Kirby William C. 4

What Happened Kirby William C., a director of Taiwan Fund Inc. (TWN), made an open-market/private purchase of 50,686.9 shares on February 26, 2026 at $64.90 per share, for a total reported cost of $3,289,580. This was a purchase (insider buy), which many investors view as a potentially bullish signal, though it does not by itself prove future performance.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-26 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-27, Accession 0001193125-26-083648)
• Transaction type/code: Purchase (P) — open market or private purchase
• Price and size: 50,686.9 shares at $64.90 per share; total value $3,289,580
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt — see the full Form 4 for post-transaction holdings
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other footnotes were indicated in the summary provided
• Timeliness: Filing appears timely (filed one day after the transaction date)

Context Insider purchases can attract attention because they indicate a director is putting personal capital into the company’s shares. For a closed-end fund like Taiwan Fund, purchases may reflect confidence in the fund’s discounts/premiums or strategy, but they don't guarantee future returns. For full disclosure on holdings and any footnotes, consult the complete Form 4 on the SEC site (Accession 0001193125-26-083648).