TSMC CFO buys 30 shares via ESPP trust
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD Senior Vice President and CFO Jen-Chau Huang reported a small purchase of Common Shares (2330.TW) through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD Senior Vice President and CFO Jen-Chau Huang reported a small purchase of Common Shares (2330.TW) through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On June 5, 2026, a plan administrator bought 30 shares at $76.01 per share for an ESPP trust on his behalf under terms predetermined by the issuer.
Following this transaction, indirect holdings through the ESPP trust increased to 3,496 shares20,190 shares via an LTI trust and direct ownership of 1,811,543 shares, illustrating that this was a routine, very small net increase within a much larger position.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 30 shares
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Huang Jen-Chau
Role
SVP and CFO
Bought
30 shs ($2K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 30 | $76.01 | $2K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 3,496 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,811,543 shares (Direct);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 20,190 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust)
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$2,392.5207 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.475 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
ESPP purchase size: 30 shares
ESPP purchase price: $76.01 per share
Indirect ESPP holdings: 3,496 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
ESPP purchase size
30 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on June 5, 2026 via ESPP
ESPP purchase price
$76.01 per share
Translated from NT$2,392.5207 at NT$31.475 per US$1
Indirect ESPP holdings
3,496 shares
Total Common Shares held by ESPP trust after transaction
Indirect LTI trust holdings
20,190 shares
Common Shares held via LTI trust as of June 5, 2026
Direct holdings
1,811,543 shares
Common Shares held directly after June 5, 2026 entries
ESPP NT$ price
NT$2,392.5207
Average ESPP purchase price before FX translation
FX rate used
NT$31.475 per US$1
Exchange rate applied to translate ESPP purchase price
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, LTI trust, +2 more
6 terms
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"
LTI trust financial
"Represents Common Shares purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan"
indirect ownership financial
"total_shares_following_transaction: 20,190.0000, direct_or_indirect: I, nature_of_ownership: By LTI Trust"
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: open-market purchase, transaction_code_description: Purchase in open market or private transaction"
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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did TSM CFO Jen-Chau Huang report on this Form 4?
TSM CFO Jen-Chau Huang reported a small share purchase through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On June 5, 2026, a plan administrator bought 30 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $76.01 per share for an ESPP trust on his behalf under predetermined terms.
How was the TSM ESPP purchase price translated from New Taiwan dollars?
The reported $76.01 price per share reflects a translation from NT$2,392.5207. A footnote explains this was converted using an exchange rate of NT$31.475 to US$1, providing the U.S. dollar equivalent of the ESPP’s average purchase price.
What is the role of the trusts mentioned in the TSM CFO’s holdings?
Two trusts hold shares associated with the CFO. An ESPP trust holds shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, while an LTI trust holds shares bought with cash from the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, over which the filer has obtained investment control.
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