DHC ACQUISITION CORP.


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BEN Announces Closing of Business Combination, to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Under Symbol “BNAI”

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI, today reported the closing of its previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA).

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  • Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI, today reported the closing of its previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA).
  • The combined company is now called Brand Engagement Network Inc. and is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Friday, March 15, 2024, under the ticker symbol “BNAI” for its common stock and “BNAIW” for its publicly traded warrants.
  • “We are pleased to complete our business combination with DHC and begin our next chapter.
  • As a pure play public AI company, we expect BEN will continue to lead the design of business-safe AI solutions.

BEN Announces Expected Closing of Business Combination

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI, today reported that it expects to close its previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA) tomorrow, Thursday March 14, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI, today reported that it expects to close its previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA) tomorrow, Thursday March 14, 2024.
  • DHC shareholders approved the transaction at DHC’s extraordinary general meeting held on March 5, 2024.
  • The combined company will be named Brand Engagement Network and expects to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Friday, March 15, 2024, under the ticker symbol “BNAI” for its common stock and “BNAIW” for its publicly traded warrants.

BEN Welcomes Janine Grasso to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced the appointment of Janine Grasso to its Board of Directors, effective on the closing of its previously announced business combination with DHC Acquisition Corp. Grasso is a seasoned business executive with more than 20 years in the technology industry.

Key Points: 
  • Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced the appointment of Janine Grasso to its Board of Directors, effective on the closing of its previously announced business combination with DHC Acquisition Corp. Grasso is a seasoned business executive with more than 20 years in the technology industry.
  • Grasso is currently the Group Vice President at DocuSign where she is leading the global ecosystem organization, which includes DocuSign’s strategic partners, resellers, system integrators, and DocuSign’s large global ISV ecosystem.
  • “BEN embodies all the key characteristics of a market disrupter and the company’s focused approach is going to be a key differentiator.
  • I see BEN as the next, ‘Intel Inside’ solution that will bring AI technology to the forefront.

BEN Adds Real Estate Leader & Technology Pioneer, Chris Heller, as Advisor to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced the appointment of Chris Heller as Advisor to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced the appointment of Chris Heller as Advisor to its Board of Directors.
  • Heller, a visionary leader in finance, real estate and technology, currently serves as President of OJO Labs , a technology company that is delivering personalized and tailored home search and selling experiences for consumers.
  • “Throughout his career, Chris Heller has developed a reputation as a leader and innovator,” said Michael Zacharski, CEO of BEN.
  • (Nasdaq: DHCA) (“DHC”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) focused on technology, to become a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

BEN Will Add Former FTC Chairman, Jon Leibowitz, as Independent Board Member in Connection with the Close of its Business Combination

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced that it intends to appoint Jon Leibowitz as an independent board member in connection with the consummation of its business combination.

Key Points: 
  • Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced that it intends to appoint Jon Leibowitz as an independent board member in connection with the consummation of its business combination.
  • “Jon Leibowitz’s confidence in BEN’s technology attests to the potential of AI-driven solutions to improve customer relations and experiences,” said Michael Zacharski, CEO of BEN.
  • In September, 2023, BEN announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to merge with DHC Acquisition Corp .
  • (Nasdaq: DHCA) (“DHC”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) focused on technology, to become a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

BEN and DHC Acquisition Corp. Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and March 5, 2024 Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Business Combination

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Registration Statement provides important information about BEN, DHC, and the Business Combination.

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  • The Registration Statement provides important information about BEN, DHC, and the Business Combination.
  • DHC also announced it has established a record date of February 13, 2024 and a meeting date of March 5, 2024 for its extraordinary general meeting (the “Meeting”) to vote on proposals relating to the Business Combination with BEN.
  • The Business Combination is expected to close shortly after the Meeting, subject to shareholder approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
  • The extraordinary general meeting will be held in a virtual format at 10:00 am Eastern Time on March 5, 2024 and will be accessible by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/dhcacquisition/2024 .

BEN Launches New AI Assistants for Automotive Industry, Goes to Market as BENAuto for NADA Debut

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Monday, January 29, 2024

“We are committed to delivering AI solutions that improve customer experience, productivity and results for the automotive vertical,” said Michael Zacharski, Chief Executive Officer of BEN.

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  • “We are committed to delivering AI solutions that improve customer experience, productivity and results for the automotive vertical,” said Michael Zacharski, Chief Executive Officer of BEN.
  • “BEN is thrilled to deliver these unique AI Assistants, in collaboration with AFG and their expertise servicing 1000+ car dealerships, with the launch of BENAuto.
  • Web AI Assistant: Our Web AI Assistant is a three-in-one solution for transforming the online experience for dealership customers.
  • Technician AI Assistant: An advanced Technician AI Assistant, CARL™, ensures quality, efficiency and consistency across automotive service operations.

BEN Adds Renowned Surgeon Dr. Richard S. Isaacs, MD as Advisor to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard S. Isaacs, MD as medical advisor to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard S. Isaacs, MD as medical advisor to its board of directors.
  • DHC filed its Form S-4 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2023 - marking another critical milestone in BEN’s march towards its public listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Isaacs, a highly influential physician leader and healthcare executive to the BEN team.
  • The BEN team is well-equipped to fulfill these promises, as their avatar is highly interactive and genuinely attentive, showcasing what I believe will be an unmatched level of compassion and empathy.”

BEN, A Provider of Personalized Customer Engagement AI Technology, to Go Public on Nasdaq Through Proposed Business Combination with DHC Acquisition Corp.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The proposed business combination (“Business Combination”) is expected to provide BEN with improved access to new sources of capital, accelerate M&A opportunities, and fund growth initiatives and development of the core solution portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed business combination (“Business Combination”) is expected to provide BEN with improved access to new sources of capital, accelerate M&A opportunities, and fund growth initiatives and development of the core solution portfolio.
  • “The announcement today to agree to go public via this combination with DHC represents a remarkable milestone in BEN’s journey.
  • The backbone of BEN’s success is a rich platform of conversational AI modules that drive better, more personalized customer experience and increased operational efficiencies.
  • The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to shareholders of DHC as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination.

DHC Acquisition Corp. Receives Expected Notification from Nasdaq Related to Delayed Quarterly Report

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

On May 17, 2021, the Company filed a Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing with the SEC related to the Quarterly Report.

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  • On May 17, 2021, the Company filed a Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing with the SEC related to the Quarterly Report.
  • The Company is working diligently to prepare and file the Quarterly Report as soon as reasonably practicable.
  • The Company can regain compliance with the Nasdaq listing standards during this six-month period by submitting a plan of compliance that is approved or by filing its Quarterly Report with the SEC.
  • DHC Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock purchase or similar business combination with one or more businesses.