JPMorgan launches auto-call notes linked to HD, UNH, AMZN
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JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes due March 27, 2031, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of at least 9.50% per annum (monthly accrual) when, on a Review Date, each Reference Stock closes at or above an Interest Barrier of 50.00%. The notes reference The Home Depot, UnitedHealth Group and Amazon and are callable if each Reference Stock meets a Call Value of 90.00% on certain Review Dates; the earliest automatic call date is March 24, 2027.
Pricing is expected on or about March 24, 2026 with settlement on or about March 27, 2026. Minimum denomination is $1,000. The pricing supplement states an estimated value of approximately $920.00 per $1,000 (not less than $900.00) and makes clear investors face credit risk, potential loss of more than 50.00% of principal if the Least Performing Reference Stock falls below its Trigger Value, possible nonpayment of contingent interest, and limited liquidity.
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Auto-callable notes combine high coupon potential with concentrated downside tied to the least-performing stock.
The notes offer a contingent coupon of at least $9.50% per annum payable monthly if each Reference Stock meets a 50.00% Interest Barrier on Review Dates. Automatic call mechanics (Call Value 90.00%) can terminate the term early as soon as March 24, 2027, crystallizing limited upside plus accrued contingent interest.
Key dependencies include the separate performance of HD, UNH and AMZN and issuer credit (JPMorgan Financial and guarantor JPMorgan Chase & Co.). Liquidity is expected to be limited; secondary prices are likely below issue. Subsequent filings will provide final coupon, initial values, and pricing details.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer intends to treat notes as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons.
The issuer intends to treat the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with contingent coupons and to treat Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income. The pricing supplement cites Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advice but notes alternative treatments and potential future Treasury/IRS guidance could change timing or character of income.
For Non-U.S. Holders, withholding on Contingent Interest Payments may apply; Section 871(m) analysis is discussed and the issuer expects it not to apply, but the IRS could disagree. Consult tax counsel for specific consequences.
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