TSMC (NYSE: TSM) insiders add shares as company sells NT$17.2B bonds
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6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited reports routine corporate updates for March 2026, including changes in insider shareholdings and a new unsecured bond issuance. Senior leaders such as Chairman & CEO C.C. Wei increased their TSMC shareholdings; his position rose from 7,917,270 to 8,152,610 shares, an increase of 235,340 shares. Several executive vice presidents and vice presidents also recorded modest share increases.
TSMC issued unsecured corporate bonds under Issuance 115-1 totaling NT$17.2 billion, split into a NT$12.6 billion tranche due March 2031 with a 1.72% coupon and a NT$4.6 billion tranche due March 2036 with a 1.78% coupon. The bonds use bullet repayment with interest payable annually. The company did not cancel any common shares during the month.
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Key Figures
CEO shareholding after change: 8,152,610 shares
CEO share increase: 235,340 shares
Bond Issuance Tranche A: NT$12.6 billion
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CEO shareholding after change
8,152,610 shares
C.C. Wei as of March 31, 2026
CEO share increase
235,340 shares
Change from February 28 to March 31, 2026
Bond Issuance Tranche A
NT$12.6 billion
Issuance 115-1, March 2026–March 2031
Bond Issuance Tranche B
NT$4.6 billion
Issuance 115-1, March 2026–March 2036
Coupon Tranche A
1.72%
NT$12.6 billion bonds, interest payable annually
Coupon Tranche B
1.78%
NT$4.6 billion bonds, interest payable annually
Key Terms
foreign private issuer, unsecured bonds, bullet repayment, capital appropriations, +1 more
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foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
unsecured bonds financial
"the unsecured bonds issued by TSMC and its subsidiaries"
Unsecured bonds are loans a company issues that are not backed by specific assets or collateral; investors rely on the issuer’s promise to pay rather than a claim on property if the company fails. They matter to investors because they carry higher risk than secured debt—so issuers usually pay higher interest—but also sit behind secured creditors in repayment order, which affects potential recovery if the issuer defaults.
bullet repayment financial
"Bullet repayment; interest payable annually"
capital appropriations financial
"the capital appropriations approved by TSMC board of directors"
coupon rate financial
"Total Amount (in billions) | Coupon Rate | Repayment"
The coupon rate is the annual interest percentage a bond or similar debt security promises to pay, calculated on its face value and usually delivered in regular payments like a steady paycheck. For investors it shows the expected income from holding the bond and helps compare returns across investments; it also affects a bond’s market price because higher or lower prevailing interest rates make that fixed payment more or less attractive.
FAQ
What bond issuance did TSM (TSMC) complete in March 2026?
TSMC issued unsecured bonds under Issuance 115-1 in March 2026 totaling NT$17.2 billion. The offering includes a NT$12.6 billion tranche maturing in March 2031 and a NT$4.6 billion tranche maturing in March 2036, providing the company with long-term funding in New Taiwan dollars.
What are the coupon rates on TSMC’s March 2026 unsecured bonds?
TSMC’s March 2026 unsecured bonds carry low fixed coupon rates. The NT$12.6 billion tranche maturing in March 2031 has a 1.72% coupon, while the NT$4.6 billion tranche maturing in March 2036 carries a 1.78% coupon, with interest payable annually on a bullet repayment structure.
How will TSMC repay the March 2026 bond issuance?
TSMC’s March 2026 unsecured bonds use a bullet repayment structure, meaning principal is repaid at maturity. Interest is payable annually over the life of each tranche, with one tranche maturing in March 2031 and the other extending to March 2036, as disclosed in the terms.