue true-ups and marketing fees related to Improved Development sales in addition to residential and commercial lease revenue. The prior year period included a $4.5 million gain associated with a multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to Rayonier.
SOUTHERN TIMBER
    Third quarter sales of $64.0 million decreased $0.6 million, or 1%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes increased 21% to 1.81 million tons versus 1.50 million tons in the prior year period, primarily driven by additional volume from acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. Average pine sawtimber stumpage realizations decreased 13% to $28.85 per ton versus $33.31 per ton in the prior year period, primarily due to drier weather conditions, softer demand from sawmills, and decreased competition from pulp mills for chip-n-saw volume. Average pine pulpwood stumpage realizations decreased 27% to $16.54 per ton versus $22.77 per ton in the prior year period due to weaker end-market demand and drier weather conditions. Overall, weighted-average stumpage realizations (including hardwood) decreased 17% to $21.48 per ton versus $25.80 per ton in the prior year period. Operating income of $18.6 million decreased $3.8 million versus the prior year period due to lower net stumpage realizations ($7.8 million), higher depletion rates ($2.2 million), and higher overhead and other costs ($1.7 million), partially offset by higher volumes ($5.0 million) and higher non-timber income ($2.8 million). Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $37.8 million was 3%, or $1.2 million, above the prior year period.

    Year-to-date sales of $204.1 million decreased $3.5 million, or 2%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes increased 16% to 5.71 million tons versus 4.92 million tons in the prior year period, primarily driven by the additional volume contributions from acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. Average pine sawtimber stumpage realizations decreased 13% to $29.87 per ton versus $34.40 per ton in the prior year period, primarily due to drier weather conditions, softer demand from sawmills, and decreased competition from pulp mills for chip-n-saw volume. Average pine pulpwood stumpage realizations decreased 28% to $16.53 per ton versus $22.88 per ton in the prior year period as weaker end-market demand, drier weather conditions, extended maintenance outages at pulp mills, and unfavorable geographical mix all contributed to softer market conditions. Overall, weighted-average stumpage realizations (including hardwood) decreased 15% to $22.46 per ton versus $26.55 per ton in the prior year period. Operating income of $62.6 million decreased $14.3 million versus the prior year period due to lower net stumpage realizations ($23.4 million), higher depletion rates ($7.3 million), and higher overhead and other costs ($4.4 million), partially offset by higher volumes ($13.3 million) and higher non-timber income ($7.5 million). Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA of $124.2 million was $0.5 million above the prior year period.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST TIMBER
Third quarter sales of $29.3 million decreased $5.1 million, or 15%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes decreased 6% to 290,000 tons versus 307,000 tons in the prior year period, as some planned harvests were deferred in response to soft market conditions. Average delivered prices for domestic sawtimber decreased 10% to $108.20 per ton versus $120.08 per ton in the prior year period due to weaker domestic and export market demand. Average delivered pulpwood prices decreased 35% to $33.09 per ton versus $50.74 per ton in the prior year period, as the prior year period benefited from much stronger end-market demand. An operating loss of $0.6 million versus operating income of $2.2 million in the prior year period was driven by lower net stumpage
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realizations ($2.4 million), higher costs ($1.2 million), lower volumes ($0.4 million) and lower non-timber income ($0.3 million), partially offset by lower depletion rates ($0.4 million) and the prior year period write-off of timber basis due to a fire in Washington ($1.1 million). Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $7.8 million was 38%, or $4.8 million, below the prior year period.

Year-to-date sales of $96.1 million decreased $23.8 million, or 20%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes decreased 15% to 1.01 million tons versus 1.19 million tons in the prior year period as some planned harvests have been deferred in response to soft market conditions. Average delivered prices for domestic sawtimber decreased 13% to $98.89 per ton versus $114.20 per ton in the prior year period due to weaker domestic and export market demand, as well as less competition from export markets. Average delivered pulpwood prices decreased 8% to $40.67 per ton versus $44.44 per ton in the prior year period as the prior year period benefited from stronger end-market demand. Operating loss of $6.5 million decreased $18.2 million versus the prior year period due to lower net stumpage realizations ($15.3 million), lower volumes ($3.8 million), and higher costs ($2.8 million), partially offset by lower depletion rates ($2.1 million), the prior year period write-off of timber basis due to a fire in Washington ($1.1 million), and higher non-timber income ($0.5 million). Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA of $21.7 million was 55%, or $26.7 million, below the prior year period.

NEW ZEALAND TIMBER
    Third quarter sales of $70.4 million decreased $2.0 million, or 3%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes decreased 3% to 690,000 tons versus 712,000 tons in the prior year period, as some planned harvests were deferred in response to soft market conditions. Average delivered prices for export sawtimber decreased 23% to $95.23 per ton versus $123.07 per ton in the prior year period, primarily due to weaker demand in China and increased supply from Cyclone Gabrielle salvage volume. Despite the significant decline in delivered pricing, export sawtimber net stumpage realizations were down only 4% due to significantly lower port and freight costs versus the prior year period. Average delivered prices for domestic sawtimber declined 9% to $63.45 per ton versus $69.69 per ton in the prior year period. The decrease in domestic sawtimber prices (in U.S. dollar terms) was driven in part by the decline in the NZ$/US$ exchange rate (US$0.61 per NZ$1.00 versus US$0.62 per NZ$1.00). Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, domestic sawtimber prices decreased 7% versus the prior year period, reflecting weaker domestic demand and decreased competition from export markets. Third quarter non-timber / carbon credit sales totaled $15.6 million versus $6.4 million in the prior year period, as increased volumes were sold into the market following a significant uptick in NZU pricing. Operating income of $17.6 million increased $8.3 million versus the prior year period primarily due to higher carbon credit sales ($9.3 million), partially offset by lower net stumpage realizations ($0.7 million) and lower volumes ($0.3 million). Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $23.5 million was 51%, or $7.9 million, above the prior year period.

