High-yield AMJB notes: JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) links 8.7% to indexes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is issuing $2,673,000 of callable contingent interest notes linked to the Russell 2000, EURO STOXX 50 and Nasdaq-100 indexes, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The notes pay a contingent coupon of $43.50 per $1,000 (an 8.70% annual rate, 4.35% semiannually) on each review date only if all three indexes close at or above 70% of their initial levels. JPMorgan can redeem the notes early on specified interest payment dates starting in January 2027, returning $1,000 per note plus any due contingent interest.
If held to January 2031 and not called, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the final contingent interest if every index stays at or above 65% of its initial level; otherwise, payoff is reduced in line with the worst-performing index, and investors may lose more than 35% or even all principal. The estimated value at pricing was $940.70 per $1,000, below the $1,000 issue price, reflecting selling, structuring and hedging costs.
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FAQ
What are the key terms of JPMorgan AMJB callable contingent interest notes?
The notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., with a total principal amount of $2,673,000 and maturity on January 24, 2031. They are linked to the Russell 2000, EURO STOXX 50 and Nasdaq-100 indexes and have $1,000 minimum denominations.
How does the 8.70% contingent interest on AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 note, investors can receive a $43.50 contingent interest payment on each interest payment date, equal to an 8.70% annual rate paid at 4.35% semiannually, but only if on the related review date each index closes at or above 70% of its initial value. If any index is below its interest barrier, no interest is paid for that period.
When can JPMorgan redeem the AMJB notes early and at what price?
JPMorgan may, at its election, redeem the notes early in whole (not in part) on any interest payment date other than the first and final ones, starting January 26, 2027. On early redemption, investors receive $1,000 per $1,000 note plus the applicable contingent interest payment, if any, for the preceding review date.
What happens at maturity of the AMJB notes if the indexes fall?
If the notes are not redeemed early and on the final review date every index ends at or above 65% of its initial value, investors receive $1,000 per note plus any final contingent interest. If any index finishes below 65%, the maturity payment becomes $1,000 plus $1,000 times the return of the worst-performing index, so investors can lose more than 35% and up to all principal.
What is the estimated value of the AMJB notes versus the issue price?
The issue price is $1,000 per note, including selling commissions of $20 and a structuring fee of $8 per $1,000 on part of the deal. The estimated value at pricing was $940.70 per $1,000 note, reflecting selling, structuring and hedging costs and the issuer’s internal funding rate.
What are the main risks of investing in JPMorgan AMJB structured notes?
Investors face the risk of losing a significant portion or all principal if the worst-performing index finishes below its 65% trigger level, and they may receive no interest if any index is below its 70% interest barrier on review dates. Additional risks include credit risk of JPMorgan entities, potential early redemption, lack of liquidity, and secondary market prices likely below the $1,000 issue price.
Which market indexes are linked to the AMJB contingent interest notes?
The notes are separately linked to the Russell 2000 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index. Payments depend on the performance of each index individually, and adverse performance of any one index can eliminate interest for a period and reduce or eliminate principal repayment at maturity.