STAR PEAK CORP II

Benson Hill Completes Business Combination with Star Peak Corp II

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill, Inc. ("Benson Hill" or the "Company"), a food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination with Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC) ("Star Peak"). Concurrent with the closing, Star Peak changed its name to "Benson Hill, Inc." Benson Hill's common stock and warrants are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols "BHIL" and "BHIL.WS," respectively, on September 30, 2021. 

Key Points: 
  • Concurrent with the closing, Star Peak changed its name to "Benson Hill, Inc." Benson Hill's common stock and warrants are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols "BHIL" and "BHIL.WS," respectively, on September 30, 2021.
  • "Completing the business combination with Star Peak is a critical milestone on our journey to leverage our CropOS technology platform and our integrated business model to build a healthier and climate resilient food system," said Matt Crisp , Chief Executive Officer of Benson Hill.
  • We look forward to our continued partnership with Matt and the exceptional Benson Hill team to drive significant long-term value for all stakeholders."
  • The business combination was unanimously approved by Star Peak's board of directors and approved by Star Peak stockholders at a Special Meeting on September 28, 2021.

Benson Hill Completes Business Combination with Star Peak Corp II

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill, Inc. ("Benson Hill" or the "Company"), a food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination with Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC) ("Star Peak"). Concurrent with the closing, Star Peak changed its name to "Benson Hill, Inc." Benson Hill's common stock and warrants are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols "BHIL" and "BHIL.WS," respectively, on September 30, 2021. 

Key Points: 
  • Concurrent with the closing, Star Peak changed its name to "Benson Hill, Inc." Benson Hill's common stock and warrants are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols "BHIL" and "BHIL.WS," respectively, on September 30, 2021.
  • "Completing the business combination with Star Peak is a critical milestone on our journey to leverage our CropOS technology platform and our integrated business model to build a healthier and climate resilient food system," said Matt Crisp , Chief Executive Officer of Benson Hill.
  • We look forward to our continued partnership with Matt and the exceptional Benson Hill team to drive significant long-term value for all stakeholders."
  • The business combination was unanimously approved by Star Peak's board of directors and approved by Star Peak stockholders at a Special Meeting on September 28, 2021.

Star Peak Corp II Announces Stockholder Approval of Business Combination with Benson Hill

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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    Approximately 98.7% of the votes cast at the meeting approved the business combination proposal, which represented approximately 77.0% of Star Peaks outstanding shares as of the August 9, 2021 record date.
  • The business combination is expected to close on September 29, 2021, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
  • There may be additional risks that Star Peak and Benson Hill presently do not know or that Star Peak and Benson Hill currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
  • Neither Star Peak nor Benson Hill undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Benson Hill Announces Closing of Acquisition of Soy Crushing Facility Assets

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill , Inc. (the "Company" or "Benson Hill") a food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with its cutting-edge food innovation engine announced the closing today of its acquisition ofa soybean crushing facility in Seymour, Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill , Inc. (the "Company" or "Benson Hill") a food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with its cutting-edge food innovation engine announced the closing today of its acquisition ofa soybean crushing facility in Seymour, Indiana.
  • On May 10, 2021, Benson Hill announced a definitive business combination agreement with Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC).
  • Upon the closing of the business combination, Benson Hill will become publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol "BHIL".
  • Neither Star Peak nor Benson Hill undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Benson Hill Announces Agreement to Acquire Soy Crushing Facility Assets to Scale Production of High Value Soybean Ingredient Portfolio

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Recent data projects that the value of the global plant protein market could surpass $162 billion by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Recent data projects that the value of the global plant protein market could surpass $162 billion by 2030.
  • "Rose Acre Farms remains committed to the local farming community, a value Benson Hill shares.
  • On May 10, 2021, Benson Hill announced a definitive business combination agreement with Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC).
  • Neither Star Peak nor Benson Hill undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Benson Hill to Host Introductory Webcast and Q&A for Retail Investors Interested in Learning More About the Sustainable Food Technology Company Driving the Plant-Based Food Revolution

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Friday, September 10, 2021

As a public company, Benson Hill is committed to transparency with investors, regardless of their size and economic stake.

Key Points: 
  • As a public company, Benson Hill is committed to transparency with investors, regardless of their size and economic stake.
  • Benson Hill will utilize Say Connect to solicit questions from investors ahead of a special retail-focused webcast on September 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Starting today, retail investors who are current holders of Star Peak stock, can submit and upvote questions to management.
  • Neither Star Peak nor Benson Hill undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Star Peak Corp II and Benson Hill Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and September 28, 2021 Special Meeting to Approve Business Combination

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Mike Morgan, Chairman of Star Peak, commented, Today marks another step forward to completing our transaction with Benson Hill.

Key Points: 
  • Mike Morgan, Chairman of Star Peak, commented, Today marks another step forward to completing our transaction with Benson Hill.
  • The Special Meeting to approve the pending business combination between Star Peak and Benson Hill, among other items, is scheduled for September 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
  • This communication is being made in respect of a proposed merger transaction (the proposed transactions) involving Star Peak and Benson Hill.
  • Neither Star Peak nor Benson Hill undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Benson Hill Advances Its Yellow Pea Innovation Efforts with the Launch of a Breeding and Commercialization Program

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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With initiatives like the yellow pea program, Benson Hill will be well positioned to capitalize on this market opportunity as it continues to grow.

Key Points: 
  • With initiatives like the yellow pea program, Benson Hill will be well positioned to capitalize on this market opportunity as it continues to grow.
  • Through its yellow pea program, Benson Hill is working to shorten the typical development cycle for yellow pea varieties and the time it takes to bring yellow pea ingredients to market.
  • The yellow pea program builds on Benson Hill's three-plus years of investments in innovation and critical infrastructure.
  • It has also established a yellow pea breeding station in Minot, North Dakota, in close proximity to the Company's wholly owned yellow pea operating subsidiary, Dakota Ingredients .

Benson Hill Launches Food System Innovators Program to Validate Technology Concepts, Enhance CropOS® Technology Platform

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill , Inc.(the "Company" or "Benson Hill"), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, today announced the launch of the Benson Hill Food System Innovators Program (the "FSI Program").

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill , Inc.(the "Company" or "Benson Hill"), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, today announced the launch of the Benson Hill Food System Innovators Program (the "FSI Program").
  • Insights from the FSI Program will further expand the capabilities of the Company's proprietary CropOS technology platform and optimize field-specific product outcomes and quality traits.
  • "With Benson Hill's Food System Innovators Program, we're able to be on the cutting edge of what's happening in agriculture today," said Benson Hill Food System Innovators Program farmer Aaron Lee of Cornerstone Family Farms in Salem, Indiana.
  • "Real-time feedback on performance, productivity and other factors is foundational to future innovation at Benson Hill," said Matt Crisp , Chief Executive Officer of Benson Hill.

Benson Hill to Provide Its Earnings Report for The Second Quarter 2021 on August 10, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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Following the release, members of Benson Hill's senior management team will host a webcast to discuss the second quarter 2021 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Following the release, members of Benson Hill's senior management team will host a webcast to discuss the second quarter 2021 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Benson Hill moves food forward with the CropOSplatform, a cutting-edge food innovation engine that combines data science and machine learning with biology and genetics.
  • On May 10, 2021, Benson Hill announced a definitive business combination agreement with Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC).
  • Neither Star Peak nor Benson Hill undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.