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Viking Global (DNA) reports 3,577,128 shares, removes retired reporting person

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. ownership disclosure: Viking Global Investors and affiliated entities report shared beneficial ownership of 3,577,128 shares of Class A Common Stock. The filing amends prior reports to remove David C. Ott as a reporting person effective March 31, 2026.

The filing states those 3,577,128 shares represent 7.1% of Class A Common Stock based on 50,254,065 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026. The stake includes 2,900,025 directly held shares and 677,103 shares subject to forfeiture if price targets are not met.

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Viking reports a 7.1% shared beneficial holding, including forfeitable shares.

Viking Global Investors and affiliated entities collectively report beneficial ownership of 3,577,128 shares, equal to 7.1% of Class A shares as of March 31, 2026. The position is held through a Cayman partnership (VGOP) and layered GP entities.

Material details include 2,900,025 shares directly owned by VGOP and 677,103 shares that remain subject to forfeiture tied to price targets. Cash‑flow treatment and trading intentions are not specified in the excerpt; subsequent filings would show any transactions.

Amendment removes a prior reporting person and clarifies control chains.

The amendment states David C. Ott retired effective March 31, 2026, and is removed as a reporting person because he no longer beneficially owns the reported shares. Signatures by Scott M. Hendler formalize joint filing and authorization arrangements.

Ownership is presented via Rule 13d‑3 attribution across affiliated entities; the filing preserves shared voting and dispositive power figures. Monitor future filings for any changes in voting/control or disposition plans tied to the forfeitable tranche.

Beneficially owned shares 3,577,128 shares Collective stake reported by Viking Global and affiliates
Shares outstanding 50,254,065 shares Class A Common Stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Percent of class 7.1% Percentage of Class A based on shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Directly owned by VGOP 2,900,025 shares Shares directly and beneficially owned by VGOP
Forfeitable shares 677,103 shares Shares subject to forfeiture if certain price targets are not satisfied
beneficially owned regulatory
"VGI beneficially owns 3,577,128 shares of Class A Common Stock"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Rule 13d-3 regulatory
"Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, VGI may be deemed to beneficially own"
Rule 13d-3 defines who is treated as the beneficial owner of a company’s shares for U.S. securities disclosure rules — essentially anyone who has the power to vote or direct how shares are voted, or the power to buy or sell them, even if they don’t hold the certificates. For investors this matters because crossing certain ownership thresholds triggers public filing and disclosure obligations and signals potential control or influence, much like having the keys to a car implies you can drive it even if it’s registered to someone else.
subject to forfeiture financial
"677,103 shares of Class A Common Stock directly and beneficially owned by VGOP that remain subject to forfeiture"
shared dispositive power regulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 3,577,128.00"





37611X209

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4


SCHEDULE 13G



VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP (1)(2)
Date:05/15/2026
Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC (1)(2)
Date:05/15/2026
Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC (1)(2)
Date:05/15/2026
Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC (1)(2)
Date:05/15/2026
Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP (1)(2)
Date:05/15/2026
HALVORSEN OLE ANDREAS
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of O. Andreas Halvorsen (1)
Date:05/15/2026
Shabet Rose Sharon
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Rose S. Shabet (2)
Date:05/15/2026

Comments accompanying signature: (1) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of O. Andreas Halvorsen, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS SUB-MASTER LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Mr. Halvorsen on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737). (2) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of Rose S. Shabet, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS SUB-MASTER LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Ms. Shabet on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737).
Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

FAQ

What stake does Viking Global report in Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)?

Viking Global reports beneficial ownership of 3,577,128 shares (direct and attributed). The filing states this equals 7.1% of Class A Common Stock based on 50,254,065 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.

How many of the reported shares are subject to forfeiture?

The filing identifies 677,103 shares as subject to forfeiture tied to price targets. It also states 2,900,025 shares are directly and beneficially owned by VGOP, composing the total 3,577,128-share position.

Why was this Amendment No. 4 filed for the Schedule 13G/A?

Amendment No. 4 was filed to remove David C. Ott as a reporting person effective March 31, 2026. The filer states Mr. Ott retired and no longer beneficially owns any reported Class A shares.

Does the filing state whether Viking will sell or retain the shares?

The excerpt does not state any planned sales or dispositions. It attributes shared voting and dispositive power of 3,577,128 shares across affiliated entities without describing trading intentions.