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Gores Holdings VIII Inc - Units (1 Ord Share Class A & 1/8 War)
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February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / CITADEL ADVISORS LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tm233066d3sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G* (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2 (Amendment No. 1)* GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / Fort Baker Capital Management LP - FORTBAKERGIIX13GA1 Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 fortbakergiix13ga1.htm FORTBAKERGIIX13GA1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1)* Gores Holdings VIII Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) x Rule 13

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC - CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 giixa121423.htm CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / Empyrean Capital Partners, LP - GORES HOLDINGS VIII INC. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 3, 2023 EX-99.1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.1 2 brhc10047463ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional jo

February 3, 2023 SC 13G/A

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Gores Holdings VIII Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) 31 December 2022 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to desi

February 3, 2023 EX-99.2

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.2 3 brhc10047463ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 EXHIBIT 2 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that I, Michael Edward Platt, hereby make, constitute and appoint Steven Pariente, acting individually, as my agent and attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing in my name, (a) in my personal capacity or (b) in my capacity as principal of, or in other capacities with, BlueCrest Capital Man

January 9, 2023 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13

15-12G 1 d441764d1512g.htm 15-12G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File No. 001-40105 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact na

December 29, 2022 EX-10.1

Amendment to the Trust Agreement

EX-10.1 3 d439151dex101.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT (this “Amendment Agreement”), dated as of December 29, 2022, is made by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federally chartered trust company (the “Trustee”), a

December 29, 2022 EX-3.1

Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Sec

December 29, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): December 29, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commis

December 15, 2022 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announces Special Meeting of Stockholders to Obtain Stockholder Approval to Liquidate in 2022 BOULDER, CO, December 15, 2022?Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?Company?) (Nasdaq: GIIXU, GIIX and GIIXW) today announced that it filed a definitive proxy statement relating to a special meeting of stockholders to approve (i) an amendment to the Company?s amended and

December 15, 2022 DEFA14A

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): December 15, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS

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): December 15, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

December 15, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 15, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): December 15, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

December 14, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / Sculptor Capital LP - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 6, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to desi

December 12, 2022 SC 13G/A

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to

December 9, 2022 RW

GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado 80301

GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado 80301 December 9, 2022 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Timothy Collins and Dorrie Yale Re: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Request for Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form S-4 File No. 333-262663 Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordan

December 6, 2022 DEFA14A

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): December 6, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS V

DEFA14A 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): December 6, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

December 6, 2022 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Files Preliminary Proxy Statement to Obtain Stockholder Approval to Liquidate in 2022 BOULDER, CO, December 6, 2022?Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIIX, GIIXW, GIIXU) (the ?Company?) announced today that on December 5, 2022, the Company filed a preliminary proxy statement to seek stockholder approval to adopt an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certi

December 6, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): December 6, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 5, 2022 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

December 5, 2022 EX-10.1

Termination Agreement, dated December 4, 2022.

Exhibit 10.1 TERMINATION AGREEMENT This TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this ?Termination Agreement?), dated as of December 4, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), is entered into by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Parent?), Frontier Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (?Second Merger Sub?), Frontier Merger Sub, Inc.

December 5, 2022 EX-99.1

Footprint and Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Due to Unfavorable Market Conditions

Exhibit 99.1 Footprint and Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Due to Unfavorable Market Conditions Gilbert, AZ and Los Angeles, CA ? December 5, 2022 ? Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, and Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (?Gores Holdings VIII?) (Nasdaq: GIIXU, GIIX and GIIXW), today announced they have

December 5, 2022 425

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): December 3, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS V

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): December 3, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 5, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): December 3, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 10, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES

November 8, 2022 425

Footprint Named to Fast Company’s 2022 ‘Brands That Matter’ List

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: November 8, 2022 Footprint Named to Fast Company?s 2022 ?Brands That Matter? List GILBERT, ARIZ. (November 8, 2022) ? Footprint, a global materials

October 18, 2022 425

f’real and Footprint Announce Partnership to Co-create Plastic-Free Cup Partnership aims to replace f’real’s signature dairy cup with Footprint’s fiber-based solutions

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: October 18, 2022 f?real and Footprint Announce Partnership to Co-create Plastic-Free Cup Partnership aims to replace f?real?s signature dairy cup wi

October 13, 2022 425

Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Partnership with Footprint

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: October 13, 2022 Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Partnership with Footprint PHOENIX, ARIZ (October 13, 2022) ? The Arizona Super Bowl Co

September 6, 2022 425

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): September 5, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS

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): September 5, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 6, 2022 EX-10.1

Waiver and Share Surrender Agreement Amendment No. 2, dated September 5, 2022.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO WAIVER AND SHARE SURRENDER AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO WAIVER AND SHARE SURRENDER AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment No. 2?) is made and entered into as of September 5, 2022, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Sponsor? and together with the Com

September 6, 2022 EX-10.2

Backstop Agreement, dated September 5, 2022.

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version BACKSTOP AGREEMENT This Backstop Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of September 5, 2022, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), Footprint International Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Footprint?), and 222 Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Purchaser?). Capitalized terms used but n

September 6, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): September 5, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 6, 2022 EX-10.3

Sponsor Commitment Letter, dated September 5, 2022.

