TSMC SVP Wang Ying-Lang Acquires 52 Shares via ESPP

Executive Summary

On October 8, 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSM) filed a Form 4 detailing an acquisition by Senior Vice President Wang Ying-Lang. On October 7, 2026, Wang acquired 52 common shares via the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at an average translated price of $79.39 per share (NT$2,524.23 converted at NT$31.795 to US$1), totaling approximately $4,128.28.

Transaction Details

• Security: Common Shares (2330.TW)
• Transaction Code: P (Open market or private purchase pursuant to ESPP terms)
• Volume: 52 shares
• Execution Price: $79.39 per share
• Total Transaction Value: $4,128.28
• Ownership Nature: Indirect (By ESPP Trust)

Post-Transaction Beneficial Ownership

Following the transaction, Wang Ying-Lang's holdings include:

• Direct Ownership: 375,273 shares
• ESPP Trust (Indirect): 6,551 shares
• LTI Trust (Indirect): 10,581 shares
• Spouse (Indirect): 1,135,529 shares

Market & Strategic Context

The transaction represents a routine purchase under TSMC's administrator-managed Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Given the nominal transaction size relative to the insider's aggregate direct and indirect holdings exceeding 1.5 million shares, this event carries low informational signal and negligible trading significance.