JPMorgan Chase Financial (AMJB) prices Vertiv-linked auto callable notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $250,000 of auto callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the Class A common stock of Vertiv Holdings Co, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay a monthly contingent coupon of $13.9583 per $1,000 principal (a 16.75% annual rate) only when Vertiv’s closing share price on a review date is at or above 60% of the $161.27 initial value, and any skipped coupons can be paid later if this condition is met.
The notes can be automatically called starting March 12, 2026 if Vertiv’s share price on specified review dates is at least the initial value, returning $1,000 per note plus the applicable coupon and any unpaid coupons. If the notes are not called and Vertiv’s final share price on the June 14, 2027 review date is at least 50% of the initial value, holders receive full principal plus due coupons. If it is below 50%, repayment is reduced in proportion to Vertiv’s loss, so investors can lose more than half, up to all, of their principal.
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial and expose holders to the credit risk of both the issuer and guarantor. The price to the public is $1,000 per note, including $22.25 of selling commissions, while JPMorgan’s own estimated value at pricing was $946, reflecting embedded fees, structuring and hedging costs. The notes are not listed on an exchange, may be hard to sell, and do not pay dividends on Vertiv stock.
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FAQ
What does the JPMorgan Chase Financial (AMJB) 424B2 filing describe?
The filing describes Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. These structured notes are linked to the Class A common stock of Vertiv Holdings Co, have a scheduled maturity on June 17, 2027, are issued in $1,000 denominations, and total $250,000 in aggregate principal.
How do the contingent interest payments on the Vertiv-linked AMJB notes work?
The notes offer a 16.75% per annum Contingent Interest Rate, paying $13.9583 per $1,000 each month if Vertiv’s closing share price on the relevant review date is at or above the Interest Barrier of 60% of the initial value ($96.762). If that condition is not met, no coupon is paid for that month, but unpaid coupons can be paid later if a future review date closes at or above the barrier.
When can the JPMorgan Chase Financial Vertiv notes be automatically called?
The notes are automatically called on any review date other than the first, second and final ones if Vertiv’s closing share price is at least the Initial Value of $161.27. The earliest possible automatic call date is based on the March 12, 2026 review date. Upon an automatic call, holders receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable contingent interest and any previously unpaid contingent interest, and no further payments are made.
How can investors in the Vertiv-linked AMJB notes lose principal at maturity?
If the notes are not called and the Final Value of Vertiv stock on the June 14, 2027 review date is below the Trigger Value of 50% of the initial value ($80.635), the maturity payment per $1,000 note is calculated as $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return). This means losses match the percentage decline in Vertiv from the initial value, so holders can lose more than 50% and up to all of their principal.
What key risks are highlighted for holders of JPMorgan Chase Financial (AMJB) Vertiv notes?
Key risks include no guarantee of interest, potential loss of a significant portion or all principal if Vertiv falls below the Trigger Value, and the credit risk of both JPMorgan Chase Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are unsecured, not FDIC insured, not listed on any exchange, and their estimated value at pricing ($946 per $1,000) is lower than the issue price due to embedded fees and hedging costs.
What tax treatment does the filing describe for the Vertiv-linked notes?
The issuer intends to treat the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with Contingent Interest Payments taxed as ordinary income, based on advice from special tax counsel. For Non-U.S. Holders, a 30% withholding on contingent interest is expected absent a treaty reduction, and the filing discusses potential implications of Section 871(m), noting that counsel believes it should not apply to these notes.