JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) prices digital barrier notes on two indexes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is issuing structured notes called Digital Barrier Notes linked to the lesser performing of the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and the Russell 2000® Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The total offering size is $1,525,000, in minimum denominations of $1,000.
The notes mature on January 19, 2029. If on the observation date in January 2029 the final level of each index is at least 65.00% of its initial level, investors receive $1,000 plus a fixed 24.45% return per note. If either index finishes below its 65.00% barrier, the payoff is $1,000 plus the return of the lesser performing index, so investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% decline and can lose their entire investment.
The notes pay no interest, do not provide dividends, are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of both the issuer and guarantor, and are not bank deposits or FDIC insured. The price to public is $1,000 per note, including $6.50 in selling commissions, while the estimated value at pricing is $981.80 per $1,000 note, reflecting structuring and hedging costs.
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What are JPMorgan (AMJB) Digital Barrier Notes described in this 424B2?
The notes are Digital Barrier Notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, linked to the lesser performing of the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and the Russell 2000® Index, and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations with no interest or dividend payments.
How do investors in JPMorgan (AMJB) Digital Barrier Notes earn the 24.45% return?
At maturity in January 2029, if the final level of each index is at least 65.00% of its initial level, investors receive $1,000 plus a 24.45% contingent digital return per note, for a total of $1,244.50 per $1,000 principal amount, regardless of how much the indices have risen above the barrier.
How can investors lose principal on these JPMorgan (AMJB) Digital Barrier Notes?
If on the observation date the final level of either index is below its 65.00% barrier, the payment per $1,000 note equals $1,000 plus the return of the lesser performing index. For example, if the lesser performing index has fallen 60.00%, the payoff is $400.00 and investors lose 60% of principal; a 100% decline would result in no repayment.
What are the key terms and dates for the JPMorgan (AMJB) Digital Barrier Notes?
The notes priced on January 13, 2026 and are expected to settle on or about January 16, 2026. The observation date is January 16, 2029 and the maturity date is January 19, 2029. The barrier for each index is 65.00% of its initial value, and the contingent digital return is 24.45%.
What is the offering size, pricing and estimated value of these JPMorgan (AMJB) notes?
The total offering is $1,525,000 in notes, with a price to public of $1,000 per note, including $6.50 in selling commissions and resulting in proceeds to the issuer of $993.50 per note. The estimated value when terms were set is $981.80 per $1,000 note, reflecting selling, structuring and hedging costs.
What credit and liquidity risks do JPMorgan (AMJB) Digital Barrier Notes carry?
Repayment depends on the credit of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. The notes are not bank deposits, are not FDIC insured, and will not be listed on any exchange, so secondary market liquidity may be limited and any sale before maturity could occur at a price below the original issue price.
What underlying indices are used in JPMorgan (AMJB) Digital Barrier Notes and what risks do they involve?
The notes reference the STOXX® Europe 600 Index, a broad European equity index, and the Russell 2000® Index, which tracks small-cap U.S. stocks. Risks include exposure to non-U.S. markets and currencies for the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and small capitalization stock risk for the Russell 2000® Index, as well as the possibility that poor performance of either index drives the payoff.