What is Origin Materials Inc. planning to do with its PET cap technology and overall operations, and why?

Origin Materials, Inc. has announced a plan to sell its PET cap technology and other assets, followed by an orderly wind down of operations, due to its inability to secure additional financing. The company will reduce its workforce, appoint CFO Matt Plavan as interim CEO, seek shareholder approval to dissolve and liquidate, and made this decision after extensive consideration of strategic alternatives, concluding that this path maximizes shareholder value.

Who is assuming leadership at Origin Materials Inc. during the wind down, and what governance step must follow?

CFO Matt Plavan is taking over as interim CEO during the wind down, and the company will seek shareholder approval to dissolve and liquidate.

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