TSMC (NYSE: TSM) VP adds 2,000 shares in open-market purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing vice president Lin Shyue-Shyh made an open-market purchase of 2,000 common shares on March 29, 2026 at $55.63 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 23,269 shares. The price reflects a translation from NT$1,780 at a rate of NT$31.996 to US$1. In addition to his direct stake, the filing shows indirect holdings of 53 shares through an ESPP Trust and 4,000 shares held by his spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,000 shares ($111,260)

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Lin Shyue-Shyh

Role VP

Bought 2,000 shs ($111K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Shares (2330.TW)	2,000	$55.63	$111K
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares (2330.TW)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 23,269 shares (Direct); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 53 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price was translated from New Taiwan dollars, NT$1,780, at the rate of NT$31.996 to US$1. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lin Shyue-Shyh

(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)
	VP

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/29/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares (2330.TW)	03/29/2026		P		2,000	A	$55.63(1)	23,269	D
Common Shares (2330.TW)								53(2)	I	By ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)								4,000	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price was translated from New Taiwan dollars, NT$1,780, at the rate of NT$31.996 to US$1.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Jen-Chau Huang, as attorney-in-fact	03/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM VP Lin Shyue-Shyh report on Form 4?

Lin Shyue-Shyh reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 Taiwan Semiconductor common shares. The transaction occurred on March 29, 2026 at a price of $55.63 per share, increasing his direct ownership position disclosed in the filing.

How many TSM shares does Lin Shyue-Shyh hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported purchase, Lin directly holds 23,269 Taiwan Semiconductor common shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings of 53 shares through an ESPP Trust and 4,000 shares held by his spouse, showing both direct and indirect economic exposure.

What price did Lin Shyue-Shyh pay per TSM share in the reported trade?

Lin paid $55.63 per common share for the 2,000 shares purchased. The filing notes this price was translated from NT$1,780 using an exchange rate of NT$31.996 to US$1, reflecting the shares’ New Taiwan dollar trading price.

Does the TSM Form 4 show any indirect holdings for Lin Shyue-Shyh?

Yes. The Form 4 shows 53 common shares held indirectly through an ESPP Trust and 4,000 common shares held by his spouse. These positions are classified as indirect ownership, complementing his larger direct holding disclosed in the same report.

What is the role of the ESPP Trust mentioned in the TSM Form 4 filing?

The ESPP Trust holds 53 common shares for Lin under Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. A footnote explains that common shares are purchased and held under the issuer’s ESPP, indicating these are plan-related, indirectly owned shares.