Year-to-date sales of $175.4 million decreased $27.3 million, or 13%, versus the prior year period. Harvest volumes decreased 4% to 1.84 million tons versus 1.93 million tons in the prior year period, primarily due to lost production days resulting from Cyclone Gabrielle in the first quarter and the deferral of planned harvests in response to soft market conditions. Average delivered prices for export sawtimber decreased 21% to $102.93 per ton versus $130.71 per ton in the prior year period, driven by increased salvage volume from Cyclone Gabrielle and weaker demand in China. Average delivered prices for domestic sawtimber decreased 8% to $67.46 per ton versus $73.72 per ton in the prior year period. The decrease in domestic sawtimber prices (in U.S. dollar terms) was partially driven by the decline in the NZ$/US$ exchange rate (US$0.62 per NZ$1.00 versus US$0.65 per NZ$1.00). Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, domestic sawtimber prices decreased 4% versus the prior year period, reflecting weaker domestic demand and decreased competition from export markets. Operating income of $19.3 million decreased $3.4 million versus the prior year period due to a timber write-off resulting from a tropical cyclone casualty event ($2.3 million), lower net stumpage realizations ($2.2 million), unfavorable foreign exchange impacts ($2.0 million), lower volumes ($1.5 million), and higher costs ($0.9 million), partially offset by higher carbon credit sales ($5.3 million) and lower depletion rates ($0.2 million). Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA of $37.9 million was 7% or $2.9 million, below the prior year period.
REAL ESTATE
Third quarter sales of $31.2 million increased $18.7 million versus the prior year period, while operating income of $9.2 million decreased $6.6 million versus the prior year period. Prior year third quarter operating income included an $11.5 million gain attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the Bainbridge Island multi-family apartment complex sale. Sales increased versus the prior year period primarily due to a higher number of acres sold (4,281 acres sold versus 1,828 acres sold in the prior year period) and an increase in weighted-average prices ($5,781 per acre versus $5,064 per acre in the prior year period).
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Improved Development sales of $3.1 million included $1.8 million from the Heartwood development project south of Savannah, Georgia and $1.4 million from the Wildlight development project north of Jacksonville, Florida. Sales in Heartwood consisted of 24 finished residential lots for $1.1 million ($45,000 per lot or $290,000 per acre) and a 1.3-acre commercial parcel to be used for a quick-service restaurant for $0.7 million ($531,000 per acre). Sales in Wildlight consisted of a 2-acre commercial parcel to be used for a convenience store for $1.4 million ($735,000 per acre). This compares to Improved Development sales of $2.3 million in the prior year period.
Unimproved Development sales of $0.1 million consisted of a 10-acre transaction for $11,250 per acre. There were no Unimproved Development sales in the prior year period.
Rural sales of $20.5 million consisted of 3,799 acres at an average price of $5,386 per acre. This compares to prior year period sales of $7.0 million, which consisted of 1,809 acres at an average price of $3,848 per acre.
Timberland & Non-Strategic sales of $1.1 million consisted of 466 acres at an average price of $2,266 per acre. There were no Timberland & Non-Strategic sales in the prior year period.
Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $18.9 million increased $10.5 million versus the prior year period.
Year-to-date sales of $79.5 million decreased $1.5 million versus the prior year period, while operating income of $18.7 million decreased $18.2 million versus the prior year period. Prior year period operating income included an $11.5 million gain attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the Bainbridge Island multi-family apartment complex sale. Sales and operating income decreased in the first nine months primarily due to lower volumes (10,122 acres sold versus 15,256 acres sold in the prior year period), partially offset by higher weighted-average prices ($6,501 per acre versus $5,084 per acre in the prior year period). Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA of $45.8 million decreased $12.7 million versus the prior year period.
TRADING
    Third quarter sales of $6.8 million decreased $4.8 million versus the prior year period due to lower volumes and prices. Sales volumes decreased 35% to 61,000 tons versus 95,000 tons in the prior year period. The Trading segment generated an operating loss of $0.1 million versus operating income of $0.2 million in the prior year period.
Year-to-date sales of $34.8 million decreased $18.0 million versus the prior year period due to lower volumes and prices. Sales volumes decreased 28% to 301,000 tons versus 415,000 tons in the prior year period. Year-to-date operating income and Adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 million increased $0.3 million versus the prior year period as improved margins more than offset reduced trading volume.
OTHER ITEMS
CORPORATE AND OTHER EXPENSE / ELIMINATIONS
    Third quarter corporate and other operating expenses of $9.4 million increased $0.5 million versus the prior year period, primarily driven by higher compensation and benefits expenses.
    Year-to-date corporate and other operating expenses of $28.3 million increased $1.7 million versus the prior year period, primarily due to higher compensation and benefits expenses.
INTEREST EXPENSE
    Third quarter and year-to-date interest expense of $12.6 million and $36.7 million increased $3.5 million and $10.3 million, respectively, versus the prior year period, primarily due to higher average outstanding debt and a higher weighted-average interest rate.
INTEREST AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, NET
    Year-to-date interest and other miscellaneous income includes $20.5 million of net recoveries associated with legal settlements.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    Third quarter and year-to-date income tax expense of $0.6 million and $1.8 million decreased $0.7 million and $6.3 million, respectively, versus the prior year period. The New Zealand subsidiary is the primary driver of income tax expense.
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OUTLOOK
    In our Southern Timber segment, we continue to expect higher non-timber income for full-year 2023 as compared to full-year 2022, driven by growth in our Land-Based Solutions businesses. In our Pacific Northwest Timber segment, we expect continued softness in end-market demand for the balance of the year. In our New Zealand Timber segment, we expect to remain active in the carbon market following the uptick in NZU pricing during the third quarter; however, we anticipate a lower contribution from carbon sales relative to the third quarter. In our Real Estate segment, the demand for HBU properties and timberland assets has remained strong despite the higher interest rate environment. We expect a significant contribution from our Real Estate segment in the fourth quarter based on transaction volume expected to close.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
    Our principal source of cash is cash flow from operations, primarily the harvesting of timber and sales of real estate. As an UPREIT, our main use of cash is dividends and unitholder distributions. We also use cash to maintain the productivity of our timberlands through replanting and silviculture. Our operations have generally produced consistent cash flow and required limited capital resources. Short-term borrowings have helped fund working capital needs, while acquisitions of timberlands generally require funding from external sources or Large Dispositions.
SUMMARY OF LIQUIDITY AND FINANCING COMMITMENTS
September 30,December 31,
(millions of dollars)20232022
Cash and cash equivalents$107.8 $114.3 
Total debt (a)1,519.0 1,523.1 
Noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership
69.8 105.8 
Shareholders’ equity1,832.3 1,880.7 
Total capitalization (total debt plus permanent and temporary equity)3,421.1 3,509.6 
Debt to capital ratio44 %43 %
Net debt to enterprise value (b)(c)25 %22 %
(a)Total debt as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 reflects principal on long-term debt, gross of deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts.
(b)Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents.
(c)Enterprise value based on market capitalization (including Rayonier, L.P. “OP” units) plus net debt based on Rayonier’s share price of $28.46 and $32.96 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
AT-THE-MARKET (“ATM”) EQUITY OFFERING PROGRAM
On November 4, 2022 we entered into a new distribution agreement with a group of sales agents through which we may sell common shares, from time to time, having an aggregate sales price of up to $300 million (the “2022 ATM Program”). As of September 30, 2023, $269.7 million remains available for issuance under the program.
The following table outlines common share issuances pursuant to our ATM program (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Shares of common stock issued under the ATM program— — 400 726,248 
Average price per share sold under the ATM program— — $34.03 $41.46 
Gross proceeds from common shares issued under the ATM program— — — $30.1 



