Taiwan Semiconductor SVP Hou buys 64 shares

The SVP and Deputy Co-COO’s ESPP Trust held 124 shares after the purchase, with separate direct and spouse-held positions also reported.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM) SVP and Deputy Co-COO Yung-Chin Hou reported that 64 common shares were purchased on his behalf through the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on November 6, 2026, at a translated price of $70.50 per share. The shares are held by an ESPP Trust, which held 124 shares after the transaction. The reported price translates an average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996 at NT$32.768 per US$1. As of November 6, 2026, Hou’s other reported positions were 710,427 shares held directly and 60,802 shares held by his spouse. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 64 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Hou Yung-Chin

Role SVP and Deputy Co-COO

Bought 64 shs ($5K)

Increase in Position 106.7%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Shares (2330.TW) F1, F2, F3	64	$70.50	$5K
Holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
Holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 124 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 710,427 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 60,802 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Holdings Before and After: Common Shares (2330.TW), 60 to 124 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust)

Other Insiders: 13 other insiders reported open-market purchases of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Footnotes (3)

1. 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.
2. F2. The price was translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.768 to US$1.
3. F3. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

Key Figures

Common shares purchased: 64 shares Translated purchase price: $70.50 per share ESPP Trust shares after transaction: 124 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Common shares purchased 64 shares Purchased on Hou’s behalf on November 6, 2026, through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Translated purchase price $70.50 per share Average purchase price translated from NT$2,309.9996 at NT$32.768 per US$1

ESPP Trust shares after transaction 124 shares As of November 6, 2026

Direct common shares held 710,427 shares Hou’s reported position as of November 6, 2026

Common shares held by spouse 60,802 shares Reported position as of November 6, 2026

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, average purchase price, New Taiwan dollars

3 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"under 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.

average purchase price financial

"translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996"

New Taiwan dollars financial

"in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.768 to US$1"

The New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) is the official currency used in Taiwan for everyday transactions, like buying groceries or paying bills. For investors, it matters because its value can influence Taiwan’s economy and affect the profitability of investments related to the region. Changes in the currency’s strength can also impact international trade and financial markets involving Taiwan.

FAQ

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How many TSM shares did Yung-Chin Hou purchase, and at what price?

Yung-Chin Hou reported that 64 common shares were purchased on his behalf on November 6, 2026, at a translated price of $70.50 per share. The shares were held by an ESPP Trust, whose reported post-transaction balance was 124 shares.

How were Yung-Chin Hou’s TSM shares purchased?

The issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan administrator purchased the 64 shares on Hou’s behalf under terms predetermined by the issuer. The shares were held under the ESPP, and no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

How was the reported TSM share price converted?

The $70.50 per-share figure was translated from an average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996 using an exchange rate of NT$32.768 per US$1.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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
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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^*

Hou Yung-Chin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

NO. 8, LI-HSIN ROAD 6

HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK

(Street)

HSINCHU TAIWAN 300096

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and Deputy Co-COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares (2330.TW)								710,427	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	11/06/2026(1)		P		64	A	$70.5(2)	124	I	By ESPP Trust(3)
Common Shares (2330.TW)								60,802	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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$2,309.9996 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.768 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-fact	11/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)