X0202 4 2007-04-02 0000812708 WELLMAN INC WLM 0001287305 RUDAY MARK C/O WELLMAN, INC. 521 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1041 FORT MILL SC 29715 0 1 0 0 See Footnote (3) Common Stock 2007-04-02 4 A 0 12500 0 A 58222 D Common Stock 3490.855 I Through company retirement plan All these shares are restricted and subject to vesting. Of the 58,222 shares of direct ownership reported on this form, 46,500 shares are restricted stock and subject to vesting provisions. (3) Mr. Ruday is Vice President of Business Operations of Wellman, Inc. /s/ Mark Ruday 2007-04-04