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CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(millions of dollars)20232022
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities$208.9 $209.9 
Investing activities(79.7)(55.9)
Financing activities(134.2)(237.6)

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    Cash provided by operating activities decreased $1.0 million from the prior year period primarily due to lower operating results and changes in working capital.
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Cash used for investing activities increased $23.8 million from the prior year period due to higher timberland acquisitions ($10.7 million), higher real estate development investments ($7.8 million), higher capital expenditures ($4.9 million), and lower proceeds from other investing activities ($0.3 million).
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Cash used for financing activities decreased $103.5 million from the prior year period. This is primarily due to lower net repayments ($125.0 million), lower distributions to consolidated affiliates ($16.5 million), and lower distributions to noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership ($0.5 million), partially offset by lower net proceeds from the issuance of common shares under the ATM equity offering program ($32.0 million), higher dividends paid on common shares ($4.0 million), and lower proceeds from the issuance of common shares under the Company’s incentive stock plan ($2.6 million).
FUTURE USES OF CASH
We expect future uses of cash to include working capital requirements, principal and interest payments on long-term debt, lease payments, capital expenditures, real estate development investments, timberland acquisitions, dividends on Rayonier Inc. common shares and distributions on Rayonier, L.P. units, distributions to noncontrolling interests, and repurchases of the Company’s common shares to satisfy other commitments.

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Significant long-term uses of cash include the following (in millions):
Future uses of cash (in millions)TotalPayments Due by Period
20232024-20252026-2027Thereafter
Long-term debt (a)$1,519.0 — $20.7 $498.3 $1,000.0 
Interest payments on long-term debt (b)408.7 24.6 171.8 143.2 69.1 
Operating leases — timberland (c)182.4 4.1 16.1 14.4 147.8 
Operating leases — PP&E, offices (c)6.0 0.4 2.0 0.9 2.7 
Commitments — real estate projects40.3 11.1 19.0 2.3 7.9 
Commitments — derivatives (d)5.1 1.6 3.0 0.5 — 
Commitments — environmental remediation (e)15.7 1.7 9.7 1.3 3.0 
Commitments — other (f)10.3 0.1 10.2 — — 
Total $2,187.5 $43.6 $252.5 $660.9 $1,230.5 
(a)The book value of long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts, is currently recorded at $1,511.5 million on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, but upon maturity the liability will be $1,519.0 million. See Note 6 - Debt for additional information.
(b)Projected interest payments for variable-rate debt were calculated based on outstanding principal amounts and interest rates as of September 30, 2023.
(c)Excludes anticipated renewal options.
(d)Commitments — derivatives represent payments expected to be made on derivative financial instruments (foreign exchange contracts). See Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
(e)Commitments — environmental remediation represents our estimate of potential liability associated with environmental contamination and Natural Resource Damages in Port Gamble, Washington. See Note 10 - Environmental and Natural Resource Damage Liabilities for additional information.
(f)Commitments — other includes $8.9 million related to pension plan termination. See Note 15 - Employee Benefit Plans for additional information.

We expect to fund future uses of cash with a combination of existing cash balances, cash generated by operating activities, the remaining issuances available under the Company’s ATM Program, Large Dispositions and the use of our revolving credit facilities. We believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next 12 months and in the longer term.

