ARK Investment Management reports 10.35% stake in Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ: TWST)
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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ARK Investment Management LLC and Catherine D. Wood filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 6,342,733 shares of Twist Bioscience Corp common stock, representing 10.35% of the class. ARK reports 5,952,949 shares as sole voting power and 6,342,733 as sole dispositive power; Ms. Wood reports 6,049,443 shares as shared voting power and 6,342,733 as shared dispositive power. The filing is signed and dated 04/30/2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 6,342,733 shares
Percent of class: 10.35%
ARK sole voting power: 5,952,949 shares
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Beneficial ownership
6,342,733 shares
Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class
10.35%
Percent of common stock outstanding reported
ARK sole voting power
5,952,949 shares
Sole power to vote reported by ARK
ARK shared voting power
96,494 shares
Shared power to vote reported by ARK
C. D. Wood shared voting power
6,049,443 shares
Shared power to vote reported by Catherine D. Wood
Dispositive power (ARK)
6,342,733 shares
Sole dispositive power reported by ARK
Filing signature date
04/30/2026
Date signatures by Kellen Carter and Catherine D. Wood were provided
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Sole Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power, Beneficially owned
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Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 8 ) Tw ist Bioscience Corp Common Stock"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Sole Voting Power regulatory
"Sole Voting Power 5,952,949.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: ARK and Catherine D. Wood: 6,342,733"
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.
FAQ
What stake does ARK report in TWST?
ARK reports beneficial ownership of 6,342,733 shares, equal to 10.35% of Twist Bioscience common stock. The filing lists voting and dispositive power allocations for ARK and Catherine D. Wood and is dated 04/30/2026.
How much voting power does ARK hold in Twist Bioscience (TWST)?
ARK reports 5,952,949 shares as sole voting power and 96,494 shares as shared voting power. These figures are reported on the Schedule 13G/A signed 04/30/2026.
What voting and dispositive powers does Catherine D. Wood report for TWST?
Catherine D. Wood reports 6,049,443 shares as shared voting power and 6,342,733 shares as shared dispositive power. These allocations appear on the amended Schedule 13G/A dated 04/30/2026.
Does this filing identify any client holding over 5% for ARK?
The filing states no ARK client currently holds more than 5% except the ARK Innovation ETF, a series of a Delaware statutory trust. That client is identified in Item 6 of the filing.
When was the Schedule 13G/A for TWST signed?
The Schedule 13G/A amendment was signed by ARK and Catherine D. Wood on 04/30/2026. The filing header lists an event date of 03/31/2026 alongside the CUSIP 90184D100.