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Ginkgo completes sale of Biosecurity segment to Tower Biosecurity, retains 20% stake
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
- On April 3, 2026, Ginkgo contributed all Biosecurity equity to Tower Biosecurity (Perimeter Systems) for ~20% of buyer's fully diluted shares.
- Biosecurity will be reported as discontinued operations starting Q1 2026; pro forma results show reduced operating losses.
- Pro forma 2025 net loss improved to $287.8M from $312.8M; 2024 loss improved to $507.6M from $547.0M.
- The retained 20% stake will be equity-method accounted; preliminary valuation of $12.3M.
- Ginkgo and Tower entered a Transition Services Agreement for temporary services.
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