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Ginkgo Bioworks sells Biosecurity segment to Tower Biosecurity for 20% stake
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
- Ginkgo contributes all equity of Ginkgo Biosecurity, LLC (its Biosecurity segment) to Tower Biosecurity.
- In exchange, Ginkgo receives shares representing ~20% of Tower Biosecurity on a fully diluted basis.
- Transaction expected to close in first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- Seller is Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.; parent Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings is party for limited purposes.
- No cash purchase price disclosed; consideration is solely an equity stake in the acquirer.
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