Form 4: Twist Bioscience CEO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Emily M. Leproust, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Twist Bioscience Corp, sold 41,570 shares of common stock on August 25, 2026.
Summary
- Open-market sale: disposed of 12,648 Common Stock at $150.56 ($1,904,333) on August 25, 2026; holds 799,651 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 12,236 Common Stock at $151.35 ($1,851,980) on August 25, 2026; holds 787,415 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 6,412 Common Stock at $152.75 ($979,433) on August 25, 2026; holds 781,003 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 9,181 Common Stock at $153.93 ($1,413,204) on August 25, 2026; holds 771,822 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 1,093 Common Stock at $154.45 ($168,809) on August 25, 2026; holds 770,729 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $6,317,760 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Emily M. Leproust — Director, Officer (Chief Executive Officer)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 12,648 | $151 | $1.9M | 799,651 |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 12,236 | $151 | $1.9M | 787,415 |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 6,412 | $153 | $979.4K | 781,003 |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 9,181 | $154 | $1.4M | 771,822 |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 1,093 | $154 | $168.8K | 770,729 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale (12,648 shares) |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale (12,236 shares) |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale (6,412 shares) |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale (9,181 shares) |
| 2026-08-25 | Open-market sale (1,093 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, TWST, Twist Bioscience Corp, bearish, Emily M. Leproust
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