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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) EVP adds shares through ESPP purchase and trusts

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD EVP and Co-COO Yuh-Jier Mii reported a small open-market purchase of 72 Common Shares (2330.TW) on June 5, 2026, acquired indirectly through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan trust at $76.0100 per share.

After this transaction, the ESPP trust holds 7,959 common shares for his benefit, while a separate Long-Term Incentive trust holds 63,345 common shares and he directly owns 1,254,057 common shares plus 25 American Depositary Shares.

He also holds Equity Linked Notes issued by UBS AG that reference a basket including TSM American Depositary Shares, which may settle in up to 703 ADS if conditions at their March 4, 2027 exercisable date are met.

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Insider Mii Yuh-Jier
Role EVP and Co-COO
Bought 72 shs ($5K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 72 $76.01 $5K
holding Equity Linked Notes -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding American Depositary Shares (TSM) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 7,959 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Equity Linked Notes — 703 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 1,254,057 shares (Direct, null); American Depositary Shares (TSM) — 25 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares. 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. The Equity Linked Notes are issued by UBS AG that reference a basket of equity securities that includes the issuer's American Depositary Shares. The principal amount of the notes is US$150,000. The notes are exercisable and expire on March 4, 2027 (the "Exercisable Date"). Under the terms of the notes, if the notes are not redeemed early and the closing price of the worst-performing basket component is below its strike price on the Exercisable Date, the notes may be settled by delivery of shares or American Depositary Shares of that worst-performing basket component plus cash in lieu of any fractional share. The strike price for each basket component equals 55% of its initial reference level. If the issuer's American Depositary Shares are determined to be the worst-performing basket component, settlement may result in delivery of up to 703 American Depositary Shares of the issuer at a strike price of 213.2515 per American Depositary Share. [Continued in footnote 7] [Continued from footnote 6] In addition, the notes may be redeemed for cash, (i) if, during the observation period prior to the Exercisable Date, the closing price of each basket component has reached its initial reference level at least once, or (ii) if the notes are not redeemed early and the closing price of the worst-performing basket component is at or above its strike price on the Exercisable Date.
ESPP purchase size 72 common shares Open-market purchase on June 5, 2026 via ESPP trust
ESPP purchase price $76.0100 per share Translated from NT$2,392.5207 at NT$31.475/US$1
ESPP trust holdings 7,959 common shares Common Shares held under Employee Stock Purchase Plan after transaction
LTI trust holdings 63,345 common shares Common Shares held via Long-Term Incentive Bonus Plan trust
Direct common share holdings 1,254,057 common shares Directly owned Common Shares following reported holdings update
Direct ADS holdings 25 ADS American Depositary Shares directly held
Equity Linked Notes principal $150,000 Principal amount of UBS AG notes referencing TSM ADS
Underlying ADS from notes 703 ADS Maximum ADS deliverable if TSM ADS are worst-performing component at March 4, 2027 exercisable date
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common Shares purchased and held under 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.
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, over which the filer has obtained investment control."
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.
Equity Linked Notes financial
"The Equity Linked Notes are issued by UBS AG that reference a basket of equity securities that includes the issuer's American Depositary Shares."
initial reference level financial
"If, during the observation period prior to the Exercisable Date, the closing price of each basket component has reached its initial reference level at least once."
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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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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*
Mii Yuh-Jier

(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)
EVP and Co-COO
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)1,254,057D
American Depositary Shares (TSM)(1)25D
Common Shares (2330.TW)06/05/2026(2)PV72A$76.01(3)7,959(4)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)63,345(5)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
Equity Linked Notes(6)(7) (6)(7)03/04/2027American Depositary Shares (TSM)(1)(6)(7)703(6)(7)150,000(6)(7)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each American Depositary Share represents five (5) Common Shares.
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$2,392.5207 in New Taiwan dollars, at the rate of NT$31.475 to US$1.
4. Common Shares purchased and held under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").
5. 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.
6. The Equity Linked Notes are issued by UBS AG that reference a basket of equity securities that includes the issuer's American Depositary Shares. The principal amount of the notes is US$150,000. The notes are exercisable and expire on March 4, 2027 (the "Exercisable Date"). Under the terms of the notes, if the notes are not redeemed early and the closing price of the worst-performing basket component is below its strike price on the Exercisable Date, the notes may be settled by delivery of shares or American Depositary Shares of that worst-performing basket component plus cash in lieu of any fractional share. The strike price for each basket component equals 55% of its initial reference level. If the issuer's American Depositary Shares are determined to be the worst-performing basket component, settlement may result in delivery of up to 703 American Depositary Shares of the issuer at a strike price of 213.2515 per American Depositary Share. [Continued in footnote 7]
7. [Continued from footnote 6] In addition, the notes may be redeemed for cash, (i) if, during the observation period prior to the Exercisable Date, the closing price of each basket component has reached its initial reference level at least once, or (ii) if the notes are not redeemed early and the closing price of the worst-performing basket component is at or above its strike price on the Exercisable Date.
Remarks:
/s/ Shu-Hua Fang, as attorney-in-fact06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider share purchase did TSM EVP Yuh-Jier Mii report?

Yuh-Jier Mii reported buying 72 TSM common shares indirectly via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $76.0100 per share. The shares were purchased on June 5, 2026 and increase his ESPP-related indirect holdings to 7,959 common shares.

How many Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares does Yuh-Jier Mii now hold?

Following the reported transactions, Yuh-Jier Mii holds 1,254,057 common shares directly, 63,345 common shares through a Long-Term Incentive trust, and 7,959 common shares via an ESPP trust, plus 25 American Depositary Shares and Equity Linked Notes referencing up to 703 ADS.

What is the role of trusts in Yuh-Jier Mii’s TSM holdings?

Two trusts hold TSM common shares for Yuh-Jier Mii: an ESPP trust with 7,959 shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and an LTI trust with 63,345 shares funded by Long-Term Incentive bonus cash, over which he has obtained investment control.

What Equity Linked Notes tied to TSM does Yuh-Jier Mii hold?

He holds Equity Linked Notes issued by UBS AG referencing a basket that includes TSM ADS. If TSM ADS are the worst-performing component, settlement may deliver up to 703 ADS at a strike price of 213.2515 per ADS on March 4, 2027.

How is the TSM share price for the ESPP purchase calculated?

The reported $76.0100 per-share price reflects translation from an average purchase price of NT$2,392.5207 in New Taiwan dollars, using an exchange rate of NT$31.475 to US$1, as specified in the filing footnotes for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction.