TSM VP Chen buys 46 shares via ESPP

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Pei-Hung Chen reported a small indirect open-market purchase of 46 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $76.01 per share on June 5, 2026.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Pei-Hung Chen reported a small indirect open-market purchase of 46 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $76.01 per share on June 5, 2026. The shares were bought by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on Chen’s behalf under predetermined terms.

After this transaction, Chen’s indirect ESPP-related holdings were 1,259 Common Shares. The filing also shows 83,143 Common Shares held indirectly by Chen’s spouse, 7,036 Common Shares held indirectly through a Long-Term Incentive trust, and 433,414 Common Shares held directly. These entries provide an updated picture of Chen’s overall ownership, with no derivative holdings reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 46 shares

Net Buy 4 txns

Insider Chen Pei-Hung

Role VP

Bought 46 shs ($3K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Shares (2330.TW)	46	$76.01	$3K
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,259 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 433,414 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 7,036 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 83,143 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

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

Shares purchased: 46 shares Purchase price: $76.01 per share Direct holdings after: 433,414 shares +3 more

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Shares purchased 46 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on June 5, 2026

Purchase price $76.01 per share Price for 46 Common Shares via ESPP

Direct holdings after 433,414 shares Common Shares held directly by Chen after reported transaction

Spouse indirect holdings 83,143 shares Common Shares held indirectly by spouse

LTI trust holdings 7,036 shares Common Shares held indirectly via LTI Bonus Plan trust

ESPP trust holdings 1,259 shares Common Shares held indirectly via ESPP trust after purchase

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan, indirect ownership, +1 more

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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

"indirect ownership listed as By Spouse, By LTI Trust, and By ESPP Trust"

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action labeled as open-market purchase for the 46-share 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.

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What insider transaction did TSM VP Pei-Hung Chen report on this Form 4?

Chen reported an indirect open-market purchase of 46 TSM Common Shares at $76.01 per share. The shares were bought via the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, where purchases occur under predetermined terms set by Taiwan Semiconductor.

How many Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares does Chen hold after the reported transaction?

After the transaction, Chen holds 433,414 Common Shares directly and 1,259 shares indirectly via the ESPP trust. Additional indirect positions include 83,143 shares through a spouse and 7,036 shares through a Long-Term Incentive trust.

Was the TSM insider transaction a buy or sell for VP Pei-Hung Chen?

The Form 4 shows a buy transaction. Chen acquired 46 Common Shares in an open-market style purchase executed through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing his indirect holdings under that plan to 1,259 shares.

How were the Taiwan Semiconductor ESPP shares for Chen priced and executed?

The 46 ESPP shares were purchased at $76.01 per share, translated from an average price of NT$2,392.5207. The plan administrator executed the purchase using New Taiwan dollars converted at NT$31.475 to US$1, following predetermined plan terms.

What indirect ownership structures are disclosed for TSM VP Pei-Hung Chen?

Chen’s indirect ownership includes 1,259 shares via an ESPP trust, 83,143 shares held by his spouse, and 7,036 shares in a Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan trust. These positions complement his 433,414 directly held shares reported in the same Form 4.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/09/2026 - 06:40 AM EDT

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^*

Chen Pei-Hung

(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)
	VP

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares (2330.TW)								433,414	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)	06/05/2026⁽¹⁾		P	V	46	A	$76.01⁽²⁾	1,259⁽³⁾	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)								7,036⁽⁴⁾	I	By LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)								83,143	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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$2,392.5207 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.475 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/ Shu-Hua Fang, as attorney-in-fact	06/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR