Artisan Partners group (TWST) discloses 4.8M-share position in Twist Bioscience
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., together with affiliated entities, reports beneficial ownership of 4,802,017 common shares of Twist Bioscience Corporation. This represents 7.7% of the common shares outstanding, based on 62,271,314 shares outstanding as of April 29, 2026.
The group reports shared voting power over 4,215,805 shares and shared dispositive power over all 4,802,017 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The shares are held on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, which is a registered investment adviser; those clients receive all dividends and sale proceeds, and none is known to hold more than 5% of the class.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned: 4,802,017 shares
Percent of class: 7.7%
Shares outstanding: 62,271,314 shares
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Shares beneficially owned
4,802,017 shares
Common shares of Twist Bioscience beneficially owned by Artisan group
Percent of class
7.7%
Portion of Twist Bioscience common shares represented by 4,802,017 shares
Shares outstanding
62,271,314 shares
Twist Bioscience shares outstanding as of 04/29/2026 used for ownership calculation
Shared voting power
4,215,805 shares
Shares over which the Artisan group has shared power to vote
Shared dispositive power
4,802,017 shares
Shares over which the Artisan group has shared power to dispose
Key Terms
beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, +1 more
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beneficially owned financial
"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 4,802,017"
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.
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory
"an investment adviser registered under section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets rules for people and firms who give investment advice, requiring them to register with regulators, be honest about conflicts, keep records, and follow basic standards of care. It matters to investors because those rules act like licensing and consumer protections — similar to having safety standards for a mechanic — helping ensure advisers act in clients’ financial interests and reducing the risk of fraud or misuse of funds.
discretionary clients financial
"The shares reported herein have been acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of APLP."
FAQ
What percentage of Twist Bioscience (TWST) does Artisan Partners report owning?
Artisan Partners and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 7.7% of Twist Bioscience’s common shares, based on 62,271,314 shares outstanding as of April 29, 2026. This reflects a sizable institutional stake disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A filing.
Which Artisan entities are included in the Twist Bioscience (TWST) Schedule 13G/A?
The filing is made jointly by Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., Artisan Partners Holdings LP, Artisan Investments GP LLC, and Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, all organized in Delaware and party to a joint filing agreement dated August 13, 2026.
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