JPMorgan prices $1.118M Buffered Digital Notes
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JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced $1,118,000 of Buffered Digital Notes, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes, priced on March 13, 2026 with expected settlement on or about March 18, 2026, mature on April 16, 2027 with an observation date of April 13, 2027.
Each $1,000 note pays a Contingent Digital Return of 12.10% at maturity if the Least Performing Index (Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000 or S&P 500) is >= its Initial Value or down by no more than the Buffer Amount of 15.00%. If the Least Performing Index declines by more than 15.00%, payment is reduced dollar-for-dollar beyond the buffer, exposing holders to up to an 85.00% principal loss. The price to public is $1,000 per note, selling commission $7.25, and the estimated value at pricing was $984.40 per note.
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High fixed capped upside with a 15% downside buffer and substantial tail risk.
The notes offer a capped return of 12.10% if the Least Performing Index is >= its Initial Value or declines by up to 15.00%. The structure replaces variable upside with a fixed contingent payout at maturity and ties payoff to the single worst-performing Index.
Key dependencies include Index performance through the April 13, 2027 Observation Date and issuer credit risk of JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Secondary market liquidity and bid levels are likely to be below the original issue price because the estimated value ($984.40) is lower than the price to public.
Tax treatment may be as an "open transaction," but IRS treatment is uncertain.
Special tax counsel opines notes may be treated as open transactions that are not debt, which would yield long-term capital gain/loss if held over one year. That treatment is not binding on the IRS.
Section 871(m) considerations are discussed; issuer believes withholding should not apply through 2027, but investors should consult tax advisers because guidance could change and affect timing and character of income.
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