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Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
Cover Page - shares	Mar. 31, 2023	May 04, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-38720
Entity Registrant Name	Twist Bioscience Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	46-2058888
Entity Address, Address Line One	681 Gateway Blvd
Entity Address, City or Town	South San Francisco
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	94080
City Area Code	800
Local Phone Number	719-0671
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	TWST
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		57,147,071
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001581280
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 315,196	$ 378,687
Short-term investments	72,462	126,281
Accounts receivable, net	48,187	40,294
Inventories	39,923	39,307
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,503	11,914
Total current assets	489,271	596,483
Property and equipment, net	146,539	139,441
Operating lease right-of-use assets	70,669	74,948
Goodwill	85,811	85,811
Intangible assets, net	57,068	59,738
Restricted cash, non-current	2,365	1,572
Other non-current assets	2,201	3,385
Total assets	853,924	961,378
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	13,236	20,092
Accrued expenses	11,156	10,169
Accrued compensation	24,280	27,023
Current portion of operating lease liability	13,396	13,642
Other current liabilities	10,040	19,737
Total current liabilities	72,108	90,663
Operating lease liability, net of current portion	77,824	81,270
Other non-current liabilities	60	60
Total liabilities	149,992	171,993
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.00001 par value —100,000 and 100,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively; 57,105 and 56,523 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,633,217	1,619,644
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	111	(1,843)
Accumulated deficit	(929,396)	(828,416)
Total stockholders’ equity	703,932	789,385
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 853,924	$ 961,378

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	57,105	56,523
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	57,105	56,523

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 60,180	$ 48,127	$ 114,423	$ 90,145
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues	41,669	29,714	71,111	56,770
Research and development	27,379	31,231	58,621	53,861
Selling, general and administrative	53,965	53,998	96,289	105,096
Change in fair value of contingent considerations and holdbacks	(1,196)	(6,014)	(5,331)	(8,840)
Total operating expenses	121,817	108,929	220,690	206,887
Loss from operations	(61,637)	(60,802)	(106,267)	(116,742)
Interest income	3,464	259	6,504	412
Interest expense	(2)	(29)	(3)	(54)
Other expense, net	(305)	(245)	(462)	(401)
Loss before income taxes	(58,480)	(60,817)	(100,228)	(116,785)
Income tax (provision) / benefit	(676)	149	(752)	10,554
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	(59,156)	(60,668)	(100,980)	(106,231)
Other comprehensive loss:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	647	(1,113)	1,516	(1,389)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	73	275	438	368
Comprehensive loss	$ (58,436)	$ (61,506)	$ (99,026)	$ (107,252)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic (in usd per share)	$ (1.04)	$ (1.13)	$ (1.78)	$ (2.06)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted (in usd per share)	$ (1.04)	$ (1.13)	$ (1.78)	$ (2.06)
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic (in shares)	56,777	53,472	56,608	51,673
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted (in shares)	56,777	53,472	56,608	51,673

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Accumulated Other comprehensive income (loss)	Accumulated deficit
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		49,499,000
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 580,821	$ 0	$ 1,190,828	$ 546	$ (610,553)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common stock in public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses (in shares)		5,227,000
Issuance of common stock in public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses	269,818		269,818
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		163,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		368,000
Exercise of stock options	3,934		3,934
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		50,000
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan	2,395		2,395
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding (in shares)		(62,000)
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding	(4,050)		(4,050)
Issuance of shares from business acquisition (in shares)		989,000
Issuance of shares from business acquisition	77,122		77,122
Stock-based compensation	40,573		40,573
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,021)			(1,021)
Net loss	(106,231)				(106,231)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022		56,234,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022	863,361	$ 0	1,580,620	(475)	(716,784)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021		50,735,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	626,178	$ 0	1,281,931	363	(656,116)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common stock in public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses (in shares)		5,227,000
Issuance of common stock in public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses	269,818		269,818
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		100,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		100,000
Exercise of stock options	896		896
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		50,000
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan	2,395		2,395
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding (in shares)		(38,000)
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding	(1,493)		(1,493)
Issuance of shares from business acquisition (in shares)		60,000
Issuance of shares from business acquisition	4,608		4,608
Stock-based compensation	22,465		22,465
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(838)			(838)
Net loss	(60,668)				(60,668)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022		56,234,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 863,361	$ 0	1,580,620	(475)	(716,784)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022	56,523,000	56,523,000
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 789,385	$ 0	1,619,644	(1,843)	(828,416)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		322,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	58,000	58,000
Exercise of stock options	$ 853		853
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		132,000
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan	2,537		2,537
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding (in shares)		(102,000)
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding	(2,261)		(2,261)
Issuance of shares from business acquisition (in shares)		172,000
Issuance of shares from business acquisition	4,092		4,092
Stock-based compensation	8,352		8,352
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,954			1,954
Net loss	$ (100,980)				(100,980)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023	57,105,000	57,105,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 703,932	$ 0	1,633,217	111	(929,396)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022		56,645,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	746,325	$ 0	1,617,174	(609)	(870,240)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		198,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		22,000
Exercise of stock options	250		250
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		132,000
Issuance of shares under the employee stock purchase plan	2,537		2,537
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding (in shares)		(64,000)
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding	(1,262)		(1,262)
Issuance of shares from business acquisition (in shares)		172,000
Issuance of shares from business acquisition	4,092		4,092
Stock-based compensation	10,426		10,426
Other comprehensive income (loss)	720			720
Net loss	$ (59,156)				(59,156)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023	57,105,000	57,105,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 703,932	$ 0	$ 1,633,217	$ 111	$ (929,396)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses	$ 17,682	$ 17,682

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (100,980)	$ (106,231)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	12,320	7,118
Deferred tax liability	0	(11,045)
Non-cash lease expense	586	1,609
Stock-based compensation	7,934	40,573
Change in fair value of acquisition consideration	(5,331)	(8,840)
Other non cash adjustments	578	687
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(8,050)	(3,845)
Inventories	(606)	(12,787)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,591)	(1,407)
Other non-current assets	1,206	3,873
Accounts payable	(4,211)	(762)
Accrued expenses	2,893	1,885
Accrued compensation	(2,702)	(653)
Other liabilities	(404)	832
Net cash used in operating activities	(98,358)	(88,993)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(20,877)	(44,753)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0	(8,160)
Purchases of investments	(50,434)	(217,639)
Proceeds from maturity of investments	105,500	30,676
Net cash from (used in) investing activities	34,189	(239,876)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	855	4,000
Proceeds from public offerings, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses	0	269,818
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	2,536	2,395
Repayments of long-term debt	0	(1,558)
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withholding	(2,261)	(4,050)
Net cash from financing activities	1,130	270,605
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	341	104
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(62,698)	(58,160)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	380,259	467,359
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	317,561	409,199
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Interest paid	0	9
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	137	130
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Property and equipment additions included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,747	8,737
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	0	19,494
Issuance of common stock in connection with the business acquisition	$ 4,092	$ 77,122

The Company	6 Months Ended
The Company	Mar. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
The Company	The Company Twist Bioscience Corporation (the Company) was incorporated in the state of Delaware on February 4, 2013. The Company is a synthetic biology company that has developed a disruptive DNA synthesis platform. DNA is used in many applications across different industries: industrial chemicals/materials, academic, healthcare and food/agriculture. The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30. The Company has generated net losses in all periods since its inception. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $929.4 million and has not generated positive cash flows from operations since inception. Losses are expected to continue as the Company continues to invest in product development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. Since its inception, the Company has received an aggregate of $1,333.7 million in net proceeds from the issuance of equity securities in its public offerings and an aggregate of $13.8 million from debt. Management believes that these proceeds combined with existing cash balances on hand will be sufficient to fund operations for at least one year from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. However, if the Company needs to obtain additional financing to fund operations beyond this period, there can be no assurance that it will be successful in raising additional financing on terms which are acceptable to the Company. If the Company requires but is unable to obtain additional funding, the Company could be forced to delay, reduce or eliminate some or all of its research and development programs, product portfolio expansion or commercialization efforts, which could adversely affect its business prospects, or the Company may be unable to continue operations. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, overall financial results of the Company were not significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to have global impact. The Company has considered all information available as of the date of issuance of these financial statements and the Company is not aware of any specific events or circumstances that would require an update to its estimates or judgments, or a revision to the carrying value of its assets or liabilities. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information becomes available. The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak affects the Company’s future financial results and operations will depend on future developments which continue to evolve and are difficult to predict, including mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have resulted and may in the future result in strains that are more contagious and less responsive to current treatment methods, and current or future domestic and international actions to contain it and treat it.

