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Taiwan Semiconductor SVP Shien-Yang Wu buys 59 shares

Reported positions also list 660,604 Common Shares held directly by SVP Shien-Yang Wu, 198,943 Common Shares held by his spouse, and 90 ADS held by the spouse.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM) SVP Shien-Yang Wu reported a purchase of 59 Common Shares on November 6, 2026, through the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The plan administrator purchased them on his behalf under issuer-determined terms at $70.5000 per share; the shares were held by the ESPP Trust, which reported 60 Common Shares after the purchase. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Wu Shien-Yang
Role SVP
Bought 59 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) F2, F3, F1, F4 59 $70.50 $4K
Holding Common Shares (2330.TW) F1 -- -- --
Holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holding American Depositary Shares (TSM) F5 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 60 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 660,604 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 198,943 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); American Depositary Shares (TSM) — 90 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Holdings Before and After: Common Shares (2330.TW), 1 to 60 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust)
Other Insiders: 30 other insiders reported open-market purchases of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. On October 27, 2026, 6,914 and 10,581 Common Shares previously held indirectly through the ESPP Trust and LTI Trust, respectively, were transferred to an account directly held by the reporting person. These transfers reflect only a change in the form of beneficial ownership of the shares and are exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
  2. F2. 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.
  3. F3. The price was translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.768 to US$1.
  4. F4. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
  5. F5. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.
Common Shares purchased 59 shares Purchased on November 6, 2026, through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Purchase price $70.5000 per share Price reported for the November 6, 2026 purchase
ESPP Trust holdings 60 Common Shares Reported following the purchase on November 6, 2026
Directly held Common Shares 660,604 shares Reported as of November 6, 2026
Spouse-held Common Shares 198,943 shares Reported as of November 6, 2026
Spouse-held American Depositary Shares 90 ADS Each ADS represents five Common Shares
Average purchase price NT$2,309.9996 Average price in New Taiwan dollars before translation
Currency conversion rate NT$32.768 to US$1 Rate used to translate the average purchase price
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"purchased under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
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.
Rule 16a-13 regulatory
"exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"change in the form of beneficial ownership"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
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.

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How many TSM shares did SVP Shien-Yang Wu purchase, and at what price?

The issuer’s ESPP administrator purchased 59 Common Shares on behalf of SVP Shien-Yang Wu on November 6, 2026, at $70.5000 per share. The shares were held by the ESPP Trust, which reported 60 Common Shares after the purchase; no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

How was the TSM purchase price translated into U.S. dollars?

The reported price was translated from an average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996, using an exchange rate of NT$32.768 to US$1.

What other TSM share holdings were reported for Shien-Yang Wu and his spouse?

As of November 6, 2026, reported positions included 660,604 Common Shares held directly by Wu, 198,943 Common Shares held by his spouse, and 90 ADS held by his spouse; each ADS represents five Common Shares. A footnote says 6,914 and 10,581 shares previously held through ESPP Trust and LTI Trust, respectively, were transferred to Wu’s direct account on October 27, 2026, changing only the form of beneficial ownership.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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hours per response:0.5
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*
Wu Shien-Yang

(Last)(First)(Middle)
NO. 8, LI-HSIN ROAD 6
HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK

(Street)
HSINCHUTAIWAN300096

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares (2330.TW)660,604(1)D
Common Shares (2330.TW)11/06/2026(2)P59A$70.5(3)60(1)IBy ESPP Trust(4)
Common Shares (2330.TW)198,943IBy Spouse
American Depositary Shares (TSM)(5)90IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. On October 27, 2026, 6,914 and 10,581 Common Shares previously held indirectly through the ESPP Trust and LTI Trust, respectively, were transferred to an account directly held by the reporting person. These transfers reflect only a change in the form of beneficial ownership of the shares and are exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
2. 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.
3. The price was translated from the average purchase price of NT$2,309.9996 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$32.768 to US$1.
4. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
5. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.
Remarks:
/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact11/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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)

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