TSMC VP Cao Min Acquires 12,881 Common Shares via Stock Award Vesting

Executive Summary

On September 1, 2026, Cao Min, Vice President at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM), acquired 12,881 Common Shares (2330.TW) at $0 per share through the vesting of Employee Restricted Stock Awards. Following this transaction, Cao Min directly owns 520,760 shares of TSMC common stock.

Transaction Breakdown

• Security: Common Shares (2330.TW)
• Transaction Code: A (Grant, award, or other acquisition)
• Shares Acquired: 12,881
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Total Transaction Value: $0.00
• Direct Ownership After Transaction: 520,760 shares

Indirect Holdings

In addition to direct ownership, the filing reports the following indirect holdings:

• 6,717 shares held indirectly via ESPP Trust
• 10,581 shares held indirectly via LTI Trust
• 34,470 shares held indirectly by Spouse

Market Significance

This filing reflects a routine equity award vesting under TSMC's Employee Restricted Stock Awards Rules rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Because no discretionary open-market buying or selling took place, this transaction has low trading significance for market participants.