Summary of significant accounting policies

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation and use of estimates

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 (the Annual Report on Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2022. The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared on a basis consistent with that used to prepare the audited annual consolidated financial statements and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring items, necessary for the fair statement of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2022 is derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year ending September 30, 2023 or any interim period.

The presentation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and non-current portion of restricted cash reported within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,196	$	378,687
Restricted cash, non-current	2,365		1,572
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	317,561	$	380,259

Restricted cash represents cash held at financial institutions that are pledged as collateral for stand-by letters of credit for lease commitments.

Significant accounting policies

There have been no material changes in the accounting policies from those disclosed in the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Revenue

The Company had contract assets of $3.9 million and contract liabilities of $1.9 million as of March 31, 2023. The Company had contract assets of $3.4 million and contract liabilities of $3.5 million as of September 30, 2022. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized revenue of $1.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, from the amount that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of each period. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company's revenue from the amount that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of each period was not material. In addition, for all periods presented, there was no revenue recognized in a reporting period from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of March 31, 2023 was $7.7 million. The Company expects to recognize revenue over the next twelve months relating to performance obligations unsatisfied as of March 31, 2023.

Based on the nature of our contracts with customers, which are recognized over a term of less than 12 months, we have elected to use the practical expedient whereby costs to obtain a contract are expensed as they are incurred.

We state our revenues net of any taxes collected from customers that are required to be remitted to various government agencies. The amount of taxes collected from customers and payable to governmental entities is included on the balance sheet as part of “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.”

Recent accounting pronouncements

Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The Company considered the applicability and impact of all recent ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be not applicable to the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Recent accounting pronouncements adopted

In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. The amendments in this update require the annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model. The Company adopted this standard effective October 1, 2022. The adoption of ASU-2021-10 did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the period ended March 31, 2023.

Recently issued accounting pronouncement not yet adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The standard requires entities to use the new “expected credit loss” impairment model for most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade and other receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities, and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. The standard is effective for the Company for the

fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Fair value measurement

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair value measurement

The Company assesses the fair value of financial instruments based on the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. The Company's short-term investments primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of its investments.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,196	$	—	$	—	$	315,196
Short-term investments:
Corporate bonds	33,359		—		(23)		33,336
U.S. government treasury bills	38,992		134		—		39,126
Total	$	387,547	$	134	$	(23)	$	387,658

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of September 30, 2022:


(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	378,687	$	—	$	—	$	378,687
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper	14,997		—		—		14,997
U.S. government treasury bills	112,878		—		(1,594)		111,284
Total	$	506,562	$	—	$	(1,594)	$	504,968

As of March 31, 2023, financial assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value are as follows:


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Assets
Money market funds	$	217,513	$	—	$	—	$	217,513
Corporate bonds	—		33,336		—		33,336

U.S. government treasury bills	39,126		—		—		39,126
Total financial assets	$	256,639	$	33,336	$	—	$	289,975

Liabilities
Indemnity holdback	$	—	$	2,172	$	—	$	2,172
Total financial liabilities	$	—	$	2,172	$	—	$	2,172

As of September 30, 2022, financial assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value are as follows:


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Assets
Money market funds	$	316,805	$	—	$	—	$	316,805
Commercial paper	—		14,997		—		14,997
U.S. government treasury bills	111,284		—		—		111,284
Total financial assets	$	428,089	$	14,997	$	—	$	443,086

Liabilities
Contingent consideration and indemnity holdback	$	—	$	9,592	$	2,100	$	11,692
Total financial liabilities	$	—	$	9,592	$	2,100	$	11,692

Contractual maturities of all the investments, as of March 31, 2023, were less than 12 months. The unrealized loss on short-term investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. We believe that the decline in value of these investments is temporary and is primarily related to the change in market interest rates since purchase. We believe it is more likely than not that we will be able to hold these investments to maturity.

As of March 31, 2023, there were no financial assets or financial liabilities categorized as level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

As of September 30, 2022, the Company’s contingent consideration related to its Abveris acquisition was categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Contingent consideration was classified as a liability and remeasured to an estimated fair value at each reporting date until the contingency was resolved. Contingent consideration was recorded at

its fair values using unobservable inputs and have included using the Monte Carlo simulation option pricing framework, incorporating contractual terms and assumptions regarding financial forecasts, discount rates, and volatility of forecasted revenue. The key assumptions were forecasted calendar year 2022 revenue and the Company's share price. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s management with the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist.

At September 30, 2022, management determined that the revenue target for the calendar year 2022 was probable of being achieved and a contingent consideration liability of $2.1 million was recognized. At December 31, 2022, management determined that the revenue target for the calendar year 2022 was not achieved, and therefore a change in fair value of contingent consideration of $2.1 million was recognized, resulting in the extinguishment of the contingent consideration liability of $2.1 million.

The key inputs into the Monte Carlo simulation as of September 30, 2022 were as follows:


Contingent consideration	September 30, 2022
Stock Price	$	35.42
Equity volatility	93.7		%
Risk-free interest rate	3.9		%
Revenue volatility	30.2		%

The following table provides a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 financial liabilities during the six months ended March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Total
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$	2,100

Change in fair value	(2,100)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	$	—

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Balance sheet components

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Balance sheet components

The Company’s accounts receivable, net balance consists of the following:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Trade receivables	$	43,202	$	35,706
Other receivables	5,314		4,822
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(329)		(234)
Accounts receivable, net	$	48,187	$	40,294

Inventories consist of the following:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Raw materials	$	33,628	$	28,787
Work-in-process	1,006		2,866
Finished goods	5,289		7,654
	$	39,923	$	39,307

Property and Equipment, net consists of the following:



(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Laboratory equipment	$	98,149	$	62,285
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	2,480		2,332
Computer equipment	2,922		2,814
Computer software	2,854		1,693
Leasehold improvements	59,356		14,371
Construction in progress	22,151		87,723
	$	187,912	$	171,218
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(41,373)		(31,777)
	$	146,539	$	139,441

Construction in progress mainly represents equipment costs relating to the Wilsonville facility and software development costs.

Other current liabilities

The other current liabilities consist of the following:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Indemnity holdbacks	$	2,172	$	9,592
Income and sales taxes payable	5,193		3,661
Deferred revenue	1,944		3,476
Contingent consideration	—		2,100
Other current liabilities	731		908

	$	10,040	$	19,737

Goodwill and intangible assets

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and intangible assets

There were no changes to the carrying value of goodwill during the six months ended March 31, 2023. Total amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Total amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $2.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and $2.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022.

The goodwill balance is presented below:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Balance at beginning of period/year	$	85,811	$	22,434
Business acquisition – additions	—		61,768
Remeasurement adjustments to the deferred tax assets	—		1,609
Balance at end of period/year	$	85,811	$	85,811

The intangible assets balances are presented below:


	March 31, 2023
(in thousands, except for years)	Weighted average Amortization period in years	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization		Net book value
Developed Technology	15	$	50,020	$	(6,005)	$	44,015
Customer Relationships	11	15,210		(2,657)		12,553
Tradenames & Trademarks	3	900		(400)		500
Total finite-lived intangible assets		$	66,130	$	(9,062)	$	57,068


	September 30, 2022
(in thousands, except for years)	Weighted average Amortization period in years	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization		Net book value
Developed Technology	15	$	50,020	$	(4,375)	$	45,645
Customer Relationships	11	15,210		(1,767)		13,443
Tradenames & Trademarks	3	900		(250)		650
Total finite-lived intangible assets		$	66,130	$	(6,392)	$	59,738

Commitments and contingencies

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and contingencies

Legal proceedings

The Company may be subject to litigation, claims and disputes in the ordinary course of business. There is an inherent risk in any litigation or dispute and no assurance can be given as to the outcome of any claims.

Securities Class Action

On December 12, 2022, a putative securities class action lawsuit captioned Peters v. Twist Bioscience Corporation, et al., Case No. 22-cv-08168 (N.D. Cal.) (“Securities Class Action”) was filed in federal court in the Northern District of California (“Court”). The Securities Class Action names the Company and certain of its officers as defendants and asserts claims under sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The Securities Class Action’s claims are based in large part on allegations made in a report issued on November 15, 2022 by Scorpion Capital (“Scorpion Report”) concerning, among things, the Company’s DNA chip technology and accounting practices. The initial complaint filed in the Securities Class Action alleges that various statements that the defendants made between December 13, 2019 and November 14, 2022 were materially false and misleading in light of the allegations in the Scorpion Report, and seeks unspecified damages on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or acquired Company securities during an alleged class period that began on December 13, 2019 and ended on November 14, 2022, as well as certain other costs.

This case remains in the preliminary stage. Given the inherent uncertainty of litigation and the legal standards that must be met, including class certification and success on the merits, the Company cannot express an opinion on the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or on the amount or range of any potential loss. The Company and the other defendants intend to vigorously defend themselves against the claims asserted against them.

