JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) issues WTI crude oil review notes with barrier and call premiums
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering structured Review Notes linked to a WTI crude oil futures contract due November 19, 2027. The notes can be automatically called early if, on a Review Date (November 17, 2026 or November 16, 2027), the NYMEX WTI crude oil nearby futures contract (CL1 or, in certain cases, CL2) is at or above the applicable Call Value.
If called, investors receive $1,000 per note plus a Call Premium Amount, at least 14.30% on the first Review Date or at least 28.60% on the final Review Date. If the notes are not called and the Final Value is at or above the 90% Barrier Amount, investors receive their $1,000 principal back at maturity.
If the notes are not called and the Final Value is below the Barrier Amount, repayment is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the contract return, so investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% decline from the Initial Value and could lose their entire investment. The notes pay no interest, are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of both issuers, are not listed, and may have limited liquidity. The estimated value is illustrated at approximately $951.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $930.00, reflecting embedded selling commissions, a structuring fee and hedging costs.
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FAQ
What are JPMorgan AMJB Review Notes linked to WTI crude oil futures?
These notes are unsecured structured investments of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that link returns to the NYMEX WTI crude oil nearby futures contract (Bloomberg CL1 or, in certain circumstances, CL2). They offer potential early redemption at a premium but no interest and expose investors to commodity and credit risk.
How does the automatic call feature work on the AMJB WTI crude oil notes?
On each Review Date (November 17, 2026 and November 16, 2027), if the WTI futures Contract Price is at or above the applicable Call Value (100% of the Initial Value on the first Review Date and 95% on the final Review Date), the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 plus the Call Premium Amount for each note on the related Call Settlement Date, and no further payments are made.
What return can investors earn if the AMJB notes are called early?
If the notes are called on the first Review Date, the minimum Call Premium Amount is 14.30% of the $1,000 principal (at least $143). If they are instead called on the final Review Date, the minimum Call Premium Amount is 28.60% of principal (at least $286). These percentages are minimums; actual amounts will be set on the Pricing Date.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB WTI notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and the Final Value of the WTI futures Contract Price is at or above the Barrier Amount (90% of the Initial Value), investors receive their $1,000 principal per note. If the Final Value is below the Barrier Amount, repayment is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the contract return, so a 60% decline from the Initial Value would result in a $400 payment, as shown in the hypothetical examples.
What are the key risks of investing in JPMorgan AMJB WTI crude oil Review Notes?
Investors face the risk of losing some or all principal if the Final Value is below the Barrier Amount and the notes are not called. The notes pay no interest, are subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., may be accelerated if a commodity hedging disruption event occurs, and will not be listed on any exchange, so secondary market liquidity may be limited and prices may be below the original issue price.
Why is the estimated value of the AMJB notes lower than the $1,000 issue price?
The indicative estimated value is approximately $951.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $930.00. The difference from the $1,000 price reflects selling commissions (up to $17.50 per $1,000), a structuring fee of up to $1.00 per $1,000, projected hedging profits or losses, and the estimated cost of hedging, all of which are included in the original issue price.
How are the AMJB WTI Review Notes expected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
JPMorgan intends to treat the notes as “open transactions” that are not debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, based on advice from its special tax counsel. However, the IRS could assert an alternative treatment, such as treating them as contingent payment debt instruments, which could materially change the timing and character of income. Investors are urged to review the detailed tax discussion and consult their tax advisers.