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ARK and Catherine Wood report 12.36% Twist Bioscience (TWST) ownership

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Twist Bioscience Corp reported a significant shareholder update as of December 31, 2025. ARK Investment Management LLC and its founder Catherine D. Wood together beneficially own 7,559,495 shares of Twist common stock, representing 12.36% of the outstanding class.

ARK holds sole voting power over 7,091,113 shares and sole dispositive power over all 7,559,495 shares. Catherine Wood has shared voting power over 7,227,245 shares and shared dispositive power over 7,559,495 shares, reflecting her control role at ARK.

The filing states that these securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Twist Bioscience, and not in connection with any control-related transaction. ARK also notes that its client ARK Innovation ETF has an interest in more than 5% of the reported securities.

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ARK and Catherine Wood report a 12.36% passive stake in Twist Bioscience.

ARK Investment Management and Catherine D. Wood disclose beneficial ownership of 7,559,495 Twist Bioscience common shares, or 12.36% of the class as of December 31, 2025. ARK has sole voting power over 7,091,113 shares and sole dispositive power over all reported shares.

The certification explicitly states the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Twist. This aligns with a passive institutional holding under a Schedule 13G framework rather than an activist stance.

One ARK client, ARK Innovation ETF, is identified as having an interest exceeding 5% of the reported securities, underscoring concentration within ARK-managed vehicles. Future ownership updates in amendments will show whether ARK’s percentage stake grows or declines relative to this December 31, 2025 baseline.






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





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SCHEDULE 13G



ARK Investment Management LLC
Signature:/s/ Kellen Carter
Name/Title:Kellen Carter, Chief Compliance Officer
Date:02/03/2026
Catherine D. Wood
Signature:/s/ Catherine D. Wood
Name/Title:Catherine D. Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
Date:02/03/2026

FAQ

How many Twist Bioscience (TWST) shares does ARK Investment Management beneficially own?

ARK Investment Management LLC and Catherine D. Wood beneficially own 7,559,495 Twist Bioscience common shares. This position represents 12.36% of the company’s outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2025, based on the ownership details disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

What percentage of Twist Bioscience’s stock is owned by ARK and Catherine Wood?

ARK Investment Management LLC and Catherine D. Wood together report beneficial ownership of 12.36% of Twist Bioscience’s common stock. This percentage is based on their holding of 7,559,495 shares as of December 31, 2025, as detailed in the ownership section of the filing.

Does ARK Investment Management have control intentions over Twist Bioscience (TWST)?

The certification states the Twist Bioscience securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control. It also notes they are not held in connection with any transaction having that control-related purpose or effect.

How are voting and dispositive powers over Twist Bioscience shares allocated between ARK and Catherine Wood?

ARK has sole voting power over 7,091,113 shares and sole dispositive power over 7,559,495 shares. Catherine D. Wood has shared voting power over 7,227,245 shares and shared dispositive power over 7,559,495 shares, reflecting her leadership role at ARK Investment Management.

Which ARK client has more than 5% interest in Twist Bioscience securities?

The filing notes that no ARK client has an interest over 5% of the class except ARK Innovation ETF, a series of a Delaware statutory trust. This ETF is identified as having an interest exceeding 5% in the Twist Bioscience securities reported by ARK Investment Management.

What type of securities does ARK hold in Twist Bioscience and what is the CUSIP?

ARK and Catherine D. Wood report holdings in Twist Bioscience Common Stock. The securities are identified with CUSIP number 90184D100. All ownership statistics in the filing, including share count and percentage, relate specifically to this class of common stock.