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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) VP Min Cao reports insider shareholdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. VP Min Cao filed an initial ownership report showing significant holdings of Common Shares (2330.TW). The filing lists 507,879 shares held directly, plus indirect positions through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, and shares held by a spouse.

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Insider Cao Min
Role VP
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 507,879 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 6,429 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 10,581 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 34,470 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
  2. F2. 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.

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FAQ

What does the Min Cao Form 3 filing for TSM disclose?
The Form 3 discloses Min Cao’s existing ownership of Taiwan Semiconductor shares. It reports direct holdings plus indirect positions through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, a Long-Term Incentive Plan trust, and shares held by the reporting person’s spouse.

Did Min Cao buy or sell any TSM shares in this Form 3?
No buy or sell transactions are reported in this Form 3. The entries are classified as holdings, indicating this filing simply establishes Min Cao’s beneficial ownership positions rather than documenting new purchases or sales of Taiwan Semiconductor shares.

How many Taiwan Semiconductor shares does Min Cao hold directly?
The filing shows 507,879 Common Shares (2330.TW) held directly. This direct position is separate from additional indirect holdings reported through employee-related plans and a spouse, giving investors a clearer picture of the VP’s reported ownership stake.

What indirect TSM shareholdings are reported for Min Cao?
Indirect holdings include shares via an ESPP trust, an LTI bonus plan trust, and a spouse. The ESPP and LTI trusts involve shares purchased under company compensation programs, while another portion of shares is reported as owned by the spouse.

What is the role of Min Cao at Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)?
Min Cao is reported as a Vice President of Taiwan Semiconductor. As an officer, they are required to file ownership reports like Form 3, which disclose their positions in the company’s Common Shares to provide transparency around insider holdings.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0104
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Cao Min
(Last)(First)(Middle)
NO. 8, LI-HSIN ROAD 6
HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK
(Street)
HSINCHUTAIWAN300096
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)507,879D
Common Shares (2330.TW)6,429(1)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)10,581(2)IBy LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)34,470IBy 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 ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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-fact03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR