TSM (TSM) VP Lu Lee-Chung discloses direct and plan-based share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD executive Lu Lee-Chung, a VP, reported existing ownership of the company’s Common Shares (2330.TW) in an initial insider filing. The Form 3 lists 276,716 shares held directly, plus indirect holdings through various plans and a spouse.

Indirect interests include 6,162 shares held by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, 7,036 shares in a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust over which the filer has investment control, and 15,000 shares held by a spouse. The filing records ownership positions only, with no new buy or sell transactions.

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^*

Lu Lee-Chung

(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)	276,716	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	6,162(1)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	7,036(2)	I	By LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	15,000	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").

2. Represents Common Shares purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan, over which the filer has obtained investment control.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does the Form 3 filed for TSM by Lu Lee-Chung show?

The Form 3 shows VP Lu Lee-Chung’s existing ownership in TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM). It discloses both direct and indirect holdings of Common Shares (2330.TW), establishing a baseline of insider ownership without recording new trading activity.

How many TSM shares does Lu Lee-Chung hold directly according to the Form 3?

The filing reports 276,716 Common Shares (2330.TW) held directly by VP Lu Lee-Chung. This direct position is part of the total ownership picture disclosed, alongside additional indirect holdings through benefit plans and a spouse’s account.

What indirect TSM share holdings are reported for Lu Lee-Chung?

Indirect holdings include 6,162 shares via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust and 7,036 shares via a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust. The filing also shows 15,000 Common Shares held by the filer’s spouse as additional indirect ownership.

Does this TSM Form 3 indicate any new insider buying or selling?

No, this Form 3 records ownership positions only for VP Lu Lee-Chung. All entries are classified as holdings, with no reported buy or sell transaction codes or share amounts changing hands in the disclosed data.

What role do the ESPP and LTI plans play in Lu Lee-Chung’s TSM ownership?

The Form 3 notes Common Shares held through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust and a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust. These plans represent part of the executive’s indirect ownership, including shares where the filer has obtained investment control.