Artisan Partners has filed Amendment No. 5 to report its ownership in Veracyte, Inc. The Artisan entities report beneficial ownership of 6,263,041 shares of Veracyte common stock, representing 7.9% of the class, based on 79,049,173 shares outstanding as of 10/31/2025.
The group has shared voting power over 5,457,186 shares and shared dispositive power over 6,263,041 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The shares were acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, and the filing states they are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Veracyte.
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What ownership stake in Veracyte (VCYT) does Artisan report in this Schedule 13G/A?
Artisan reports beneficial ownership of 6,263,041 Veracyte common shares, representing 7.9% of the outstanding class, based on 79,049,173 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. This reflects a sizable institutional position in the company’s equity.
Who are the reporting persons in Artisan’s Schedule 13G/A for Veracyte (VCYT)?
The filing lists Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., Artisan Partners Holdings LP, Artisan Investments GP LLC, and Artisan Partners Limited Partnership as reporting persons. They are affiliated Delaware entities forming the asset management complex reporting the Veracyte share ownership.
Does Artisan seek control of Veracyte (VCYT) according to this Schedule 13G/A?
The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Veracyte. It expressly disclaims acquisition in connection with any control-related transaction.
How much voting and dispositive power over Veracyte (VCYT) shares does Artisan report?
Artisan reports shared voting power over 5,457,186 shares and shared dispositive power over 6,263,041 shares. It reports no sole voting or sole dispositive power, indicating decisions are made collectively within the reporting structure.
On whose behalf does Artisan hold the reported Veracyte (VCYT) shares?
The shares have been acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. Those clients are entitled to receive all dividends and sale proceeds, and none is known to have an economic interest exceeding 5% of the Veracyte share class.
What is Artisan Partners Limited Partnership’s role in this Veracyte (VCYT) filing?
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is identified as a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. It manages discretionary client accounts on whose behalf the Veracyte shares were acquired and is one of the joint reporting persons.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 5)
VERACYTE, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
92337F107
(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.
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,457,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,263,041.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,263,041.00
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)
7.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Partners Holdings LP
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,457,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,263,041.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,263,041.00
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)
7.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Investments GP LLC
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,457,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,263,041.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,263,041.00
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)
7.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,457,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,263,041.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,263,041.00
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)
7.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(e) Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an investment adviser registered under section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
(g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
VERACYTE, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
6000 Shoreline Court, Suite 300, South San Francisco, California 94080
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
APAM, Artisan Holdings, Artisan Investments, and APLP are all located at:
875 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(c)
Citizenship:
APAM is a Delaware corporation; Artisan Holdings is a Delaware limited partnership; Artisan Investments is a Delaware limited liability company; APLP is a Delaware limited partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
92337F107
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:
6,263,041
(b)
Percent of class:
7.9% (based on 79,049,173 shares outstanding as of 10/31/2025)
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
None
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
5,457,186
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
None
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
6,263,041
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.
The shares reported herein have been acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of APLP. Persons other than APLP are entitled to receive all dividends from, and proceeds from the sale of, those shares. None of those persons, to the knowledge of APAM, Artisan Holdings, Artisan Investments, or APLP has an economic interest in more than 5% of the class.
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.
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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
Date:
02/03/2026
Artisan Partners Holdings LP
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., as the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP
Date:
02/03/2026
Artisan Investments GP LLC
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Vice President of Artisan Investments GP LLC
Date:
02/03/2026
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Vice President of Artisan Investments GP LLC, as the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Date:
02/03/2026
Comments accompanying signature:
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 1 - Joint Filing Agreement dated 2/3/2026 by and among Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., Artisan Partners Holdings LP, Artisan Investments GP LLC, and Artisan Partners Limited Partnership.
