Form 4: Twist Bioscience SVP Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Twist Bioscience's SVP of Human Resources, Paula Green, sold 295 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting.
Summary
- Paula Green, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
- On September 22, 2025, Green disposed of 295 shares of common stock at a price of $27.56 per share.
- This sale was a 'sell to cover' transaction, mandated by Twist Bioscience's equity incentive plans to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- The transaction does not represent a discretionary trade by Paula Green.
- Following this reported transaction, Paula Green beneficially owns 124,542 shares of Twist Bioscience common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a routine 'sell to cover' for tax obligations related to RSU vesting and is not indicative of discretionary insider selling or buying, thus having a neutral sentiment impact.
Future Outlook
N/A
Management Comments
- The sales are mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of a tax withholding obligation to be funded by a 'sell to cover' transaction and do not represent discretionary trades by the Reporting Person.
Industry Context
N/A
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact, as this is a routine, non-discretionary tax-related sale and does not signal a change in management's confidence or strategic direction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | Date of common stock transaction (sale for tax withholding). |
| 09/24/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the Attorney-in-Fact for Paula Green. |
Recommendation
holdThe reported transaction is a routine 'sell to cover' for tax withholding obligations upon RSU vesting, not a discretionary sale. It does not reflect a change in the insider's view of the company's prospects and therefore does not warrant a change in investment recommendation based solely on this filing.
Keywords
Twist Bioscience, TWST, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Share Sale, RSU, Tax Withholding, Paula Green, SVP Human Resources
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