William C. Kirby, a member of the board of Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TWN), completed a substantial purchase of the fund's shares on February 26, 2026. Kirby acquired 50,686.90 shares at a per-share price of $64.90, producing a total transaction value of $3,289,579.
The purchase took place while TWN was trading close to its 52-week high of $66.20. Over the trailing 12 months the fund has recorded a 97.7% return. At the time of the transaction the fund was also offering a 9.4% dividend yield and was trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.54.
Following the trade, Kirby is reported to directly hold 2,886 shares of Taiwan Fund Inc. The figures in the filing show the new acquisition alongside the current ownership reported after the transaction.
Market commentary included in available data indicates the fund is performing near its yearly peak while delivering notable returns. InvestingPro Tips notes the proximity to the 52-week high and indicates there are additional analytics available; the platform lists 10 extra ProTips and broader metrics for investors who wish to review further details.
This report presents the transaction details as disclosed and the basic valuation and yield metrics available at the time of the filing. No additional rationale for the director's purchase or further context on changes to his overall holding level was provided in the material disclosed alongside the trade.
Contextual notes
- The trade date and share count are drawn from the filed transaction record dated February 26, 2026.
- The per-share price for the acquisition is $64.90 and the aggregate consideration is $3,289,579.
- TWN's 52-week high is reported at $66.20 and the 12-month return is listed as 97.7%.