Benson Hill Inc.

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Benson Hill, Inc. operates as a food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. The company offers CropOS, a technology platform, which uses artificial intelligence, data, and various advanced breeding techniques that combine data, plant, and food sciences to deliver crops optimized for nutrition, flavor, and yield. The company's technology is applied in soybeans and yellow peas. It serves breeders and seed producers, farmers, logistics/consolidates, processors/wholesale suppliers, food/beverage companies, food service providers/retailers, and consumers. The company was formerly known as Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc. Benson Hill, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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Website: bensonhill.com

Recent Analyst Ratings for Benson Hill Inc.

DatePrice TargetRatingAnalyst
8/10/2023Outperform → Perform
Oppenheimer
10/4/2022$7.00Buy
Lake Street
3/25/2022$9.00Buy
ROTH Capital
12/9/2021$9.00Outperform
Oppenheimer
11/23/2021$9.00Neutral
Goldman Sachs
10/25/2021$10.00Overweight
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  • Benson Hill Receives Court Approval of First-Day Motions to Support Ongoing Operations During Chapter 11 Process

    Operations will continue as normal for the Company during the transitional period. Employee wages and benefits will be paid following DIP financing approval. Court authorizes vendor payments and critical operational support. Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHIL, "Benson Hill")), a seed innovation company, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the Company's initial "first-day" motions following its voluntary filing for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on March 20, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325440772/en/BHIL, "Benson Hill")), a seed

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  • Benson Hill Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions

    Debtor-in-Possession Financing Secured to Support Ongoing Operations and Chapter 11 Process. Company Filed a Variety of First-Day Motions, Subject to Court Approval. Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHIL, "Benson Hill")), a seed innovation company, today announced that it and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court"). The Company further disclosed that it intends to pursue a sale of its business under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, including a sale of all or a portion of the Company's assets, whi

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  • Benson Hill Ultra-High Protein Soybean Meal Validated in Tyson Foods Feeding Trial

    Latest collaboration represents the third major poultry feeding trial using the Company's Ultra-High Protein, Low-Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybean meal in poultry diets. Proprietary soy quality traits translate into higher nutritional efficiency and lower feed costs for poultry producers and integrators. Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill")), a seed innovation company, today announced positive results from a controlled broiler feeding trial conducted with Tyson Foods. Study findings, consistent with those released in May 2024, demonstrate how Benson Hill's Ultra-High Protein, Low Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybean meal offers a high-performance, cost-effectiv

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  • Benson Hill Completes Second Major Feeding Trial in Broilers, Again Demonstrating Advantages of UHP-LO Soybean Meal in Poultry Feed

    Feeding trial results with a major poultry producer indicated significant improvements in live performance and important meat characteristics in broiler chickens. Soybean meal derived from Benson Hill Ultra-High Protein, Low Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybeans outperformed commodity soybean meal in final broiler weights, feed conversion ratio, and other yield metrics. Replacing commodity soybean meal with UHP-LO soybean meal in poultry diets improved broiler weights by 5.4 percent and feed conversion ratios by 3.2 percent. Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill")), a seed innovation company, partnered with a major poultry integrator to complete a second commer

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  • Benson Hill Announces Third Quarter Financial Results and Strategic Progress

    Third quarter revenues of approximately $34.1 million, an increase compared to $23.5 million in the same period of 2023, reflect residual grain sales in the Company's transition to a licensing business model. Net loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes, was $21.9 million in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $12.6 million, compared to a loss of $14.4 million in the same period of 2023, due primarily to expense reductions. Free cash flow loss in the first nine months of 2024 was $48.9 million, which was approximately 57.7 percent of the free cash flow loss in the same period of 2023. The Company ended the third quarter with $14.4 million of cash and marketable

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  • Benson Hill Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release Date

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill")), a seed innovation company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2024, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241030123266/en/Benson Hill, a seed innovation company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2024, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Graphic: Business Wire) The quarterly results will also be posted on Benson Hill's investor relations website at https://investors.bensonhill.com. About Benson Hill Benson Hill is a seed i

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  • Benson Hill Announces Listing Transfer to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a seed innovation company, announced today that it will transfer its stock exchange listing to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") from the New York Stock Exchange, effective Aug. 23, 2024, after market close. The Company expects to begin trading as a Nasdaq-listed company on Aug. 26, 2024, and its common stock will continue to trade under the symbol "BHIL." "The transfer to Nasdaq will permit the Company to realize cost savings and facilitate the continued listing of our Common Stock on a national securities exchange," said Deanie Elsner, Chief Executive Officer of Benson Hill. About Benson Hill Benson Hill is a se

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  • Benson Hill Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

    Second quarter revenues of approximately $33.8 million, an increase compared to $23.5 million in the same period of 2023, reflect the Company's ongoing transition to an asset-light business model. Net loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes, was $18 million in the quarter, an improvement of $18.5 million in reported loss from the same period of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $12.4 million, compared to a loss of $15.2 million in the same period of 2023, due primarily to expense reductions. Free cash flow loss in the first half of 2024 was $31.8 million, which was approximately 50 percent of the free cash flow loss in the first half of 2023. The Company e

