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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2022
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Origin Materials, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________
Delaware
001-39378
87-1388928
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

930 Riverside ParkwaySuite 10
West Sacramento, CA
95605
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +1 (916231-9329
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
______________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareORGN
The NASDAQ Capital Market
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per shareORGNW
The NASDAQ Capital Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 24, 2022, Origin Materials, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained herein and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 are furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by us, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.




Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ORIGIN MATERIALS, INC.
Dated: February 24, 2022
By:
/S/ NATE WHALEY
Nate Whaley
Chief Financial Officer


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Origin Materials, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2021

– Origin 2 Site Selected in Geismar, Louisiana –

– Origin to Receive $400 Million Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Allocation and State and Local Incentives Worth More Than $100 Million, Subject to Finalization –

– Origin 1 and 2 Capital Budget, Construction Timeline, and Financing On Track –

– Customer Demand is Strong and Broad Based, Increased Contracted Offtake Agreements and Capacity Reservations to $5.6 Billion –

– Reaffirms 2022 Adjusted EBITDA Forecast Loss of $36 Million –

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA., February 24, 2022 – Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin,” “Origin Materials,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ORGN, ORGNW), the world’s leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021.

“I am incredibly proud of what the Origin team accomplished in 2021 and encouraged by the strong momentum that we continue to see for our industry-leading technology platform in 2022 as the world moves aggressively to a zero-carbon future. We remain well-capitalized, on budget, and on track for completion of Origin 1 by the end of 2022. Origin 2 remains on track to be operational by mid-2025. We announced that we have selected Geismar, Louisiana for Origin 2’s location, subject to finalization of economic incentives, and are announcing today the selection of Hunt, Guillot & Associates as the project’s owner’s engineer. After the close of the fourth quarter, we were also pleased to announce new strategic partnerships with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Minafin Group, both of which will increase our exposure to a multitude of consumer and industrial end-markets while also expanding our international footprint in Asia and Europe. The demand for ‘net zero’-enabling materials remains strong, and our efforts to commercialize the business have resulted in increased offtake agreements and capacity reservations from our customers and partners to $5.6 billion. This has more than quintupled since our announcement to become a public company in February 2021,” said Rich Riley, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Origin.

Key Company Q4 Highlights
Origin Materials has increased its total signed offtake agreements and capacity reservations to $5.6 billion from $4.2 billion in November 2021. The Company also implemented new and expanded partnerships and customer relationships, including:

Partnership with Mitsui to industrialize advanced carbon-negative chemicals and materials for the automotive, chemicals, electronics, packaging, textiles, construction, and personal care
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industries. This partnership with Mitsui also provides Origin further access to the Japanese and international markets.
Partnership with Minafin Group to industrialize high-value specialty chemicals based on Origin’s carbon-negative materials for applications in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetics and personal care, and automotive industries.

These partnerships complement Origin’s existing partnerships and customer relationships with industry leaders including Danone, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo, Ford Motor Company, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Kolon Industries, PrimaLoft and Solvay.

Origin 1 and Origin 2 Financing and Construction Update
The Company maintains that the previously disclosed Origin 1 and Origin 2 capital budgets and construction timelines are on track. In addition, Origin continues to expect that the capital projects for Origin 1 and Origin 2 can be fully funded from its existing cash on hand and previously indicated traditional project financing sources. For the financing of Origin 2, the State of Louisiana, pending finalization, is expected to award a Private Activity Bond volume cap allocation to Origin in the amount of $400 million. Private Activity Bonds are tax-exempt bonds authorized by state and local governments for the financing of qualified projects with private capital. Origin also expects to receive more than $100 million in pending state and local incentives.

Origin continues to consult with leading financial institutions that specialize in financing capital projects such as Origin 2. The Company is pleased to reaffirm that its financing assumptions for Origin 2 remain reasonable and achievable. The $400 million Private Activity Bond allocation from the State of Louisiana provides a strong foundation for the financing of Origin 2, and, in combination with certain 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) provisions, could enable the debt financing of Origin 2 using entirely tax-exempt bonds. Origin also continues to work with leading financial institutions on other forms of traditional private financing and federal loan programs, including through the U.S.D.A. and Department of Energy.

Origin 1 remains on track for mechanical completion by the end of 2022. During the fourth quarter, the ENCON evaporator module system was placed and bolted, three months ahead of the Company's plan announced in April 2021. As previously disclosed, the key production modules were lifted and installed in October 2021, six months ahead of the Company’s plan announced in April 2021. In addition, piping fabrication has begun earlier this year, nearly six months ahead of the schedule announced in April 2021, further de-risking the schedule.

