JPMorgan (AMJB) details Oracle-linked auto callable note terms
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $500,000 of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to Oracle Corporation common stock, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., and maturing on December 16, 2027.
The notes pay a quarterly contingent coupon of $41.25 per $1,000 note (a 16.50% per annum rate) for any Review Date when Oracle’s share price is at least 50.00% of the $191.17 Strike Value. If on any non-final Review Date Oracle closes at or above the Strike Value, the notes are automatically called, returning $1,000 plus the applicable coupon, starting as early as March 11, 2026.
If the notes are not called and Oracle’s final share price is below 50.00% of the Strike Value, investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% decline from the Strike Value and can lose their entire investment. The notes are unsecured, will not be listed, have an estimated value of $982.50 per $1,000 at pricing, and pay no dividends or fixed interest.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to Oracle?
The AMJB notes are Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They are linked to the common stock of Oracle Corporation and are scheduled to mature on December 16, 2027, offering potential contingent interest but exposing principal to market risk.
How does the 16.50% contingent interest on AMJB notes work?
The AMJB notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of 16.50% per annum, equal to $41.25 per $1,000 note each quarter. A Contingent Interest Payment is made only if, on a given Review Date, Oracle’s share price is at least 50.00% of the $191.17 Strike Value, which is also the Interest Barrier. If the price is below the Interest Barrier on a Review Date, no interest is paid for that period.
When can AMJB notes be automatically called and what do holders receive?
The notes are automatically called if, on any Review Date other than the final one, Oracle’s closing price is at least the Strike Value of $191.17. The earliest possible automatic call date is March 11, 2026. If called, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable $41.25 Contingent Interest Payment on the corresponding Call Settlement Date, and no further payments are made.
What principal risk do AMJB noteholders face at maturity?
If the notes have not been automatically called and Oracle’s Final Value is below the Trigger Value, which equals 50.00% of the Strike Value, the payment at maturity per $1,000 note is calculated as $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return). In that case, investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% Oracle falls below the Strike Value and can lose more than 50.00% or even all of their principal.
Are AMJB notes liquid, insured, or entitled to Oracle dividends?
The AMJB notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., but they are not bank deposits and are not insured by the FDIC or any governmental agency. The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange, and investors will not receive dividends on Oracle shares or have shareholder rights.
What are the fees and estimated value for the AMJB notes?
The price to public is $1,000 per note, including $5.00 in selling commissions, so the proceeds to the issuer are $995 per $1,000 note. For the full $500,000 offering, total selling commissions are $2,500 and proceeds to the issuer are $497,500. The estimated value at pricing is $982.50 per $1,000 note, reflecting internal funding and hedging costs.
How are AMJB notes treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
JPMorgan intends to treat the AMJB notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with any Contingent Interest Payments taxed as ordinary income, based on advice from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. The tax treatment is not certain and the IRS could adopt a different view, so investors are urged to consult their tax advisers.