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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) SVP adds 59 shares through ESPP purchase

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD senior vice president Yeap Choh Fei reported a small share purchase through an employee plan. On May 8, 2026, a trust under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan bought 59 common shares at $71.82 per share on the filer's behalf. After this ESPP transaction, the filing shows 6,328 common shares held indirectly via the ESPP trust, 10,581 common shares held indirectly through a Long-Term Incentive trust, and 213,375 common shares held directly.

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Insider Yeap Choh Fei
Role SVP
Bought 59 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 59 $71.82 $4K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 6,328 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 213,375 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 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.
ESPP purchase size 59 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on May 8, 2026
Purchase price $71.82 per share Average ESPP purchase price in US dollars
FX-adjusted NT price NT$2,257.1777 Average purchase price in New Taiwan dollars
Exchange rate NT$31.429 to US$1 Rate used to translate ESPP purchase price
Indirect ESPP holdings 6,328 shares Common Shares held via ESPP trust after transaction
Indirect LTI trust holdings 10,581 shares Common Shares held via Long-Term Incentive trust
Direct holdings 213,375 shares Common Shares held directly following transactions
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"
trust financial
"Represents Common Shares purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan"
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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
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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*
Yeap Choh Fei
(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)
SVP
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026		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)213,375D
Common Shares (2330.TW)05/08/2026(1)PV59A$71.82(2)6,328(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)10,581(4)IBy LTI Trust
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 NT$2,257.1777 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.429 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-fact05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM SVP Yeap Choh Fei report on this Form 4?

The filing reports a purchase of 59 common shares by a trust under Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on behalf of SVP Yeap Choh Fei. This is classified as an open-market or private purchase transaction coded “P.”

At what price were the 59 Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares purchased?

The 59 common shares were purchased at an average price of $71.82 per share. A footnote explains this was translated from an average price of NT$2,257.1777 using an exchange rate of NT$31.429 to US$1, reflecting the Taiwan-listed shares.

How many Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares does Yeap Choh Fei hold indirectly through plans and trusts?

After the reported transactions, Yeap Choh Fei holds 6,328 common shares indirectly via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust and 10,581 common shares indirectly through a Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan trust. These holdings are in addition to the shares held directly in his own name.

What are Yeap Choh Fei’s direct common share holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) after this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 213,375 Taiwan Semiconductor common shares held directly by Yeap Choh Fei following the reported transactions. This direct position is separate from his indirect holdings through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Long-Term Incentive trusts described in the filing.

How does the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) work in this TSM Form 4 filing?

In this filing, the ESPP administrator purchased common shares on predetermined terms and held them in a trust for Yeap Choh Fei. The 59-share purchase, coded “P,” increased his indirect ownership under the ESPP trust to 6,328 common shares after the transaction date.