Biogen-linked auto-callable notes from JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) terms
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $100,000 of auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the common stock of Biogen Inc., maturing on January 19, 2028. The notes pay a contingent interest of $28.125 per $1,000 note each quarter (an annual rate of 11.25%) for any Review Date when Biogen’s closing share price is at or above the Interest Barrier of 70.00% of the Initial Value, set at $178.30 (Interest Barrier $124.81). Missed interest can be paid later if the barrier is met on a future Review Date.
The notes are automatically called, and pay back $1,000 plus due interest, if on any Review Date other than the first or final one (earliest July 13, 2026) Biogen’s price is at or above the Initial Value. If the notes are not called and Biogen’s final price is below the Trigger Value (70.00% of the Initial Value), repayment is reduced one-for-one with the stock loss, and investors can lose most or all principal. The notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., with an estimated value of $962.40 per $1,000 at pricing, and are expected to be illiquid and sensitive to issuer credit risk.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan’s Biogen-linked auto callable contingent interest note (AMJB)?
This note is a structured debt product from JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that links payments to the performance of Biogen Inc. common stock. It offers potential quarterly contingent interest and possible early redemption, but exposes investors to Biogen share performance and the issuer’s credit risk.
How do the contingent interest payments work on the AMJB Biogen-linked notes?
For each $1,000 principal amount, you can receive a Contingent Interest Payment of $28.125 (an annual rate of 11.25%, or 2.8125% per quarter) on each Interest Payment Date if, on the related Review Date, Biogen’s closing share price is at or above the Interest Barrier of 70.00% of the Initial Value. If interest is skipped because the barrier is not met, those unpaid amounts can be paid later if a future Review Date meets the barrier. If Biogen’s price stays below the barrier on every Review Date, no interest is paid over the life of the notes.
When can the AMJB Biogen-linked notes be automatically called, and what do investors receive?
The notes are automatically called if, on any Review Date other than the first and final ones, Biogen’s closing share price is at or above the Initial Value of $178.30. The earliest possible call date is tied to the July 13, 2026 Review Date. If called, investors receive, per $1,000 note, $1,000 plus the applicable contingent interest for that Review Date and any previously unpaid contingent interest, with no further payments afterward.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and Biogen’s final share price (the Final Value) is at or above the Trigger Value of 70.00% of the Initial Value, investors receive, per $1,000 note, $1,000 plus the final contingent interest and any unpaid prior contingent interest. If the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, repayment is calculated as $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return), where Stock Return is (Final Value – Initial Value) / Initial Value. In that case, investors lose more than 30.00% of principal and could lose their entire investment.
What are the key risks of investing in JPMorgan’s Biogen-linked auto callable notes?
The notes do not guarantee principal or interest. If Biogen’s share price finishes below the Trigger Value and the notes are not called, principal repayment is reduced in line with the stock loss. If Biogen’s price stays below the Interest Barrier on all Review Dates, no contingent interest is ever paid. The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., so investors face issuer and guarantor credit risk. The notes are not listed on any exchange, and secondary market liquidity may be limited, with potential sales at prices below the original issue price.
How does the estimated value of the AMJB notes compare to the price to public?
The price to public is $1,000 per note, while the estimated value at pricing is $962.40 per $1,000 principal amount. The difference reflects selling commissions of $17.50 per $1,000 note, a structuring fee of $1.00 per $1,000 note, projected hedging profits and estimated hedging costs, and the internal funding rate used by JPMorgan’s affiliates. Secondary market prices are expected to be below the original issue price and influenced by these factors.
How are U.S. federal income taxes expected to apply to the AMJB Biogen-linked notes?
JPMorgan intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons for U.S. federal income tax purposes, with any Contingent Interest Payments treated as ordinary income, as discussed in the referenced tax section. The pricing supplement notes that other reasonable tax treatments may apply and that future IRS guidance on prepaid forward contracts could change the tax consequences, potentially with retroactive effect. Non-U.S. Holders may face 30% withholding on contingent interest, subject to possible treaty reductions and certification requirements.