TSMC EVP buys 68 shares via ESPP trust
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD executive Yuh-Jier Mii, EVP and Co-COO, reported an open-market purchase of 68 Common Shares on behalf of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) trust at $76.62 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD executive Yuh-Jier Mii, EVP and Co-COO, reported an open-market purchase of 68 Common Shares on behalf of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) trust at $76.62 per share. After this ESPP purchase, the ESPP trust holds 8,027 Common Shares for Mii. The filing also shows additional direct and trust holdings of Common Shares, American Depositary Shares, and Equity Linked Notes referencing up to 703 ADSs expiring on March 4, 2027.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 68 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Mii Yuh-Jier
Role
EVP and Co-COO
Bought
68 shs ($5K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 68 | $76.62 | $5K |
| holding | Equity Linked Notes | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | American Depositary Shares (TSM) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 8,027 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust);
Equity Linked Notes — 703 contracts (Direct);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,254,057 shares (Direct);
American Depositary Shares (TSM) — 25 shares (Direct);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 63,345 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust)
Footnotes (7)
- F1. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
- F5. 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.
- F6. The Equity Linked Notes are issued by UBS AG that reference a basket of equity securities that includes the issuer's American Depositary Shares. The principal amount of the notes is US$150,000. The notes are exercisable and expire on March 4, 2027 (the "Exercisable Date"). Under the terms of the notes, if the notes are not redeemed early and the closing price of the worst-performing basket component is below its strike price on the Exercisable Date, the notes may be settled by delivery of shares or American Depositary Shares of that worst-performing basket component plus cash in lieu of any fractional share. The strike price for each basket component equals 55% of its initial reference level. If the issuer's American Depositary Shares are determined to be the worst-performing basket component, settlement may result in delivery of up to 703 American Depositary Shares of the issuer at a strike price of 213.2515 per American Depositary Share. [Continued in footnote 7]
- F7. [Continued from footnote 6] In addition, the notes may be redeemed for cash, (i) if, during the observation period prior to the Exercisable Date, the closing price of each basket component has reached its initial reference level at least once, or (ii) if the notes are not redeemed early and the closing price of the worst-performing basket component is at or above its strike price on the Exercisable Date.
Key Figures
ESPP purchase size: 68 Common Shares
ESPP purchase price: $76.62 per share
ESPP trust holdings: 8,027 Common Shares
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8 metrics
ESPP purchase size
68 Common Shares
Open-market purchase on July 7, 2026 via ESPP trust
ESPP purchase price
$76.62 per share
Average price for 68 Common Shares
ESPP trust holdings
8,027 Common Shares
Shares held under Employee Stock Purchase Plan after transaction
LTI trust holdings
63,345 Common Shares
Indirect holdings via Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan trust
Direct common holdings
1,254,057 Common Shares
Directly held TSM Common Shares
Direct ADS holdings
25 ADS
Directly held American Depositary Shares, each equals five Common Shares
Equity Linked Notes principal
$150,000
Principal amount of notes referencing TSM ADS and other equities
Potential ADS delivery
Up to 703 ADS
Maximum TSM ADS deliverable under Equity Linked Notes at 213.2515 strike
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, American Depositary Shares, Equity Linked Notes, +1 more
5 terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased by the administrator of the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
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.
Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan financial
"Represents Common Shares purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive"
Equity Linked Notes financial
"The Equity Linked Notes are issued by UBS AG that reference a basket of equity securities"
strike price financial
"The strike price for each basket component equals 55% of its initial reference level."
The strike price is the fixed price at which an option gives its holder the right to buy or sell an underlying stock. Think of it like a coupon that lets you transact at a pre-agreed price regardless of the market; for investors it determines whether an option will be profitable, influences potential gains or losses, and is a key factor in the option’s market value and risk profile.
FAQ
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What did TSM EVP Yuh-Jier Mii report in this Form 4 filing for TSM?
Yuh-Jier Mii reported an open-market purchase of 68 Common Shares at $76.62 per share through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) trust. This transaction increases his indirect holdings under the ESPP alongside substantial existing direct and trust positions in TSM securities.
What Equity Linked Notes tied to TSM does Yuh-Jier Mii hold?
Mii holds Equity Linked Notes issued by UBS AG with a principal amount of $150,000, referencing a basket including TSM ADS. If TSM ADS are the worst-performing component, settlement may deliver up to 703 ADS at a strike price of 213.2515 per ADS on March 4, 2027.
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