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION GORES SPONSOR VIII LLC September 5, 2022 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Footprint International Holdco, Inc. 250 E. Germann Rd Gilbert, AZ 85291 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is hereby made to (a) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 13, 2021, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (t

September 6, 2022 EX-10.6

Form of Subscription Agreement Amendment

Exhibit 10.6 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. 6260 LOOKOUT ROAD BOULDER, CO 80301 [?], 2022 [?] (the ?Purchaser?) Attn: [?] RE: Amendment No. 2 to Merger Agreement Reference is made to (i) that certain transaction update of Footprint International Holdco, Inc. (the ?Company?), dated as of July 28, 2022 (the ?Transaction Update?) attached hereto as Annex A, (ii) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger b

September 6, 2022 EX-10.4

Form of Termination Agreement

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION TERMINATION AGREEMENT This TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of September 5, 2022, is entered into by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Subscriber?). WHEREAS, the Company has entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as

September 6, 2022 EX-99.1

Footprint and Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announce Continued Momentum in Business, Additional Capital to Fund Business Plan and Strategic Revision of Transaction Terms

Exhibit 99.1 Footprint and Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announce Continued Momentum in Business, Additional Capital to Fund Business Plan and Strategic Revision of Transaction Terms ? Footprint continues to perform strongly with continued revenue growth and robust capacity expansion year-to-date ? Company secures approximately $300 million standby equity facility available upon the closing of the tra

September 6, 2022 EX-2.1

Amendment No. 2, dated September 5, 2022.

Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this ?Amendment No. 2?) is made and entered into as of September 5, 2022, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Parent?), Frontier Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (?Sec

August 9, 2022 425

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.

1 Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: August 9, 2022 Footprint - Absolute Return Podcast Transcript CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Julian Klymochko - Absolute Return Podcast Michael Kesslering

August 5, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES HOLD

July 6, 2022 425

Footprint Wins at Inaugural Inno Fire Awards for Innovation and Contribution to Arizona Tech Sector The Inno Fire Awards honor the companies and people setting the local innovation economy ablaze.

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Footprint Wins at Inaugural Inno Fire Awards for Innovation and Contribution to Arizona Tech Sector The Inno Fire Awards honor the companies and people se

June 28, 2022 425

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: June 28, 2022 On June 28, 2022, Footprint International attended a conference hosted by McWin Partners. The following investor presentation was refe

June 17, 2022 425

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Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: June 16, 2022 Eliminate Plastic Profitably with Footprint?s Plant-Based Solutions IPO Edge Thu, June 16, 2022, 10:57 AM?6 min read ? Footprint mergi

June 6, 2022 425

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Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Ved Krishna: Hello hello! Welcome to the Good Garbage podcast. My name is Ved Krishna. My primary reason for existence has been to find ways to leave our

June 1, 2022 425

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Footprint Reports Strong Start to 2022 with Record Revenue, Capacity Expansion ? Strong revenue delivery with Q1 revenue up 133% from prior year, in addit

May 27, 2022 EX-99.1

Consent of Moelis & Company LLC, financial advisor for Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.

Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT OF MOELIS & COMPANY LLC May 27, 2022 Board of Directors Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Members of the Board: We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter, dated December 13, 2021, to the Board of Directors of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (?Gores Holdings?) as Annex J to, and to the references thereto under the headings ?QUESTIONS AND ANS

May 27, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Gores Holdings VIII Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) 24 May 2022 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

May 27, 2022 EX-99.2

Form of Proxy Card for Special Meeting

Exhibit 99.2 FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The undersigned hereby appoints Mark Stone and Andrew McBride (each a ?Proxy? and collectively, the ?Proxies?), and each of them independently, with full power of substitution as proxies to vote the shares of 400,000,000 Class A common stock, par value $0.00

May 27, 2022 EX-99.1

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EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements.

May 27, 2022 S-4/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2 7 , 2022 Registration No. 333-262663 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 2 to FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2 7 , 2022 Registration No.

May 27, 2022 EX-99.2

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EXHIBIT 2 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that I, Michael Edward Platt, hereby make, constitute and appoint Steven Pariente, acting individually, as my agent and attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing in my name, (a) in my personal capacity or (b) in my capacity as principal of, or in other capacities with, BlueCrest Capital Management Limited, a company organized under the

May 27, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

EX-FILING FEES 12 d163254dexfilingfees.htm EX-FILING FEES Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-4 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration of Fee Carry Forward

May 23, 2022 425

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): May 23, 2022 (May 20, 2022) GORES

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): May 23, 2022 (May 20, 2022) GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

May 23, 2022 EX-10.1

Form of Termination Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2022, by and between the Company and Koch Preference Subscriber (the form of which was previously included as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K, filed May 23, 2022)

Exhibit 10.1 TERMINATION AGREEMENT TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of May 20, 2022, by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and KSP Footprint Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Subscriber?). WHEREAS, the Company has entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 13, 2021 (as amended fro

May 23, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): May 23, 2022 (May 20, 2022) GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

May 23, 2022 EX-2.1

Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement, dated May 20, 2022. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2022).

Exhibit 2.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this ?Amendment No. 1?) is made and entered into as of May 20, 2022, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Parent?), Frontier Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (?Second Merger Sub?), Front

May 23, 2022 EX-10.2

Waiver and Share Surrender Agreement Amendment, dated May 20, 2022.

Exhibit 10.2 AMENDMENT TO WAIVER AND SHARE SURRENDER AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT TO WAIVER AND SHARE SURRENDER AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?) is made and entered into as of May 20, 2022, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Sponsor? and together with the Company, the ?Parties?), and amends that cer

May 13, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES HOL

May 3, 2022 DEL AM

Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado 80301

Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado 80301 May 3, 2022 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-3628 Attn: Timothy Collins Re: Delaying Amendment for Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-262663) Ladies and Gentlemen: Referen

April 29, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-4 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration of Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial

April 29, 2022 S-4/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2022 Registration No. 333-262663 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2022 Registration No.