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  • Benson Hill Announces Second Quarter Earnings Release Date

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a seed innovation company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724211753/en/BHIL) will release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. (Photo: Business Wire)">Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL) will release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. (Photo: Business Wire) The quarterly results will also be posted on Benson Hill's investor relati

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  • Benson Hill Announces one-for-thirty five (1-for-35) Reverse Stock Split

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a seed innovation company, announced that, following stockholder approval at the Company's annual meeting held this morning, its board of directors (the "Board") has approved a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), at a ratio of one-for-thirty five (1-for-35) (the "Reverse Stock Split"). The Company anticipates that the Reverse Stock Split will take effect at 4:01 p.m. Eastern Time/3:01 p.m. Central Time today (the "Effective Time") and will be reflected in the market at the start of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") tomorrow, Friday, July 19, 2024, o

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  • Benson Hill Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

    Second quarter revenues of approximately $33.8 million, an increase compared to $23.5 million in the same period of 2023, reflect the Company's ongoing transition to an asset-light business model. Net loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes, was $18 million in the quarter, an improvement of $18.5 million in reported loss from the same period of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $12.4 million, compared to a loss of $15.2 million in the same period of 2023, due primarily to expense reductions. Free cash flow loss in the first half of 2024 was $31.8 million, which was approximately 50 percent of the free cash flow loss in the first half of 2023. The Company e

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  • Benson Hill Transitions to Licensing Model, Improves Financial Profile in First Quarter

    Reported revenues for the quarter were approximately $21.1 million, excluding results of the divested processing assets, as the business transitions to an asset-light licensing model. Business transition execution led to improved gross profit and reduced operating expenses, with the Company delivering gross profit of $5.2 million and operating expenses of $21.8 million, compared to gross profit of $4.6 million and operating expenses of $25.9 million in the prior year. Cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $10.2 million, a $24.3 million reduction from $34.5 million used in the prior year. The Company ended the first quarter with $30.5 million of cash and mar

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  • Benson Hill Names Dan Cosgrove as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

    Former CEO of Growers Edge begins in role May 10 Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL), an ag tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, has named agriculture industry leader Dan Cosgrove as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, effective May 10, 2024. He will assume responsibility for Benson Hill's day-to-day operations related to business development, compliance, and legal matters. Chief Legal Officer Yevgeny Fundler is leaving Benson Hill to pursue other opportunities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509748763/en/Benson Hill Names Dan Cosgrove as Chief Administrative Officer and Ge

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  • Benson Hill Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

    Life sciences veteran Susan Keefe appointed CFO effective March 29, 2024 Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL), an ag tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced that Susan Keefe has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 29, 2024. Keefe succeeds Dean Freeman, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Freeman will continue to serve in the role through March 29, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214193445/en/BHIL), an ag tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announ

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  • Heritage Grocers Group Expands Senior Leadership Team, Adds DeAnn Brunts to Board of Directors

    ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Grocers Group ("Heritage" or "HGG"), one of the leading Hispanic food retailers in the country, is pleased to announce it has named DeAnn Brunts as a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of executive experience in operational, strategic and financial management, Ms. Brunts is a seasoned expert in risk management and governance. Previously, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL) in addition to numerous Chief Financial Officer and Business Unit Leader roles across the retail, food, consumer goods, manufacturing, distribution and service industries for both

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  • Benson Hill Appoints Chief Transformation Officer to Drive Company Evolution

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced today the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Hurst as its Chief Transformation Officer. This newly created role underscores Benson Hill's commitment to execute its long-term strategic playbook with a focus on operations, commercial and strategic initiatives. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230810950219/en/Benson Hill, Inc., announced today the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Hurst as its Chief Transformation Officer. This newly created role underscores Benson Hill's commitment

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  • Benson Hill Appoints Richard Mack to Board of Directors

    Agriculture Industry Executive Brings Nearly Three Decades of Experience to Benson Hill Board Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced that it has appointed Richard Mack as an Independent Director to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Mack will serve on the Board's Audit and Risk Committee and Compensation Committee. With his appointment, the Board will comprise nine directors, seven of whom are independent. Mr. Mack brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience to the Benson Hill Board. Mr. Mack previously served as Executive Vice President and Chie

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  • Benson Hill Announces Leadership Transition

    Adrienne "Deanie" Elsner Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, Effective Immediately Matt Crisp Resigning as Chief Executive Officer Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced that Adrienne "Deanie" Elsner has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Ms. Elsner succeeds Matt Crisp, who has agreed to resign as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Crisp will serve as consultant to the Board for 12 months to ensure a smooth transition. The Board is initiating a search process for the Company's next permanent CEO. To assist in the process,

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  • Benson Hill Announces CFO Transition with the Upcoming Retirement of DeAnn Brunts and Appointment of Dean Freeman as Next CFO

    ST. LOUIS, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL) today announced that Dean Freeman, a seasoned finance executive with nearly 30 years of experience, will become Benson Hill's next Chief Financial Officer. DeAnn Brunts has elected to return to retirement from her full-time executive role effective following the Company's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of its 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Brunts will remain on the Company's Board of Directors, the original role she had when she joined Benson Hill in 2020. Freeman officially joined Ben

