JPMorgan (AMJB) offers auto-callable notes; at least 11.75% contingent coupon
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto-callable contingent interest notes linked to the least performing of the Nasdaq-100® Technology Sector, the Russell 2000® Index and the S&P 500® Index. The notes are priced on or about March 11, 2026, expected to settle on or about March 16, 2026, and mature on September 16, 2027. Each note has a minimum denomination of $1,000 and is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Holders may receive contingent monthly interest payments if, on a Review Date, the closing level of each Index is at least 70.00% of its Initial Value; the Contingent Interest Rate will be at least 11.75% per annum. The notes may be automatically called if, on certain Review Dates (other than the first, second and final Review Dates), each Index closes at or above its Initial Value, with the earliest automatic-call possible on June 11, 2026. At maturity, if any Index’s Final Value is below its Trigger Value, payment is tied to the Least Performing Index Return and principal loss (potentially total) may occur.
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Auto-callable contingent coupon with principal exposure to the worst-performing index.
The notes pay contingent monthly coupons at a rate of at least 11.75% per annum when all three Indices meet the 70.00% Interest Barrier on a Review Date; the actual coupon will be finalized in the pricing supplement. The product caps upside to the sum of contingent payments and does not participate in index appreciation.
Value depends on index levels at discrete Review Dates, early automatic call outcomes, and issuer credit. Secondary market liquidity is limited and estimated value near issuance is shown as $976.60 per $1,000 note, with a stated minimum estimated value of $900.00.
Tax treatment is uncertain and contingent interest may be ordinary income.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons and to treat contingent payments as ordinary income for U.S. holders; this position relies on special tax counsel and could differ from IRS views. The pricing supplement notes possible future guidance that may affect tax timing and character.
Non-U.S. holders may face withholding, including possible application of Section 871(m); the issuer expects Section 871(m) not to apply but that determination is not binding on the IRS. Consult tax counsel for individualized analysis.