TSMC (NYSE: TSM) CEO Che-Chia Wei buys 160 shares through ESPP trust
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD Chairman and CEO Che-Chia Wei reported a small indirect share purchase through an employee plan. An ESPP trust bought 160 Common Shares (2330.TW) on 2026-05-08 at an average price of $71.82 per share in an open-market purchase.
The filing also lists indirect holdings of 700,261 shares held by the spouse and 285,245 shares held by an LTI trust, along with 7,452,349 shares held directly. The ESPP purchase was executed by the plan administrator under predetermined terms and the shares are held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 160 shares ($11,491)
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Wei Che-Chia
Role
Chairman and CEO
Bought
160 shs ($11K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 160 | $71.82 | $11K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 17,539 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 7,452,349 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (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$2,257.1777 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.429 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.
Key Figures
ESPP purchase size: 160 shares
ESPP purchase price: $71.82/share
ESPP trust holdings: 17,539 shares
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8 metrics
ESPP purchase size
160 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on May 8, 2026
ESPP purchase price
$71.82/share
Average open-market price for ESPP transaction
ESPP trust holdings
17,539 shares
Indirect ownership by ESPP trust following transaction
Spouse indirect holdings
700,261 shares
Indirect ownership classified as By Spouse
LTI trust holdings
285,245 shares
Indirect ownership classified as By LTI Trust
Direct holdings
7,452,349 shares
Common Shares held directly by Che-Chia Wei
NTD price reference
NT$2,257.1777
Average purchase price in New Taiwan dollars
FX rate used
NT$31.429 = US$1
Exchange rate used to translate ESPP purchase price
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, 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 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 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 17539.0000 ... ownership_type indirect"
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action open-market purchase for the ESPP trust 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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did TSM Chairman Che-Chia Wei report on this Form 4?
Che-Chia Wei reported an indirect purchase of 160 TSM Common Shares (2330.TW) on May 8, 2026, at $71.82 per share. The shares were acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and are held by an ESPP trust on his behalf under predetermined plan terms.