Similarly, Origin 2 remains on track to be operational by mid-2025. As previously announced, working with Worley Limited, Deloitte Consulting, and Fisher International, the Company has selected Geismar, Louisiana for the site of Origin 2, contingent upon finalization of economic incentives. The site offers extensive sustainable wood residue sources, exceptional waterway and rail logistics, and proximity to potential petrochemical partners and talent. In addition, Origin has selected Hunt, Guillot & Associates as its owner’s engineer for Origin 2. Front end design is underway and Origin expects detailed engineering to begin in 2023.
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Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $444.6 million as of December 31, 2021.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter were $7.8 million compared to $5.5 million in the prior-year period. Full year 2021 operating expenses were $26.9 million compared to $11.2 million in the prior-year period.

Adjusted EBITDA loss was $6.6 million for the fourth quarter compared to a loss of $3.8 million in the prior-year period. Full year 2021 adjusted EBITDA loss was $20.0 million compared to $9.1 million in the prior-year period.

Net income was $5.2 million for the fourth quarter compared to a net loss of $23.5 million in the prior-year period. Full year 2021 net income was $42.1 million compared to a net loss of $30.3 million in the prior-year period.

Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 were 136.8 million excluding 4.5 million shares held by a certain stockholder that are subject to forfeiture based on share price performance targets previously disclosed in our filings.
Full Year 2022 Outlook
Based on current business conditions, business trends and other factors, the Company is providing the following initial guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and capital spending for fiscal year 2022:

Adjusted EBITDA loss of up to $36 million
Capital spending is expected to be up to $155 million

For a reconciliation of a non-GAAP figure to the applicable GAAP figure please see the table captioned ‘Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results' set forth at the end of this press release. These expectations do not consider, or give effect to, among other things, unforeseen events, including changes in global economic conditions.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
Company management will host a webcast and conference call on February 24, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the Company's financial results.

Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the live conference call and access the Company’s fourth quarter update presentation by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.originmaterials.com/.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-855-327-6837 (domestic) or +1-631-891-4304 (international). A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, +1-412-317-6671. The conference ID
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for the live call and pin number for the replay is 10018099. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2022.

About Origin Materials, Inc.
Headquartered in West Sacramento, Origin Materials is the world's leading carbon negative materials company. Origin’s mission is to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials. For over a decade, Origin has developed a platform for turning the carbon found in inexpensive, plentiful, non-food biomass such as sustainable wood residues into useful materials while capturing carbon in the process. Origin’s patented technology platform can help revolutionize the production of a wide range of end products, including clothing, textiles, plastics, packaging, car parts, tires, carpeting, toys, and more with a ~$1 trillion addressable market. In addition, Origin’s technology platform is expected to provide stable pricing largely decoupled from the petroleum supply chain, which is exposed to more volatility than supply chains based on sustainable wood residues. Origin’s patented drop-in core technology, economics and carbon impact are supported by a growing list of major global customers and investors. For more information, visit www.originmaterials.com.

Contacts

Origin Materials
Investors:
ir@originmaterials.com

Media:
media@originmaterials.com

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Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the Company’s financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"), the Company also uses non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company’s operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income or loss adjusted for (i) stock-based compensation expense, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) interest expense, net of capitalized interest, (iv) change in fair value of derivative liability, (v) change in fair value of warrants liability, (vi) change in fair value of earnout liability, (vii) professional fees related to completed mergers, and (viii) other income, net. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about the Company’s operating results, enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation. In addition, calculations of this non-GAAP financial information may be different from calculations used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.

For more information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. 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, access to traditional financing sources, budget and timelines to complete Origin 1 and Origin 2, ability to convert capacity reservations and offtake arrangements into revenue, commercial and operating plans, product development plans, anticipated growth and projected financial information and ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any partnerships discussed in the press release. 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
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circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Origin Materials. 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; 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; and those factors discussed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 12, 2021 under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents Origin Materials 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.



