High-yield Eli Lilly-linked notes from JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) priced
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is issuing $1,906,000 of Auto Callable Yield Notes linked to the common stock of Eli Lilly and Company, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay interest of 12.50% per annum, credited at 1.04167% per month, as long as they have not been automatically called.
The notes may be automatically called on scheduled review dates starting July 21, 2026 if Eli Lilly’s share price is at or above the initial value of $1,078.52, in which case investors receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable interest and no further payments. If held to the February 25, 2027 maturity and the final share price is at or above 70% of the initial value, investors receive full principal plus the final interest payment.
If the final price falls below 70% of the initial value, repayment of principal is reduced dollar-for-dollar with the stock’s decline, and investors can lose more than 30% and up to all of their principal. The estimated value at pricing was $984.90 per $1,000 note, and the notes are unsecured, unlisted obligations subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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FAQ
What are the key terms of JPMorgan’s AMJB Auto Callable Yield Notes linked to Eli Lilly?
The notes have a total offering size of $1,906,000, pay interest of 12.50% per annum (1.04167% per month) and are scheduled to mature on February 25, 2027, unless automatically called earlier based on the performance of Eli Lilly’s common stock.
How does the automatic call feature work on the AMJB notes?
On each Review Date from July 21, 2026 through February 22, 2027 (excluding the final Review Date for call purposes), if Eli Lilly’s closing share price is at or above the Initial Value of $1,078.52, the notes are automatically called and pay $1,000 per note plus the applicable monthly interest, with no further payments afterward.
When can investors in AMJB lose principal on these Eli Lilly-linked notes?
If the notes are not automatically called and the Final Value of Eli Lilly’s stock on the last Review Date is below the Trigger Value, set at 70.00% of the Initial Value, the maturity payment is reduced using the formula $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return). In that case, investors lose more than 30.00% of principal and could lose their entire investment.
What interest payments do the AMJB notes offer over their life?
For each $1,000 principal amount, the notes pay monthly interest of $10.4167, corresponding to an annual rate of 12.50%. If the notes remain outstanding for all 13 Interest Payment Dates, total interest would be $135.4167 per note.
What are the main risks associated with JPMorgan’s AMJB Auto Callable Yield Notes?
Key risks include potential loss of some or all principal if Eli Lilly’s stock falls below the Trigger Value at maturity, the unsecured and unsubordinated nature of the obligations (subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.), lack of listing and potential illiquidity, and the fact that investors do not receive Eli Lilly dividends or any upside beyond the fixed interest payments.
How does the estimated value of the AMJB notes compare to the issue price?
The original issue price is $1,000 per note, while the estimated value at pricing was $984.90 per $1,000 principal amount. The difference reflects structuring fees, projected hedging profits and hedging costs included in the issue price.
Who guarantees the AMJB notes and in what denominations are they issued?
The notes are issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They are offered in minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000.