Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) VP Min Cao reports insider shareholdings

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.

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^*

Cao Min

(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)	507,879	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	6,429(1)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	10,581(2)	I	By LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	34,470	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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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.