Important Information for Investors and Shareholders
In connection with the proposed business combination transaction, Artius filed a registration statement on Form S-4
(the Registration Statement) with the SEC on March 9, 2021, which includes a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to holders of Artius ordinary shares in connection with Artius solicitation of proxies for the
vote by Artius shareholders with respect to the proposed transaction and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of securities to be issued to Artius shareholders and
Origin Materials stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, Artius will mail a definitive proxy statement, when available, to its shareholders. Investors and
security holders and other interested parties are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus, any amendments thereto and any other documents filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain
important information about Artius, Origin Materials and the proposed transaction. The documents relating to the proposed transaction (when they are available) can be obtained free of charge from the SECs website at www.sec.gov.
Free copies of these documents, once available, may also be obtained from Artius by directing a request to: Artius Management LLC, 3 Columbus Circle, Suite 2215, New York, New York 10019.
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press
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 press 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 press 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 press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.