Indemnifications

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into agreements that may include indemnification provisions. Pursuant to such agreements, the Company may indemnify, hold harmless and defend the indemnified parties for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party. Some of the provisions will limit losses to those arising from third-party actions. In some cases, the indemnification will continue after the termination of the agreement. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these provisions is not determinable. To date, the Company has not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification provisions. The Company has also entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers that may require it to indemnify its directors and officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers to the fullest extent permitted by corporate law. The Company also has directors’ and officers’ insurance.

Leases

The Company leases certain of its facilities under non-cancellable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2044. The Company is also responsible for utilities, maintenance, insurance, and property taxes under these leases. The Company's lease payments consist primarily of fixed rental payments for the right to use the underlying leased assets over the lease terms, as well as payments for common-area-maintenance and administrative services. The Company often receives customary incentives from its landlords, such as reimbursements for tenant improvements and rent abatement periods, which effectively reduce the total lease payments owed for these leases. Leases are classified as operating or financing at commencement. The Company does not have any material financing leases.

Certain leases include options to renew or terminate at the Company’s discretion. The lease terms include periods covered by these options if it is reasonably certain the Company will renew or not terminate. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company’s operating leases as of March 31, 2023 is as follows:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023
Assets:
Operating lease right-of-use asset	$	70,669
Current liabilities:
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	13,396
Noncurrent liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	$	77,824

Future minimum lease payments under all non-cancelable operating leases that have commenced as of March 31, 2023 are as follows:


(in thousands)	Operating leases
Years ending September 30:
Remainder of 2023	$	7,480
2024	14,194
2025	14,066
2026	12,609
2027	7,265
Thereafter	90,968
Total minimum lease payments	$	146,582
Less: imputed interest	(55,362)

Total operating lease liabilities	$	91,220
Less: current portion	(13,396)
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	$	77,824

The statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2023, include changes in right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities of $4.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2022, changes in right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities were $16.6 million and $18.2 million, respectively.

During the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, operating lease expense was $4.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively. Cash payments for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities were $4.0 million and $7.6 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, operating lease expense was $3.9 million and $7.4 million, respectively. Cash payments for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities were $3.2 million and $6.0 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, the weighted-average remaining lease term was 15.9 years and the weighted-average discount rate was 6.4%.

Related party transactions	6 Months Ended
Related party transactions	Mar. 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related party transactions	Related party transactionsDuring the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company purchased raw materials from a related party in the amount of $1.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively. During the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the purchases of raw materials from a related party were $3.5 million and $3.4 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized revenues from related parties in the amount of $2.2 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The revenues from related parties were immaterial for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022. Payable balances and receivable balances with the related party were immaterial as of March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022. During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company entered into a service agreement with a related party for the total consideration of $0.1 million.

Income taxes	6 Months Ended
Income taxes	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	Income taxesIn determining quarterly provisions for income taxes, the Company uses the annual estimated effective tax rate applied to the actual year-to-date profit or loss, adjusted for discrete items arising in that quarter. The Company’s annual estimated effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily as a result of state taxes, foreign taxes, and changes in the Company’s valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded provisions for income taxes of $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded $0.1 million and $10.6 million, respectively, of income tax benefit due to the deferred tax liability assumed as part of a business acquisition.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Common stock	6 Months Ended
Common stock	Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock	Common stockAs of March 31, 2023, the Company had reserved sufficient shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share, for issuance upon exercise of outstanding stock options. Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote. The holders of shares of common stock are also entitled to receive dividends whenever funds are legally available and when declared by the board of directors.In February 2022, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 5,227,272 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $55.00 per share, including the full exercise of underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 681,818 shares of common stock. The Company received total net proceeds from the offering of $269.8 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Stock-based compensation

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-based compensation

The Company grants stock-based awards, consisting of stock options and restricted stock, to its employees, certain non-employee consultants and certain members of its board of directors. The Company measures stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock and stock options granted to its employees and directors on the date of grant and recognizes the corresponding compensation expense of those awards over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. The Company measures stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock and stock options granted to non-employee consultants on the date of grant and recognizes the corresponding compensation expense of those awards over the period in which the related services are received. The Company adjusts for actual forfeitures as they occur.

2018 Equity Incentive Plan

On September 26, 2018, the board of directors adopted the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2018 Plan) as a successor to the 2013 Stock Plan (the 2013 Plan). Any shares subject to outstanding awards under the 2013 Plan that are canceled or repurchased subsequent to the 2018 Plan’s effective date are returned to the pool of shares reserved for issuance under the 2018 Plan. Awards granted under the 2018 Plan may be non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, and performance units.

Restricted Stock Units

Restricted stock consists of restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) which have been granted to employees and non-employee directors. The value of an RSU award is based on the Company’s stock price on the date of grant. Employee grants generally vest over four years and non-employee director grants generally vest over one year. Forfeitures of RSUs are recognized as they occur. The shares underlying the RSU awards are not issued until the RSUs vest. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of the Company’s common stock.

Activity with respect to the Company’s restricted stock units during the six months ended March 31, 2023 was as follows:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Nonvested shares at September 30, 2022	1,566	$	67.66
Granted	851	27.36
Vested/Issued	(290)	59.99
Forfeited	(290)	77.74
Nonvested shares at March 31, 2023	1,837	$	48.58

As of March 31, 2023, there was $82.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years. The total grant date fair value of RSUs awarded during the six months ended March 31, 2023 was $23.3 million.

Performance Stock Units

Performance stock unit awards (“PSUs”) granted to certain employees will vest upon achievement of operational milestones related to the Wilsonville facility, and Company executives will vest upon achievement of revenue and gross profit metrics as determined by the board of directors, and to certain non-employee consultants will vest upon achievement of operational milestones. Stock compensation expense for PSUs is recorded over the vesting period based on the grant date fair value of the awards and probability of the achievement of specified performance targets. The grant date fair value is equal to the closing share price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. For Company executives and employees, PSUs generally vest over a one to three-year service period following the grant date, provided that the recipient is a Company employee at the time of vesting and the performance targets applicable to each award are achieved. For non-employees, PSUs generally vest over a one to three-year service period following the grant date, provided that the performance targets applicable to each award are achieved. The percentage of PSUs that vest will depend on the achievement of specified performance targets at the end of the performance period and can range from 0% to 150% of the number of units granted. Forfeitures of PSUs are recognized as they occur.

Activity under the PSUs during the six months ended March 31, 2023 is summarized below:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Nonvested shares at September 30, 2022	529	$	79.60
Granted	480	28.14
Vested/Issued	(18)	51.08
Forfeited	(196)	84.83
Nonvested at March 31, 2023	795	$	47.87

As of March 31, 2023, the maximum unrecognized compensation costs related to these awards was $27.0 million, based on 150% achievement of the performance target. The Company expects to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The total grant date fair value of PSUs awarded during the six months ended March 31, 2023 was $13.5 million.

Options

Stock options are generally granted to employees and were granted to non-employee directors until fiscal year 2020. Stock options entitle the holder to purchase, at the end of the vesting term, a specified number of shares of Company common stock at an exercise price per share equal to the closing market price of the common stock on the date of grant. Stock options have a contractual life from the date of the grant and a vesting schedule as established by the board of directors. The maximum term of stock options granted under the 2018 Plan is 10 years and the awards generally vest over a four-year period. Forfeitures of options are recognized as they occur. The fair value of each service based stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company historically had been a private company and lacked company-specific historical and implied volatility information for its stock. Therefore, it estimated its expected stock price volatility based on the historical volatility of publicly traded peer companies through the period ended March 31, 2023 and utilized the “simplified” method for awards that qualify as “plain-vanilla” options. As determined under the simplified method, the expected term of stock options granted is calculated based on contractual and vesting terms of the option award, the risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant of the award for time periods approximately equal to the expected term of the award, the expected

dividend yield is zero based on the fact that the Company has never paid cash dividends on common stock and does not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Options activity during the six months ended March 31, 2023 is summarized below:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average exercise price per share		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding at September 30, 2022	2,453	$	24.67	6.33	$	33,447
Granted	—	—		—	—
Forfeited	(71)	35.15		—	—
Exercised	(58)	14.86		—	639

Outstanding at March 31, 2023	2,324	$	24.59	5.78	$	4,250
Nonvested at March 31, 2023	290	36.46		6.74	100
Exercisable	2,034	$	22.90	5.65	$	4,150

As of March 31, 2023, the unrecognized compensation costs related to these awards was $6.7 million. The Company expects to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.1 years.

