JPMorgan (AMJB) details Palantir-linked auto callable notes with 16% contingent interest
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the Class A common stock of Palantir Technologies Inc. The notes target a Contingent Interest Rate of at least 16.00% per annum, paid monthly if Palantir’s share price on a Review Date is at or above an Interest Barrier set at 50.00% of the Initial Value.
If on certain Review Dates the share price is at or above the Initial Value, the notes are automatically called, returning the $1,000 principal per note plus the applicable interest and any unpaid prior contingent interest. If the notes are not called and the final share price is at or above the Trigger Value (also 50.00% of the Initial Value), investors receive principal back plus the final contingent interest and any unpaid prior interest. If the final share price is below the Trigger Value, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the stock’s decline, and investors can lose more than half or all of their principal. The notes are unsecured obligations, subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., with an initial estimated value of approximately $957.40 per $1,000 note and no stock dividends or exchange listing.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan Chase Financial (AMJB) offering in this 424B2 Palantir-linked note?
The company is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the Class A common stock of Palantir Technologies Inc. Each note has a $1,000 principal amount and can pay high contingent interest and potentially return principal depending on how Palantir’s share price performs on specified Review Dates.
How do the contingent interest payments work on the JPMorgan Palantir notes (AMJB)?
For each $1,000 note, investors may receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $13.3333 per month (equivalent to at least 16.00% per annum) if on that Review Date Palantir’s closing price is at or above the Interest Barrier, set at 50.00% of the Initial Value. Missed payments can be made later if a future Review Date meets the barrier.
When can these Palantir-linked notes be automatically called and what do investors receive?
On any Review Date other than the first through fifth and the final one, if Palantir’s closing price is at or above the Initial Value, the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 per note plus the contingent interest for that Review Date and any previously unpaid contingent interest, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity if the JPMorgan Palantir notes (AMJB) are not called?
If the notes are not automatically called and the Final Value of Palantir’s stock is at or above the Trigger Value (50.00% of the Initial Value), investors receive $1,000 per note plus the final contingent interest and any unpaid prior contingent interest. If the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the payoff is $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return), so investors lose more than 50% of principal and could lose it all.
What are the key risks of investing in these JPMorgan Palantir auto callable notes?
Key risks include the potential loss of a significant portion or all principal if the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the risk of receiving no interest if Palantir’s price stays below the Interest Barrier on all Review Dates, and credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations, are not FDIC insured, and will not be listed on an exchange, which can limit liquidity.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan Palantir notes relative to the $1,000 issue price?
If priced on the date referenced, the notes would have an estimated value of approximately $957.40 per $1,000 principal amount note, and the final estimated value will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 note. The difference from the price to public reflects selling commissions, structuring and hedging costs, and projected profits for JPMorgan affiliates.
How are the JPMorgan Palantir-linked 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, with any contingent interest payments taxed as ordinary income, based on advice from its special tax counsel. The filing notes that other reasonable tax treatments are possible and that future IRS guidance could affect the tax consequences, so investors are urged to consult their tax advisers, especially Non-U.S. Holders facing potential withholding.