April 29, 2022 EX-99.1

Form of Proxy Card for Special Meeting

Exhibit 99.1 FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The undersigned hereby appoints Mark Stone and Andrew McBride (each a ?Proxy? and collectively, the ?Proxies?), and each of them independently, with full power of substitution as proxies to vote the shares of 400,000,000 Class A common stock, par value $0.00

April 22, 2022 425

Earth Day 2022: Footprint and Groasis Help to Save the Planet One Tree at a Time

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: April 22, 2022 Earth Day 2022: Footprint and Groasis Help to Save the Planet One Tree at a Time ? Groasis selects Footprint?s plant-based fiber for

April 20, 2022 425

Footprint Celebrates Earth Day 2022 with Over Half a Billion Paper Straws Sold Milestone Footprint’s straws are used by McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread, replacing plastic

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: April 20, 2022 Footprint Celebrates Earth Day 2022 with Over Half a Billion Paper Straws Sold Milestone Footprint?s straws are used by McDonald?s, C

March 29, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES HOLDINGS

March 25, 2022 425

Footprint Chief Legal Officer Awarded Corporate Counsel Award for Environmental Impact

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: March 25, 2022 Footprint Chief Legal Officer Awarded Corporate Counsel Award for Environmental Impact GILBERT, Arizona (March 25, 2022) ? Footprint,

March 22, 2022 425

Hold the Plastic! Footprint Releases Results of New Consumer Study Examining Attitudes Toward Plastic, Sustainability and Climate Change Findings Reveal Consumer Frustration with Plastic Packaging and Expectation for Brands to Act

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: March 22, 2022 Hold the Plastic! Footprint Releases Results of New Consumer Study Examining Attitudes Toward Plastic, Sustainability and Climate Cha

March 18, 2022 EX-99.1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that the Statement on Schedule 13G filed herewith (and any amendments thereto), relating to the Shares of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is being filed jointly with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, on behalf of each of the under

March 18, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / CITADEL ADVISORS LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G* (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2 (Amendment No. )* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Shares”) (Title of Class of Securities) 3

March 18, 2022 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Sean McHugh as the undersigned?s true and lawful authorized representative and attorney-in-fact to execute for and on behalf of the undersigned and to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any other authority: (1) any Forms 3, 4 and 5 in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ?1934 Act?), and the rules promulgated thereunder; and (2) any Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the undersigned in accordance with Section 13 of the 1934 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder.

March 14, 2022 425

Footprint Wins Double Awards from Flexographic Technical Association

425 1 d309864d425.htm 425 Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: March 14, 2022 Footprint Wins Double Awards from Flexographic Technical Association • 2022 FTA honors and awards among the

February 18, 2022 425

Footprint Announces 2022 Ocean Heroes Award Winners, Recognizing Global Efforts to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics

425 1 d319500d425.htm 425 Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: February 18, 2022 Footprint Announces 2022 Ocean Heroes Award Winners, Recognizing Global Efforts to Eliminate Single-Use

February 14, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC - CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule

February 14, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / Fort Baker Capital Management LP - FORTBAKERGIIX13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* Gores Holdings VIII Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) x Rule 13d-1(b) ? Rule 13d-1(c) ? Rule 13d-1(d) *The remainder

February 14, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to desi

February 11, 2022 EX-10.18

First Amendment, dated as of July 1, 2020, to the Lease Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Exhibit 10.18 PRIMER ENMENDIA A CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO celebrado por y entre, INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V., representada en este acto por el SR. PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO (de ahora en adelante denomindao ?ARRENDADOR?) como por unta parte, y FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. representada en este acto por el SR. TROY M. SWOPE, (de ahora en adelante denomindao ?ARRENDATARIO?) como otra par

February 11, 2022 EX-10.15

Asset Sale Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2020, by and among Trinity Capital, Inc., Footprint International Holdco, Inc., Footprint International, LLC, Footprint, LLC and Footprint South Carolina, LLC

Exhibit 10.15 EXECUTION VERSION ASSET SALE AGREEMENT This Asset Sale Agreement (“Agreement”) made as of the February 14, 2020 by and among FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL HOLDCO, INC., a Delaware corporation, FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, FOOTPRINT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and FOOTPRINT SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (each

February 11, 2022 EX-10.24

Lease Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2021, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V

Exhibit 10.24 CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que celebran por una parte, ?INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.?, representada en este acto por el se?or PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO en lo sucesivo referido como ?EL ARRENDADOR?, y ?FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.? representada en este acto por el se?or LUIS ALEJANDRO ARMEND?RIZ PRIETO, en lo sucesivo referido como ?EL ARRENDATARIO? y que formalizan al ten

February 11, 2022 EX-10.26

Lease Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2017, by and between Park Lucero II, LP and Footprint, LLC

EX-10.26 21 d163254dex1026.htm EX-10.26 Exhibit 10.26 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARK LUCERO II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, AS LANDLORD, AND Footprint, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company AS TENANT Park Lucero - Phase 2 GILBERT, ARIZONA LEASE AGREEMENT (Arizona Net Lease) THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is dated as of the latest date set forth on the signature page attached hereto, betw

February 11, 2022 EX-99.7

Consent of Kevin Easler to be named as director

Exhibit 99.7 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-10.20

Third Amendment, dated as of October 1, 2020, to the Lease Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V.

