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ESPP purchase adds to TSM (NYSE: TSM) VP Jang’s reported holdings

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. VP Syun-Ming Jang reported an indirect purchase of 47 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $76.62 per share. The shares were bought on July 7, 2026 by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan under predetermined terms and are held in an ESPP trust.

Following this transaction, Jang’s indirect ESPP trust holdings total 5,843 shares, with additional indirect holdings of 2,000 shares held by a spouse and 7,036 shares held by an LTI bonus plan trust. Direct ownership stands at 443,879 shares, showing that this ESPP purchase is small relative to the overall position.

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Insider Jang Syun-Ming
Role VP
Bought 47 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 47 $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) — 5,843 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 443,879 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 NT2,462.6361 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 47 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on July 7, 2026
ESPP purchase price $76.62 per share Translated purchase price for Common Shares
ESPP trust holdings 5,843 shares Indirect holdings by ESPP trust after transaction
Spouse-held shares 2,000 shares Indirect ownership by spouse
LTI trust holdings 7,036 shares Indirect ownership via Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust
Directly held shares 443,879 shares Direct ownership after reported transactions
NTD purchase price NT$2,462.6361 Average ESPP purchase price in New Taiwan dollars
FX rate NT$32.143 to US$1 Exchange rate used to translate ESPP price
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"
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
"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "By ESPP Trust""
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What did TSM VP Syun-Ming Jang report in this Form 4 filing for TSM?

Syun-Ming Jang reported an indirect purchase of 47 Common Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at $76.62 per share. The shares were bought via the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and are held in an ESPP trust on the insider’s behalf.

How many TSM shares did the ESPP trust hold for Jang after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, the ESPP trust held 5,843 Common Shares for Syun-Ming Jang. This reflects the new 47-share purchase added to the existing ESPP position, providing ongoing indirect ownership exposure through the company’s employee stock purchase program.

What is the total direct shareholding reported for Syun-Ming Jang in TSM’s Form 4?

The filing shows Syun-Ming Jang directly owning 443,879 Common Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. This direct stake is separate from indirect holdings through the ESPP trust, spouse, and Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust disclosed in the same Form 4.

What indirect TSM holdings besides the ESPP trust are reported for Jang?

The Form 4 reports 2,000 shares held indirectly through Jang’s spouse and 7,036 shares held by a Long-Term Incentive (LTI) bonus plan trust. These positions are in addition to the 5,843 ESPP trust shares and the large directly held stake.

How was the TSM ESPP purchase price translated in this Form 4 filing?

The reported per-share price of $76.62 was translated from an average purchase price of NT$2,462.6361 in New Taiwan dollars. The filing states a foreign exchange rate of NT$32.143 to US$1 for this translation into U.S. dollars.

Was the TSM share purchase by Jang discretionary or plan-driven?

The Form 4 explains that the Common Shares were purchased by the administrator of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on Jang’s behalf. The terms were predetermined by the issuer, indicating a routine, plan-driven acquisition rather than a fully discretionary open-market trade.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Jang Syun-Ming

(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)
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)
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)443,879D
Common Shares (2330.TW)07/07/2026(1)P47A$76.62(2)5,843(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)7,036(4)IBy LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)2,000IBy 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 NT2,462.6361 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
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)