JPMorgan (AMJB) auto callable Ford-linked notes pay 11% contingent coupon
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to Ford Motor Company common stock, with a total size of $2,548,000 and maturity on December 9, 2027.
The notes pay a contingent interest rate of 11% per year, or $27.50 per $1,000 each quarter, but only on Review Dates when Ford’s closing price is at least 61% of the Initial Value, set at $13.03 per share. Missed coupons can be paid later if the barrier is met on a subsequent Review Date. The notes are automatically called, starting June 5, 2026, if Ford’s price on a Review Date (other than the first and final) is at or above the Initial Value, returning $1,000 plus due and unpaid interest.
If the notes are not called and Ford’s final price is at or above the 61% Trigger Value, investors receive principal plus the applicable contingent interest and any unpaid coupons. If the final price is below the Trigger Value, repayment is reduced one-for-one with Ford’s decline, and investors can lose more than 39% and up to all of their principal. The notes are unsecured, not listed, have an estimated value of $967.20 per $1,000 at pricing, and involve credit, market, liquidity and tax risks.
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FAQ
What are the key terms of JPMorgan’s AMJB Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes tied to Ford?
The notes are issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., and are linked to Ford Motor Company common stock. They mature on December 9, 2027, have a minimum denomination of $1,000, and the total offering size is $2,548,000.
How does the 11% contingent interest work on these JPMorgan AMJB notes?
The notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of 11% per annum, equal to 2.75% per quarter, or $27.50 per $1,000 on each Interest Payment Date. Interest is paid only if, on the related Review Date, Ford’s closing price is at or above the Interest Barrier of 61% of the Initial Value (61% of $13.03, or $7.9483). Missed coupons accumulate and can be paid later if a future Review Date meets the barrier.
Under what conditions are the JPMorgan AMJB notes automatically called early?
The notes are automatically called if, on any Review Date other than the first and final, Ford’s closing price is greater than or equal to the Initial Value of $13.03. The earliest possible call date is based on the June 5, 2026 Review Date. If called, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable contingent interest and any previously unpaid contingent interest, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity if the JPMorgan AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and Ford’s Final Value is at or above the Trigger Value of 61% of the Initial Value, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the final contingent interest and any unpaid coupons. If the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the maturity payment becomes $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return), where Stock Return is (Final Value – Initial Value) / Initial Value. In that case, investors lose more than 39% of principal and could lose their entire investment.
What are the main risks of investing in these JPMorgan AMJB Auto Callable Notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing some or all principal if Ford’s Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the risk of receiving no interest at all if Ford stays below the Interest Barrier on all Review Dates, and credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations, not bank deposits, not FDIC insured, and are not listed on any exchange, which can limit liquidity and make secondary market prices lower than the original issue price.
How do fees and estimated value affect the economics of the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
The price to public is $1,000 per note, including $17.50 in selling commissions and a $1.00 structuring fee per $1,000, with $982.50 in proceeds to the issuer. The estimated value at pricing is $967.20 per $1,000, reflecting internal funding rates, hedging costs and dealer compensation, which means secondary market values are expected to be below the issue price.