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  • Benson Hill Announces Listing Transfer to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a seed innovation company, announced today that it will transfer its stock exchange listing to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") from the New York Stock Exchange, effective Aug. 23, 2024, after market close. The Company expects to begin trading as a Nasdaq-listed company on Aug. 26, 2024, and its common stock will continue to trade under the symbol "BHIL." "The transfer to Nasdaq will permit the Company to realize cost savings and facilitate the continued listing of our Common Stock on a national securities exchange," said Deanie Elsner, Chief Executive Officer of Benson Hill. About Benson Hill Benson Hill is a se

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  • Benson Hill Reports Solid Full-Year 2023 Financial Results, Strengthens Balance Sheet

    The Company fully retired its senior convertible debt in February 2024 after paying down approximately 50 percent in November 2023. The Company ended the year with $48.9 million in cash and marketable securities. Reported revenues increased 24 percent to $473.3 million. Reported gross profit increased $20.1 million to $23.6 million. Net loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes, was $111.3 million and $99.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved more than 40 percent year-over-year. Management is delivering its cost-cutting goals under the expanded Liquidity Improvement Plan and accelerating progress tow

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  • Benson Hill Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Release

    Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), an ag tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced today that it will release its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2023, before the market opens on Thursday, March 14, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207953208/en/Benson Hill (BHIL) announces full year and fourth quarter 2023 earnings date (Graphic: Business Wire) The Company will host a webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, including a presentation by management followed by a Q&A session. The March 14 webc

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  • Benson Hill Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Improves 2023 Outlook, and Pays Down Debt

    Reported revenues decreased 8 percent year-over-year to approximately $113.1 million. Proprietary revenues increased by 27 percent year-over-year. Reported gross profit was $4.1 million (gross loss of $0.2 million when excluding an approximate $4.3 million impact from open mark-to-market timing differences). The Company ended the third quarter with $86.2 million of cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities. Management improves its 2023 financial guidance. The Company expects to pay down approximately 50 percent of the senior convertible debt in November. Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic

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  • Benson Hill Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

    Reported revenues increased 16 percent year-over-year to approximately $109 million, including a 53 percent increase in proprietary revenues. Reported gross profit was $3 million ($6.1 million when excluding an approximate $3.1 million impact from open mark-to-market timing differences). Management announced an additional expected $10 million in annualized operating cost reductions in 2024. The Company ended the second quarter with $118 million of cash restricted cash, and marketable securities. Management modifies its 2023 guidance for lower operating expenses, lower capital expenditures, and narrowing the range for consolidated gross profit. Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, t

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  • Benson Hill Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

    Reported revenues increased 104 percent year-over-year to approximately $135 million, including an increase of 80 percent in proprietary revenues. Reported gross profit was $9.5 million ($4.3 million when excluding an approximate $5.2 million impact from open mark-to-market timing differences). The Company improved its 2023 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswir

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  • Benson Hill Announces Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Expectations for Strong Proprietary Product Growth in 2023

    Revenues increased 319 percent to $381 million, including a near doubling of proprietary revenues to $73 million. Gross profit was $3.5 million ($8.5 million when excluding an approximate $4.9 million loss from open mark-to-market timing differences). 2023 proprietary revenues are expected to grow to an estimated range of $100 million to $110 million and help drive a more than doubling of gross profit in the range of $20 million to $30 million. 2023 Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to narrow and use of free cash is expected to increase due primarily to planned investments to enable additional, higher margin food-grade manufacturing capabilities. In 2025, management remains committe

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  • Benson Hill Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Raises 2022 Guidance

    Consolidated revenues increased 307 percent year-over-year to $130 million driven by a 429 percent increase in Ingredients segment revenues. Management raised 2022 guidance with consolidated revenues in the range of $430 million to $455 million and gross profit of $14 million to $17 million. Management has taken actions intended to fully fund the business to expected positive EBITDA and free cash flow in 2025. Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced operating and financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full re

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  • Benson Hill Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

    Consolidated revenues increased 179 percent year-over-year to $110.7 million driven by a 312 percent increase in Ingredients segment revenues. Strategic partnership with ADM represents a significant milestone in the planned scaling of proprietary soy innovations through an asset-light licensing model. Management is assessing strategic alternatives for the Fresh business. Strong performance in the Ingredients segment raises revenue guidance for 2022. Continued rapid growth and execution of the strategic plan further enables achievement of previously stated 2025 financial targets. Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the "Company" or "Benson Hill"))), a food tech company unlocking the n

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  • Benson Hill Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

    Consolidated revenues increased 191 percent to $92.4 million driven by a nearly four-fold increase in Ingredients segment revenues. Dynamic market conditions further support the expected growth of the proprietary soy ingredients portfolio. Cash and marketable securities on hand were in line with the Company's plan to fund the business into 2024.Management maintains its full-year 2022 guidance.ST. LOUIS, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE:BHIL, the ", Company", or ", Benson Hill", ))), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

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