EXPECTED 2023 EXPENDITURES
Capital expenditures in 2023 are expected to be between $83 million and $87 million, excluding any strategic timberland acquisitions we may make. Capital expenditures are expected to primarily consist of seedling planting, fertilization and other silvicultural activities, property taxes, lease payments, allocated overhead and other capitalized costs. Aside from capital expenditures, we may also acquire timberland as we actively evaluate acquisition opportunities.
We anticipate real estate development investments in 2023 to be between $20 million and $23 million, net of reimbursements from community development bonds. Expected real estate development investments are primarily related to Wildlight, our mixed-use community development project located north of Jacksonville, Florida and Heartwood, our mixed-use development project located in Richmond Hill just south of Savannah, Georgia.
Our 2023 dividend payments on Rayonier Inc. common shares and distributions to Rayonier, L.P. unitholders are expected to be approximately $170 million and $3 million, respectively, assuming no change in the quarterly dividend rate of $0.285 per share or partnership unit, or material changes in the number of shares or partnership units outstanding.
Future share repurchases, if any, will depend on the Company’s liquidity and cash flow, as well as general market conditions and other considerations including capital allocation priorities.
Full-year 2023 cash tax payments are expected to be between $5.0 million and $7.0 million, primarily related to the New Zealand subsidiary.
See Note 1 – Basis of Presentation for information regarding subsequent events that are expected to impact our future sources and uses of cash.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We utilize off-balance sheet arrangements to provide credit support for certain suppliers and vendors in case of their default on critical obligations, and collateral for outstanding claims under our previous workers’ compensation self-insurance programs. These arrangements consist of standby letters of credit and surety bonds. As part of our ongoing operations, we also periodically issue guarantees to third parties. Off-balance sheet arrangements are not considered a source of liquidity or capital resources and do not expose us to material risks or material unfavorable financial impacts. See Note 11 — Guarantees for details on the letters of credit and surety bonds as of September 30, 2023.
SUMMARY OF GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In May 2021, Rayonier, L.P. issued $450 million of 2.75% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Senior Notes due 2031”). Rayonier TRS Holdings Inc., Rayonier Inc., and Rayonier Operating Company, LLC agreed to irrevocably, fully and unconditionally guarantee jointly and severally, the obligations of Rayonier, L.P. in regards to the Senior Notes due 2031. As a general partner of Rayonier, L.P., Rayonier Inc. consolidates Rayonier, L.P. and has no material assets or liabilities other than its interest in Rayonier, L.P. These notes are unsecured and unsubordinated and will rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness from time to time outstanding.
Rayonier, L.P. is a limited partnership, in which Rayonier Inc. is the general partner. The operating subsidiaries of Rayonier, L.P. conduct all of our operations. Rayonier, L.P.’s most significant assets are its interest in operating subsidiaries, which have been excluded in the table below to eliminate intercompany transactions between the issuer and guarantors and to exclude investments in non-guarantors. As a result, our ability to make required payments on the notes depends on the performance of our operating subsidiaries and their ability to distribute funds to us. There are no material restrictions on dividends from the operating subsidiaries.
The summarized balance sheet information for the consolidated obligor group of debt issued by Rayonier, L.P. for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022 are provided in the table below:
(in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Current assets$89.9 $112.2 
Non-current assets128.3 122.8 
Current liabilities21.7 19.8 
Non-current liabilities2,223.3 2,001.9 
Due to non-guarantors747.5 520.4 
The summarized results of operations information for the consolidated obligor group of debt issued by Rayonier, L.P. for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022 are provided in the table below:
(in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cost and expenses($23.5)($28.9)
Operating loss(23.4)(28.9)
Net loss(50.9)(54.3)
Revenue from non-guarantors641.5 977.9 

PERFORMANCE AND LIQUIDITY INDICATORS
The discussion below is presented to enhance the reader’s understanding of our operating performance, liquidity, and ability to generate cash and satisfy rating agency and creditor requirements. This information includes two measures of financial results: Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) and Cash Available for Distribution (“CAD”). These measures are not defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), and the discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and CAD is not intended to conflict with or change any of the GAAP disclosures described above.
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Management uses CAD as a liquidity measure. CAD is a non-GAAP measure of cash generated during a period that is available for common share dividends, distributions to operating partnership unitholders, distributions to noncontrolling interests, repurchase of the Company’s common shares, debt reduction, timberland acquisitions and real estate development investments. CAD is defined as cash provided by operating activities adjusted for capital spending (excluding timberland acquisitions and real estate development investments) and working capital and other balance sheet changes. CAD is not necessarily indicative of the CAD that may be generated in future periods.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that management uses to make strategic decisions about the business and that investors can use to evaluate the operational performance of the assets under management. It excludes specific items that management believes are not indicative of the Company’s ongoing operating results. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, the non-cash cost of land and improved development, non-operating income and expense, the gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to noncontrolling interests, timber write-offs resulting from casualty events and Large Dispositions.
We reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income for the consolidated Company and to Operating Income for the segments, as those are the most comparable GAAP measures for each. The following table provides a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA for the respective periods (in millions of dollars):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2023202220232022
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Net Income$22.7 $31.9 $49.3 $88.1 
Interest, net and miscellaneous income12.0 7.9 35.5 25.0 
Income tax expense0.6 1.2 1.8 8.1 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization37.0 31.1 114.3 114.2 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development6.6 3.1 20.2 20.3 
Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI (a)— (11.5)— (11.5)
Timber write-offs resulting from casualty events (b)— 1.1 2.3 1.1 
Non-operating expense (income) (c)0.1 (0.1)(20.5)0.5 
Adjusted EBITDA$78.9 $64.7 $202.9 $245.8 
(a)Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI represents the gain recognized in connection with the sale of property by the Bainbridge Landing joint venture attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(b)Timber write-offs resulting from casualty events includes the write-off of merchantable and pre-merchantable timber volume damaged by casualty events which cannot be salvaged.
(c)The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes $20.5 million of net recoveries associated with legal settlements.

