JPMorgan Financial (NYSE: AMJB) contingent notes tied to S&P 500 and Russell 2000
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering Contingent Interest Notes linked separately to the S&P 500 Index and the Russell 2000 Index, scheduled to mature on January 19, 2029.
Investors may receive semiannual contingent interest of at least 8.35% per annum in total if, on each review date, both indices close at or above 75% of their initial levels; if either index is below this barrier, no interest is paid for that period. At maturity, if either index finishes below its 75% trigger, repayment of principal is reduced one-for-one with the decline of the lesser-performing index, which can result in losing more than 25% or even all of the investment. The notes are unsecured, will not be listed on an exchange, have an estimated initial value of about $984.60 per $1,000
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan Financial (AMJB) offering in this 424B2 filing?
The company is offering Contingent Interest Notes linked to the S&P 500 Index and the Russell 2000 Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., with a scheduled maturity on January 19, 2029.
How do the contingent interest payments on the JPMorgan AMJB notes work?
On each review date, if the closing level of each index is at or above 75% of its initial value
What happens to principal at maturity on these JPMorgan contingent interest notes?
If, on the final review date, the final value of each index is at or above 75% of its initial value
What are the main risks of the JPMorgan Financial (AMJB) Contingent Interest Notes?
Key risks include no principal protection, the possibility of no interest payments if either index stays below its barrier on review dates, exposure to the lesser-performing index, credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., lack of dividends from the underlying indices, and limited liquidity because the notes will not be listed on an exchange.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes versus the price to public?
If the notes priced on the date shown, the estimated value would be approximately $984.60 per $1,000 principal amount. When the terms are finalized, the estimated value will be disclosed and will not be less than $900 per $1,000 note, reflecting structuring and hedging costs included in the price to the public.
How often are review and interest payment dates scheduled on these structured notes?
Review dates are scheduled roughly every six months on July 16, 2026; January 19, 2027; July 16, 2027; January 18, 2028; July 17, 2028; and January 16, 2029. Corresponding interest payment dates follow shortly after each review date, ending with the maturity date on January 19, 2029, subject to possible postponement for market disruption events.
How are these JPMorgan contingent interest notes treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
JPMorgan intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with contingent interest payments taxed as ordinary income. The issuer notes that other reasonable treatments are possible and that future IRS guidance could affect tax consequences, so investors are urged to consult their tax advisers, especially Non-U.S. Holders facing potential 30% withholding on contingent interest.