JPMorgan (AMJB) launches auto‑callable notes with ≥10.40% contingent coupon
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 indices with a Pricing Date on or about March 18, 2026 and Original Issue Date on or about March 23, 2026.
The notes have a principal denomination of $1,000, an estimated value of approximately $962.60 per note at pricing, an estimated minimum model value of $900.00, and a Contingent Interest Rate of at least 10.40% per annum. The notes mature on December 21, 2028, may be automatically called beginning with the Review Date on September 18, 2026, and pay contingent monthly interest only if all three indices meet or exceed a 70.00% Interest Barrier on each Review Date. Holders face full credit risk of the issuer and guarantor and can lose more than 30.00% of principal if the least performing index declines sufficiently.
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Auto‑callable notes offer capped upside via contingent coupons but expose holders to index downside and issuer credit risk.
The structure offers a minimum contingent coupon of 10.40% per annum (payable monthly as described) if each Review Date's closing levels meet the 70.00% Interest Barrier. Automatic call may occur after the fifth Review Date, first possible call on September 18, 2026.
Key dependencies are the independent performance of the Nasdaq‑100, Russell 2000 and S&P 500 on each Review Date and the creditworthiness of JPMorgan Financial and guarantor JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Secondary market liquidity and repurchase pricing are discretionary and may be materially lower than original issue price.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer expects prepaid‑forward characterization and ordinary treatment of contingent coupons.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with contingent coupons and to characterize Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income, subject to confirmation by special tax counsel and possible IRS/treasury guidance changes.
Non‑U.S. Holders face potential withholding (generally 30%) on contingent payments absent documentation or treaty relief; Section 871(m) determinations are issuer expectations, not IRS rulings.