TSMC (TSM) VP Hwang Yuan-Ko adds 40 ESPP shares in Form 4 filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Hwang Yuan-Ko reported a net purchase of 40 Common Shares (2330.TW). On July 7, 2026, 40 shares were acquired at $76.62 per share through an open-market purchase executed by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) on the filer’s behalf, under terms predetermined by the issuer.
Following this transaction, indirect holdings through the ESPP Trust increased to 219 shares, while a separate line item shows 206,418 shares held directly after a holding entry on the same date. The ESPP purchase price was translated from an average cost of NT$2,462.6361 using an exchange rate of NT$32.143 to US$1, indicating a small, routine, compensation-related increase in the overall ownership position.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 40 shares ($3,065)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Hwang Yuan-Ko
Role
VP
Bought
40 shs ($3K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Shares (2330.TW) | 40 | $76.62 | $3K |
| holding | Common Shares (2330.TW) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 219 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust);
Common Shares (2330.TW) — 206,418 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (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$2,462.6361 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.143 to US$1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
Key Figures
ESPP shares purchased: 40 shares
Purchase price per share: $76.62 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 206,418 shares
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6 metrics
ESPP shares purchased
40 shares
Common Shares (2330.TW) acquired on July 7, 2026 under ESPP
Purchase price per share
$76.62 per share
Average U.S. dollar price for 40-share ESPP purchase
Direct holdings after transaction
206,418 shares
Common Shares held directly after holding entry on July 7, 2026
Indirect ESPP holdings after transaction
219 shares
Common Shares held indirectly by ESPP Trust after 40-share purchase
NTD purchase price
NT$2,462.6361
Average purchase price per share in New Taiwan dollars for ESPP
FX rate used
NT$32.143 to US$1
Exchange rate used to translate ESPP purchase price to U.S. dollars
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP Trust, open-market purchase, indirect ownership
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.
ESPP Trust financial
"direct_or_indirect: "I", nature_of_ownership: "By ESPP Trust""
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""
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.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect", nature_of_ownership: "By ESPP Trust""
FAQ
What insider transaction did TSM VP Hwang Yuan-Ko report on this Form 4?
TSM VP Hwang Yuan-Ko reported buying 40 Common Shares (2330.TW) on July 7, 2026. The purchase was made via the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan by its administrator on the filer’s behalf under predetermined plan terms.
What is the role of the ESPP Trust in the TSM Form 4 transaction?
The ESPP Trust holds Common Shares purchased under TSM’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on behalf of the filer. In this Form 4, the 40-share acquisition is recorded as indirect ownership “By ESPP Trust,” reflecting plan-based purchases rather than a discretionary personal trade.