TSMC Senior VP Lee Chun-Hsien Acquires Shares via ESPP

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ($TSM) Form 4 Analysis

Summary

On October 7, 2026, Senior Vice President Lee Chun-Hsien acquired 51 common shares (2330.TW) of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd at an average price of $79.39 per share (converted from NT$2,524.2277 at an exchange rate of NT$31.795 to US$1), for an aggregate value of approximately $4,048.89.

Transaction Nature

• Transaction Code: P (Open market or private purchase)
• Ownership Structure: Indirectly held via the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Trust.
• Footnote Disclosure: The shares were purchased by the ESPP plan administrator on behalf of the reporting person pursuant to predetermined terms.

Total Holdings

Following this transaction, Lee Chun-Hsien's reported holdings include:

• ESPP Trust (Indirect): 6,092 shares
• Direct Ownership: 518,913 shares
• LTI Trust (Indirect): 10,581 shares
• Spouse (Indirect): 6,000 shares

Market Significance

The filing represents a routine, low-dollar ESPP contribution executed under standard plan rules, indicating minimal market signaling value.