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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) VP adds shares through employee stock purchase plan

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD VP Yung-Haw Liaw reported an indirect purchase of common shares through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On June 5, 2026, the ESPP administrator bought 48 Common Shares (2330.TW) on his behalf at $76.01 per share, based on a New Taiwan dollar price translated at the disclosed exchange rate. After this ESPP transaction, he indirectly holds 6,193 shares via the ESPP trust, in addition to 430,000 shares held by Hsing Yu Investment Co., Ltd., 7,036 shares held by an LTI trust, and 463,054 shares held directly. The filing reflects a small, routine increase in his overall ownership primarily through employee plans.

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Insider Liaw Yung-Haw
Role VP
Bought 48 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares (2330.TW) 48 $76.01 $4K
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
holding Common Shares (2330.TW) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares (2330.TW) — 6,193 shares (Indirect, By ESPP Trust); Common Shares (2330.TW) — 463,054 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 48 shares Common Shares (2330.TW) bought June 5, 2026 via ESPP
ESPP purchase price $76.01 per share Price translated from NT$2,392.5207 at NT$31.475/US$1
Indirect ESPP trust holdings 6,193 shares Total common shares held by ESPP trust after transaction
Indirect Hsing Yu Investment holdings 430,000 shares Common shares held by Hsing Yu Investment Co., Ltd.
Indirect LTI trust holdings 7,036 shares Common shares held by LTI trust after reported holdings
Direct holdings 463,054 shares Common shares held directly by Yung-Haw Liaw
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 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"
indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "By ESPP Trust""
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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*
Liaw Yung-Haw
(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)
VP
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)463,054D
Common Shares (2330.TW)06/05/2026(1)PV48A$76.01(2)6,193(3)IBy ESPP Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)7,036(4)IBy LTI Trust
Common Shares (2330.TW)430,000IBy Hsing Yu Investment Co., Ltd.
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).
** 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 (TSMC) report for VP Yung-Haw Liaw?

TSMC reported that VP Yung-Haw Liaw had 48 common shares purchased on his behalf through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The transaction was executed by the ESPP administrator at a translated price of $76.01 per share.

How many TSM common shares did the ESPP buy for Liaw on June 5, 2026?

The ESPP administrator bought 48 TSM common shares for Yung-Haw Liaw on June 5, 2026. These shares are held indirectly in an ESPP trust, bringing his indirect ESPP trust holdings to 6,193 shares after the transaction.

What is the total direct shareholding of Yung-Haw Liaw in TSM after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Yung-Haw Liaw directly holds 463,054 TSM common shares. This figure is separate from his indirect holdings via Hsing Yu Investment Co., Ltd., the ESPP trust, and the LTI trust disclosed in the same Form 4.

How was the $76.01 share price for the ESPP purchase of TSM calculated?

The $76.01 share price was translated from an average purchase price of NT$2,392.5207 per share. The conversion used an exchange rate of NT$31.475 to US$1, as specified in the Form 4 footnote for this ESPP transaction.

Is the TSM VP’s 48-share purchase a routine employee stock plan transaction?

Yes. A footnote explains the 48 TSM shares were purchased by the administrator of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan under predetermined terms. This indicates a routine, plan-based acquisition rather than a discretionary open-market trade by the VP.