TSMC EVP adds 75 shares via ESPP purchase
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. EVP and Co-COO Chin Yung-Pei indirectly increased his stake through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. EVP and Co-COO Chin Yung-Pei indirectly increased his stake through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On May 8, 2026, an ESPP trust bought 75 common shares (2330.TW) at $71.82 per share on his behalf under predetermined plan terms.
After this ESPP purchase, indirect holdings include 8,223 shares via the ESPP trust, 4,190,107 shares held by his spouse, and 63,345 shares in a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, alongside 5,171,935 shares held directly. The transaction is very small relative to his overall position and appears routine and compensation-related.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 75 shares
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Chin Yung-Pei
Role
EVP and Co-COO
Bought
75 shs ($5K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 75 | $71.82 | $5K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 8,223 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 5,171,935 shares (Direct);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 63,345 shares (Indirect, By LTI Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 4,190,107 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$2,257.1777 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.429 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
ESPP purchase shares: 75 shares
Purchase price: $71.82 per share
Indirect holdings by spouse: 4,190,107 shares
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ESPP purchase shares
75 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) bought on May 8, 2026
Purchase price
$71.82 per share
Open-market ESPP transaction price
Indirect holdings by spouse
4,190,107 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) held indirectly by spouse after transaction
Indirect holdings by LTI trust
63,345 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) held via Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust
Indirect holdings by ESPP trust
8,223 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) held via Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust
Direct holdings
5,171,935 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) held directly after transaction
NT$ average purchase price
NT$2,257.1777
Translated to US dollars at NT$31.429 per US$1
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, indirect ownership, open-market purchase
4 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.
Long-Term Incentive 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
"total_shares_following_transaction ... direct_or_indirect "I" and nature_of_ownership "By ESPP Trust""
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action "open-market purchase" with transaction_code "P" and 75.0000 shares"
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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did TSM EVP Chin Yung-Pei report?
EVP Chin Yung-Pei reported an indirect purchase of 75 Taiwan Semiconductor common shares at $71.82 each. The shares were bought on May 8, 2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and held by an ESPP trust.
What are EVP Chin Yung-Pei’s total direct TSM holdings after this Form 4?
Following the reported transaction, EVP Chin Yung-Pei directly held 5,171,935 Taiwan Semiconductor common shares. This direct position is separate from additional indirect holdings held by his spouse and various employee incentive plan trusts.
What indirect TSM holdings does Chin Yung-Pei have through family and incentive plans?
Indirectly, Chin Yung-Pei is reported with 4,190,107 shares held by his spouse, 63,345 shares held by a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, and 8,223 shares held by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust, all in Taiwan Semiconductor common shares.
How was the TSM ESPP purchase price translated in the Form 4?
The reported $71.82 purchase price per share was translated from an average price of NT$2,257.1777 using an exchange rate of NT$31.429 to US$1. The filing explains this currency translation in a dedicated footnote.
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