JPMorgan issues contingent-interest notes due May 18, 2029
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JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Contingent Interest Notes linked to the lesser performing of the S&P 500® and the Russell 2000®, due May 18, 2029, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay semiannual contingent interest (at least 8.90% per annum) only on Review Dates when both indices are at or above an Interest Barrier equal to 75.00% of their initial values. If either index is below its Trigger Value on the final Review Date, maturity payment is tied to the Lesser Performing Index Return, which can result in losses exceeding 25.00% or a total loss of principal. Pricing is expected on or about May 15, 2026 with settlement on or about May 20, 2026. The pricing supplement discloses an estimated note value of $978.60 per $1,000 note and a minimum estimated value floor of $900.00; final terms including estimated value and contingent interest rate will appear in the pricing supplement. The notes are unsecured, not FDIC insured, illiquid, and subject to issuer and guarantor credit risk.
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These notes trade payoff complexity for contingent semiannual coupons tied to both indices clearing a 75% barrier.
The structure offers semiannual contingent coupons of at least 8.90% annualized if both indices meet the Interest Barrier on Review Dates. Principal protection is absent: the maturity payoff uses the Lesser Performing Index Return and can produce losses greater than 25.00%.
Key dependencies include the closing levels on six Review Dates through May 15, 2029, the final Contingent Interest Rate and the pricing-date Initial Values. Pricing and secondary market levels will reflect issuer credit spreads and the internal funding rate stated in the supplement.
Issuer expects U.S. tax treatment as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons; alternative IRS treatments are possible.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with Contingent Interest Payments characterized as ordinary income. This position is advisory and not binding on the IRS.
Non-U.S. Holders face potential withholding (generally 30%) and should consult their tax advisers; Section 871(m) analysis and possible treaty relief are discussed and may affect withholding.
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