Twist Spins out Division

Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) shares dipped Monday. The company, a core mid-cap growth and value equity company in the life sciences segment of the health care sector, today announced that the company has spun out its DNA data storage technology application as an independent company, named Atlas Data Storage. “There are many applications of synthetic DNA with the potential to have an incredible impact on the world. With this spin out, both Twist and Atlas are able to move with full force in growing those applications,” said CEO Emily M. Leproust. “With this transaction and a pure-play DNA data storage focused business, Atlas receives the investment needed to accelerate technology development and drive toward early access customer engagement while Twist continues to share in the upside opportunity for DNA data storage. This transaction also allows Twist to focus on continued revenue growth and our objective of achieving adjusted EBITDA breakeven and profitability. “With the launch of Atlas, we now expect to achieve adjusted EBITDA breakeven by the end of fiscal 2026.”Under the terms of the contribution and license agreements, Twist assigned and licensed its DNA data storage technology to Atlas in exchange for Twist receiving a minority ownership interest upon close, an upfront cash payment and a secured promissory note. Twist retains an ownership stake in Atlas and may participate in the upside of DNA data storage through future technology and commercial milestone payments, and a revenue share through royalties on future sales of Atlas’ products and services. TWST shares headed lower $1.89, or 4.8%, to $37.30.