Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including with respect to the proposed transaction
between Origin Materials and Artius. Forward- looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as believe, may, will, estimate, continue, anticipate,
intend, expect, should, would, plan, predict, potential, seem, seek, future, outlook, and similar expressions that
predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Origin Materials business strategy, estimated total
addressable market, commercial and operating plans, product development plans and projected financial information. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this release, and on the current expectations of the
management of Origin Materials and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as, a guarantee, an assurance, a
prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Origin Materials
and Artius. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including that Origin Materials may be unable to successfully commercialize its products; the effects of competition on Origin Materials business;
the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Origin Materials; disruptions and other impacts to Origin Materials business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global
health or economic crises; changes in customer demand; Origin Materials and Artius may be unable to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any regulatory approvals may not obtained, may be
delayed or may be subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the business combination, or that the approval of the stockholders of Artius or Origin Materials may not be obtained;
failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; the amount of redemption requests made by Artius stockholders, and those factors discussed in the Registration Statement under the heading Risk Factors, and
other documents Artius has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be
additional risks that Origin Materials presently does not know, or that Origin Materials currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition,
forward-looking statements reflect Origin Materials expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this release. Origin Materials anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to
change. However, while Origin Materials may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Origin Materials specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing Origin Materials assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
Participants in the Solicitation
This communication is
not a solicitation of a proxy from any investor or security holder. However, Artius, Origin Materials and their respective directors, executive officers and employees and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies
from Artiuss shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Information about Artiuss directors and executive officers and
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