Laurence W. Lytton Increases Stake in Codexis, Inc. to 5.2%
Laurence W. Lytton has filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a significant increase in his position in Codexis, Inc. (CDXS). As of the event date of June 30, 2026, Lytton's beneficial ownership reached 5,592,972 shares of common stock, representing 5.2% of the company's outstanding shares. This marks a notable increase from his previously reported 0% position, crossing the 5% threshold that triggers major shareholder reporting requirements. Of the total shares held, Lytton maintains sole voting and dispositive power over 5,498,680 shares, while sharing power over 94,262 shares. The filing notes that while ownership was below 5% on the exact date of June 30, subsequent purchases and corporate share issuances finalized the reporting position at 5.2%. The shares were acquired for investment purposes and not with the intent of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. The calculation is based on 107,561,409 shares outstanding following a July 2026 prospectus filing.