TSM VP Chun-Hsien Lee discloses direct and indirect share ownership (TSM)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD executive Chun-Hsien Lee reports existing holdings of the company’s common shares. The filing shows 506,032 shares held directly, plus indirect interests of 6,000 shares held by a spouse, 5,718 shares held through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, and 10,581 shares held via a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust where he has investment control.

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^*

Lee Chun-Hsien

(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)	506,032	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	6,000	I	By Spouse
Common Shares (2330.TW)	5,718(1)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	10,581(2)	I	By LTI Trust

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 filing by TSM VP Chun-Hsien Lee show?

The Form 3 shows Chun-Hsien Lee’s existing ownership of TSM common shares. It lists 506,032 shares held directly, plus additional indirect holdings through a spouse, an ESPP trust, and a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust.

How many TSM shares does Chun-Hsien Lee hold directly?

Chun-Hsien Lee holds 506,032 TSM common shares directly. This direct position is separate from indirect holdings attributed through his spouse and plan-related trusts, which are reported as distinct ownership lines in the filing.

What indirect TSM shareholdings are reported for Chun-Hsien Lee?

Indirectly, Chun-Hsien Lee is reported with 6,000 shares held by his spouse, 5,718 shares held via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, and 10,581 shares held through a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust where he has obtained investment control.

What is the role of the ESPP trust in Chun-Hsien Lee’s TSM holdings?

The ESPP trust holds 5,718 TSM common shares purchased under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These shares are reported as an indirect holding for Chun-Hsien Lee, reflecting participation in the employee stock purchase program.

How are Long-Term Incentive plan shares reported for Chun-Hsien Lee at TSM?

The filing reports 10,581 TSM common shares purchased by a trust using cash from the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan. Chun-Hsien Lee has obtained investment control over this trust, so these shares appear as an indirect ownership line.

Does the Form 3 for TSM indicate any recent share transactions by Chun-Hsien Lee?

The Form 3 functions as an initial statement of beneficial ownership and lists holdings as of the reporting date. It does not identify specific buy or sell transactions, only the direct and indirect share amounts attributed to Chun-Hsien Lee.