JPMorgan (AMJB) auto‑callable notes linked to DJIA/NDX/RTY, priced Mar 2026
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced a structured, auto‑callable note series: Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the least performing of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000. Each note has a $1,000 denomination, expected pricing March 23, 2026, settlement March 26, 2026 and maturity March 27, 2031.
The notes pay a monthly contingent coupon if each Index is >= an Interest Barrier of 75.00% of its Initial Value; the Contingent Interest Rate will be at least 8.45% per annum. The notes auto‑call if, on any quarterly Autocall Review Date (earliest March 23, 2027), each Index is >= its Initial Value. At maturity, if any Index is below a Trigger Value of 70.00% of Initial Value, principal repayment is linked to the Least Performing Index Return and could result in significant principal loss. The cover shows an estimated value of approximately $928.60 per $1,000 note and a minimum estimated value of $900.00. CUSIP: 46660MPD1.
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Product mixes structured monthly contingent coupons with an autocall and downside exposure to the worst index.
The notes combine a periodic contingent coupon (at least 8.45% per annum) payable only when all three Indices are >= the 75.00% Interest Barrier on each Interest Review Date, with an automatic call feature beginning on March 23, 2027. If not called, final principal depends on the Least Performing Index versus a 70.00% Trigger Value.
The payoff profile caps upside to accrued contingent coupons and carries full downside linked to the least performing Index's return; secondary market liquidity and credit spreads of the issuer are key dependencies. Secondary market prices and repurchase behavior are determined by JPMS and internal funding assumptions described in the terms.
Tax treatment is uncertain and contingent interest may be ordinary income; withholding rules may apply for Non-U.S. Holders.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons and to treat contingent payments as ordinary income, subject to special tax counsel confirmation. Section 871(m) and withholding for Non-U.S. Holders are discussed; the issuer expects Section 871(m) not to apply but the IRS could disagree.
Investors should obtain tax advice; the terms state that tax counsel confirmation may change tax disclosures and could lead to cancellation of purchases if investors decline revisions.
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