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Origin Materials, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31, 2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$46,637 $1,309 
Restricted cash490 565 
Marketable securities397,458 — 
Other receivables2,612 48 
Derivative asset202 — 
Grants receivable— — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,774 83 
Total current assets451,173 2,005 
Property, plant, and equipment, net57,185 45,104 
Operating lease right-of-use asset1,782 — 
Intangible assets, net215 258 
Other long-term assets62 62 
Total assets$510,417 $47,429 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$2,451 $2,700 
Accrued expenses973 593 
Operating lease liability, current280 — 
Other liabilities, current380 — 
Derivative liability103 1,239 
Stockholder convertible notes payable— 3,232 
Total current liabilities4,187 7,764 
PPP Loan— 906 
Earnout liability127,757 — 
Canadian Government Research and Development Program Liability6,762 6,197 
Redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants— 19,233 
Assumed common stock warrants liability52,860 — 
Stockholder note5,189 5,189 
Related party other liabilities, long-term5,720 5,517 
Operating lease liability1,486 — 
Other liabilities, long-term2,946 2,500 
Total liabilities$206,907 $47,306 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
— — 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 136,801,569 and 70,266,925, issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
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Additional paid-in capital361,542 98,620 
Accumulated deficit(56,797)(98,887)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,251)384 
Total stockholders’ equity303,510 123 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $510,417 $47,429 
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Origin Materials, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
(In thousands, except share and per share data)2021202020212020
Operating Expenses
Research and development$3,519 $825 $9,124 $4,138 
General and administrative4,055 4,523 17,265 6,563 
Depreciation and amortization181 174 544 479 
Total operating expenses and loss from operations7,755 5,522 26,933 11,180 
Other (income) expenses
Interest income(1,413)— (1,413)— 
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(1)174 2,838 341 
Change in fair value of derivatives(100)1,036 1,326 1,088 
Change in fair value of warrants liability(2,838)17,370 4,525 18,498 
Change in fair value of earnout liability(8,480)— (75,488)— 
Other income, net(160)(568)(811)(805)
Total other (income) expenses, net(12,992)18,012 (69,023)19,122 
Net income (loss)$5,237 $(23,534)$42,090 $(30,302)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized (loss) on marketable securities(1,712)— (1,712)— 
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax53 1,804 77 794 
Total comprehensive income (loss)3,578 (21,730)40,455 (29,508)
Net income (loss) per share, basic$0.04 $(0.38)$0.42 $(0.48)
Net income (loss) per share, diluted$0.04 $(0.38)$0.40 $(0.48)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic136,762,136 62,545,275 101,221,781 62,544,933 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted142,066,042 62,545,275 106,237,754 62,544,933 

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Origin Materials, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

Year Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)20212020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)$42,090 $(30,302)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization544 479 
Amortization on right-of-use asset280 — 
Stock-based compensation5,767 1,630 
Amortization of debt issuance costs14 90 
Accretion of debt discount2,211 101 
Change in fair value of derivative liability1,326 1,088 
Change in fair value of warrants liability4,525 18,498 
Change in fair value of earnout liability(75,488)— 
Payments on operating lease liabilities(295)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other receivables(2,563)1,007 
Grants receivable— 87 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(3,652)53 
Increase in other liabilities, current380 — 
Accounts payable(395)1,203 
Accrued expenses3,010 349 
Related party payable203 256 
Net cash used in operating activities(22,043)(5,461)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment, net of grants(12,268)(1,786)
Purchases of marketable securities(2,448,316)— 
Sales of marketable securities2,024,089 — 
Maturities of marketable securities25,058 — 
Capitalized interest on plant construction(201)(268)
Net cash used in investing activities(411,638)(2,054)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from stockholders' notes payable, net of debt issuance costs11,707 3,166 
Payment of short-term debt(906)— 
Proceeds from Canadian Government Research and Development Program543 2,662 
Issuance of common stock74 
Business combination, net of issuance costs paid467,530 — 
Net cash provided by financing activities478,948 5,829 
Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on the balance of cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash held in foreign currencies(14)(52)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash45,253 (1,738)
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of the period1,874 3,612 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of the period$47,127 $1,874 
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Origin Materials, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results


We believe that the presentation of Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about our operating profitability adjusted for certain non-cash items, non-routine items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future, as well as other items that are not core to our operations. Further, we believe Adjusted EBITDA provides a meaningful measure of operating profitability because we use it for evaluating our business performance, making budgeting decisions, and comparing our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss adjusted for (i) stock-based compensation expense, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) interest income, (iv) interest expense, net of capitalized interest, (v) change in fair value of derivative liabilities, (vi) change in fair value of warrants liability, (vii) change in fair value of earnout liability, (viii) professional fees related to completed mergers, and (ix) other income, net.

Three months ended December 31,Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)2021202020212020
Net income (loss)$5,237 $(23,534)$42,090 $(30,302)
Stock based compensation959 1,552 5,767 1,630 
Depreciation and amortization181 174 544 479 
Interest income(1,413)— (1,413)— 
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(1)175 2,838 341 
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities(100)1,036 1,326 1,088 
Change in fair value of warrants liability(2,838)17,370 4,525 18,498 
Change in fair value of earnout liability(8,480)— (75,488)— 
Professional fees related to completed mergers— — 640 — 
Other income, net(160)(568)(811)(805)
Adjusted EBITDA$(6,615)$(3,796)$(19,982)$(9,071)
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