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TSMC (TSM) VP Lu Chin‑Sheng adds ESPP shares, now holds over 54K

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Lu Chin‑Sheng reported a small open‑market share purchase through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On July 7, 2026, an administrator bought 37 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $76.62 per share on his behalf under predetermined ESPP terms.

After this transaction, Lu indirectly holds 74 shares via the ESPP trust, plus 3,000 shares held by his spouse and 50,967 shares held directly. The filing shows a modest net increase in ownership and no derivative positions.

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Insider Lu Chin-Sheng
Role VP
Bought 37 shs ($3K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 37 $76.62 $3K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 74 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 50,967 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$2,462.6361 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").
ESPP purchase shares 37 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on July 7, 2026
ESPP purchase price $76.62 per share Open-market ESPP transaction
ESPP trust holdings 74 shares Indirect ownership via ESPP trust after transaction
Spouse-held shares 3,000 shares Indirect ownership by spouse after transaction
Directly held shares 50,967 shares Direct ownership after transaction
Average NT$ purchase price NT$2,462.6361 Local-currency ESPP average price
FX rate used NT$32.143 = US$1 Translation of ESPP price to US dollars
Net buy shares 37 shares Net-buy direction in transaction summary
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 Trust financial
"Common Shares (2330.TW) held indirectly by Lu via ESPP Trust"
indirect ownership financial
"Indirect holdings include shares held by spouse and under the ESPP trust"
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action is described as an open-market purchase of 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.
transaction code P financial
"transaction_code "P" indicates a purchase in open market or private transaction"
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FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM VP Lu Chin-Sheng report in this Form 4?

Lu Chin-Sheng reported a small share purchase through Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On July 7, 2026, an administrator bought 37 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $76.62 per share on his behalf under predetermined ESPP terms.

How many TSM shares did Lu Chin-Sheng buy and at what price?

The filing shows an indirect purchase of 37 Common Shares (2330.TW) for Lu Chin‑Sheng. The shares were acquired at $76.62 per share, translated from an average ESPP purchase price of NT$2,462.6361 using an exchange rate of NT$32.143 to US$1.

What are Lu Chin-Sheng’s total TSM holdings after this reported transaction?

After the reported purchase, Lu Chin‑Sheng holds 74 shares indirectly via the ESPP trust, 3,000 shares indirectly through his spouse, and 50,967 shares directly. The Form 4 shows these as separate ownership lines, distinguishing direct and indirect holdings.

Was the TSM insider purchase made directly by Lu Chin-Sheng or through a plan?

The transaction was executed by the administrator of Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, not by Lu directly in the market. The footnotes state the shares were bought on his behalf under predetermined ESPP terms and held under the ESPP structure.

Does this TSM Form 4 involve any stock options or other derivatives?

The disclosed activity involves only common shares and no derivatives. The derivativeSummary section in the data is empty, indicating no reported option exercises, conversions, or other derivative transactions for Lu Chin‑Sheng in this Form 4 filing.

How significant is the size of Lu Chin-Sheng’s recent TSM share purchase?

The purchase is relatively small in scale. Lu Chin‑Sheng acquired 37 additional shares through the ESPP, compared with 50,967 shares held directly and 3,074 shares held indirectly, indicating a routine, incremental increase rather than a large position change.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Lu Chin-Sheng

(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)50,967D
Common Shares (2330.TW)07/07/2026(1)P37A$76.62(2)74(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)3,000IBy 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 NT$2,462.6361 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").
Remarks:
/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact07/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)