TSMC (NYSE: TSM) legal chief discloses extensive share stakes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. senior vice president and general counsel Fang Shu-Hua has filed an initial ownership report showing substantial holdings of the company’s common shares. The filing lists 858,392 common shares held directly.

In addition, the report discloses indirect ownership of common shares through several channels: an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, the filer’s spouse, an immediate family member, and entities named Ming Yuan Capital Co., Ltd. and Ming Jing Capital Co., Ltd. The entry reflects existing ownership positions rather than new reported purchases or sales.

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^*

Fang Shu-Hua

(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)
	SVP and GC

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)	858,392	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	6,357(1)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	20,190(2)	I	By LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	67,906	I	By Spouse
Common Shares (2330.TW)	6,206	I	By Immediate Family Member
Common Shares (2330.TW)	34,000	I	By Ming Yuan Capital Co., Ltd.
Common Shares (2330.TW)	350,000	I	By Ming Jing Capital Co., Ltd.

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 TSM Form 3 show for Fang Shu-Hua’s TSM holdings?

The Form 3 shows that SVP and general counsel Fang Shu-Hua directly owns 858,392 common shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., plus additional indirect holdings through family accounts, employee stock plans, and investment entities.

Does the TSM Form 3 indicate any recent buying or selling by Fang Shu-Hua?

The Form 3 does not indicate specific buy or sell transactions. It functions as an initial ownership report, listing direct and indirect positions in TSM common shares as of the reported date rather than detailing new trades.

How many TSM shares does Fang Shu-Hua hold indirectly according to the Form 3?

The filing lists indirect common share holdings through an ESPP trust, an LTI bonus plan trust, a spouse, an immediate family member, and two entities, Ming Yuan Capital Co., Ltd. and Ming Jing Capital Co., Ltd., each with its own disclosed share balance.

What is the role of Fang Shu-Hua at Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)?

The filing identifies Fang Shu-Hua as senior vice president and general counsel of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. This officer status triggers the requirement to report direct and indirect ownership of the company’s common shares on Form 3.

What do the ESPP and LTI references mean in Fang Shu-Hua’s TSM holdings?

Footnotes state that some common shares are purchased and held under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and others are held by a trust using cash from the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Bonus Plan, over which the filer has obtained investment control.

How are family and related entities reflected in Fang Shu-Hua’s TSM ownership disclosure?

The Form 3 reports indirect ownership via a spouse, an immediate family member, and entities named Ming Yuan Capital Co., Ltd. and Ming Jing Capital Co., Ltd., each shown with its own common share balance and characterized as indirect holdings.