Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) VP adds ESPP shares in reported Form 4 trade
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Lipen Yuan reported an indirect purchase of 42 Common Shares of TSM on 2026-08-07 at $73.31 per share. The shares were bought by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and held in an ESPP trust.
After this transaction, Yuan reports 1,260 shares held indirectly via the ESPP trust, 5,000 shares held directly, and 1,650 shares held indirectly through a spouse.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 42 shares
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Yuan Lipen
Role
VP
Bought
42 shs ($3K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) F1, F2, F3 | 42 | $73.31 | $3K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,260 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)
- 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.
- F2. The price was translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,367.1117 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.288 to US$1.
- F3. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 42 shares
Purchase price: $73.31 per share
ESPP trust holdings: 1,260 shares
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7 metrics
Shares purchased
42 shares
Indirect ESPP purchase on 2026-08-07
Purchase price
$73.31 per share
Translated from NT$2,367.1117 at NT$32.288 to US$1
ESPP trust holdings
1,260 shares
Indirect holdings under Employee Stock Purchase Plan after transaction
Direct holdings
5,000 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) held directly after transaction
Spousal indirect holdings
1,650 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) held indirectly by spouse
Average NT$ purchase price
NT$2,367.1117
Average ESPP purchase price in New Taiwan dollars
FX rate used
NT$32.288 to US$1
Exchange rate for translating ESPP purchase price to USD
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP Trust, indirect ownership, Rule 10b5-1
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")."
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
"total_shares_following_transaction 1260.0000, direct_or_indirect I, nature_of_ownership By ESPP Trust"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type indirect with nature_of_ownership By ESPP Trust and By Spouse"
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"aff_10b5_one false is the filing’s document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did TSM VP Lipen Yuan report on August 7, 2026?
TSM VP Lipen Yuan reported buying 42 Common Shares on 2026-08-07 at $73.31 per share. The purchase was executed by the administrator of TSM’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the shares are held in an ESPP trust.
Was the TSM Form 4 purchase by Lipen Yuan made under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan?
Yes. The 42-share purchase for VP Lipen Yuan was made by the administrator of TSM’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) under predetermined terms, and the shares are reported as purchased and held under the ESPP in an ESPP trust.
Does the August 2026 TSM insider trade by Lipen Yuan involve a 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked false, indicating it is not affirmatively reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transaction instead reflects activity under TSM’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with predetermined terms.