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The following tables provide a reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) by segment to Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the respective periods (in millions of dollars):
Three Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingCorporate
and
Other
Total
September 30, 2023
Operating income (loss)$18.6 ($0.6)$17.6 $9.2 ($0.1)($9.4)$35.4 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization19.2 8.3 6.0 3.1 — 0.4 37.0 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development— — — 6.6 — — 6.6 
Adjusted EBITDA $37.8 $7.8 $23.5 $18.9 ($0.1)($9.0)$78.9 
September 30, 2022
Operating income$22.5 $2.2 $9.3 $15.7 $0.2 ($9.0)$40.9 
Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI (a)— — — (11.5)— — (11.5)
Timber write-off resulting from a casualty event (b)— 1.1 — — — — 1.1 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization14.1 9.4 6.3 1.0 — 0.3 31.1 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development— — — 3.1 — — 3.1 
Adjusted EBITDA$36.6 $12.6 $15.6 $8.4 $0.2 ($8.6)$64.7 
(a)Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI represents the gain recognized in connection with the sale of property by the Bainbridge Landing joint venture attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(b)Timber write-off resulting from a casualty event includes the write-off of merchantable and pre-merchantable timber volume damaged by a casualty event which cannot be salvaged.
Nine Months EndedSouthern TimberPacific Northwest TimberNew Zealand TimberReal EstateTradingCorporate
and
Other
Total
September 30, 2023
Operating income (loss)$62.6 ($6.5)$19.3 $18.7 $0.4 ($28.3)$66.1 
Timber write-off resulting from a casualty event (a)— — 2.3 — — — 2.3 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization61.6 28.2 16.3 6.8 — 1.3 114.3 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development— — — 20.2 — — 20.2 
Adjusted EBITDA $124.2 $21.7 $37.9 $45.8 $0.4 ($27.1)$202.9 
September 30, 2022
Operating income$76.9 $11.7 $22.7 $37.0 $0.1 ($26.6)$121.7 
Gain associated with the multi-family apartment complex sale attributable to NCI (b)— — — (11.5)— — (11.5)
Timber write-off resulting from casualty event (a)— 1.1 — — — — 1.1 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization46.8 35.6 18.2 12.7 — 0.9 114.2 
Non-cash cost of land and improved development— — — 20.3 — — 20.3 
Adjusted EBITDA$123.7 $48.4 $40.8 $58.4 $0.1 ($25.7)$245.8 
(a)Timber write-off resulting from a casualty event includes the write-off of merchantable and pre-merchantable timber volume damaged by a casualty event which cannot be salvaged.
(b)Gain associated with the apartment complex sale attributable to NCI represents the gain recognized in connection with the sale of property by the Bainbridge Landing joint venture attributable to noncontrolling interests.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Adjusted CAD (in millions of dollars):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20232022
Cash provided by operating activities$208.9 $209.9 
Capital expenditures (a)(53.1)(48.2)
Net recoveries on legal settlements(20.5)— 
Working capital and other balance sheet changes(21.8)(2.9)
CAD$113.5 $158.8 
Mandatory debt repayments— — 
CAD after mandatory debt repayments$113.5 $158.8 
Cash used for investing activities($79.7)($55.9)
Cash used for financing activities($134.2)($237.6)
(a)    Capital expenditures exclude timberland acquisitions of $14.0 million and $3.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively.
The following table provides supplemental cash flow data (in millions of dollars):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20232022
Purchase of timberlands($14.0)($3.2)
Real Estate Development Investments (18.8)(10.9)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates— (16.5)
LIQUIDITY FACILITIES
2023 DEBT ACTIVITY
    See Note 6 — Debt for additional information.
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Item 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
    We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, commodity prices and foreign exchange rates. Our objective is to minimize the economic impact of these market risks. We use derivatives in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Derivatives are managed by a senior executive committee whose responsibilities include initiating, managing and monitoring resulting exposures. We do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Risk
    Due to the discontinuation of LIBOR on June 30, 2023, we amended our outstanding variable rate debt agreements and active interest rate swaps to change the interest rate benchmark from LIBOR to Daily Simple SOFR in December 2022. In March 2023, we modified our benchmark rates from LIBOR to Daily Simple SOFR for our forward-starting interest rates swaps. We are exposed to interest rate risk through our variable rate debt due to changes in SOFR. However, we use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate movements on our term credit agreements by swapping existing and anticipated future borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates. As of September 30, 2023, we had $1 billion of U.S. long-term variable rate debt outstanding on our term credit agreements.
The notional amount of outstanding interest rate swap contracts with respect to our term credit agreements at September 30, 2023 was $850 million. The $350 million 2015 Term Loan Facility matures in April 2028, with the associated interest rate swaps maturing in August 2024. We have entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to cover $200 million of the 2015 Term Loan Facility through the extended maturity date. The 2016 Incremental Term Loan Facility and associated interest rate swaps mature in May 2026, and the 2021 Incremental Term Loan Facility and associated interest rate swaps mature in June 2029. We have entered into an interest rate swap agreement to cover $100 million of borrowings under the 2022 Incremental Term Loan Facility through the maturity date in December 2027. At this borrowing level, a hypothetical one-percentage point increase/decrease in interest rates would result in a corresponding increase/decrease in interest payments and expense of approximately $1.5 million over a 12-month period.
    The fair market value of our fixed interest rate debt is also subject to interest rate risk. The estimated fair value of our fixed rate debt at September 30, 2023 was $422.2 million compared to the $519.0 million principal amount. We use interest rates of debt with similar terms and maturities to estimate the fair value of our debt. Generally, the fair market value of fixed-rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. A hypothetical one-percentage point increase/decrease in prevailing interest rates at September 30, 2023 would result in a corresponding decrease/increase in the fair value of our fixed rate debt of approximately $24 million and $26 million, respectively.
    We estimate the periodic effective interest rate on our long-term fixed and variable rate debt to be approximately 3.1% after consideration of interest rate swaps and estimated patronage refunds, excluding unused commitment fees on the revolving credit facility.
    
