TSMC (NYSE: TSM) VP Hsu details common share and ADR stakes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Hsu Kuo-Chin has filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership, reporting equity holdings in both common shares and American Depositary Shares. This Form 3 does not show any new buy or sell transactions; it records existing positions as of the reported date.

He directly holds 178,924 Common Shares (2330.TW) and 6,050 American Depositary Shares (TSM). He also has indirect interests in 6,393 common shares through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, 7,036 common shares through a Long-Term Incentive trust, and 12,000 common shares held by his spouse. In addition, his spouse holds 1,988 American Depositary Shares. A footnote states that each American Depositary Share represents five Common Shares.

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^*

Hsu Kuo-Chin

(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)	178,924	D
American Depositary Shares (TSM)(1)	6,050	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	6,393(2)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	7,036(3)	I	By LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)	12,000	I	By Spouse
American Depositary Shares (TSM)(1)	1,988	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. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.

2. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

3. 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 for TSM VP Hsu Kuo-Chin show?

The Form 3 shows Hsu Kuo-Chin’s existing ownership in TSM equity. It reports his direct and indirect holdings of Common Shares (2330.TW) and American Depositary Shares, without indicating any new purchases or sales in this filing.

How many TSM common shares does Hsu Kuo-Chin directly hold?

He directly holds 178,924 TSM Common Shares. These are ordinary shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd listed as Common Shares (2330.TW), reflecting his direct equity stake excluding trusts and spouse holdings.

What American Depositary Shares of TSM are reported for Hsu Kuo-Chin?

He directly holds 6,050 American Depositary Shares of TSM. The filing also reports 1,988 additional American Depositary Shares held indirectly through his spouse, giving visibility into his ADR exposure alongside common shares.

What indirect TSM share holdings are reported for Hsu Kuo-Chin?

He has several indirect holdings in TSM common shares. These include 6,393 shares via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, 7,036 shares via a Long-Term Incentive trust, and 12,000 shares held by his spouse, in addition to his direct positions.

How are TSM American Depositary Shares related to common shares?

Each TSM American Depositary Share represents five Common Shares. The filing’s footnote specifies this ratio, linking the ADS listed under the TSM symbol to the underlying Common Shares (2330.TW) in Taiwan.

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

No, the Form 3 does not indicate insider buying or selling. It is an initial statement of beneficial ownership, listing Hsu Kuo-Chin’s existing direct and indirect TSM holdings without reporting transaction codes for new trades.