Twist Bioscience (TWST) sets $200M ATM program with TD Cowen
Twist Bioscience filed a shelf registration and a sales agreement to offer up to $200,000,000 of its common stock for issuance from time to time under an at-the-market program. The company may sell shares through TD Securities (USA) LLC ("TD Cowen") as sales agent or principal.
The prospectus clarifies that sales will be at market prices and the timing, amounts and prices will vary by placement notices. Proceeds from shares sold under the Sales Agreement will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, with management retaining broad discretion. The prospectus incorporates Twist’s SEC reports, shows 62,154,412 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026, and provides illustrative figures using a last reported price of $84.95 per share.
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ATM shelf allows ongoing equity raising up to $200,000,000 via TD Cowen.
The filing registers an at-the-market sales agreement enabling continuous or periodic sales of common stock through TD Cowen. The offering is discretionary: timing, amounts and prices will depend on market conditions and placement notices delivered by the issuer.
Cash-flow treatment is issuer proceeds for shares sold by the company; the prospectus states proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Subsequent prospectus supplements will specify exact terms for individual issuances.
Illustrative math shows potential dilution and pro forma net tangible book value effects.
The supplement uses a $84.95 per share example to illustrate sale of approx. 2,354,326 shares to reach $200,000,000 gross proceeds, increasing pro forma net tangible book value from $359.9M ($5.79/share) to $553.3M ($8.58/share).
The filing also quantifies illustrative dilution of $76.37 per share to new investors in that example; actual dilution will vary with sale price and volumes.
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Offering Details
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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46-2058888
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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South San Francisco, CA 94080
(800) 719-0671
Chief Executive Officer
681 Gateway Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(800) 719-0671
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John V. Bautista, Esq.
Niki Fang, Esq. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 405 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 773-5700 |
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Dennis Cho, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Twist Bioscience Corporation 681 Gateway Blvd. South San Francisco, CA 94080 (800) 719-0671 |
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Preferred Stock
Debt Securities
Warrants
Units
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
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RISK FACTORS
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR UNITS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
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681 Gateway Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Telephone: (800) 719-0671
Preferred Stock
Debt Securities
Warrants
Units
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
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THE OFFERING
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RISK FACTORS
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DILUTION
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DIVIDEND POLICY
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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681 Gateway Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Telephone: (800) 719-0671
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Assumed public offering price per share of our common stock
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| | | | | | | | | $ | 84.95 | | |
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Unaudited net tangible book value per share of our common stock as of March 31, 2026
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| | | $ | 5.79 | | | | | | | | |
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Increase in unaudited net tangible book value per share of our common stock attributable to
investors in this offering |
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As adjusted unaudited pro forma net tangible book value per share of our common stock as
of March 31, 2026, after giving effect to this offering |
| | | | | | | | | $ | 8.58 | | |
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Dilution in as adjusted unaudited pro forma net tangible book value per share of our common stock to investors purchasing our common stock in this offering
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| | | | | | | | | $ | 76.37 | | |
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SEC registration fee
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FINRA filing fee
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Accounting fees and expenses
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Legal fees and expenses (including Blue Sky fees)
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Transfer agent, trustee and warrant agent fees and expenses
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Printing and miscellaneous fees and expenses
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Total
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Exhibit
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Exhibit Title
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| | 1.1* | | | Form of Underwriting Agreement | |
| | 1.2 | | | Sales Agreement dated June 18, 2026, by and between the Registrant and TD Securities (USA) LLC. | |
| | 3.1 | | | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended by the Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, filed with the Commission on November 17, 2025) | |
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Exhibit Title
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Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 18, 2022)
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| | 4.1 | | | Form of Common Stock Certificate of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant’s Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on October 17, 2018) | |
| | 4.2 | | | Description of Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020, filed with the Commission on November 27, 2020) | |
| | 4.3* | | | Form of Preferred Stock Certificate | |
| | 4.4* | | | Form of Common Stock Warrant Agreement (including warrant certificate). | |
| | 4.5* | | | Form of Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement (including warrant certificate) | |
| | 4.6* | | | Form of Unit Agreement (including form of unit certificate) | |
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Form of Indenture
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Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
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Power of Attorney (included on signature page)
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25.1**
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| | Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of Debt Trustee (to be filed prior to any issuance of Debt Securities). | |
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Filing fee table
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Chief Executive Officer
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Name
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Title
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/s/ Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D.
Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D.
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Chief Executive Officer and
Chair of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive Officer) |
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Adam Laponis
Adam Laponis
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Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Robert F. Werner
Robert F. Werner
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Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Nelson C. Chan
Nelson C. Chan
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Robert Chess
Robert Chess
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Keith Crandell
Keith Crandell
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Jan Johannessen
Jan Johannessen
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Robert Ragusa
Robert Ragusa
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Trynka Shineman Blake
Trynka Shineman Blake
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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/s/ Melissa Starovasnik
Melissa Starovasnik
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Director
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June 18, 2026
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