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TSM (NYSE: TSM) CFO adds shares through ESPP purchase and large direct holding

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD Senior Vice President and CFO Jen-Chau Huang indirectly bought 37 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $57.87 per share in an open-market purchase on April 9, 2026. The shares were purchased by the administrator of the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on his behalf and are held through an ESPP trust under predetermined plan terms. After this transaction, he holds 3,436 shares through the ESPP trust, 1,811,543 shares directly, and 20,190 shares indirectly through a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust.

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Insider Huang Jen-Chau
Role SVP and CFO
Bought 37 shs ($2K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 37 $57.87 $2K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 3,436 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,811,543 shares (Direct)
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$1,837.2789 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.748 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.
Shares purchased 37 shares Open-market purchase on April 9, 2026
Purchase price $57.87 per share Price for 37 Common Shares (2330.TW)
Direct holdings after transaction 1,811,543 shares Common Shares held directly by CFO
ESPP trust holdings after transaction 3,436 shares Common Shares held under ESPP trust
LTI trust holdings 20,190 shares Common Shares held by Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust
FX rate used NT$31.748 to US$1 Translation of NT$1,837.2789 average purchase price
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
"Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")."
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"
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
""direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "By ESPP Trust""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Huang Jen-Chau
(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 and CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[2330.TW]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026		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)1,811,543D
Common Shares (2330.TW)04/09/2026(1)PV37A$57.87(2)3,436(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)20,190(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$1,837.2789 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.748 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/ Jen-Chau Huang04/13/2026
** 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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did TSM CFO Jen-Chau Huang report?

TSM’s CFO Jen-Chau Huang reported an indirect purchase of 37 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $57.87 per share. The shares were acquired on April 9, 2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and are held by an ESPP trust on his behalf.

How many Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, TSM’s CFO holds 1,811,543 Common Shares directly. He also holds 3,436 shares indirectly via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust and 20,190 shares indirectly through a Long-Term Incentive bonus plan trust, according to the filing data provided.

Was the TSM CFO’s recent share purchase pre-planned under a program?

Yes. The filing footnotes state the Common Shares were purchased by the administrator of Taiwan Semiconductor’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on behalf of the filer under terms predetermined by the issuer, indicating a structured, programmatic acquisition rather than a discretionary one-time trade.

What price did the TSM CFO effectively pay for the newly purchased shares?

The 37 newly purchased Common Shares were acquired at $57.87 per share. A footnote explains this price was translated from an average purchase price of NT$1,837.2789, using an exchange rate of NT$31.748 to US$1, reflecting the underlying New Taiwan dollar transaction.

How are the TSM CFO’s indirect holdings structured in this Form 4?

The CFO’s indirect holdings include 3,436 Common Shares purchased and held under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan through an ESPP trust, and 20,190 Common Shares held by a trust funded via the Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, over which he has obtained investment control, as disclosed in the footnotes.