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    The following table summarizes our outstanding debt, interest rate swaps and average interest rates, by year of expected maturity and their fair values at September 30, 2023:
(Dollars in thousands)20232024202520262027ThereafterTotalFair Value
Variable rate debt:
Principal amounts— — — $200,000 $250,000 $550,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 
Average interest rate (a)(b)— — — 7.05 %7.00 %6.99 %7.00 %
Fixed rate debt:
Principal amounts— — $20,709 $24,161 $24,161 $450,000 $519,030 $422,224 
Average interest rate (b)— — 2.95 %3.64 %6.48 %2.75 %2.97 %
Interest rate swaps:
Notional amount— $350,000 — $200,000 $100,000 $200,000 $850,000 $62,520 
Average pay rate (b)— 2.18 %— 1.50 %3.72 %0.67 %1.85 %
Average receive rate (b)— 5.30 %— 5.30 %5.30 %5.30 %5.30 %
Forward-starting interest rate swaps
Notional amount— — — — — $200,000 $200,000 $17,501 
Average pay rate (b)— — — — — 1.37 %1.37 %
Average receive rate (b)— — — — — 5.30 %5.30 %
(a)    Excludes estimated patronage refunds.
(b)    Interest rates as of September 30, 2023.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
    The New Zealand subsidiary’s export sales are predominately denominated in U.S. dollars, and therefore its cash flows are affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between the New Zealand dollar and the U.S. dollar. This exposure is partially managed by a natural currency hedge, as ocean freight payments and shareholder distributions are also paid in U.S. dollars. We manage any excess foreign exchange exposure through the use of derivative financial instruments.
Foreign Exchange Exposure
    At September 30, 2023, the New Zealand subsidiary had foreign currency exchange contracts with a notional amount of $127.2 million and foreign currency option contracts with a notional amount of $86.0 million outstanding related to foreign export sales. The amount hedged represents a portion of forecasted U.S. dollar denominated export timber and log trading sales proceeds over the next 36 months and next 2 months, respectively.
    The following table summarizes our outstanding foreign currency exchange rate risk contracts at September 30, 2023:
(Dollars in thousands)0-1 months1-2 months2-3 months3-6 months6-12 months12-18 months18-24 months24-36 monthsTotalFair Value
Foreign exchange contracts to sell U.S. dollar for New Zealand dollar
Notional amount$8,500$6,200$5,000$15,000$34,000$14,500$12,000$32,000$127,200($4,585)
Average contract rate1.52251.53121.53501.54031.61361.68361.65721.65211.6135
Foreign currency option contracts to sell U.S. dollar for New Zealand dollar
Notional amount$2,000$2,000$2,000$6,000$12,000$24,000$24,000$14,000$86,000($534)
Average strike price1.49461.49691.52431.56841.63471.64461.71501.66801.6517

