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ESPP purchase boosts Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) SVP holdings

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing SVP Lee Chun-Hsien had 50 Common Shares (2330.TW) purchased on behalf of the filer under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $76.62 per share, held indirectly via an ESPP trust. After this ESPP transaction, indirect holdings through the ESPP trust were 5,935 shares, in addition to 6,000 shares held by a spouse, 10,581 shares held by a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, and 506,032 shares held directly. This filing mainly updates total direct and indirect share ownership.

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Insider Lee Chun-Hsien
Role SVP
Bought 50 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 50 $76.62 $4K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 5,935 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 506,032 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Common Shares purchased by the administrator of the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") on behalf of the filer pursuant to terms predetermined by the issuer. The price was translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,462.6361 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.143 to US$1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). 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.
ESPP purchase size 50 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought under ESPP on July 7, 2026
Purchase price $76.62 per share ESPP transaction price translated from NT$2,462.6361
Indirect ESPP holdings after 5,935 shares Total Common Shares held via ESPP trust after purchase
Indirect spouse holdings 6,000 shares Common Shares held indirectly by spouse
Indirect LTI trust holdings 10,581 shares Common Shares held by Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust
Direct holdings after 506,032 shares Common Shares held directly by the filer
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased by the administrator of the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") on behalf of the filer"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
ESPP financial
"Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")."
An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.
Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan financial
"Represents Common Shares purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan"
indirect ownership financial
"total_shares_following_transaction 5,935.0000, direct_or_indirect I, nature_of_ownership By ESPP Trust"
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action open-market purchase with transaction_code_description Purchase in open market or private transaction"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
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What did TSM SVP Lee Chun-Hsien report in this Form 4?

Lee Chun-Hsien reported an ESPP-related purchase of 50 Common Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing at $76.62 per share. The shares were acquired under a predetermined Employee Stock Purchase Plan and are held indirectly via an ESPP trust, updating total beneficial ownership.

How many TSM shares did the SVP buy and at what price?

The filing shows 50 Common Shares of TSM purchased at $76.62 per share. The price reflects a translation from an average cost of NT$2,462.6361 using an exchange rate of NT$32.143 to US$1, as disclosed in the footnotes.

How many TSM shares does the SVP hold after this transaction?

After the reported activity, Lee Chun-Hsien holds 506,032 shares directly, plus indirect positions of 5,935 shares via an ESPP trust, 6,000 shares held by a spouse, and 10,581 shares in a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, according to the ownership detail in the filing.

Was the TSM share purchase by the SVP open-market or plan-based?

The transaction is coded as an open-market purchase but footnotes state the 50 shares were bought by the ESPP administrator under the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Terms were predetermined by the company, indicating a structured compensation-related acquisition rather than a discretionary trade.

How are the SVP’s indirect TSM holdings structured in this Form 4?

Indirect holdings include 5,935 shares via an ESPP trust, 6,000 shares held by a spouse, and 10,581 shares held by a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust. A footnote explains the LTI trust shares are purchased with bonus cash and that the filer has obtained investment control.

Does this TSM Form 4 show any share sales by the SVP?

No share sales are reported; the transaction summary shows one net buy of 50 shares and zero sales. Other entries are holding updates with unknown transaction codes, so this filing primarily reflects ownership positions rather than disposals of Taiwan Semiconductor shares.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Lee Chun-Hsien

(Last)(First)(Middle)
NO. 8, LI-HSIN ROAD 6
HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK

(Street)
HSINCHUTAIWAN300096

(City)(State)(Zip)

TAIWAN

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD [ TSM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares (2330.TW)506,032D
Common Shares (2330.TW)07/07/2026(1)P50A$76.62(2)5,935(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)10,581(4)IBy LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)6,000IBy Spouse
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Common Shares purchased by the administrator of the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") on behalf of the filer pursuant to terms predetermined by the issuer.
2. The price was translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,462.6361 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.143 to US$1.
3. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
4. 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:
/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact07/09/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)