JPMorgan offers auto-callable notes linked to MerQube Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto-callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, expected to price on or about June 11, 2026 and settle on or about June 16, 2026.
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto-callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, expected to price on or about June 11, 2026 and settle on or about June 16, 2026. Each $1,000 note pays a Contingent Interest Rate of 8.00% per annum (2.00% per quarter) when the Index on a Review Date is at or above an Interest Barrier of 55.00%. The notes may be automatically called if the Index on a Review Date (other than the first, second and final Review Dates) is at or above a Call Value (up to 86.50% of the Initial Value); the earliest automatic call date is March 11, 2027. The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction that reduces index performance. If not called and the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, holders suffer loss equal to the Index Return applied to principal at maturity on June 16, 2031. The notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Auto-callable note mixes quarterly contingent coupons with downside exposure and a significant daily deduction.
The structure offers a $1,000 principal lot with a stated contingent coupon equal to 8.00% per annum payable quarterly if the Index meets the 55.00% barrier on Review Dates. The notes can be automatically called early if the Index meets the Call Value (up to 86.50%), with the earliest call on March 11, 2027.
The Index’s 6.0% per annum daily deduction and potential high leverage materially influence payoff probabilities and pricing. Secondary market liquidity is limited and values reflect issuer credit and internal funding assumptions; timing and size of any repurchases are at JPMS’s discretion.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer expects prepaid forward contract characterization for U.S. holders.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with contingent interest treated as ordinary income. This characterization is based on counsel advice but other treatments may be possible and could materially affect timing and character of income.
Section 871(m) considerations are addressed; issuer expects it not to apply, but the IRS could disagree. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding withholding, treaty relief, and possible alternative tax treatments.
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