Performance-Based Stock Options

On September 1, 2020, the board of directors approved the implementation of a revised annual equity award program for executive officers, senior level employees and consultants to be granted as performance-based stock options ("PSOs") under the 2018 Plan. The number of PSOs ultimately earned in fiscal year 2022 by executive officers and senior level employees was calculated based on the achievement of a certain total revenue threshold during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The percentage of performance stock options that vest depends on the board of directors’ determination of total revenue at the end of the performance period and can range from 0% to 150% of the number of options granted. For fiscal year 2022, the achievement was determined to be 150%. The number of PSOs ultimately earned under the awards to a consultant is calculated based on the achievement of certain operational milestones. The maximum term of performance stock options granted under the 2018 Plan is 10 years for both employees and non-employees. The awards generally vest over a two-year period for executive officers and senior level employees. Awards to non-employees generally vest over a five-year period.

The provisions of a PSO are considered a performance condition, and the effects of that performance condition are not reflected in the grant date fair value of the awards. The Company used the Black-Scholes method to calculate the fair value at the grant date without regard to the vesting condition and will recognize compensation cost for the options that are expected to vest. Forfeitures of PSOs are recognized as they occur. The Company reassesses the probability of the performance condition at each reporting period and adjusts the compensation cost based on the probability assessment. As of March 31, 2023, the Company determined that 56,250 shares are expected to vest based on the probability of the performance condition that will be achieved under this equity award program.

Activity under the PSOs during the six months ended March 31, 2023 is summarized below:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average exercise price per share		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding at September 30, 2022	312	$	61.35	8.33	$	296
Exercisable at September 30, 2022	19	$	31.29	9.57	$	74
Nonvested at September 30, 2022	293	63.27		8.25	222


Vested	(237)	$	70.84	—	$	—
Nonvested at March 31, 2023	56	$	31.29	9.07	$	—
Exercisable at March 31, 2023	256	67.95		7.56	—
Outstanding at March 31, 2023	312	$	61.35	7.83	$	—

As of March 31, 2023, the unrecognized compensation costs related to these awards was $0.6 million. The Company expects to recognize those costs over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

Total stock-based compensation (credit)/expense recognized was as follows:


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Cost of revenues	$	1,469	$	1,241	$	2,612	$	2,119
Research and development	3,090		4,838		7,508		8,865
Selling, general and administrative	5,700		16,258		(2,186)		29,421
Total stock-based compensation	$	10,259	$	22,337	$	7,934	$	40,405

During the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, stock-based compensation was decreased primarily due to departing employee share forfeitures and because a revenue target associated with the performance based awards was not met. An immaterial amount of stock-based compensation was capitalized to inventories attributable to employees who support the manufacturing of the Company's products for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. The balance sheet as of March 31, 2023 includes $1.1 million of stock-based compensation primarily related to the implementation of the Company’s lab production software system and order management system, which was capitalized in property and equipment.

2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On September 26, 2018, the board of directors adopted the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "2018 ESPP"). The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2018 ESPP upon approval was 275,225 shares of the Company’s common stock, and it increases automatically on the first day of each fiscal year, following the fiscal year in which the 2018 ESPP becomes effective, by a number equal to the least of 249,470 shares, 1% of the shares of common stock outstanding at that time, or such number of shares determined by the Company’s board of directors. The number of shares reserved for issuance at March 31, 2023 was as follows:


(In thousands)						Shares available
Reserved at September 30, 2022						507
Additional shares authorized						249
Shares issued during the period						(132)
Reserved at March 31, 2023						624

Subject to any plan limitations, the 2018 ESPP allows eligible service providers (through qualified and non-qualified offerings) to contribute, normally through payroll deductions, up to 15% of their earnings for the purchase of the Company’s common stock at a discounted price per share. The offering periods begin in February and August of each year, except the initial offering period which commenced with the initial public offering in October 2018 and ended on August 20, 2019.

Unless otherwise determined by the board of directors, the Company’s common stock will be purchased for the accounts of employees participating in the 2018 ESPP at a price per share that is the lesser of 85% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the first trading day of the offering period or 85% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the offering period. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, activity under the 2018 ESPP was immaterial.

401(k) Savings Plan

During 2018, the Company adopted a 401(k) savings plan for the benefit of its employees. In January 2022, the Company modified its plan to include an employer matching contribution. The Company is required to make matching contributions to the 401(k) plan equal to 50% of the first 6% of wages deferred by each participating employee. The Company incurred expenses for employer matching contributions of $0.7 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, respectively.

Abveris Acquisition

On December 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of AbX Biologics, Inc. ("Abveris") and granted certain equity awards to new employees. These equity awards included up to 231,876 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock which were issuable based on achievement of the 2022 calendar revenue target, which had an aggregate grant date fair value of $20.1 million. In addition, all employees must remain employed through the payout date, and certain employees have an additional vesting period of up to two years from the acquisition date. The vesting upon achievement of the 2022 calendar revenue target is considered a performance condition, and the effects of that performance condition are not reflected in the grant date fair value of the awards. The Company used the stock price as of December 1, 2021 for the fair value of restricted shares. At September 30, 2022, management determined that the performance condition relating to these awards was probable of being achieved, and cumulative stock-based compensation expense of $9.9 million was recognized during the year ended September 30, 2022. At December 31, 2022, management determined that the performance condition was not achieved, and therefore the cumulative stock-based compensation expense recognized to date was reversed, resulting in a reduction of stock compensation expense of $9.9 million in the three months ended December 31, 2022.

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders

The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(59,156)	$	(60,668)	$	(100,980)	$	(106,231)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted	56,777		53,472		56,608		51,673
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted	$	(1.04)	$	(1.13)	$	(1.78)	$	(2.06)

The potentially dilutive common shares that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share because their effect would have been antidilutive for the periods presented are as follows:


	Three and six months ended
	March 31,
(in thousands)	2023	2022
Shares subject to options to purchase common stock	2,636	3,145

Unvested restricted stock units and performance stock units	2,632	1,626
Unvested shares of common stock issued upon early exercise of stock options	—	694
Shares subject to employee stock purchase plan	135	50
Total	5,403	5,515

Geographic, product and industry information

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Geographic, product and industry information

Geographic, product and industry informationThe table below sets forth revenues by geographic region, based on ship-to destinations. Americas consists of the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and South America; EMEA consists of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and APAC consists of Japan, China, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Americas	$	34,925	$	28,458	$	68,571	$	51,839
EMEA	18,780		15,204		35,111		29,725
APAC	6,475		4,465		10,741		8,581
Total	$	60,180	$	48,127	$	114,423	$	90,145

The table below sets forth revenues by products.


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Synthetic genes	$	18,011	$	14,163	$	34,186	$	27,688
Oligo pools	3,315		2,308		7,015		5,496
DNA libraries	2,826		1,967		4,662		3,228
Antibody discovery	7,034		6,587		15,205		11,400
NGS tools	28,994		23,102		53,355		42,333
Total	$	60,180	$	48,127	$	114,423	$	90,145

The table below sets forth revenues by industry.


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Industrial chemicals/materials	$	14,410	$	14,082	$	27,985	$	26,800
Academic research	11,120		9,485		21,135		17,372
Healthcare	33,764		24,111		63,777		44,971
Food/agricultural	886		449		1,526		1,002
Total	$	60,180	$	48,127	$	114,423	$	90,145

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Business acquisition

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Business acquisition

On December 1, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of AbX Biologics, Inc. (“Abveris”), a privately-held company providing in vivo antibody discovery services. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Abveris was $102.6 million, consisting of cash totaling $9.5 million, 759,601 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $66.1 million based on the Company’s closing stock price on December 1, 2021, employee stock awards issued to certain Abveris employees valued at $6.4 million, contingent consideration of $8.5 million, holdbacks of $12.8 million, and an estimated net working capital adjustment of $0.7 million.

The contingent consideration was subject to the attainment of the calendar year 2022 revenue target. The contingent consideration was payable after December 31, 2022 in a combination of cash and up to 334,939 shares of the Company’s common stock. The acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration was based on forecasted revenue of Abveris relative to the 2022 revenue target as well as the Company’s stock price as of December 1, 2021.

The Company maintains an indemnity and adjustment holdback for the purposes of providing security against any adjustment to the amounts at closing. The indemnity holdback period extends for 18 months from the anniversary of the closing date. The indemnity holdback will be settled by transferring up to 128,351 shares of the Company’s stock, options to purchase up to 15,304 shares of the Company’s common stock and an immaterial amount of cash. The fair value of the indemnity holdback was $12.5 million as of the acquisition date. The adjustment holdback represented up to 3,416 shares of the Company’s stock, options to purchase up to 408 shares of the Company’s common stock and an immaterial amount of cash. The holdback adjustment liability was $0.3 million as of the acquisition date. During the six months ended March 31, 2023, the adjustment holdback liability was settled by transferring 538 shares.

