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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) VP adds ESPP shares in routine purchase

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD vice president Chun-Hsien Lee reported an indirect purchase of 53 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $71.82 per share on May 8, 2026. The shares were bought by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on his behalf.

After this ESPP transaction, the ESPP trust holds 5,834 shares for him. The filing also shows 6,000 shares held indirectly by his spouse, 10,581 shares held indirectly via an LTI bonus plan trust, and 506,032 shares held directly.

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Insider Lee Chun-Hsien
Role VP
Bought 53 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 53 $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) — 5,834 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 506,032 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 53 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on May 8, 2026
Purchase price $71.82 per share Translated from NT$2,257.1777 at NT$31.429/US$1
ESPP holdings after transaction 5,834 shares Indirect ownership via ESPP trust after May 8, 2026
Spouse indirect holdings 6,000 shares Indirect ownership by spouse as of May 8, 2026
LTI trust indirect holdings 10,581 shares Indirect ownership via LTI Bonus Plan trust
Direct holdings 506,032 shares Directly held Common Shares as of May 8, 2026
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 ("LTI") Bonus Plan financial
"Represents Common Shares purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan"
indirect ownership financial
"nature_of_ownership: By Spouse; By LTI Trust; By ESPP Trust"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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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*
Lee Chun-Hsien
(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)506,032D
Common Shares (2330.TW)05/08/2026(1)PV53A$71.82(2)5,834(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)10,581(4)IBy LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)6,000IBy 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$2,257.1777 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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor) report for Chun-Hsien Lee?

Chun-Hsien Lee reported buying 53 TSM common shares. The vice president acquired 53 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $71.82 per share on May 8, 2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, executed by the plan administrator on his behalf.

At what price did the TSM vice president acquire shares in this Form 4?

The 53 TSM shares were acquired at $71.82 each. The price reflects a translation from an average purchase price of NT$2,257.1777, using an exchange rate of NT$31.429 to US$1, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes.

How many TSM shares does Chun-Hsien Lee hold through the ESPP after this transaction?

The ESPP trust holds 5,834 TSM shares for Lee. Following the May 8, 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction, his indirect holdings via the ESPP trust increased to a total of 5,834 Common Shares (2330.TW), as reported in the Form 4.

What are Chun-Hsien Lee’s other reported TSM shareholdings besides the ESPP trust?

Lee reports both indirect and direct TSM holdings. The Form 4 shows 6,000 shares held indirectly by his spouse, 10,581 shares held indirectly via a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, and 506,032 Common Shares held directly in his own name.

Was the TSM insider purchase part of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

Yes, the transaction was under TSM’s ESPP. Footnotes state the common shares were purchased by the ESPP administrator under predetermined plan terms, then held for Chun-Hsien Lee in the plan’s trust as part of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Does the TSM Form 4 show any insider share sales by Chun-Hsien Lee?

No share sales are reported in this Form 4. The transaction summary shows one net buy transaction totaling 53 shares and zero sell transactions. Other line items describe existing direct and indirect holdings rather than new sales or dispositions.