TSM VP Pei-Hung Chen adds ESPP shares in small insider buy (TSM)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
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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
6 metrics
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
5 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 ("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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FAQ
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.
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.
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.