As of the acquisition date, post-combination compensation expense excluded from the purchase price included employee stock awards issued to certain Abveris employees valued at $41.0 million. This included awards valued at $17.7 million which vest over a two year service period following the acquisition date and awards valued at $3.2 million with no future vesting requirements, which were deemed accelerated by the Company at the acquisition date and expensed within the three months ended December 31, 2021. Finally, post-combination expense included awards initially valued at approximately $20.1 million which may have vest based on achievement of the calendar year 2022 revenue target and continuing employment through the payout date, and for certain employees, additional continuing employment through the two year anniversary of the acquisition date. At the conclusion of the measurement period ended December 31, 2022, management determined that the revenue target associated with the performance based awards was not met, and therefore none of these awards vested.

The following table summarizes the final fair value amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, as well as the purchase consideration:


(in thousands)	December 1, 2021
Assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,306
Accounts receivable	2,309
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	1,654
Property, plant and equipment	1,078
Other non-current assets	2,970
Intangible assets	46,500
Liabilities assumed
Current liabilities	3,549
Non-current liabilities	846
Deferred tax liability	10,545
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	40,877
Goodwill	61,768
Total purchase price	$	102,645
Consideration transferred
Cash	$	9,467
Company common stock	72,514
Contingent consideration	8,500
Holdback liabilities	12,838
Net working capital adjustment	(674)
Fair value of purchase consideration	$	102,645

The following table summarizes the estimate of the intangible assets as of the acquisition date:


(in thousands except for years)	Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives in Years	Estimated Fair Value
Developed technology	14	$	30,900
Customer relationships	10	14,700
Trade name	3	900
Estimated fair value of acquired intangible assets		$	46,500

The following table provides a reconciliation of contingent consideration and holdback balances from acquisition date to March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Contingent consideration		Holdback		Total
Balance at December 1, 2021 – acquisition date	$	8,500	$	12,164	$	20,664
Change in fair value during the period	(6,400)		(7,071)		(13,471)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	2,100	$	5,093	$	7,193
Change in fair value during the period	(2,100)		(2,921)		(5,021)
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	—	$	2,172	$	2,172

The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability decreased as the revenue target for calendar year 2022 was not achieved. The estimated fair value of the holdback liability decreased as a result of the change in the Company’s stock price as of March 31, 2023. For the six months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $5.0 million relating to the change in fair value of acquisition consideration in its condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Issuance of contingent consideration for iGenomX acquisition

In December 2022, the Company determined that the indemnity holdback condition specified in the iGenomX acquisition agreement had been met, and the Company became obligated to issue 171,551 shares of its common stock to satisfy the indemnity holdback. The shares of common stock, valued at $4.1 million, were subsequently issued by the Company during January 2023 along with an immaterial cash payment for fractional shares.

In December 2021, the Company determined that the transition milestones specified in the iGenomX acquisition agreement were completed, and the Company became obligated to issue 59,190 shares of its common stock to satisfy the contingent consideration. The shares of common stock, valued at $4.6 million, were subsequently issued by the Company during January 2022 along with an immaterial cash payment for fractional shares.

Subsequent events	6 Months Ended
Subsequent events	Mar. 31, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent events	Subsequent events 2023 Restructuring Plan On May 3, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a strategic restructuring plan to reduce costs, build a leaner organization and increase operating efficiencies. The restructuring plan includes a reduction in force affecting approximately 270 employees worldwide, representing approximately 25% of the Company’s total workforce. The reduction in force will be subject to local regulatory requirements. The Company expects the plan to be implemented beginning in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 and be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2023. The Company expects to incur pre-tax charges of between $9 million and $11 million consisting of employee severance and related benefit costs. In addition, the Company expects that it may incur additional charges related to facility consolidation and asset impairments that it is currently not able to estimate. The Company’s estimates are subject to a number of assumptions, and actual results may materially differ. The Company may also incur additional costs not currently contemplated due to events that may occur as a result of, or that are associated with, the restructuring plan. * * * * *

Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of presentation and use of estimates	Basis of presentation and use of estimates The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 (the Annual Report on Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2022. The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared on a basis consistent with that used to prepare the audited annual consolidated financial statements and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring items, necessary for the fair statement of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2022 is derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year ending September 30, 2023 or any interim period. The presentation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue	Based on the nature of our contracts with customers, which are recognized over a term of less than 12 months, we have elected to use the practical expedient whereby costs to obtain a contract are expensed as they are incurred. We state our revenues net of any taxes collected from customers that are required to be remitted to various government agencies. The amount of taxes collected from customers and payable to governmental entities is included on the balance sheet as part of “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.”
Recent accounting pronouncements	Recent accounting pronouncements Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The Company considered the applicability and impact of all recent ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be not applicable to the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. Recent accounting pronouncements adopted In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. The amendments in this update require the annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model. The Company adopted this standard effective October 1, 2022. The adoption of ASU-2021-10 did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the period ended March 31, 2023. Recently issued accounting pronouncement not yet adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The standard requires entities to use the new “expected credit loss” impairment model for most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade and other receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities, and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. The standard is effective for the Company for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue from contract with customer.

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Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,196	$	378,687
Restricted cash, non-current	2,365		1,572
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	317,561	$	380,259

Fair value measurement (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,196	$	—	$	—	$	315,196
Short-term investments:
Corporate bonds	33,359		—		(23)		33,336
U.S. government treasury bills	38,992		134		—		39,126
Total	$	387,547	$	134	$	(23)	$	387,658

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of September 30, 2022:


(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	378,687	$	—	$	—	$	378,687
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper	14,997		—		—		14,997
U.S. government treasury bills	112,878		—		(1,594)		111,284
Total	$	506,562	$	—	$	(1,594)	$	504,968

Summary of Debt Securities Available-for-Sale

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,196	$	—	$	—	$	315,196
Short-term investments:
Corporate bonds	33,359		—		(23)		33,336
U.S. government treasury bills	38,992		134		—		39,126
Total	$	387,547	$	134	$	(23)	$	387,658

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of September 30, 2022:


(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	378,687	$	—	$	—	$	378,687
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper	14,997		—		—		14,997
U.S. government treasury bills	112,878		—		(1,594)		111,284
Total	$	506,562	$	—	$	(1,594)	$	504,968

Summary of Company's Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

As of March 31, 2023, financial assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value are as follows:


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Assets
Money market funds	$	217,513	$	—	$	—	$	217,513
Corporate bonds	—		33,336		—		33,336

U.S. government treasury bills	39,126		—		—		39,126
Total financial assets	$	256,639	$	33,336	$	—	$	289,975

Liabilities
Indemnity holdback	$	—	$	2,172	$	—	$	2,172
Total financial liabilities	$	—	$	2,172	$	—	$	2,172

As of September 30, 2022, financial assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value are as follows:


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Assets
Money market funds	$	316,805	$	—	$	—	$	316,805
Commercial paper	—		14,997		—		14,997
U.S. government treasury bills	111,284		—		—		111,284
Total financial assets	$	428,089	$	14,997	$	—	$	443,086

Liabilities
Contingent consideration and indemnity holdback	$	—	$	9,592	$	2,100	$	11,692
Total financial liabilities	$	—	$	9,592	$	2,100	$	11,692

Summary of Key Inputs Into Monte Carlo Simulation

The key inputs into the Monte Carlo simulation as of September 30, 2022 were as follows:


Contingent consideration	September 30, 2022
Stock Price	$	35.42
Equity volatility	93.7		%
Risk-free interest rate	3.9		%
Revenue volatility	30.2		%

Summary of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balances of the Level 3 Instruments

The following table provides a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 financial liabilities during the six months ended March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Total
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$	2,100

Change in fair value	(2,100)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	$	—

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value, including those classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements, level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized and transfers between levels 1 and 2. Nonrecurring fair value measurements are those that are required or permitted in the statement of financial position in particular circumstances.

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Balance sheet components (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of Accounts Receivable

The Company’s accounts receivable, net balance consists of the following:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Trade receivables	$	43,202	$	35,706
Other receivables	5,314		4,822
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(329)		(234)
Accounts receivable, net	$	48,187	$	40,294

Summary of Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Raw materials	$	33,628	$	28,787
Work-in-process	1,006		2,866
Finished goods	5,289		7,654
	$	39,923	$	39,307

Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property and Equipment, net consists of the following:



(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Laboratory equipment	$	98,149	$	62,285
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	2,480		2,332
Computer equipment	2,922		2,814
Computer software	2,854		1,693
Leasehold improvements	59,356		14,371
Construction in progress	22,151		87,723
	$	187,912	$	171,218
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(41,373)		(31,777)
	$	146,539	$	139,441

Summary of Other Current Liabilities

The other current liabilities consist of the following:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Indemnity holdbacks	$	2,172	$	9,592
Income and sales taxes payable	5,193		3,661
Deferred revenue	1,944		3,476
Contingent consideration	—		2,100
Other current liabilities	731		908

	$	10,040	$	19,737

Goodwill and intangible assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill balance

The goodwill balance is presented below:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023		September 30, 2022
Balance at beginning of period/year	$	85,811	$	22,434
Business acquisition – additions	—		61,768
Remeasurement adjustments to the deferred tax assets	—		1,609
Balance at end of period/year	$	85,811	$	85,811

Summary of Intangible Assets

The intangible assets balances are presented below:


	March 31, 2023
(in thousands, except for years)	Weighted average Amortization period in years	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization		Net book value
Developed Technology	15	$	50,020	$	(6,005)	$	44,015
Customer Relationships	11	15,210		(2,657)		12,553
Tradenames & Trademarks	3	900		(400)		500
Total finite-lived intangible assets		$	66,130	$	(9,062)	$	57,068


	September 30, 2022
(in thousands, except for years)	Weighted average Amortization period in years	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization		Net book value
Developed Technology	15	$	50,020	$	(4,375)	$	45,645
Customer Relationships	11	15,210		(1,767)		13,443
Tradenames & Trademarks	3	900		(250)		650
Total finite-lived intangible assets		$	66,130	$	(6,392)	$	59,738

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Relating to Companies Operating Lease

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company’s operating leases as of March 31, 2023 is as follows:


(in thousands)	March 31, 2023
Assets:
Operating lease right-of-use asset	$	70,669
Current liabilities:
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	13,396
Noncurrent liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	$	77,824

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases

Future minimum lease payments under all non-cancelable operating leases that have commenced as of March 31, 2023 are as follows:


(in thousands)	Operating leases
Years ending September 30:
Remainder of 2023	$	7,480
2024	14,194
2025	14,066
2026	12,609
2027	7,265
Thereafter	90,968
Total minimum lease payments	$	146,582
Less: imputed interest	(55,362)

Total operating lease liabilities	$	91,220
Less: current portion	(13,396)
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	$	77,824

Stock-based compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity

Activity with respect to the Company’s restricted stock units during the six months ended March 31, 2023 was as follows:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Nonvested shares at September 30, 2022	1,566	$	67.66
Granted	851	27.36
Vested/Issued	(290)	59.99
Forfeited	(290)	77.74
Nonvested shares at March 31, 2023	1,837	$	48.58

Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity

Activity under the PSUs during the six months ended March 31, 2023 is summarized below:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Nonvested shares at September 30, 2022	529	$	79.60
Granted	480	28.14
Vested/Issued	(18)	51.08
Forfeited	(196)	84.83
Nonvested at March 31, 2023	795	$	47.87

Schedule of Activity Under Option and Performance Stock Options

Options activity during the six months ended March 31, 2023 is summarized below:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average exercise price per share		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding at September 30, 2022	2,453	$	24.67	6.33	$	33,447
Granted	—	—		—	—
Forfeited	(71)	35.15		—	—
Exercised	(58)	14.86		—	639

Outstanding at March 31, 2023	2,324	$	24.59	5.78	$	4,250
Nonvested at March 31, 2023	290	36.46		6.74	100
Exercisable	2,034	$	22.90	5.65	$	4,150

Activity under the PSOs during the six months ended March 31, 2023 is summarized below:


(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Weighted average exercise price per share		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding at September 30, 2022	312	$	61.35	8.33	$	296
Exercisable at September 30, 2022	19	$	31.29	9.57	$	74
Nonvested at September 30, 2022	293	63.27		8.25	222


Vested	(237)	$	70.84	—	$	—
Nonvested at March 31, 2023	56	$	31.29	9.07	$	—
Exercisable at March 31, 2023	256	67.95		7.56	—
Outstanding at March 31, 2023	312	$	61.35	7.83	$	—

Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expenses

Total stock-based compensation (credit)/expense recognized was as follows:


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Cost of revenues	$	1,469	$	1,241	$	2,612	$	2,119
Research and development	3,090		4,838		7,508		8,865
Selling, general and administrative	5,700		16,258		(2,186)		29,421
Total stock-based compensation	$	10,259	$	22,337	$	7,934	$	40,405

Summary of Stock Option Valuation Assumptions

The number of shares reserved for issuance at March 31, 2023 was as follows:


(In thousands)						Shares available
Reserved at September 30, 2022						507
Additional shares authorized						249
Shares issued during the period						(132)
Reserved at March 31, 2023						624

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Computation of the Company's Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(59,156)	$	(60,668)	$	(100,980)	$	(106,231)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted	56,777		53,472		56,608		51,673
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted	$	(1.04)	$	(1.13)	$	(1.78)	$	(2.06)

Summary of Calculation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share


	Three and six months ended
	March 31,
(in thousands)	2023	2022
Shares subject to options to purchase common stock	2,636	3,145

Unvested restricted stock units and performance stock units	2,632	1,626
Unvested shares of common stock issued upon early exercise of stock options	—	694
Shares subject to employee stock purchase plan	135	50
Total	5,403	5,515

Geographic, product and industry information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Revenue by Geographic Region

The table below sets forth revenues by geographic region, based on ship-to destinations. Americas consists of the United States of America, Canada, Mexico and South America; EMEA consists of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and APAC consists of Japan, China, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Americas	$	34,925	$	28,458	$	68,571	$	51,839
EMEA	18,780		15,204		35,111		29,725
APAC	6,475		4,465		10,741		8,581
Total	$	60,180	$	48,127	$	114,423	$	90,145

Summary of Revenue by Product

The table below sets forth revenues by products.


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Synthetic genes	$	18,011	$	14,163	$	34,186	$	27,688
Oligo pools	3,315		2,308		7,015		5,496
DNA libraries	2,826		1,967		4,662		3,228
Antibody discovery	7,034		6,587		15,205		11,400
NGS tools	28,994		23,102		53,355		42,333
Total	$	60,180	$	48,127	$	114,423	$	90,145

Summary of Revenue by Industry

The table below sets forth revenues by industry.


	Three months ended March 31,				Six months ended March 31,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Industrial chemicals/materials	$	14,410	$	14,082	$	27,985	$	26,800
Academic research	11,120		9,485		21,135		17,372
Healthcare	33,764		24,111		63,777		44,971
Food/agricultural	886		449		1,526		1,002
Total	$	60,180	$	48,127	$	114,423	$	90,145

Business acquisition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Summary of Preliminary Fair Value Amounts of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the final fair value amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, as well as the purchase consideration:


(in thousands)	December 1, 2021
Assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,306
Accounts receivable	2,309
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	1,654
Property, plant and equipment	1,078
Other non-current assets	2,970
Intangible assets	46,500
Liabilities assumed
Current liabilities	3,549
Non-current liabilities	846
Deferred tax liability	10,545
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	40,877
Goodwill	61,768
Total purchase price	$	102,645
Consideration transferred
Cash	$	9,467
Company common stock	72,514
Contingent consideration	8,500
Holdback liabilities	12,838
Net working capital adjustment	(674)
Fair value of purchase consideration	$	102,645

Summary of Preliminary Estimate of Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the estimate of the intangible assets as of the acquisition date:


(in thousands except for years)	Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives in Years	Estimated Fair Value
Developed technology	14	$	30,900
Customer relationships	10	14,700
Trade name	3	900
Estimated fair value of acquired intangible assets		$	46,500

Schedule of Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration

The following table provides a reconciliation of contingent consideration and holdback balances from acquisition date to March 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Contingent consideration		Holdback		Total
Balance at December 1, 2021 – acquisition date	$	8,500	$	12,164	$	20,664
Change in fair value during the period	(6,400)		(7,071)		(13,471)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	2,100	$	5,093	$	7,193
Change in fair value during the period	(2,100)		(2,921)		(5,021)
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	—	$	2,172	$	2,172

The Company (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
The Company (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Accumulated deficit	$ 929,396	$ 828,416
Subsequent Public Offering
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Proceeds of underwritten public offering common stock	1,333,700
Proceeds from issuance of debt	$ 13,800

Summary of significant accounting policies - Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 315,196	$ 378,687
Restricted cash, non-current	2,365	1,572
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 317,561	$ 380,259	$ 409,199	$ 467,359

Summary of significant accounting policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Contract with customer, asset, after allowance for credit loss	$ 3.9	$ 3.9	$ 3.4
Contract with customer, liability	1.9	1.9	$ 3.5
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized	1.4	2.7
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 7.7	$ 7.7

