Holder files Form 144 to sell TWST (NASDAQ: TWST) common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TWST proposed sales of common stock by an insider under a Form 144 notice. The excerpt lists four reported transactions by Adam Laponis: 7,000 shares on 02/12/2026 for $350,000, 2,085 shares on 02/23/2026 for $97,389.93, 2,597 shares on 04/09/2026 for $129,561.48, and 3,000 shares on 04/14/2026 for $165,000. The filing also lists scheduled issuances from restricted stock vesting and an ESPP purchase on specified dates.

Key Figures

Sale - 02/12/2026: 7,000 shares Sale - 02/23/2026: 2,085 shares Sale - 04/09/2026: 2,597 shares +5 more

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Sale - 02/12/2026 7,000 shares sale by Adam Laponis on 02/12/2026 for $350,000

Sale - 02/23/2026 2,085 shares sale by Adam Laponis on 02/23/2026 for $97,389.93

Sale - 04/09/2026 2,597 shares sale by Adam Laponis on 04/09/2026 for $129,561.48

Sale - 04/14/2026 3,000 shares sale by Adam Laponis on 04/14/2026 for $165,000

Scheduled vesting - 08/20/2025 161 shares Restricted Stock Vesting on 08/20/2025

ESPP purchase - 08/20/2025 266 shares ESPP Purchase recorded 08/20/2025

Scheduled vesting - 10/01/2025 2,511 shares Restricted Stock Vesting on 10/01/2025

Scheduled vesting - 02/20/2026 1,062 shares Restricted Stock Vesting on 02/20/2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Vesting, ESPP Purchase, Form 144, Securities To Be Sold

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Restricted Stock Vesting financial

"Restricted Stock Vesting | Issuer | 161 | 08/20/2025"

Restricted stock vesting is the timetable and conditions under which shares granted to employees or insiders become fully owned and can be sold, typically requiring continued work or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because large blocks of shares can become tradable at once, which can change share supply and price, and because vesting aligns insiders’ incentives with the company’s long‑term performance—think of it like a timed unlock that both rewards and locks in key people.

ESPP Purchase financial

"ESPP Purchase | Issuer | 266 | 08/20/2025"

Form 144 regulatory

"144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Securities To Be Sold regulatory

"144: Securities To Be Sold"

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK
Filer CCC
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 900 Salem Street Smithfield RI 02917	4000	240000.00	61311704	04/17/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	08/20/2025	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			161	08/20/2025	Compensation
Common	08/20/2025	ESPP Purchase	Issuer			266	08/20/2025	Cash
Common	10/01/2025	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			2511	10/01/2025	Compensation
Common	02/20/2026	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			1062	02/20/2026	Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Adam Laponis 681 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080	Common	02/12/2026	7000	350000.00
Adam Laponis 681 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080	Common	02/23/2026	2085	97389.93
Adam Laponis 681 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080	Common	04/09/2026	2597	129561.48
Adam Laponis 681 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080	Common	04/14/2026	3000	165000.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What does the TWST Form 144 filing disclose about insider sales?

The filing discloses proposed sales by Adam Laponis totaling several transactions. It lists specific trades: 7,000 shares on 02/12/2026 for $350,000, 2,085 shares on 02/23/2026 for $97,389.93, 2,597 shares on 04/09/2026 for $129,561.48, and 3,000 shares on 04/14/2026 for $165,000.These entries are the transactions shown in the excerpt.

Who is listed as the selling person in the TWST excerpt?

The selling person named is Adam Laponis with an address at 681 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA. The excerpt ties the four listed common-stock transactions to this individual and shows corresponding dates and dollar amounts.

Are there scheduled equity issuances noted in the TWST filing excerpt?

Yes. The excerpt lists scheduled issuances tied to Restricted Stock Vesting and an ESPP Purchase with specific dates and share counts, including 161 shares (08/20/2025), 266 shares (08/20/2025 ESPP), 2,511 shares (10/01/2025), and 1,062 shares (02/20/2026) as shown in the excerpt.

Does the Form 144 excerpt state how proceeds are treated or who receives them?

The excerpt lists transaction dollar amounts for each sale but does not state the recipient of proceeds beyond showing the selling person. The entries pair share counts with proceeds for each trade; no additional proceeds allocation language appears in the excerpt.