Benson Hill, Inc. · OTC:BHILQ

Benson Hill — Q3 2022 Earnings Presentation

24 slides from Benson Hill's earnings presentation, Nov 10, 2022

  1. Slide 1: Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation

    THIRD QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS PRESENTATION NOVEMBER 10, 2022 Exhibit 99.2

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimers: Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Disclaimers Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements

  3. Slide 3: Summary

    Summary • Consolidated third quarter revenue growth of 307 percent to $130 million driven by strong Ingredients segment performance o Proprietary soy revenues increased 300 percent to $26 million • Raised 2022 consolidated revenue and gross profit guidance o Revenues of $430 million to $455 million

  4. Slide 4: 3Q 2022 proprietary soy revenue performance consistent with expectations

    3Q 2022 proprietary soy revenue performance consistent with expectations for stronger growth in the second half Proprietary Soy Portfolio • 3Q revenues increased 300 percent to $26 million • Continued high customer demand and timing of ingredient shipments drove the improved sequential performance f

  5. Slide 5: Macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges expected to drive demand for Benson Hill's products

    Current macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges expected to drive demand for Benson Hill’s innovative products HIGH FOOD INFLATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE FOOD SYSTEM FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION FOOD-DRIVEN HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

  6. Slide 6: Targeting high growth & established markets

    Targeting high growth & established markets High-protein Soy Flour, Textured Flour Food, Oil, Feed Specialty Oil High-protein, Low-antinutrient Soybean Meal FOOD INGREDIENTS COOKING OIL ANIMAL NUTRITION Broad Range of End Market Applications PO RT FO LI O F IT CATEGORY GROWTH PROJECTIONS Bubble Size

  7. Slide 7: Unique product attributes align with consumer demands

    Unique product attributes align with consumer demands • Domestically sourced • Traceable across the supply chain • Increasingly grown with regen ag practices • Greater nutrient density • Less processed • Better tasting • More sustainably produced • Less costly Unlocking Genetic Diversity • Increase

  8. Slide 8: Focus on the I-States to optimize supply chain

    Focus on the “I-States” to optimize Benson Hill’s supply chain in the primary North American soy growing region 2023 farmer recruitment Joint recruitment effort with ADM in the vicinity of the Decatur, Illinois, facility Recruitment underway for the Creston, Iowa, and Seymour, Indiana, facilities •

  9. Slide 9: Benson Hill and ADM entered a long-term collaboration to scale Ultra-High Protein soy

    Benson Hill and ADM entered a long-term collaboration to scale Ultra-High Protein soy ingredients in North America (1) Access to ADM’s current and planned protein processing capacity for food ingredients Joint farmer recruitment program Leverage ADM’s product application and formulation expertise Fo

  10. Slide 10: A year of milestones

    NYSE: BHIL - A year of milestones

  11. Slide 11: Operational goals for 2023

    FARMER PARTNERS CONSUMER MARKETS INGREDIENT MANUFACTURING PRODUCT APPLICATIONS Operational goals for 2023 1. More than double contracted acreage for proprietary soy in areas to maximize nutrient density o Increase contracted closed-loop acres by at least 50 percent o Add substantial acreage for ADM

  12. Slide 12: 3Q 2022 financial highlights

    3Q 2022 financial highlights As of September 30, 2022 (in $ millions USD) Reported Versus 3Q 2021 Impact of Open Mark-to-Market Timing Differences(2) Excluding Open Mark-to-Market Timing Differences(2) Revenues $130.2 +307% $3.3 $126.9 Ingredients $122.3 +429% $3.3 $119.0 Fresh $7.9 (11)% $ -- $7.9

  13. Slide 13: Better-than-expected Ingredients segment performance

    Better-than-expected Ingredients segment performance (in $ Millions USD) 2022 (Updated Guidance) 2022 (Previous Guidance as of August 6, 2022) 2021 (Reported) Total Revenue $430 - $455 $340 - $400 $147 Ingredients $370 - $390 $275 - $325 $91 Fresh $60 - $65 $65 - $75 $56 Total Gross Profit $14 - $17

  14. Slide 14: Positioning to fully fund the business to expected positive EBITDA and free cash flow in 2025

    Positioning to fully fund the business to expected positive EBITDA and free cash flow in 2025 (1) Liquidity needed to achieve 2025 financial targets depends on planned revenue growth, margin expansion and cash management discipline • 9/30/2022: Cash and marketable securities of $193 million • 3Q 202

  15. Slide 15: Creating long-term sustainable shareholder value

    (1) MARGIN EXPANSION TECHNOLOGY STACK EXECUTION Creating long-term sustainable shareholder value CASHI IGROWTH STRONG CONSOLIDATED REVENUE GROWTH CONSOLIDATED GROSS MARGIN EXPANSION EBITDA MARGIN FREE CASH FLOW $500M+ 25%+ Positive Positive 2025 Targets 2025 Growth Drivers • Maximize share capture f

  16. Slide 16: Our Technology Appendix

    OUR TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX

  17. Slide 17: YTD 2022 financial highlights

    YTD 2022 financial highlights As of September 30, 2022 (in $ Millions USD) Reported Versus YTD 2021 Impact of Open Mark-to-Market Timing Differences(2) Excluding Open Mark-to-Market Timing Differences(2) Revenues $333.4 +222% $2.2 $331.2 Ingredients $281.9 +370% $2.2 $279.7 Fresh $51.3 (10)% $ -- $5

  18. Slide 18: Consolidated Statements of Operations

    Consolidated Statements of Operation (In Thousands USD, Except Per Share Information) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenues 130,179 32,000 333,371 103,494 Cost of sales 125,812 31,591 328,65 102,546 Gross profit (loss) 4,367 409 4,721 948 Opera

  19. Slide 19: Consolidated Balance Sheet

    Consolidated Balance Sheet (In Thousands USD) September 30, December 31, 2022 2021 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 29,978 $ 78,963 Marketable securities 162,93 103,68 Accounts receivable, net 38,21 31,729 Inventories, net 42,57 48,724 Prepaid expenses and other current

  20. Slide 20: Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (In Thousands USD) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Operating activities Net loss $ (74,299) $ (84,040) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 16,504 8,460 Stock-based compensation expens

  21. Slide 21: Third quarter 2022 segment information and non-GAAP reconciliation

    Third quarter 2022 segment information and non-GAAP reconciliation (In Thousands USD) The Company defines and calculates adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net loss before net interest expense, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation,

  22. Slide 22: Nine-month 2022 segment information and non-GAAP reconciliation

    Nine-month 2022 segment information and non-GAAP reconciliation (In Thousands USD) The Company defines and calculates adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net loss before net interest expense, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, an

  23. Slide 23: 2022 non-GAAP Reconciliations

    2022 non-GAAP Reconciliations Adjustments to reconcile estimated 2022 consolidated net loss to estimated Adjusted EBITDA (In Thousands USD) Consolidated net loss $ (106,000) – (111,000) Interest expense, net 24,000 Depreciation and amortization 22,000 Stock-based compensation 20,000 Other non-recurr

  24. Slide 24: 2021 Segment Information and non-GAAP Reconciliations

    2021 Segment Information and non-GAAP Reconciliations Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to Adjusted EBITDA: (In Thousands USD) The Company defines and calculates adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net loss before net interest expense, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization,

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