JPMorgan prices $237K Step‑Up Auto Callable Notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced a primary offering of Step‑Up Auto Callable Notes linked to the J.P.
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced a primary offering of Step‑Up Auto Callable Notes linked to the J.P. Morgan Dynamic Index with a total original issue amount of $237,000. The notes priced on June 29, 2026 and are expected to settle on or about July 2, 2026. Each $1,000 note sells at a price to public of $1,000, which includes selling commissions of $34.00 per note; the issuer proceeds are $966 per note. The notes feature automatic call opportunities beginning July 1, 2027, step-up call premiums (11% to 66% across six non-final Review Dates), a 100.00% participation rate and an Index deduction of 0.95% per annum. If not called, maturity is July 5, 2033, with payoff equal to principal plus any positive Index return times the participation rate. Investors bear issuer and guarantor credit risk and should review the detailed risk factors in the supplements.
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Hybrid call‑protected payout with step‑up coupons and full index participation at maturity.
The structure offers scheduled automatic call opportunities with increasing Call Values and Call Premium Amounts, starting on July 1, 2027, and a 100.00% participation rate at maturity if not called. The pricing shows a per‑note selling commission of $34 and an estimated value of $898.90 per $1,000 note when structured.
Primary drivers of secondary‑market value will be the level of the J.P. Morgan Dynamic Index (Initial Value 150.02), the daily 0.95% Index Deduction, and changes in issuer credit spreads. Secondary market liquidity is limited and repurchase behavior is discretionary, per the terms.
Tax treatment as contingent payment debt instrument with OID accruals is central for holders.
Davis Polk concludes these notes should be treated as contingent payment debt instruments, requiring holders to accrue original issue discount at a comparable yield of 4.81. The issuer provides a projected payment schedule with a projected maturity payment of $1,395.32 per $1,000 for U.S. federal tax accrual purposes.
Holders should consult tax advisers about Section 871(m) considerations for non‑U.S. holders and about the impact of an automatic call on taxable timing and accrued OID.
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