Fair value measurement - Cash And Cash Equivalents And Available For Sale Securities At Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 315,196	$ 378,687
Amortized cost	387,547	506,562
Gross unrealized gains	134	0
Gross unrealized losses	(23)	(1,594)
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value	315,196	378,687
Fair value	387,658	504,968
Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short term investments, Amortized cost	33,359
Gross unrealized gains	0
Gross unrealized losses	(23)
Short term investments, fair value	33,336
U.S. government treasury bills
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short term investments, Amortized cost	38,992	112,878
Gross unrealized gains	134	0
Gross unrealized losses	0	(1,594)
Short term investments, fair value	$ 39,126	111,284
Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short term investments, Amortized cost		14,997
Gross unrealized gains		0
Gross unrealized losses		0
Short term investments, fair value		$ 14,997

Fair value measurement - Summary of Company's Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Assets
Total financial assets	$ 315,196	$ 378,687
Total financial assets	289,975	443,086
Liabilities
Contingent consideration and indemnity holdback	2,172	11,692
Total financial liabilities	2,172	11,692
U.S. government treasury bills
Assets
Short term investments, fair value	39,126	111,284
Commercial paper
Assets
Short term investments, fair value		14,997
Money market funds
Assets
Total financial assets	217,513	316,805
Corporate bonds
Assets
Total financial assets	33,336
Level 1
Assets
Total financial assets	256,639	428,089
Liabilities
Contingent consideration and indemnity holdback	0	0
Total financial liabilities	0	0
Level 1 \| U.S. government treasury bills
Assets
Short term investments, fair value	39,126	111,284
Level 1 \| Commercial paper
Assets
Short term investments, fair value		0
Level 1 \| Money market funds
Assets
Total financial assets	217,513	316,805
Level 1 \| Corporate bonds
Assets
Total financial assets	0
Level 2
Assets
Total financial assets	33,336	14,997
Liabilities
Contingent consideration and indemnity holdback	2,172	9,592
Total financial liabilities	2,172	9,592
Level 2 \| U.S. government treasury bills
Assets
Short term investments, fair value	0	0
Level 2 \| Commercial paper
Assets
Short term investments, fair value		14,997
Level 2 \| Money market funds
Assets
Total financial assets	0	0
Level 2 \| Corporate bonds
Assets
Total financial assets	33,336
Level 3
Assets
Total financial assets	0	0
Liabilities
Contingent consideration and indemnity holdback	0	2,100
Total financial liabilities	0	2,100
Level 3 \| U.S. government treasury bills
Assets
Short term investments, fair value	0	0
Level 3 \| Commercial paper
Assets
Short term investments, fair value		0
Level 3 \| Money market funds
Assets
Total financial assets	0	$ 0
Level 3 \| Corporate bonds
Assets
Total financial assets	$ 0

Fair value measurement - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value, measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation, recurring basis, liability value		$ 0	$ 2,100
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	$ 2,100	$ 2,100

Fair value measurement - Monte Carlo Simulation (Details) - Abveris	Sep. 30, 2022
Stock Price
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, contingent consideration input	35.42
Equity volatility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, contingent consideration input	0.937
Risk-free interest rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, contingent consideration input	0.039
Revenue volatility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, contingent consideration input	0.302

Fair Value Measurement - Summary of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balances of the Level 3 Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance as of September 30, 2022		$ 2,100
Change in fair value	$ (2,100)	(2,100)
Balance as of March 31, 2023		$ 0

Balance sheet components - Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$ 43,202	$ 35,706
Other receivables	5,314	4,822
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(329)	(234)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 48,187	$ 40,294

Balance sheet components - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 33,628	$ 28,787
Work-in-process	1,006	2,866
Finished goods	5,289	7,654
Total inventories	$ 39,923	$ 39,307

Balance sheet components - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 187,912	$ 171,218
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(41,373)	(31,777)
Property and equipment, net	146,539	139,441
Laboratory equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	98,149	62,285
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,480	2,332
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,922	2,814
Computer software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,854	1,693
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	59,356	14,371
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 22,151	$ 87,723

Balance sheet components - Other current liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Indemnity holdbacks	$ 2,172	$ 9,592
Income and sales taxes payable	5,193	3,661
Deferred revenue	1,944	3,476
Contingent consideration	0	2,100
Other current liabilities	731	908
Other current liabilities	$ 10,040	$ 19,737

Goodwill and intangible assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Total amortization expense related to intangible assets	$ 1.3	$ 1.4	$ 2.7	$ 2.3

Goodwill and intangible assets - Summary of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 85,811	$ 22,434
Business acquisition – additions	0	61,768
Remeasurement adjustments to the deferred tax assets	0	1,609
Balance at end of year	$ 85,811	$ 85,811

- Definition

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Intangible Assets Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 66,130	$ 66,130
Accumulated amortization	(9,062)	(6,392)
Net book value	$ 57,068	$ 59,738
Developed Technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average Amortization period in years	15 years	15 years
Gross carrying amount	$ 50,020	$ 50,020
Accumulated amortization	(6,005)	(4,375)
Net book value	$ 44,015	$ 45,645
Customer Relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average Amortization period in years	11 years	11 years
Gross carrying amount	$ 15,210	$ 15,210
Accumulated amortization	(2,657)	(1,767)
Net book value	$ 12,553	$ 13,443
Tradenames & Trademarks
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average Amortization period in years	3 years	3 years
Gross carrying amount	$ 900	$ 900
Accumulated amortization	(400)	(250)
Net book value	$ 500	$ 650

Commitments and contingencies - Operating Leases On Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Assets:
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 70,669	$ 74,948
Current liabilities:
Current portion of operating lease liability	13,396	13,642
Noncurrent liabilities:
Operating lease liability, net of current portion	$ 77,824	$ 81,270

Commitments and contingencies - Minimum Rental Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2023	$ 7,480
2024	14,194
2025	14,066
2026	12,609
2027	7,265
Thereafter	90,968
Total minimum lease payments	146,582
Less: imputed interest	(55,362)
Total operating lease liabilities	91,220
Less: current portion	(13,396)	$ (13,642)
Operating lease liability, net of current portion	$ 77,824	$ 81,270

Commitments and contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in right-of-use asset			$ 4.3	$ 16.6
Change in operating lease liabilities			3.7	18.2
Operating lease expense	$ 4.1	$ 3.9	8.2	7.4
Operating lease payments	$ 4.0	$ 3.2	$ 7.6	$ 6.0
Lease weighted-average remaining lease term	15 years 10 months 24 days		15 years 10 months 24 days
Lease weighted average discount rate	6.40%		6.40%

Related party transactions - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Raw materials purchased from related party investor	$ 1.5	$ 1.7	$ 3.5	$ 3.4
Revenue from related parties	$ 2.2	$ 0.0	$ 2.6
Payable balances					$ 0.0
Receivable balances					0.0
Related party consideration					$ 0.1

- Definition

Amount of revenue, fees and commissions earned from transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiaries; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) an entity and trusts for the benefit of employees, for example, but not limited to, pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entity's management; (d) an entity and its principal, owners, management, or members of their immediate families; and (e) affiliates.

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Income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Abx Biologics Inc.
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax benefit, due to deferred tax liability as part of business acquisition	$ 0.7	$ 0.1	$ 0.8	$ 10.6

Common stock (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Common stock (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2023 vote $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2022 $ / shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) \| $ / shares		$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Number of votes per share \| vote		1
Subsequent Public Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Underwritten public offering (in shares) \| shares	5,227,272
Common stock (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 55.00
Over-Allotment Option
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Underwritten public offering (in shares) \| shares	681,818
Net proceeds from offering \| $	$ 269.8

Stock-based compensation - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2021	Sep. 26, 2018 shares	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares	Sep. 30, 2022 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost, options			$ 6.7		$ 6.7
Aggregate number of common stock shares reserved for issuance (in shares) \| shares			624,000		624,000	507,000
Employer matching percentage					50.00%
Percentage of employee's gross pay matched					6.00%
Employer matching contributions			$ 0.7		$ 1.4
Abveris
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	2 years
Share-based payment arrangement, expense (credit)				$ 9.9
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					4 years
Conversion ratio					1
Unrecognized compensation cost, stock options			82.0		$ 82.0
Recognize cost weighted average period					2 years 9 months 18 days
Grant date fair value					$ 23.3
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					1 year
Performance Stock Unit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost, stock options			$ 27.0		$ 27.0
Achievement of performance target, percent			150.00%		150.00%
Recognize cost weighted average period					1 year 7 months 6 days
Grant date fair value					$ 13.5
Performance Stock Unit \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of PSUs that may vest based on performance					0.00%
Performance Stock Unit \| Minimum \| Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					1 year
Performance Stock Unit \| Minimum \| Non-Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					1 year
Performance Stock Unit \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of PSUs that may vest based on performance					150.00%
Performance Stock Unit \| Maximum \| Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					3 years
Performance Stock Unit \| Maximum \| Non-Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					3 years
Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					4 years
Recognize cost weighted average period					1 year 1 month 6 days
Award term					10 years
Expected dividend rate					0.00%
Performance Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognize cost weighted average period					1 year 4 months 24 days
Award term					10 years
Unrecognized compensation cost, options			$ 0.6		$ 0.6
Performance Stock Options \| Executive Officers and Senior Level Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					2 years
Percentage of PSUs that may vest based on performance					150.00%
Vest outstanding (in shares) \| shares			56,250		56,250
Performance Stock Options \| Non-Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					5 years
Performance Stock Options \| Minimum \| Executive Officers and Senior Level Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of PSUs that may vest based on performance					0.00%
Performance Stock Options \| Maximum \| Executive Officers and Senior Level Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of PSUs that may vest based on performance					150.00%
Share-based Payment Arrangement
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Capitalized computer software, net			$ 1.1		$ 1.1
2018 ESPP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate number of common stock shares reserved for issuance (in shares) \| shares		275,225
Minimum annual increase in share reserved for issuance \| shares		249,470
Annual automatic Increase in share reserved for issuance (as a percent)		1.00%
Percentage of payroll deduction to purchase common stock		15.00%
ESPP eligible employee common stock purchase price ratio		85.00%