EX-10.20 15 d163254dex1020.htm EX-10.20 Exhibit 10.20 TERCER ENMIENDA A CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que celebran por una parte, INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V., representada en este acto por el SR. PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO (de ahora en adelante denomindao “ARRENDADOR”), como por otra parte FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. representada en este acto por el SR. TROY M. SWOPE, ((de ahora en adela

February 11, 2022 S-4

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2022 Registration No. 333-[ ● ] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Gores Holdin

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2022 Registration No.

February 11, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / Gores Sponsor VIII LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 11, 2022 EX-10.23

First Amendment, dated as of September 4, 2020, to the Lease Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

EX-10.23 18 d163254dex1023.htm EX-10.23 Exhibit 10.23 PRIMER ENMENDIA A CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que celebran par una parte, INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V., representada en este acto por el SR. PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO (en lo sucesivo referido coma el “ARRENDADOR”), y par ofra parte FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. representada en este acto par el SR. OSCAR NATIVIDAD CORDERO ABITIA, (en l

February 11, 2022 EX-10.17

Lease Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria La Rumorosa, S.A. of C.V. and Footprint MX, S.A.P.I. DE R.L. DE C.V.

Exhibit 10.17 CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que entran por ye entre una parte, ?INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A. DE C.V.?, representado en este acto por el Sr. PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO en lo sucesivo referido como ?EL ARRENDADOR?, y ?FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.? representado en este acto por el Sr. TROY M. SWOPE, en lo sucesivo referido como ?EL ARRENDATARIO? y que formalizan al tenor de las DECLARACIO

February 11, 2022 EX-10.13

Master Lease Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2020, by and among Trinity Capital, Inc., Footprint International Holdco, Inc., Footprint International, LLC, Footprint, LLC and Footprint South Carolina, LLC

Exhibit 10.13 EXECUTION VERSION TRINITY CAPITAL INC. MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT THIS MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is made as of February 14, 2020, among TRINITY CAPITAL INC., a Maryland corporation (?Lessor?) and FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL HOLDCO, INC., a Delaware corporation, FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, FOOTPRINT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability com

February 11, 2022 EX-10.10

Stock Option Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021, by and between Footprint International Holdco, Inc. and Joshua M. Walden

Exhibit 10.10 FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL HOLDCO, INC. STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the 2019 Stock Option Plan, as amended (the ?Plan?) of Footprint International Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the ?Option Agreement?). This Option Agreement constitutes an Award Ag

February 11, 2022 EX-10.11

Severance Agreement and General Release by and between Joshua M. Walden and Footprint International Holdco, Inc., dated as of January 7, 2022

Exhibit 10.11 SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Severance Agreement and General Release (?Agreement?) is entered into between Joshua M. Walden (?Employee?) and Footprint International Holdco, Inc., together with its affiliates (collectively, the ?Company? or ?Employer?). Employee and the Company may be referred to collectively as the ?Parties? and individually as a ?Party.? RECITALS A.

February 11, 2022 EX-10.27

First Amendment, dated as of April 5, 2018, to the Lease Agreement dated as of December 11, 2017, by and between Park Lucero II, LP and Footprint, LLC

EX-10.27 22 d163254dex1027.htm EX-10.27 Exhibit 10.27 FIRST AMENDMENT TO FOOTPRINT, LLC, LEASE AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO FOOTPRINT, LLC, LE ASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of April 5th, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and between FOOTPRINT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Tenant”), PARK LUCERO II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Landlord”), and Kevin Easler (“

February 11, 2022 EX-99.10

Consent of Hilla Sferruzza to be named as director

Exhibit 99.10 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boa

February 11, 2022 EX-99.5

Consent of Leslie Brun to be named as director

Exhibit 99.5 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-4 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration of Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial

February 11, 2022 EX-99.8

Consent of Artur Stefan Kirsten to be named as director

Exhibit 99.8 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-99.4

Consent of Manu Bettegowda to be named as director

Exhibit 99.4 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-99.3

Consent of Yoke Chung to be named as director

Exhibit 99.3 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-10.19

Second Amendment, dated as of September 22, 2020, to the Lease Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Exhibit 10.19 SEGUNDO CONVENIO MODIFICATORIO A CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que celebran por una parte, INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V., representada en este ado par el SR. PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO (en lo sucesivo referido como el ?ARRENDADOR?), y por otra parte FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. representada en este acto por el SR. OSCAR NATIVIDAD CORDER ABITIA, (en lo sucesivo referido como el

February 11, 2022 EX-10.12

Consulting Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2021, by and between CA Consulting and Footprint, LLC

Exhibit 10.12 CONSULTING AGREEMENT This CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into effective as of February 18, 2021 (the ?Effective Date?), by and between CA Consulting LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, having a principal place of business at 222 North Canal Street, Third Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (?CAC?) and Footprint, LLC, a Delaware limited liability compan

February 11, 2022 EX-10.9

Offer Letter, dated as of March 30, 2021, by and between Footprint International Holdco, Inc. and Joshua M. Walden

Exhibit 10.9 Footprint March 30, 2021 Mr. Joshua M. Walden [***] [***] Dear Josh, We are pleased to offer you the position of Chief Operating Officer (?COO) of Footprint International Holdco, Inc. (the ?Parent Company?) and its current and future controlled affiliates (the ?Affiliates,? together with the Parent Company, the ?Company?), pursuant to the terms of this offer of employment (this ?Offer

February 11, 2022 EX-10.25

First Amendment, dated as of February 12, 2021, to the Lease Agreement, dated as December 22, 2020, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V.

