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<issuerName>Zymeworks Inc.</issuerName>
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<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">108 Patriot Drive</street1>
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<issuerContactPhone>302-274-8744</issuerContactPhone>
<nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>Leone D Patterson</nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>
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<relationshipToIssuer>Former officer</relationshipToIssuer>
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<name>Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada</name>
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<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">140 4th Ave. SW, Suite 2740</street1>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">Calgary</city>
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<securitiesExchangeName>Nasdaq</securitiesExchangeName>
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<acquiredDate>01/12/2026</acquiredDate>
<natureOfAcquisitionTransaction>Vesting of Restricted Stock Units</natureOfAcquisitionTransaction>
<nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>Issuer</nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>
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<paymentDate>01/12/2026</paymentDate>
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<remarks>The shares of common stock to be sold represent shares to be sold to cover tax withholding obligations and other fees in connection with the vesting of RSUs pursuant to mandatory "sell to cover" provisions contained in the applicable RSU grant agreement.</remarks>
<noticeSignature>
<noticeDate>01/12/2026</noticeDate>
<signature>/s/ Leone D Patterson</signature>
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