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Item 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Rayonier Inc.
Rayonier’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure controls and procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), are designed with the objective of ensuring information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported or submitted within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no control evaluation can provide absolute assurance that all control exceptions and instances of fraud have been prevented or detected on a timely basis. Even systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that their objectives are achieved.
Based on an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2023, based upon the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that would materially affect or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Rayonier, L.P.
The Operating Partnership is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure controls and procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), are designed with the objective of ensuring information required to be disclosed by Rayonier, L.P. in reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported or submitted within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including Rayonier’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no control evaluation can provide absolute assurance that all control exceptions and instances of fraud have been prevented or detected on a timely basis. Even systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that their objectives are achieved.
Based on an evaluation of the Operating Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, management, including Rayonier’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2023, based upon the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act, there were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting that would materially affect or are reasonably likely to materially affect internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information set forth in Note 9 — Contingencies and in Note 10 – Environmental and Natural Resource Damage Liabilities in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” under Item 1 of Part I of this report is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Rayonier Inc.
REGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

From time to time, the Company may issue its common shares in exchange for units in the Operating Partnership. Such shares are issued based on an exchange ratio of one common share for each unit in the Operating Partnership. During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 15,904 common shares in exchange for an equal number of units in the Operating Partnership pursuant to the agreement of the Operating Partnership.
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

In February 2016, the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $100 million of Rayonier’s common shares (the “share repurchase program”) to be made at management’s discretion. The program has no time limit and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. There were no shares repurchased under this program in the third quarter of 2023. As of September 30, 2023, there was $87.7 million, or approximately 3,082,518 shares based on the period-end closing stock price of $28.46, remaining under this program.
The following table provides information regarding our purchases of Rayonier common shares during the quarter ended September 30, 2023:
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (a)Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b)Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (c)
July 1 to July 3138 $31.40 — 2,648,806 
August 1 to August 3110 32.94 — 2,934,062 
September 1 to September 30920 30.11 — 3,082,518 
Total968 — 
(a)Includes 968 shares repurchased to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of shares under the Rayonier Incentive Stock Plan. The price per share surrendered is based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the respective vesting dates of the awards.
(b)Purchases made in open-market transactions under the $100 million share repurchase program announced on February 10, 2016.
(c)Maximum number of shares authorized to be purchased under the share repurchase program at the end of July, August and September are based on month-end closing stock prices of $33.12, $29.90 and $28.46, respectively.

Rayonier, L.P.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities made by the Operating Partnership during the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Pursuant to the Operating Partnership’s limited partnership agreement, limited partners have the right to redeem their units in the Operating Partnership for cash, or at our election, shares of Rayonier Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, 15,904 units in the Operating Partnership held by limited partners were redeemed in exchange for shares of Rayonier Common Stock.

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Item 5.    OTHER INFORMATION
Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies

None of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified, or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023, as such terms are defined under item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Item 6.    EXHIBITS
22.1 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 22.1 to the Registrant’s June 30, 2022 Form 10-Q
31.1 Filed herewith
31.2 Filed herewith
31.3 Filed herewith
31.4 Filed herewith
32.1 Furnished herewith
32.2 Furnished herewith
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The following financial information from Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“iXBRL”), includes: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 of Rayonier Inc.; (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 of Rayonier Inc.; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 of Rayonier Inc.; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 of Rayonier Inc.; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 of Rayonier, L.P.; (vi) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 of Rayonier, L.P.; (vii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 of Rayonier, L.P.; (viii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 of Rayonier, L.P.; and (ix) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier, L.P.
Filed herewith
104 
The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q from the quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
RAYONIER INC.
By:
/s/ APRIL TICE
April Tice
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: November 3, 2023

RAYONIER, L.P.
By: RAYONIER INC., its sole general partner
By:
/s/ APRIL TICE
April Tice
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: November 3, 2023





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