EX-10.25 20 d163254dex1025.htm EX-10.25 Exhibit 10.25 PRIMER CONVENIO MODIFICATORIO DE CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que celebran por una parte, “INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.”, representada en este acto por el señor PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO en lo sucesivo referido como “EL ARRENDADOR”, y “FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.” representada en este acto por el señor LUIS ALEJANDRO ARMENDÁRIZ PRIET

February 11, 2022 EX-10.16

Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2020, by and among Trinity Capital, Inc., Footprint International Holdco, Inc., Footprint International, LLC, Footprint, LLC and Footprint South Carolina, LLC

Exhibit 10.16 EXECUTION VERSION LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED AS OF June 22, 2020 between TRINITY CAPITAL INC., as Lender and FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL HOLDCO, INC. FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOOTPRINT, LLC FOOTPRINT SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC, as Borrower EXECUTION VERSION LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT is made as of June 22, 2020 (the ?Closing Date?), by and between TR

February 11, 2022 EX-99.6

Consent of Richard Daly to be named as director

Exhibit 99.6 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-10.14

First Amendment, dated as of June 22, 2020, to the Lease Documents, dated as of February 14, 2020, by and among Trinity Capital, Inc., Footprint International Holdco, Inc., Footprint International, LLC, Footprint, LLC and Footprint South Carolina, LLC

Exhibit 10.14 FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE DOCUMENTS This First Amendment to Lease Documents (the ?Amendment?) is entered into as of June 22, 2020 (the ?Effective Date?), by and among TRINITY CAPITAL INC., a Maryland corporation (?Lessor?) and FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL HOLDCO, INC., a Delaware corporation, FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, FOOTPRINT, LLC, a Delaware lim

February 11, 2022 EX-10.22

Lease Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Exhibit 10.22 CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que celebran por una parte, ?INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A. DE C.V.?, representada en est? acto por el se?or PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO en lo sucesivo referido como ?EL ARRENDADOR?, y ?FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.? representada en est? acto por el se?or TROY M. SWOPE, en lo sucesivo referido como ?EL ARRENDATARIO? y que formalizan al tenor de las DECLARACIONES

February 11, 2022 EX-99.11

Consent of Donald Thompson to be named as director

Exhibit 99.11 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boa

February 11, 2022 EX-99.9

Consent of Brian Krzanich to be named as director

EX-99.9 33 d163254dex999.htm EX-99.9 Exhibit 99.9 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from t

February 11, 2022 EX-10.8

Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2019, by and between Footprint International Holdco, Inc. and Yoke Chung

Exhibit 10.8 AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of October 1, 2019 (the ?Effective Date?), is by and between Footprint International Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and Yoke D. Chung (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, Executive has been serving as Chief Technology Officer of the Com

February 11, 2022 EX-10.7

Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2019, by and between Footprint International Holdco, Inc. and Troy Swope

Exhibit 10.7 AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of October 1, 2019 (the ?Effective Date?), is by and between Footprint International Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and Troy M. Swope (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, Executive has been serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Comp

February 11, 2022 EX-10.21

Fourth Amendment, dated as of January 6, 2021, to the Lease Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019, by and between Inmobiliaria la Rumorosa, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Footprint MX, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Exhibit 10.21 CUARTO CONVENIO MODIFICATORIO A CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO que entran por y entre, INMOBILIARIA LA RUMOROSA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V., aqui representada en este acto por el SR. PABLO CHARVEL OROZCO (en Io sucesivo referido como el ?ARRENDADOR?), y como primera parte FOOTPRINT MX, S. DE R.L DE C.V. aqui representada en este acto por el SR. TROY M. SWOPE, (en lo sucesivo referido como el ?ARREN

February 11, 2022 EX-99.2

Consent of Troy Swope to be named as director

Exhibit 99.2 Consent of Person to be Named as Director Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?proxy statement/prospectus?), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as may be amended from time to time, as a nominee to the boar

February 11, 2022 EX-99.1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT JOINT FILING AGREEMENT, dated as of the 11th day of February, 2022, among Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, AEG Holdings, LLC and Alec Gores (collectively, the ?Joint Filers?).

February 4, 2022 425

Footprint Tackles Every Aisle with Sustainable Supermarket Solutions Materials Science Technology Leader Rolls Out Customized Portfolio of Plant-based Solutions for Supermarkets

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: February 4, 2022 Footprint Tackles Every Aisle with Sustainable Supermarket Solutions Materials Science Technology Leader Rolls Out Customized Portf

January 31, 2022 425

Footprint Announces Champions of Change Speaker Lineup at Sustainability Summit Company’s Fourth Annual Event Convenes Global Sustainability Leaders at Footprint Center in Phoenix

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: January 31, 2022 Footprint Announces Champions of Change Speaker Lineup at Sustainability Summit Company?s Fourth Annual Event Convenes Global Susta

January 21, 2022 8-K

Other Events

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): January 10, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

January 21, 2022 SC 13G

GIIX / Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Class A / Empyrean Capital Partners, LP - GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 382863108 (CUSIP Number) January 12, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

January 21, 2022 425

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): January 10, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS V

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): January 10, 2022 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

December 15, 2021 425

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Footprint International Holdco, Inc. Social Media Posts Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 15, 2021 Instagram We?re heading for NASDAQ and our sights continue to be set on a

December 14, 2021 425

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Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 Footprint International Holdco, Inc. Social Media Posts Instagram Exciting news from Footprint today! A heartfelt thanks to our cu

