TSMC (NYSE: TSM) controller reports 50-share buy and sell in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD Controller Chen Chih-Ho reported small offsetting trades in Common Shares (2330.TW) held indirectly through a spouse. On 2026-07-13, the spouse account bought 50 shares at $74.60 per share; on 2026-07-14 it sold 50 shares at $75.22 per share. Net shares in that account were unchanged, with 363 shares remaining after the sale.
Chen also reported indirect holdings of 8,000 shares through Homewarm Advisory Co., Ltd. and 137 shares via an ESPP Trust, as well as 5,367 shares held directly. Footnotes state that U.S. dollar prices reflect translations from NT$2,400 and NT$2,420 per share at an exchange rate of NT$32.172 to US$1.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Chen Chih-Ho
Role
Controller
Bought
50 shs ($4K)
Sold
50 shs ($4K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 50 | $75.22 | $4K |
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 50 | $74.60 | $4K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 363 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 5,367 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). The price was translated from New Taiwan dollars, NT$2,400, at the rate of NT$32.172 to US$1. The price was translated from New Taiwan dollars, NT$2,420, at the rate of NT$32.172 to US$1.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 50 Common Shares
Shares purchased: 50 Common Shares
Spouse holdings after sale: 363 Common Shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
50 Common Shares
Indirectly held by spouse, sold on 2026-07-14 at $75.22 per share
Shares purchased
50 Common Shares
Indirectly held by spouse, bought on 2026-07-13 at $74.60 per share
Spouse holdings after sale
363 Common Shares
Indirectly owned through spouse following the 2026-07-14 sale
Direct holdings
5,367 Common Shares
Directly owned by Chen Chih-Ho as of 2026-07-13
Homewarm Advisory holdings
8,000 Common Shares
Indirectly owned via Homewarm Advisory Co., Ltd.
ESPP Trust holdings
137 Common Shares
Indirectly owned through an ESPP Trust
FX translation rate
NT$32.172 to US$1
Used to translate NT$ share prices to U.S. dollars
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP Trust, indirect ownership, open-market purchase, +1 more
5 terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")."
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 Trust financial
"Common Shares (2330.TW) held indirectly "By ESPP Trust"."
indirect ownership financial
"Shares reported as indirectly owned, including "By Spouse" and "By Homewarm Advisory Co., Ltd.""
open-market purchase financial
"Transaction coded P described as an open-market purchase of 50 Common Shares."
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.
open-market sale financial
"Transaction coded S described as an open-market sale of 50 Common Shares."
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
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FAQ
What insider transactions did TSM Controller Chen Chih-Ho report?
Chen Chih-Ho reported two small spouse-account trades: a 50-share purchase at $74.60 on July 13, 2026 and a 50-share sale at $75.22 on July 14, 2026. These offset, leaving the spouse’s share count unchanged overall.
What is the nature of Chen Chih-Ho's indirect ownership in TSM?
Indirect holdings are reported in three categories: shares held by a spouse, 8,000 shares held by Homewarm Advisory Co., Ltd., and 137 shares held by an ESPP Trust. These are all reported as indirect beneficial ownership interests.
Does the Form 4 for TSM involve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)?
Yes. A footnote explains that certain Common Shares are purchased and held under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). The report lists 137 shares held indirectly via an ESPP Trust, reflecting participation in that plan.
What is the net effect of the reported TSM trades on Chen Chih-Ho’s spouse account?
The spouse account bought 50 shares and later sold 50 shares, resulting in no net change in that account’s holdings. After the sale, the spouse continues to hold 363 Common Shares indirectly attributed to Chen Chih-Ho.