TSMC Controller Acquires 31 Shares via Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insider Transaction Analysis: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM)

Executive Summary

On October 7, 2026, Chen Chih-Ho, Controller of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, acquired 31 common shares through the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at an average translated price of $79.39 per share (NT$2,524.23 per share converted at NT$31.795 to US$1). The aggregate transaction value was $2,461.09.

Key Transaction Details

• Reporting Owner: Chen Chih-Ho
• Role: Controller (Officer)
• Security: Common Shares (2330.TW)
• Transaction Code: P (Open-market or private purchase, designated under the issuer's ESPP)
• Shares Acquired: 31 shares
• Transaction Price: $79.39 / share
• Total Transaction Value: $2,461.09
• Ownership Type: Indirect (By ESPP Trust)

Post-Transaction Holdings

Following this transaction, the reporting owner holds:

• Direct Ownership: 5,367 common shares
• ESPP Trust: 233 common shares
• Spouse: 363 common shares
• Homewarm Advisory Co., Ltd.: 8,000 common shares
• Total Beneficial Ownership: 13,963 common shares

Significance Assessment

The transaction is rated Low in market and trading significance. It represents a routine, scheduled acquisition under TSMC's predetermined Employee Stock Purchase Plan with minimal capital deployed relative to overall executive compensation and total holdings.