Form 6-K

1934 Act Registration No. 1-14700

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2014

 

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

No. 8, Li-Hsin Rd. 6,

Hsinchu Science Park,

Taiwan

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes  ¨            No   x

(If “Yes” is marked, indicated below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82:            .)

 

 

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Date: June 24, 2014     By  

/s/ Lora Ho

      Lora Ho
      Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer


LOGO

TSMC Sets July 20 as Record Date for Common Share Dividends

Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. – June 24, 2014 – TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today set July 20, 2014 as the record date for its common stock shareholders entitled to participate in distribution of 2013 profits in the form of cash dividend. The ex-dividend date for TSMC common shares shall be July 14, 2014. As required by Article 165 of Taiwan’s Company Law, the shareholders’ register shall be closed for five days prior to the record date (July 16 through July 20, 2014) for registration transfer.

The ex-dividend date for TSMC American Depositary Shares (ADSs) will be July 14, 2014. The record date for TSMC ADSs entitled to participate in this cash dividend distribution will be July 16, 2014. Holders of ADSs are encouraged to check with their securities brokers for receipt of the cash dividend in their own accounts. Any questions regarding this upcoming dividend may be directed to Ms. Emi Mak at Citibank, N.A. (Tel: +1-212-816-6693; email: emi.p.mak@citi.com)

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TSMC Spokesperson:

Ms. Lora Ho

Senior Vice President and CFO

Tel: 886-3-566-4602

 

TSMC Acting Spokesperson:

Dr. Elizabeth Sun

Director

Corporate Communication Division

Tel: 886-3-568-2085

Mobile: 886-988-937-999

Email: elizabeth_sun@tsmc.com

 

For Further Information:

Mr. Michael Kramer

Principal Specialist

PR Department

Tel: 03-563-6688 ext. 7125031

Mobile: 886-988-931-352

Email :pdkramer@tsmc.com

 

 

Ms. Dana Tsai

Principal Specialist

PR Department

Tel: 886-3-505-5036

Mobile: 886-988-931-351

Email: dana_tsai@tsmc.com