TSMC VP Yuan Lipen buys 40 shares via ESPP

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD vice president Yuan Lipen reported an indirect open-market purchase of 40 Common Shares (2330.TW) on July 7, 2026 at an average price of $76.62 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD vice president Yuan Lipen reported an indirect open-market purchase of 40 Common Shares (2330.TW) on July 7, 2026 at an average price of $76.62 per share.

The shares were bought by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on predetermined terms and are held in an ESPP trust, bringing that indirect ESPP-related holding to 1,218 shares. The filing also shows 1,650 shares held indirectly by a spouse and 5,000 shares held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 40 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Yuan Lipen

Role VP

Bought 40 shs ($3K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Shares (2330.TW)	40	$76.62	$3K
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,218 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 5,000 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,650 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. 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. F2. 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. F3. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 40 shares Purchase price: $76.62 per share ESPP trust holding: 1,218 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares purchased 40 shares Open-market ESPP-related purchase on July 7, 2026

Purchase price $76.62 per share Average price for 40 Common Shares (2330.TW)

ESPP trust holding 1,218 shares Indirect holding under Employee Stock Purchase Plan after transaction

Spousal holding 1,650 shares Indirect ownership by spouse after reported transactions

Direct holding 5,000 shares Directly held Common Shares after reported transactions

ESPP NT dollar price NT$2,462.6361 Average ESPP purchase price translated at NT$32.143 to US$1

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP Trust, open-market purchase, indirect ownership, +1 more

5 terms

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 Trust financial

"Common Shares (2330.TW) ... indirect ... nature_of_ownership: By ESPP Trust"

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: open-market purchase"

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.

indirect ownership financial

"ownership_type: indirect ... nature_of_ownership: By Spouse"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What did TSM VP Yuan Lipen report in this Form 4 filing?

TSM vice president Yuan Lipen reported an indirect purchase of 40 Common Shares on July 7, 2026, at $76.62 per share. The shares were acquired through Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and are held in an ESPP trust on the filer’s behalf.

How many TSM shares did Yuan Lipen buy and at what price?

Yuan Lipen bought 40 Taiwan Semiconductor Common Shares at an average price of $76.62 per share. The purchase was executed by the Employee Stock Purchase Plan administrator under predetermined terms, then credited to the filer’s ESPP trust account.

How many TSM shares does Yuan Lipen hold after the ESPP purchase?

After the ESPP purchase, Yuan Lipen’s ESPP trust holds 1,218 shares indirectly. The Form 4 also shows 1,650 shares held indirectly through a spouse and 5,000 shares held directly, giving a clearer picture of the total reported ownership structure.

Was the TSM share purchase by Yuan Lipen open-market or part of a plan?

The transaction is reported as an open-market purchase, but executed by the Employee Stock Purchase Plan administrator. Footnotes explain it was carried out pursuant to terms predetermined by Taiwan Semiconductor under its ESPP, rather than a discretionary trade by the filer.

How was the TSM purchase price for Yuan Lipen’s ESPP shares determined?

The average U.S. dollar purchase price of $76.62 per share was translated from NT$2,462.6361 using an exchange rate of NT$32.143 to US$1. This reflects Taiwan Semiconductor’s practice of quoting ESPP transactions in New Taiwan dollars and converting for U.S. reporting.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Yuan Lipen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

NO. 8, LI-HSIN ROAD 6

HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK

(Street)

HSINCHU TAIWAN 300096

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP

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)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares (2330.TW)								5,000	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	07/07/2026(1)		P		40	A	$76.62(2)	1,218(3)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)								1,650	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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").

Remarks:

	/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact	07/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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