December 14, 2021 425

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Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 Gores Holdings VIII / Footprint ? Announcement Call Draft Transcript List of Participants ? Eric Hackel, Managing Director, Deutsc

December 14, 2021 425

Footprint Team Email

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 Footprint Team Email EMAIL SUBJECT: Footprint to Become Public Company on NASDAQ Dear Footprint Team, I?m excited to let you know

December 14, 2021 425

EMPLOYEE FAQ

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 EMPLOYEE FAQ 1. What was announced today? ? Footprint has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the ?Merger Agreement?) wi

December 14, 2021 425

Customer Email

425 1 d207938d425.htm 425 Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 Customer Email EMAIL SUBJECT: Footprint to Become Public Company on NASDAQ Dear [Customer], As a valued

December 14, 2021 EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

EX-10.1 3 d261193dex101.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 GORES HOLDINGS VIII SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT This SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT is entered into this 13th day of December, 2021 (this “Subscription Agreement”), by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the undersigned (“Subscriber”). WHEREAS, the Company concurrently herewith is entering into that certain Agreemen

December 14, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): December 13, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

December 14, 2021 EX-99.1

FOOTPRINT, a Sustainability and Materials Science Technology Leader, to be Publicly Listed on NASDAQ Through Combination with Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.

Exhibit 99.1 FOOTPRINT, a Sustainability and Materials Science Technology Leader, to be Publicly Listed on NASDAQ Through Combination with Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. ? Footprint is a materials science company that has developed a groundbreaking blend of advanced coating and process technologies that enable plant-based materials to compete with traditional plastic-based technologies on performance a

December 14, 2021 425

Suppliers Email

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 Suppliers Email EMAIL SUBJECT: Footprint to Become Public Company on NASDAQ Dear [Supplier Name], As a valued partner, we wanted t

December 14, 2021 425

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): December 13, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS

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): December 13, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

December 14, 2021 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 13, 2021, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., Frontier Merger Sub, Inc., Frontier Merger Sub II, LLC and Footprint International Holdco, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 14, 2021).

EX-2.1 2 d261193dex21.htm EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER dated as of December 13, 2021 by and among GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC., FRONTIER MERGER SUB, INC., FRONTIER MERGER SUB II, LLC, and FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL HOLDCO, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I CERTAIN DEFINITIONS 2 1.01 Definitions 2 1.02 Construction 20 1.03 Knowledge 21 ARTICLE II THE MERGERS; CLOSING 21 2.01 The Me

December 14, 2021 425

Friends and Family Shareholders Email

Filed by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-40105 Date: December 14, 2021 Friends and Family Shareholders Email EMAIL SUBJECT: Footprint to Become Public Company on NASDAQ Dear [friends and family shareho

December 14, 2021 EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

EX-10.2 4 d261193dex102.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 WAIVER AND SHARE SURRENDER AGREEMENT This WAIVER AND SHARE SURRENDER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of December 13, 2021, by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Sponsor”), and each holder (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Sp

December 14, 2021 EX-99.2

This presentation (the “Presentation”) contemplates a proposed business combination (the “Transaction”) involving Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (“Gores Holdings VIII”) and Footprint International Holdco, Inc. (“Footprint”), is provided for informational

Investor Presentation December 2021 Exhibit 99.2 This presentation (the ?Presentation?) contemplates a proposed business combination (the ?Transaction?) involving Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (?Gores Holdings VIII?) and Footprint International Holdco, Inc. (?Footprint?), is provided for informational purposes only and has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with

November 15, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES

August 13, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES HOLD

June 17, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-40105 GORES HOL

June 16, 2021 8-K

Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review

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): June 10, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

May 27, 2021 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d190305d8k.htm 8-K 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): May 21, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of in

May 27, 2021 EX-99.1

Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Receives Expected Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Delayed Quarterly Report

EX-99.1 2 d190305dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Receives Expected Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Delayed Quarterly Report BOULDER, CO, May 27, 2021 – Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Nasdaq: GIIX) (the “Company”), announced today that, on May 21, 2021, it received a notice (“Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) stating that th

May 18, 2021 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check one): ☐ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☒ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-CEN ☐ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2021 ☐ Tran

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April 19, 2021 EX-99.1

Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Common Stock and Warrants Commencing April 19, 2021

Exhibit 99.1 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Common Stock and Warrants Commencing April 19, 2021 BOULDER, CO, April 16, 2021 ? Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Nasdaq: GIIXU) (the ?Company?), a blank check company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC, today announced that, commencing April 19, 2021, holders of the units sold in the Company?s initial p

April 19, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): April 16, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

March 5, 2021 EX-99.1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Stockholders and Board of Directors Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.: Opinion on the Financial Statement We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the Company) as of March 1, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statement). In our opinion, the financial statement pres

March 5, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): March 1, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 2, 2021 EX-10.6

Form of Indemnity Agreement between the Company and each of its officers and directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2021).

Exhibit 10.6 INDEMNITY AGREEMENT THIS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is made as of March 1, 2021 by and between GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and the undersigned (?Indemnitee?). RECITALS WHEREAS, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as directors, officers or in other capacities unless they are provided

March 2, 2021 EX-10.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 1, 2021, among the Company, Gores Sponsor VIII LLC and certain other security holders named therein.

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of March 1, 2021, is made and entered into by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Sponsor?), and the undersigned parties listed under Holder on the signature page here

March 2, 2021 EX-10.3

Sponsor Warrants Purchase Agreement, dated February 24, 2021, between the Company and Gores Sponsor VIII LLC.

