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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) SVP Yeap Choh Fei buys shares through employee stock plan

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD senior vice president Yeap Choh Fei made a small open-market purchase of common shares through an employee plan. On June 5, 2026, an ESPP trust purchased 55 common shares (2330.TW) at $76.0100 per share on the filer’s behalf under the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, pursuant to predetermined terms.

After this transaction, Yeap’s indirect holdings through the ESPP trust rose to 6,383 common shares, while indirect holdings through a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust totaled 10,581 common shares. Direct ownership stood at 213,375 common shares. The filing shows no derivative positions, indicating these are straightforward share holdings and a modest plan-related purchase.

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Insider Yeap Choh Fei
Role SVP
Bought 55 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 55 $76.01 $4K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 6,383 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 213,375 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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$2,392.5207 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.475 to US$1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). 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.
ESPP purchase size 55 common shares Open-market purchase on June 5, 2026 via ESPP trust
ESPP purchase price $76.0100 per share Average price for ESPP purchase on June 5, 2026
Indirect ESPP holdings 6,383 common shares Total shares held by ESPP trust after transaction
Indirect LTI trust holdings 10,581 common shares Shares held under Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust
Direct holdings 213,375 common shares Direct ownership after reported transactions
Average NT$ purchase price NT$2,392.5207 per share Local-currency average ESPP purchase price
FX rate used NT$31.475 to US$1 Exchange rate used to translate purchase price
Net share change 55 shares net buy Net buy volume across all reported transactions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased by the administrator of the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")"
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"
LTI Trust 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": "6383.0000", "direct_or_indirect": "I""
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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
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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*
Yeap Choh Fei

(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)
06/05/2026
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)213,375D
Common Shares (2330.TW)06/05/2026(1)PV55A$76.01(2)6,383(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)10,581(4)IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
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.
2. 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.
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/ Shu-Hua Fang, as attorney-in-fact06/09/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM SVP Yeap Choh Fei report on this Form 4?

Yeap Choh Fei reported a small open-market purchase via an employee plan. An ESPP trust acquired 55 TSM common shares (2330.TW) at $76.0100 per share on June 5, 2026, and holds them under the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How many TSM shares did the ESPP trust hold for Yeap Choh Fei after the June 5, 2026 transaction?

After the June 5, 2026 purchase, the ESPP trust held 6,383 TSM common shares for Yeap Choh Fei. These shares were bought and held under Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan according to terms predetermined by the issuer.

What are Yeap Choh Fei’s total direct TSM share holdings reported in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Yeap Choh Fei directly owning 213,375 TSM common shares. This direct position is separate from indirect holdings in trusts linked to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the Long-Term Incentive bonus plan.

How many TSM shares are held for Yeap Choh Fei under the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) bonus plan trust?

The filing reports 10,581 TSM common shares held by a trust under the Long-Term Incentive bonus plan. The trust purchased these shares with cash from the LTI plan, over which Yeap has obtained investment control according to the footnotes.

How was the $76.0100 purchase price for TSM shares under the ESPP determined?

The $76.0100 purchase price reflects a translation from New Taiwan dollars. The average purchase price was NT$2,392.5207 per share, converted at an exchange rate of NT$31.475 to US$1, as described in the Form 4 footnotes.