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BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. Class A stock. BlackRock’s reporting business units collectively beneficially own 4,122,510 shares, representing 7.7% of the Class A shares outstanding. They hold sole voting power over 4,013,128 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,122,510 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Various underlying clients have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but no single client’s interest exceeds five percent of Ginkgo Bioworks’ outstanding common shares. The position is reported by BlackRock as a parent holding company through relevant subsidiaries identified in an exhibit, and the filing is signed by Managing Director Spencer Fleming.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:4,122,510 sharesPercent of class:7.7%Sole voting power:4,013,128 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficial ownership4,122,510 sharesClass A stock beneficially owned by BlackRock reporting business units
Percent of class7.7%Portion of Ginkgo Bioworks Class A shares beneficially owned
Sole voting power4,013,128 sharesShares for which BlackRock has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power4,122,510 sharesShares for which BlackRock has sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Shared voting power0Shares with shared power to vote or direct the vote
Shared dispositive power0Shares with shared power to dispose or direct disposition
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, parent holding company, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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.
sole voting powerfinancial
"Sole Voting Power 4,013,128.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 4,122,510.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
parent holding companyfinancial
"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 this schedule reflects the securities"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
FAQ
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What percentage of Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) does BlackRock report owning?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 7.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks’ Class A stock. This corresponds to 4,122,510 shares as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A, reflecting holdings of certain BlackRock business units.
How many Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) shares does BlackRock have voting power over?
BlackRock has sole voting power over 4,013,128 Ginkgo Bioworks Class A shares. It reports no shared voting power, meaning all reported voting authority is held solely by BlackRock’s reporting business units.
What is the total number of Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) shares BlackRock can dispose of?
BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 4,122,510 Ginkgo Bioworks Class A shares. The filing shows no shared dispositive power, indicating exclusive control over potential sales or transfers of these shares.
Do any single BlackRock clients own over 5% of Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)?
No, the filing states that while various persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds, no one person’s interest in Ginkgo Bioworks common stock exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Who signed the amended Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) Schedule 13G for BlackRock?
The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Spencer Fleming, a Managing Director at BlackRock, Inc. The signature date disclosed in the filing is 07/30/2026, confirming BlackRock’s reporting responsibility.
What does the Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) Schedule 13G/A say about BlackRock subsidiaries?
The filing notes BlackRock is a parent holding company and refers to Exhibit 99 for identification and classification of the subsidiaries through which the reported Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held.
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A 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).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
4,122,510
(b)
Percent of class:
7.7%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,013,128
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,122,510
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. No one person's interest in the common stock of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
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.
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.
