TSMC (TSM) VP Yuan Lipen reports initial direct and indirect holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Yuan Lipen filed an initial ownership report showing holdings of the company’s common shares. The filing lists 3,000 shares held directly, 1,040 shares held indirectly through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, and 1,650 shares held indirectly through a spouse. Some of these shares were acquired under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Yuan Lipen

Role VP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 3,000 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,040 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,650 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

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FAQ

What does the TSM Form 3 filing by VP Yuan Lipen report?

The Form 3 filing reports Yuan Lipen’s initial ownership of Taiwan Semiconductor common shares, including direct holdings and indirect positions through an ESPP trust and a spouse, giving investors a baseline of this executive’s equity stake at the reporting date.

How many TSM shares does Yuan Lipen hold directly and indirectly?

According to the filing, Yuan Lipen holds 3,000 common shares directly, plus 1,040 shares indirectly through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust and 1,650 shares indirectly through a spouse, reflecting total reported economic exposure across these accounts.

Are any of Yuan Lipen’s TSM shares held through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

Yes. The filing notes that some common shares were purchased and held under Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with 1,040 shares reported as indirectly owned via an ESPP trust, indicating participation in the company’s employee share purchase program.

Does the TSM Form 3 show any recent buy or sell transactions by Yuan Lipen?

No buy or sell transactions are identified; the Form 3 functions as an initial ownership statement. It lists existing direct and indirect holdings of common shares rather than reporting new open-market purchases or sales on the filing date.

What is the significance of indirect ownership in the TSM Form 3 for Yuan Lipen?

Indirect ownership indicates beneficial interest held through other entities or persons, such as an ESPP trust or a spouse. The Form 3 breaks out these positions separately from direct holdings, clarifying how the executive’s total reported exposure is structured.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Yuan Lipen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

NO. 8, LI-HSIN ROAD 6

HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK

(Street)

HSINCHU TAIWAN 300096

(City) (State) (Zip)

TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD [ TSM ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Shares (2330.TW)	3,000	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	1,040(1)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	1,650	I	By Spouse

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)