JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) offers 11% contingent interest notes tied to Blackstone
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering $999,000 of auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the common stock of Blackstone Inc. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of 11.00% per annum, or $27.50 per $1,000 each quarter, but only if Blackstone’s closing price on a Review Date is at or above the Interest Barrier of 60.00% of the Initial Value ($93.096).
The notes may be automatically called starting June 23, 2026 if Blackstone’s price on a Review Date (other than the first and final) is at least the Initial Value of $155.16, in which case investors receive $1,000 plus the applicable contingent interest and no further payments. If the notes are not called and the Final Value is below the Trigger Value (60.00% of the Initial Value), repayment of principal is reduced 1% for each 1% decline, with the potential for a total loss of principal.
The price to the public is $1,000 per note, including $18.50 in fees and commissions, for proceeds to the issuer of $981.50 per note. The estimated value was $968.40 per $1,000 when terms were set, reflecting selling costs and hedging. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations, will not be listed on an exchange, and carry liquidity, market, credit and tax risks highlighted in the risk disclosures.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan’s AMJB Blackstone-linked note offering?
The AMJB security represents Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, linked to the common stock of Blackstone Inc. with a scheduled maturity on December 29, 2027 and a full and unconditional guarantee from JPMorgan Chase & Co.
How much interest can investors earn on the AMJB notes?
The notes offer a Contingent Interest Rate of 11.00% per annum, paid at 2.75% per quarter, or $27.50 per $1,000 on each Interest Payment Date, but only if Blackstone’s closing price on the related Review Date is at or above the Interest Barrier of 60.00% of the Initial Value ($93.096).
When are the AMJB notes automatically called and what do investors receive?
Starting with the June 23, 2026 Review Date (excluding the first and final Review Dates), if Blackstone’s closing price is at least the Initial Value of $155.16, the notes are automatically called and investors receive, for each $1,000 note, $1,000 plus the applicable Contingent Interest Payment on the Call Settlement Date, with no further payments thereafter.
Can investors in the AMJB notes lose principal at maturity?
Yes. If the notes are not automatically called and the Final Value of Blackstone is below the Trigger Value of 60.00% of the Initial Value, the payment per $1,000 note is calculated as $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return), so investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% decline, potentially losing more than 40.00% or even all of their principal.
What are the key pricing details and estimated value of the AMJB notes?
The price to the public is $1,000 per note, with $18.50 in fees and commissions, resulting in $981.50 in proceeds to the issuer per note and a total offering size of $999,000. The estimated value when terms were set was $968.40 per $1,000, reflecting selling commissions, a structuring fee, projected hedging profits or losses, and hedging costs.
Are the AMJB notes liquid and are they protected by deposit insurance?
The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange, and any secondary trading will depend on prices at which J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is willing to buy them, so investors may not be able to sell easily. The notes are not bank deposits, are not insured by the FDIC or any government agency, and depend on the credit of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
How are the AMJB notes expected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
JPMorgan intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, and Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income, as discussed in the referenced tax section. For Non-U.S. Holders, a 30% withholding (or treaty-reduced rate) on Contingent Interest Payments is expected, and no additional amounts will be paid on any withholding.