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 Registrants 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 |
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 Taiwans 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 |