Taiwan Semi executive buys 61 shares at $76.20
TSM’s SVP and Deputy Co-COO reported a small ESPP-related share purchase and updated his direct, trust, and spousal share holdings.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM) executive Yung-Chin Hou, SVP and Deputy Co-COO, reported a purchase of 61 common shares on September 7, 2026 at $76.20 per share. The shares were bought by the administrator of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on predetermined terms and are held indirectly through an ESPP trust, which now holds 7,521 shares for him. Hou also reports 682,716 shares held directly, 20,190 shares held via a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust over which he has investment control, and 60,802 shares held indirectly through his spouse.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 61 shares
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Hou Yung-Chin
Role
SVP and Deputy Co-COO
Bought
61 shs ($5K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) F1, F2, F3 | 61 | $76.20 | $5K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 7,521 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 682,716 shares (Direct);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 20,190 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 60,802 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (4)
- 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$2,404.3453 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.552 to US$1.
- F3. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
- F4. 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
Shares purchased: 61 shares
Purchase price per share: $76.20 per share
Indirect ESPP trust holdings: 7,521 shares
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8 metrics
Shares purchased
61 shares
Common shares bought on September 7, 2026 under ESPP
Purchase price per share
$76.20 per share
61-share ESPP-related purchase on September 7, 2026
Indirect ESPP trust holdings
7,521 shares
Common shares held under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Direct holdings
682,716 shares
Common shares held directly after reported transactions
LTI trust holdings
20,190 shares
Common shares held by a trust under the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan
Spousal indirect holdings
60,802 shares
Common shares held indirectly through spouse
NTD average purchase price
NT$2,404.3453
Average ESPP purchase price translated into US dollars
FX rate used
NT$31.552 to US$1
Exchange rate applied to translate ESPP purchase price
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan, indirect ownership
4 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.
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"
indirect ownership financial
"Indirect ownership includes holdings by ESPP trust, LTI trust, and spouse"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did TSM executive Yung-Chin Hou report on this Form 4?
He reported a purchase of 61 common shares of TSM on September 7, 2026 at $76.20 per share, executed by the administrator of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on his behalf under predetermined terms set by the issuer.
What are Yung-Chin Hou’s indirect holdings in TSM through plans and family?
He reports 7,521 shares held indirectly via an ESPP trust, 20,190 shares held by a trust funded under the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan over which he has investment control, and 60,802 shares held indirectly through his spouse.
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