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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) VP adds ESPP and trust-held shares in Form 4

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Pei-Hung Chen reported an indirect purchase of 49 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $71.82 per share on May 8, 2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Following this, indirect holdings include 1,213 shares via an ESPP trust, 83,143 shares held by a spouse, and 7,036 shares via an LTI trust, alongside 433,414 shares held directly.

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Insider Chen Pei-Hung
Role VP
Bought 49 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 49 $71.82 $4K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,213 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 433,414 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 49 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on May 8, 2026
ESPP purchase price $71.82 per share Translated from NT$2,257.1777 at NT$31.429 per US$1
Indirect ESPP holdings 1,213 shares Total Common Shares held under ESPP after transaction
Spouse-held shares 83,143 shares Common Shares held indirectly by spouse
LTI trust shares 7,036 shares Common Shares held by LTI Bonus Plan trust
Direct holdings 433,414 shares Common Shares held directly by Chen after transaction
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased by the administrator of 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 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 ("LTI") Bonus Plan financial
"purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan"
indirect ownership financial
"total_shares_following_transaction 1,213.0000, direct_or_indirect I, nature_of_ownership By ESPP 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.
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*
Chen Pei-Hung

(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)
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)433,414D
Common Shares (2330.TW)05/08/2026(1)PV49A$71.82(2)1,213(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)7,036(4)IBy LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)83,143IBy 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$2,257.1777 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM VP Pei-Hung Chen report?

TSM VP Pei-Hung Chen reported an indirect purchase of 49 common shares. The shares were acquired on May 8, 2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with the plan administrator buying on his behalf under predetermined terms.

At what price did TSM shares get purchased in Chen’s Form 4?

The 49 TSM common shares were purchased at $71.82 per share. A footnote explains this price was translated from an average cost of NT$2,257.1777 using an exchange rate of NT$31.429 to US$1.

How many TSM shares does Pei-Hung Chen hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Chen holds 433,414 TSM common shares directly. Indirectly, he has 83,143 shares held by his spouse, 7,036 shares in a Long-Term Incentive trust, and 1,213 shares held under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Was Chen’s TSM share purchase part of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

Yes. The filing states the common shares were purchased by the administrator of TSM’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The purchase followed terms predetermined by the issuer, and the shares are held under the ESPP on Chen’s behalf.

What types of indirect TSM holdings does Pei-Hung Chen report?

Chen reports several indirect holdings in TSM common shares. These include shares held by his spouse, shares purchased and held under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and shares bought by a trust using cash from the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan.