TSMC shares were listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on September 5, 1994, under TWSE code "2330".
TSMC's American Depositary Shares (ADS) were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TSM" on October 8, 1997.
Which stock exchanges are TSMC traded on? What is the TSMC stock code on Bloomberg and Reuters?
What is TSMC's dividend policy?
TSMC intends to maintain a sustainable quarterly cash dividend, and to distribute the cash dividend each year at a level not lower than the year before.
What is TSMC's historical dividend pay out?
To view TSMC's dividend history, please click here
How may shareholders expect TSMC's ex-dividend date and payment date?
TSMC's Board of Directors will approve each quarter's dividend in the following quarter's Board Meeting, after which the dividend will be distributed within 6 months. Therefore, the ex-dividend date and payable date will also fall in the aforementioned 6-month period.
What do you need to do in order to participate in TSMC's dividend payments?
A shareholder must own TSMC shares through the day before the ex-dividend date to be entitled to the proposed dividend payment.
Does TSMC have a dividend reinvestment program?
TSMC does not have a dividend reinvestment program.
What is TSMC's fiscal year?
Our fiscal year end is December 31.
Whom may you contact for TSMC common shareholder services?
If you have any questions concerning your common shares, please call The Transfer Agency Department of Chinatrust Commercial Bank in Taiwan at 886-2-66365566.
You may also write to the bank at 5F, No. 83, Chung-Ching South Road Section 1, Taipei, Taiwan. (Fax: 886-2-23116723) or, visit the bank's website at https://www.ctbcbank.com
Alternatively, you may also contact TSMC Shareholders Service & SEC Compliance Department at g_sec@tsmc.com
Whom may you contact for TSMC ADS shareholder services?
If you have any questions concerning your ADS certificate, please contact Citibank Depositary Receipts Services at its toll-free line: 1-877-248-4237 (Outside USA: 1-781-575-4555), or at email: citibank@shareholders-online.com.
Shareholder Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
You may also write to Citibank N.A. Depositary Receipts Services at 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013, U.S.A., or visit website at https://www.citi.com/dr.
When does TSMC announce its earnings results each quarter?
To view our Financial Calendar, please click here.
What is the tax treatment on TSMC's ADS dividends?
Dividends for non-resident shareholders are subject to a 21% withholding tax payable to Taiwan tax authorities.
Please consult your tax advisor for information or advice regarding U.S. taxation pursuant to applicable provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Who are TSMC's major shareholders?
As of 12/23/2020 (Note)
| Major Shareholders | Total Shares Owned | Ownership Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| ADR Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. | 5,321,819,398 | 20.52% |
| National Development Fund, Executive Yuan | 1,653,709,980 | 6.38% |
| Citibank (Taiwan) Ltd. in custody for Government of Singapore | 664,026,441 | 2.56% |
| Citibank (Taiwan) Ltd. in custody for Norges Bank | 400,245,488 | 1.54% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Taipei Branch in custody for Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard Star Funds | 345,882,748 | 1.33% |
| New Labor Pension Fund | 279,045,255 | 1.08% |
| Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd | 246,007,308 | 0.95% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Taipei Branch in custody for Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard International Equity Index Funds | 214,909,785 | 0.83% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Taipei Branch in custody for Invesco Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund | 210,336,429 | 0.81% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Taipei Branch in custody for New Perspective Fund | 207,355,941 | 0.80% |
Note: Record date for the second quarter 2020 cash distribution.