EX-10.3 6 d105590dex103.htm EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION SPONSOR WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS SPONSOR WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, effective as of February 24, 2021 (as it may from time to time be amended, this “Agreement”), is entered into by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability compan

March 2, 2021 EX-99.1

Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announces Pricing of $300 Million Initial Public Offering

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Announces Pricing of $300 Million Initial Public Offering BOULDER, CO, February 24, 2021 – Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “Company”), a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more bu

March 2, 2021 EX-99.2

Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Completes $345 Million Initial Public Offering

Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Completes $345 Million Initial Public Offering BOULDER, CO, March 1, 2021 ? Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?Company?), a blank check company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC, a global investment firm founded in 1987 by Alec Gores, and formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisi

March 2, 2021 EX-10.4

Administrative Services Agreement, dated February 24, 2021, between the Company and The Gores Group, LLC.

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 February 24, 2021 The Gores Group, LLC 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Re: Administrative Services Agreement Gentlemen: This letter agreement by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?Company?) and The Gores Group, LLC (?The Gores Group?), an affiliate of the Company?s sponsor, Gores Sponsor VIII

March 2, 2021 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021).

Exhibit 3.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. February 24, 2021 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Corporation?), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The name of the Corporation is ?Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.?. The original certificate of incorporation of the Corp

March 2, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): February 24, 2021 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40105 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

March 2, 2021 EX-4.1

Warrant Agreement, dated March 1, 2021, between the Company and Computershare, Inc., as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021).

EX-4.1 3 d105590dex41.htm EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 FINAL WARRANT AGREEMENT between GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. and COMPUTERSHARE INC. COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A. THIS WARRANT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of March 1, 2021, is by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Computershare Inc., a Delaware corporation and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., fed

March 2, 2021 EX-10.5

Form of Letter Agreement by and between the Company and each of its officers and directors, and Gores Sponsor VII LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021).

Exhibit 10.5 March 1, 2021 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Re: Initial Public Offering Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter (this ?Letter Agreement?) is being delivered to you in accordance with the Underwriting Agreement (the ?Underwriting Agreement?) entered into by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and Deutsche Bank Securit

March 2, 2021 EX-10.1

Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated March 1, 2021, between the Company and Computershare, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021).

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT This Investment Management Trust Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made effective as of March 1, 2021 by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federally chartered trust company (the ?Trustee?). WHEREAS, the Company?s registration statement on Form S-1

February 26, 2021 424B4

30,000,000 Units

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) Registration No. 333-252483 PROSPECTUS $300,000,000 30,000,000 Units Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, which we refer to throughout thi

February 23, 2021 8-A12B

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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 85-3010982 (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 626

February 22, 2021 CORRESP

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Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 February 22, 2021 VIA EDGAR Ms. Alexandra Barone Office of Technology Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street NE Washington, D.C. 20549-3561 Re: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?Company?) Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-252483) Dear Ms. Barone Pursuant to Rule 461(a) under

February 22, 2021 CORRESP

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Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. 60 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 February 22, 2021 VIA EMAIL & EDGAR Office of Technology Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street NE Washington, D.C. 20549-3561 Re: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the ?Company?) Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-252483) Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with Rule 461 o

February 16, 2021 EX-3.2

Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

Exhibit 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. [?], 2021 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the ?Corporation?), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The name of the Corporation is ?Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.?. The original certificate of incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the

February 16, 2021 EX-10.3

Form of Investment Management Trust Agreement between Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and the Registrant.

EX-10.3 4 d113188dex103.htm EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT This Investment Management Trust Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of [●], 2021 by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federally chartered trust company (the “Trustee”). WHEREAS, the Company’s registration stateme

February 16, 2021 S-1/A

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Table of Contents As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2021. Registration No. 333-252483 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 6770 85-3010982 (State or Ot

February 16, 2021 CORRESP

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 767 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10153 (212) 310-8000 FAX: (212) 310-8007 February 16, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Office of Real Estate & Construction Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street NE Washington, D.

February 16, 2021 EX-4.4

Form of Warrant Agreement between Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 filed with Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-252483), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2021).

EX-4.4 3 d113188dex44.htm EX-4.4 Exhibit 4.4 WARRANT AGREEMENT between GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. and COMPUTERSHARE INC. COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A. THIS WARRANT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [•], 2021, is by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Computershare Inc., a Delaware corporation and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., federally cha

January 27, 2021 EX-3.3

By Laws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 filed with the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on January 27, 2021).

EX-3.3 Exhibit 3.3 BYLAWS OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (THE “CORPORATION”) ARTICLE I OFFICES Section 1.1. Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation within the State of Delaware shall be located at either (a) the principal place of business of the Corporation in the State of Delaware or (b) the office of the corporation or individual acting as the Corporation’s registered agent in

January 27, 2021 EX-99.5

Consent of Jeffrey Rea.

EX-99.5 Exhibit 99.5 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of Gore

January 27, 2021 EX-99.3

Consent of Randall Bort.

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Gores Holdings VII, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of Gores

January 27, 2021 EX-10.8

Form of Administrative Services Agreement between the Registrant and The Gores Group, LLC.

EX-10.8 Exhibit 10.8 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 [●], 2021 The Gores Group, LLC 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Re: Administrative Services Agreement Gentlemen: This letter agreement by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “Company”) and The Gores Group, LLC (“The Gores Group”), an affiliate of the Company’s sponsor, Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, dated as of t

January 27, 2021 EX-10.3

Form of Investment Management Trust Agreement between Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and the Registrant.

EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT This Investment Management Trust Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of [●], 2021 by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a Delaware corporation (the “Trustee”). WHEREAS, the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1, No. 333-[●] (the “Registr

January 27, 2021 EX-4.4

Form of Warrant Agreement between Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and the Registrant.

EX-4.4 Exhibit 4.4 WARRANT AGREEMENT between GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. THIS WARRANT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [•], 2021, is by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a Delaware corporation, as warrant agent (the “Warrant Agent”, also referred to herein as the “Transf

January 27, 2021 EX-3.2

Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

EX-3.2 Exhibit 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. [•], 2021 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The name of the Corporation is “Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.”. The original certificate of incorporation of the Corporation was filed w

January 27, 2021 EX-3.1

Certificate of Incorporation.

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. September 14, 2020 The undersigned, for the purposes of forming a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware, does make, file, and record this Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate”), and does hereby certify as follows: ARTICLE I NAME The name of the corporation is Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “Corpora

January 27, 2021 EX-4.3

Specimen Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 filed with the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on January 27, 2021).

EX-4.3 Exhibit 4.3 [FACE] Number Warrants THIS WARRANT SHALL BE VOID IF NOT EXERCISED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXERCISE PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Delaware CUSIP [●] Warrant Certificate This Warrant Certificate certifies that , or registered assigns, is the registered holder of warrant(s)

January 27, 2021 EX-99.1

Form of Audit Committee Charter.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CHARTER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. ADOPTED AS OF [●], 2021 I. PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE The purpose of the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “Company”) is to oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company and its subsidiaries and

January 27, 2021 EX-99.4

Consent of William Patton.

EX-99.4 Exhibit 99.4 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of Gore

January 27, 2021 EX-10.1

Promissory Note, dated January 11, 2021, issued to Gores Sponsor VIII LLC.

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 THIS PROMISSORY NOTE (“NOTE”) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF REGISTRATION OF THE RESALE THEREOF UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY IN FORM, SCOPE AND SUBSTANCE TO THE

January 27, 2021 EX-10.2

Form of Letter Agreement among The Gores Group, LLC, the Registrant and its officers and directors and Gores Sponsor VIII LLC.

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 [●], 2021 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 Re: Initial Public Offering Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter (this “Letter Agreement”) is being delivered to you in accordance with the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) entered into by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Deutsche Bank Sec

January 27, 2021 EX-10.7

Form of Indemnity Agreement.

EX-10.7 Exhibit 10.7 INDEMNITY AGREEMENT THIS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of [●], 2021 by and between GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the undersigned (“Indemnitee”). RECITALS WHEREAS, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as directors, officers or in other capacities unless they are provi

January 27, 2021 EX-4.2

Specimen Class A Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 filed with the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on January 27, 2021).

EX-4.2 Exhibit 4.2 NUMBER NUMBER C-SHARES SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP [•] GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE CLASS A COMMON STOCK This Certifies that is the owner of FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF THE PAR VALUE OF $0.0001 EACH OF THE CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (THE “CORPORATION”) transferable on the books of

January 27, 2021 S-1

Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this Registration Statement).*

S-1 Table of Contents As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2021. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 6770 85-3010982 (State or Other Jurisdiction of In

January 27, 2021 EX-4.1

Specimen Unit Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 filed with the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on January 27, 2021).

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 NUMBER UNITS U SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP [•] GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. UNITS CONSISTING OF ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND ONE-EIGHTH OF ONE WARRANT TO PURCHASE ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK THIS CERTIFIES THAT is the owner of Units. Each Unit (“Unit”) consists of one (1) share of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), of Go

January 27, 2021 EX-99.2

Form of Compensation Committee Charter.

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 CHARTER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. ADOPTED AS OF [●], 2021 I. PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE The purposes of the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (the “Company”) shall be to oversee the Company’s compensation and employee benefit plans and practices,

January 27, 2021 EX-14.1

Form of Code of Ethics.

EX-14.1 19 d113188dex141.htm EX-14.1 Exhibit 14.1 CODE OF ETHICS OF GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. 1. Introduction The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. has adopted this code of ethics (this “Code”), as amended from time to time by the Board and which is applicable to all of the Company’s directors, officers and employees (to the extent that employees are hired in the future

January 27, 2021 EX-1.1

Form of Underwriting Agreement.

EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 30,000,000 Units Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT [●], 2021 Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. 60 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 As Representative of the several Underwriters Ladies and Gentlemen: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), proposes, subject to the terms and conditions stated in this agreement (

January 27, 2021 EX-10.5

Securities Subscription Agreement, dated February 10, 2021, between the Registrant and Gores Sponsor VII LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 filed with the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on January 27, 2021).

EX-10.5 Exhibit 10.5 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 January 11, 2021 Gores Sponsor VIII LLC 6260 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 RE: Securities Subscription Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is pleased to accept the offer Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Subscriber” or “

January 27, 2021 EX-10.4

Form of Registration Rights Agreement among the Registrant and certain security holders.

EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [●], 2021, is made and entered into by and among Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), and the undersigned parties listed under Holder on the signature page hereto (each such

January 27, 2021 EX-10.6

Form of Sponsor Warrants Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Gores Sponsor VIII LLC.

EX-10.6 Exhibit 10.6 SPONSOR WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS SPONSOR WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, effective as of [●], 2021 (as it may from time to time be amended, this “Agreement”), is entered into by and between Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Gores Sponsor VIII LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Purchaser”). WHEREAS: The Company intends to c

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