Form 4: Twist Bioscience SVP Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Twist Bioscience's SVP of Human Resources, Paula Green, sold 1,084 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting.
Summary
- Paula Green, SVP of Human Resources at Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
- On November 3, 2025, Green disposed of 1,084 shares of common stock at a price of $32.0794 per share.
- The sale was a 'sell to cover' transaction, mandated by the issuer's equity incentive plans to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- This transaction was not a discretionary trade by the reporting person.
- Following the reported transaction, Green beneficially owns 142,187 shares of Twist Bioscience common stock directly.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the transaction is a non-discretionary 'sell to cover' for tax purposes, not indicative of management's view on the company's prospects.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing reports a routine, non-discretionary insider transaction for tax purposes, which typically does not reflect broader industry trends or competitive positioning.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes and does not signal a change in management's confidence or company fundamentals.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Date of transaction where common stock was disposed of. |
| 11/05/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact for Paula Green. |
Keywords
Twist Bioscience, TWST, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Tax Withholding, Sell to Cover
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