Dean of the College of Medicine at California
Northstate University and former CEO of The Permanente Medical
Group to serve as medical advisor
Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of
personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI
avatars, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard S. Isaacs,
MD as medical advisor to its board of directors. Dr. Isaacs is a
renowned otolaryngologist, head, neck and skull base surgeon and is
currently serving as Dean of the College of Medicine and Professor
of Otolaryngology (head and neck oncologic surgery) at California
Northstate University, previously having served as the Chief
Executive Officer of The Permanente Group for over six years.
In his role as medical advisor, we believe Dr. Isaacs will bring
deep expertise in the medical and healthcare verticals, as well as
a broad network, to BEN at a pivotal time as BEN continues towards
the consummation of its previously announced business combination
with DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA) and public listing on the
Nasdaq Capital Market. DHC filed its Form S-4 Registration
Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October
17, 2023 - marking another critical milestone in BEN’s march
towards its public listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Michael Zacharski, CEO of BEN, said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Isaacs, a highly influential
physician leader and healthcare executive to the BEN team. We
believe his extensive expertise in both practicing and teaching
medicine as well as running one of the nation’s largest medical
groups will be invaluable in helping us achieve our mission of
revolutionizing the healthcare industry with our conversational AI
platform and human like AI interface.”
Dr. Richard S. Isaacs, MD said:
“AI has the potential to transform healthcare by supporting the
current workforce, expanding access to care, and bridging the
health equity gap. The BEN team is well-equipped to fulfill these
promises, as their avatar is highly interactive and genuinely
attentive, showcasing what I believe will be an unmatched level of
compassion and empathy.”
About BEN
BEN (Brand Engagement Network) is a leading provider of
conversational AI technology and human-like AI avatars
headquartered in Jackson, WY. BEN delivers highly personalized,
multi-modal (text, voice, and vision) AI engagement, with a focus
on industries where there is a massive workforce gap and an
opportunity to transform how consumers engage with networks,
providers, and brands. The backbone of BEN’s success is a rich
portfolio of conversational AI applications that drive better
customer experience, increased automation and operational
efficiencies. BEN seeks to partner with companies with
complementary capabilities and networks to enable meaningful
business outcomes.
For more information about BEN, please visit:
https://beninc.ai/
About DHC Acquisition Corp.
DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA) is a special purpose
acquisition company (SPAC) focused on partnering with an innovative
technology company. DHC’s mission is to invest in companies which
are charting the future of how humans and business interact at the
last mile, spanning enterprise infrastructure, industrial IoT,
automation, retail and E-commerce infrastructure, automotive, and
aerospace. We endeavour to enable the applications of innovative
technology and business models which bring goods, people, or
information to its final destination.
DHC’s approach to business is based on teamwork, integrity and
quiet professionalism, qualities we learned during our extensive
training in the military. We bring our unique hybrid experience and
our values into the corporate world, building high performing teams
in a range of specialized industries: technology, consumer,
aviation, defense, automotive, investment banking, capital markets,
and asset management. Our collective experience includes: >25
years as CEOs of public companies, 8 companies founded, 13
companies acquired, and >55 years in military leadership.
Important Information About the Business Combination and
Where to Find It
In connection with the BEN’s announcement of its intent to go
public via a merger with DHC Acquisition Corp. (“DHC”) (the
“Business Combination”), DHC has filed a registration statement on
Form S-4 (the “Form S-4”) with the SEC, which will serve as a
preliminary proxy statement of DHC. DHC will mail a definitive
proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders.
DHC’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to
read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement and any
amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement and documents
incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the
Business Combination, as these materials will contain important
information about DHC, BEN and the Business Combination. When
available, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant
materials for the Business Combination will be mailed to
shareholders of DHC as of a record date to be established for
voting on the Business Combination. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS CAREFULLY
AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL
CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DHC, BEN AND THE BUSINESS
COMBINATION. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the
Form S-4, preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy
statement and other documents filed with the SEC that will be
incorporated by reference therein, without charge, once available,
at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to:
DHC Acquisition Corp., 1900 West Kirkwood Blvd, Suite 1400B,
Southlake, TX 76092 or by emailing chris@integrity.partners.
Participants in the Solicitation
DHC, BEN and certain of their directors and executive officers
may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from
DHC’s shareholders with respect to the Business Combination. A list
of the names of those directors and executive officers and a
description of their interests in the Business Combination will be
set forth in the Form S-4. Certain information regarding the
directors and executive officers of DHC is contained in its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources
indicated above
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not
historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results of DHC and BEN to differ materially from those
expected and projected. These forward-looking statements can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the
words “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,”
“plans,” “may,” “will,” “potential,” “projects,” “predicts,”
“continue,” or “should,” or, in each case, their negative or other
variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, statements regarding DHC’s
ability to enter into definitive agreements or consummate a
transaction with BEN and the expected timing of completion of the
Business Combination.
These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and
uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ
materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are
outside DHC’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that
may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the
inability of the Parties to successfully or timely consummate the
Business Combination; the risk that the Business Combination may
not be completed by DHC’s business combination deadline and the
potential failure to obtain an extension of the Business
Combination deadline by DHC; failure to realize the anticipated
benefits of the Business Combination; risks relating to the
uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to
BEN; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that
could give rise to the termination of the definitive transaction
agreement; BEN’s history of operating losses; BEN’s need for
additional capital to support its present business plan and
anticipated growth; technological changes in BEN’s market; the
value and enforceability of BEN’s intellectual property
protections; BEN’s ability to protect its intellectual property;
BEN’s material weaknesses in financial reporting; and BEN’s ability
to navigate complex regulatory requirements; the ability to
maintain the listing of DHC’s securities on a national securities
exchange; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and
other expectations after the completion of the Business
Combination; the effects of competition on BEN’s business; the
risks of operating and effectively managing growth in evolving and
uncertain macroeconomic conditions, such as high inflation and
recessionary environments; and continuing risks relating to the
COVID 19 pandemic. The foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive.
DHC and BEN caution that the foregoing list of factors is not
exclusive. DHC and BEN caution readers not to place undue reliance
upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date made. None of BEN nor DHC undertakes nor accepts any
obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change
in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statement is based. Further
information about factors that could materially affect DHC,
including its results of operations and financial condition, is set
forth under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of DHC’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2022.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of BEN or DHC or a
solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall
be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of
Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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