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 shareholders of Artius or stockholders of Origin Materials may
not be obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; the amount of redemption requests made by Artiuss shareholders, 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 Artius and Origin Materials presently do not know, or that Artius and Origin Materials currently believe are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Artiuss and Origin Materials expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Artius and Origin Materials
anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while Artius and Origin Materials may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Artius and Origin Materials
specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Artiuss and 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.
Participants in the Solicitation
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 their ownership of Artiuss securities is set forth in the
Registration Statement described above. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons who may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction is set forth in the definitive proxy
statement/prospectus.