What indirect TSM share holdings does Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang report?

He reports 7,286 Common Shares held indirectly by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Trust and 20,190 Common Shares held indirectly by an LTI Bonus Plan trust, over which he has obtained investment control.

TSMC SVP Zhang acquires 20,313 shares in vesting

Q: What insider transaction did TSM report for Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang on September 1, 2026?

TSM reported that 20,313 Common Shares vested to Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang on September 1, 2026 as an acquisition under the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules, increasing his directly held Common Shares to 349,976.

Q: What TSM equity was granted or vested to Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang in this filing?

The filing shows an acquisition of 20,313 Common Shares for Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang, representing shares that vested on September 1, 2026 in accordance with the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules.

Q: What American Depositary Shares of TSM does Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang hold?

Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang holds 2,500 American Depositary Shares (ADS) of TSM directly. A footnote states that each ADS represents five Common Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd.

Q: Was the reported TSM insider transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and the footnotes do not state that the September 1, 2026 vesting transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Officer Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang’s Sept. 1, 2026 restricted-stock vesting added 20,313 shares, bringing his direct holdings to 349,976.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM) reported that officer Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang, SVP and Deputy Co-COO, acquired 20,313 Common Shares on September 1, 2026 through vesting under the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules. Following this vesting, he holds 349,976 Common Shares directly, plus additional indirect holdings through employee plans and trusts.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 20,313 shares

Grant/Award 4 txns

Insider Zhang Kevin Xiaoqiang

Role SVP and Deputy Co-COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares (2330.TW) ^F1	20,313	$0.00	$0.00
holding	American Depositary Shares (TSM) ^F2	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW) ^F3	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW) ^F4	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 349,976 shares (Direct); American Depositary Shares (TSM) — 2,500 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 7,286 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 20,190 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Represents Common Shares vested on September 1, 2026 in accordance with the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules.
F2. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.
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 vested: 20,313 Common Shares Direct Common Shares after transaction: 349,976 Common Shares American Depositary Shares held: 2,500 ADS +3 more

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Shares vested 20,313 Common Shares Common Shares vested to Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang on September 1, 2026

Direct Common Shares after transaction 349,976 Common Shares Direct holdings of Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang following the vesting transaction

American Depositary Shares held 2,500 ADS Direct ADS position of Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang after the reported date

ADS to Common Share ratio 5 Common Shares per ADS Each American Depositary Share represents five Common Shares

Indirect ESPP Trust holdings 7,286 Common Shares Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's ESPP trust

Indirect LTI Trust holdings 20,190 Common Shares Common Shares purchased by a trust under the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan

Key Terms

Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules, American Depositary Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan

4 terms

Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules financial

"Common Shares vested on September 1, 2026 in accordance with the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules"

American Depositary Shares financial

"Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares"

American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") financial

"Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")"

Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan financial

"purchased by a trust with cash received under the issuer's Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Bonus Plan"

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What insider transaction did TSM report for Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang on September 1, 2026?

TSM reported that 20,313 Common Shares vested to Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang on September 1, 2026 as an acquisition under the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules, increasing his directly held Common Shares to 349,976.

How many TSM Common Shares does Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported vesting, Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang directly holds 349,976 Common Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM), according to the Form 4 disclosure for the September 1, 2026 transaction.

What TSM equity was granted or vested to Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang in this filing?

The filing shows an acquisition of 20,313 Common Shares for Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang, representing shares that vested on September 1, 2026 in accordance with the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules.

What American Depositary Shares of TSM does Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang hold?

Kevin Xiaoqiang Zhang holds 2,500 American Depositary Shares (ADS) of TSM directly. A footnote states that each ADS represents five Common Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd.

Was the reported TSM insider transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and the footnotes do not state that the September 1, 2026 vesting transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Available on EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 06:24 AM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 06:24 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

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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^*

Zhang Kevin Xiaoqiang

(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)
	SVP and Deputy Co-COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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)	09/01/2026		A		20,313⁽¹⁾	A	$0	349,976	D
American Depositary Shares (TSM)⁽²⁾								2,500	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)								7,286⁽³⁾	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)								20,190⁽⁴⁾	I	By LTI Trust

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. Represents Common Shares vested on September 1, 2026 in accordance with the issuer's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules.

2. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.

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-fact	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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