Baillie Gifford reports 4.93% Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) stake in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) received an amended Schedule 13G/A from Baillie Gifford & Co, a Scotland-based investment adviser, reporting its ownership in the company’s Class A common stock as of 12/31/2025.

Baillie Gifford reports beneficial ownership of 2,391,649 Class A shares, representing 4.93% of the class. It has sole power to vote and dispose of all these shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Ginkgo Bioworks.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

37611X209

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 37611X209

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,391,649.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,391,649.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,391,649.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 27 DRYDOCK AVENUE, 27 DRYDOCK AVENUE, BOSTON, CALIFORNIA, 02210.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Baillie Gifford & Co
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Calton Square 1 Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN Scotland UK
(c)	Citizenship: Scotland
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 37611X209
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
	Investment Adviser
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,391,649
(b)	Percent of class: 4.93 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,391,649
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,391,649
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ? 240.14a-11. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Investment Adviser is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO

Signature:	Grant Meikle
Name/Title:	Regulatory Reporting Manager
Date:	01/20/2026

FAQ

What stake does Baillie Gifford hold in Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)?

Baillie Gifford & Co reports beneficial ownership of 2,391,649 shares of Ginkgo Bioworks Class A common stock, representing 4.93% of the class. This ownership is reported as of December 31, 2025 in an amended Schedule 13G/A filing.

What type of filing is this for Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)?

This is an amended Schedule 13G/A, which reports significant share ownership in Ginkgo Bioworks by Baillie Gifford & Co. Schedule 13G is used for passive holders who are not seeking to change or influence control of the company.

Does Baillie Gifford control voting of its Ginkgo Bioworks shares?

Yes. Baillie Gifford & Co reports sole voting power over all 2,391,649 shares it beneficially owns and no shared voting power. It likewise has sole dispositive power, meaning it alone decides if and when to sell those shares.

Is Baillie Gifford trying to influence control of Ginkgo Bioworks?

The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Ginkgo Bioworks. It characterizes Baillie Gifford as a passive investment adviser holder.

Why does Baillie Gifford’s Ginkgo Bioworks filing mention 5 percent or less?

Item 5 notes ownership of 5 percent or less of the class, consistent with the reported 4.93% stake. This indicates Baillie Gifford’s holdings are below the 5% threshold that often signifies a larger, more influential position in U.S. securities reporting.