JPMorgan Chase Financial (AMJB) issues Blackstone-linked auto callable notes at 12%
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering $1,317,000 of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the common stock of Blackstone Inc., scheduled to mature on December 9, 2027.
The notes pay a contingent interest of $30.00 per $1,000 principal amount each quarter (a 12.00% annual rate) for any review date on which Blackstone’s closing share price is at least 65.00% of the $152.15 initial value, and they may be automatically called starting June 5, 2026 if the share price on a review date (other than the first and final) is at or above the initial value.
If the notes are not called and the final share price is below the 65.00% trigger, investors receive $1,000 plus $1,000 times the stock return and can lose more than 35.00% of principal, up to their entire investment, while also facing JPMorgan credit risk, no dividend rights on Blackstone stock, and limited liquidity.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan auto callable contingent interest notes linked to Blackstone?
These notes are unsecured, unsubordinated debt of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They are linked to the common stock of Blackstone Inc. and have a scheduled maturity date of December 9, 2027. The total offering size is $1,317,000 in minimum denominations of $1,000 per note.
How does the 12.00% contingent interest on the AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 principal amount note, investors are eligible to receive a Contingent Interest Payment of $30.00 per review date, which equals a 12.00% per annum rate paid at 3.00% per quarter. A payment is made only if, on that review date, Blackstone’s closing share price is at or above the Interest Barrier set at 65.00% of the initial value. If the price is below that barrier, no interest is paid for that quarter.
When can these Blackstone-linked notes be automatically called, and what do investors receive?
The notes are automatically called if, on any review date other than the first and final, Blackstone’s closing share price is at least equal to the initial value of $152.15. The earliest possible automatic call is on June 5, 2026. If called, investors receive, for each $1,000 note, a cash payment of $1,000 plus the applicable $30.00 contingent interest, paid on the corresponding call settlement date, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and the final Blackstone share price is at or above the Trigger Value (65.00% of the initial value), investors receive, per $1,000 note, $1,000 plus the final $30.00 contingent interest payment. If the final share price is below the Trigger Value, the maturity payment is $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return), where Stock Return is (Final Value − Initial Value) / Initial Value, so investors lose principal in proportion to the stock’s decline and can lose their entire principal.
What key risks does JPMorgan highlight for these Blackstone-linked notes?
Major risks include: no principal protection (investors can lose more than 35.00% or all of their investment if the final price is below the trigger), no guaranteed interest (contingent payments may never be made), and credit risk of both JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are not listed, so liquidity may be limited, and investors do not receive dividends or any shareholder rights in Blackstone.
What are the fees, proceeds, and estimated value of the AMJB notes?
The price to public is $1,000 per note. Total fees and commissions are $18.50 per $1,000 note, consisting of $17.50 in selling commissions and a $1.00 structuring fee, leaving $981.50 in proceeds to the issuer per note. The estimated value when terms were set was $963.60 per $1,000 note, reflecting internal funding rates, hedging costs and expected dealer profits.
How are the AMJB notes expected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
JPMorgan intends to treat the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with any contingent interest payments taxed as ordinary income. For Non-U.S. Holders, it is expected that withholding agents will generally withhold 30% on contingent interest payments (subject to possible treaty reduction), and no additional amounts will be paid for such withholding. Investors are urged to consult their own tax advisers.