Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of directors is on the agenda, with specific nominees for both Class A and Class B shareholders, including Ross Fubini, Christian Henry, Sri Kosuri, and Harry E. Sloan for Class A, and additional nominees Jason Kelly and Reshma Shetty for Class B.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is proposed.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation is included as a proposal.

• Shareholders are invited to vote virtually at the annual meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election, with Class A and Class B shareholders voting on slightly different slates.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Advisory vote on executive compensation is presented, allowing shareholders to express approval or disapproval.