JPMorgan (AMJB) offers autocallable notes; ≥8.40% contingent coupons, Sept 2026 call
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto‑callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the least performing of the Nasdaq‑100, Russell 2000 and S&P 500. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Payment when each Index is ≥ 70.00% of its Initial Value, with a Contingent Interest Rate of at least 8.40% per annum. The notes are expected to price on or about March 16, 2026, settle on or about March 19, 2026 and mature on March 21, 2029. The earliest automatic call date is September 16, 2026. Estimated value at pricing is approximately $948.20 per $1,000 (not less than $900.00); selling commissions will not exceed $29.50 per $1,000. Payments depend on individual Index performance; at maturity holders face loss equal to the Least Performing Index Return and could lose more than 30.00% or all principal. The notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Complex, yield‑enhanced note that trades downside exposure to the least performing of three indices for contingent monthly coupons.
The structure offers a minimum quoted Contingent Interest Rate of
Primary risks include exposure to the least performing Index at maturity (payment = $1,000 + $1,000 × Least Performing Index Return) and limited upside (no participation in Index appreciation beyond contingent coupons). Secondary market liquidity and dealer bid pricing are discretionary.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer expects to treat notes as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons.
The issuer intends to treat the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons and to treat Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income, subject to confirmation by special tax counsel. The issuer warns that alternative treatments may exist and Treasury/IRS guidance could affect timing and character of income.
For Non‑U.S. Holders, withholding under Section 871(m) and other regimes is discussed; the issuer expects Section 871(m) not to apply but notes the IRS may disagree. Consult tax counsel before investing.