GILBERT, Ariz. & LOS ANGELES, September 06, 2022--Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthier planet through design, development and advanced manufacturing of plant-based biodegradable, compostable and recyclable solutions to replace single- and short-term use plastics, and Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. ("Gores Holdings VIII") (Nasdaq: GIIXU, GIIX and GIIXW), today announced strategic amendments to the terms of their previously announced definitive merger