Ginkgo Bioworks grants RSUs to major shareholder
Canton Barry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Canton Barry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. reported that ten percent owner Barry Canton received four restricted stock unit awards on July 28, 2026, covering a total of 319,332 RSUs tied to Class A Common Stock. Two grants are held directly and two indirectly via his spouse, with portions vesting 75% on October 16, 2026 and 25% on January 21, 2027, and others vesting in equal quarterly installments over 12 quarters starting October 16, 2026.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 319,332 shares
Grant/Award
4 txns
Insider
Canton Barry
Role
10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 | 35,736 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 | 117,135 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 | 39,038 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 | 127,423 | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 152,871 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 166,461 contracts (Indirect, By Spouse)
Holdings Before and After:
Restricted Stock Units, 0 to 152,871 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units, 0 to 166,461 contracts (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.
- F2. The RSUs were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on July 28, 2026 and shall vest as follows: 75% on October 16, 2026 and 25% on January 21, 2027.
- F3. The RSUs were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on July 28, 2026 and shall vest in equal quarterly installments over the next 12 quarters, with the first vesting to occur on October 16, 2026.
Key Figures
Total RSUs granted: 319,332 RSUs
Direct RSU grant (short-term vesting): 35,736 RSUs
Direct RSU grant (12-quarter vesting): 117,135 RSUs
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Total RSUs granted
319,332 RSUs
Combined across four awards to Barry Canton and spouse on July 28, 2026
Direct RSU grant (short-term vesting)
35,736 RSUs
Vests 75% on October 16, 2026 and 25% on January 21, 2027
Direct RSU grant (12-quarter vesting)
117,135 RSUs
Vests in equal quarterly installments over 12 quarters starting October 16, 2026
Indirect RSU grant by spouse (short-term vesting)
39,038 RSUs
Vests 75% on October 16, 2026 and 25% on January 21, 2027
Indirect RSU grant by spouse (12-quarter vesting)
127,423 RSUs
Vests in equal quarterly installments over 12 quarters starting October 16, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, ten percent owner, Compensation Committee
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Class A Common Stock financial
"right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
ten percent owner regulatory
"Reporting person is identified as a ten percent owner of the issuer"
Compensation Committee regulatory
"The RSUs were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
FAQ
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What equity awards did Barry Canton report for Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)?
Barry Canton reported four grants of restricted stock units totaling 319,332 RSUs, each representing one share of Class A Common Stock. The awards are split between his direct holdings and RSUs reported as held indirectly through his spouse.
How many Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) RSUs vest on near-term dates for Barry Canton?
RSU awards totaling 74,774 RSUs vest 75% on October 16, 2026 and 25% on January 21, 2027. These vesting terms apply to both directly held and spouse-held RSUs that reference the short-term vesting footnote in the filing.
What is the long-term RSU vesting schedule for Barry Canton at Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)?
RSU awards totaling 244,558 RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over 12 quarters, starting on October 16, 2026. This structure spreads the equity compensation over roughly three years for both direct and spouse-held grants noted with that schedule.
Are Barry Canton's Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) RSU grants direct or indirect holdings?
Canton received two RSU grants held directly (35,736 and 117,135 RSUs) and two held indirectly "By Spouse" (39,038 and 127,423 RSUs). All carry rights to receive Class A Common Stock upon vesting under their respective schedules.
What does each RSU reported by Barry Canton in Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) represent?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ginkgo Bioworks’ Class A Common Stock. Actual share delivery depends on the RSUs satisfying the stated vesting conditions over time.
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