JPMorgan prices $2.41M auto-call contingent notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced $2,411,000 of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index.
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced $2,411,000 of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index. The notes, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., pay contingent monthly interest at an 8.50% per annum rate when the Index is at or above an Interest Barrier of 80.00% of the Initial Value and may be automatically called if the Index equals or exceeds the Initial Value on certain Review Dates beginning June 25, 2027. The notes include a 30.00% Buffer Amount (you may lose up to 70.00% of principal if the Final Value falls below the Buffer Threshold) and the Index reflects a 6.0% per annum daily deduction plus a notional financing cost; pricing occurred June 25, 2026 with expected settlement on or about June 30, 2026.
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Notes combine downside buffer with contingent coupon and an auto-call feature tied to a volatility-targeting index.
The structure pays a scheduled 8.50% per annum contingent coupon when the Index closes at or above 80.00% of the Initial Value on Review Dates and can be auto-called starting on the twelfth Review Date (earliest call date June 25, 2027). The economic return depends on the timing and frequency of Index observations and the occurrence of an automatic call.
The Index applies a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost that materially depress expected Index levels versus an undeducted benchmark; these inputs materially drive the dealer pricing, the estimated value ($913.50 per $1,000 at pricing) and secondary market behaviour. Secondary market liquidity is limited and prices likely trade below the original issue price.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer treats notes as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with contingent coupons and to report Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income. Special tax counsel noted other reasonable treatments could exist, and potential Treasury/IRS guidance could affect timing and character of income, possibly retroactively.
For Non-U.S. Holders, withholding on Contingent Interest Payments is expected absent appropriate certifications; Section 871(m) analysis was performed but the IRS may disagree. Consult a tax adviser for specific treatment.
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