Stock-based compensation expense - Activity Under The Equity Incentive Plans (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares
Restricted Stock Unit
Number of Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) \| shares	1,566
Granted (in shares) \| shares	851
Vested/Issued (in shares) \| shares	(290)
Forfeited (in shares) \| shares	(290)
Ending balance (in shares) \| shares	1,837
Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Beginning balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 67.66
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	27.36
Vested (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	59.99
Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	77.74
Ending balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 48.58
Performance Stock Unit
Number of Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) \| shares	529
Granted (in shares) \| shares	480
Vested/Issued (in shares) \| shares	(18)
Forfeited (in shares) \| shares	(196)
Ending balance (in shares) \| shares	795
Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Beginning balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 79.60
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	28.14
Vested (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	51.08
Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	84.83
Ending balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 47.87

Stock-based compensation expense - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) \| shares	2,453,000
Granted (in shares) \| shares	0
Forfeited (in shares) \| shares	(71,000)
Exercised (in shares) \| shares	(58,000)
Ending balance (in shares) \| shares	2,324,000	2,453,000
Number of options, Nonvested at December 31, 2022 (in shares) \| shares	290,000
Number of options, Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	2,034,000
Weighted average exercise price per share
Beginning balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 24.67
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	0
Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	35.15
Exercised (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	14.86
Ending balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	24.59	$ 24.67
Weighted average exercise price per share, Nonvested at December 31, 2022 (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	36.46
Vested and exercisable (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 22.90
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)
Outstanding	5 years 9 months 10 days	6 years 3 months 29 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Nonvested at December 31, 2022	6 years 8 months 26 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Exercisable	5 years 7 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding beginning balance \| $	$ 33,447
Exercised \| $	639
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding ending balance \| $	4,250	$ 33,447
Aggregate intrinsic value, nonvested \| $	100
Aggregate intrinsic value, Vested and exercisable \| $	$ 4,150
Performance Stock Options
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) \| shares	312,000
Vested (in shares) \| shares	(237,000)
Ending balance (in shares) \| shares	312,000	312,000
Number of options, Nonvested at December 31, 2022 (in shares) \| shares	56,000	293,000
Number of options, Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	256,000	19,000
Weighted average exercise price per share
Beginning balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 61.35
Vested (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	70.84
Ending balance (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	61.35	$ 61.35
Weighted average exercise price per share, Nonvested at December 31, 2022 (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	31.29	63.27
Vested and exercisable (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 67.95	$ 31.29
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)
Outstanding	7 years 9 months 29 days	8 years 3 months 29 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Nonvested at December 31, 2022	9 years 25 days	8 years 3 months
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Exercisable	7 years 6 months 21 days	9 years 6 months 25 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding beginning balance \| $	$ 296
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding ending balance \| $		$ 296
Aggregate intrinsic value, nonvested \| $		222
Aggregate intrinsic value, Vested and exercisable \| $		$ 74

Stock-based compensation - Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense	$ 10,259	$ 22,337	$ 7,934	$ 40,405
Cost of revenues
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense	1,469	1,241	2,612	2,119
Research and development
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense	3,090	4,838	7,508	8,865
Selling, general and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense	$ 5,700	$ 16,258	$ (2,186)	$ 29,421

Stock-based compensation - Reserved For Issuance (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	507
Additional shares authorized (in shares)	249
Shares issued during the period (in shares)	(132)
Ending balance (in shares)	624

Stock-based compensation - Abveris Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense (reduction)		$ 10,259	$ 22,337	$ 7,934	$ 40,405
Abveris
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards aggregate fair value	$ 20,100
Vesting period	2 years
Abveris \| Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity awards restricted (in shares)	231,876
Stock based compensation expense (reduction)						$ 9,900

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders - Computation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$ (59,156)	$ (60,668)	$ (100,980)	$ (106,231)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share, basic (in shares)	56,777	53,472	56,608	51,673
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share, diluted (in shares)	56,777	53,472	56,608	51,673
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic (in usd per share)	$ (1.04)	$ (1.13)	$ (1.78)	$ (2.06)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted (in usd per share)	$ (1.04)	$ (1.13)	$ (1.78)	$ (2.06)

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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Revenue	33,764	24,111	63,777	44,971
Food/agricultural
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 886	$ 449	$ 1,526	$ 1,002

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Business acquisition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended				6 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2021	Jan. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Abveris
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of consideration transferred	$ 102,645
Cash	$ 9,467
Equity (in shares)	759,601
Company common stock	$ 72,514
Options consideration	6,400
Contingent consideration	8,500
Holdback Liabilities	12,800
Net working capital adjustment	$ 674
Contingent consideration, shares issuable up to (in shares)	334,939
Indemnity holdbacks period	18 months
Indemnity holdback shares (in shares)	128,351
Indemnity holdback options (in shares)	15,304
Holdback before adjustment	$ 12,500
Adjustment holdback shares (in shares)	3,416					538
Adjustment holdback options (in shares)	408
Value of adjustment holdback	$ 300
Post combination compensation expenses includes employee stock awards					$ 41,000
Vesting period	2 years
Gain related to change in fair value during the period						$ 5,021	$ 13,471
Abveris \| Awards with vesting requirements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Post combination compensation expenses includes employee stock awards					$ 17,700
Vesting period					2 years
Abveris \| Awards without vesting requirements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Post combination compensation expenses includes employee stock awards					$ 3,200
Abveris \| Performance Shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Post combination compensation expenses includes employee stock awards					$ 20,100
iGenomX
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Company common stock	$ 66,100	$ 4,100		$ 4,600
Contingent consideration (in shares)			171,551		59,190

Business acquisition - Assets acquired and liabilities assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Liabilities assumed
Goodwill		$ 85,811	$ 85,811	$ 22,434
Abveris
Assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,306
Accounts receivable	2,309
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	1,654
Property, plant and equipment	1,078
Other non-current assets	2,970
Intangible assets	46,500
Liabilities assumed
Current liabilities	3,549
Non-current liabilities	846
Deferred tax liability	10,545
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	40,877
Goodwill	61,768
Total purchase price	102,645
Consideration transferred
Cash	9,467
Company common stock	72,514
Contingent consideration	8,500
Holdback liabilities	12,838
Net working capital adjustment	(674)
Fair value of purchase consideration	$ 102,645

Business acquisition - Preliminary estimate of the intangible assets (Details) - Abveris $ in Thousands	Dec. 01, 2021 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 46,500
Developed Technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives in Years	14 years
Estimated Fair Value	$ 30,900
Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives in Years	10 years
Estimated Fair Value	$ 14,700
Trade name
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Weighted Average Useful Lives in Years	3 years
Estimated Fair Value	$ 900

Business acquisition - Change in contingent consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 11,692
Ending balance	2,172	$ 11,692
Abveris
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	7,193	20,664
Change in fair value during the period	(5,021)	(13,471)
Ending balance	2,172	7,193
Contingent consideration \| Abveris
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	2,100	8,500
Change in fair value during the period	(2,100)	(6,400)
Ending balance	0	2,100
Holdback \| Abveris
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	5,093	12,164
Change in fair value during the period	(2,921)	(7,071)
Ending balance	$ 2,172	$ 5,093

Subsequent events (Details) - 2023 Restructuring Plan $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	May 03, 2023 USD ($) employee	Sep. 30, 2023
Forecast
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, number of positions eliminated, period percent		25.00%
Subsequent events
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected number of positions eliminated \| employee	270
Subsequent events \| Minimum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	$ 9
Subsequent events \| Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	$ 11