UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2024
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(314 ) 222-8218
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | ||||
On October 13, 2024, J. Stephan Dolezalek notified Benson Hill, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective as of such date. Mr. Dolezalek’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement between Mr. Dolezalek and the Company, its management, the Board or any committee thereof, or with respect to any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
The Board expresses its appreciation for Mr. Dolezalek’s service to the Company and his contributions to the Board.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BENSON HILL, INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Susan Keefe | |||||||
| Susan Keefe | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Date: October 15, 2024