JPMorgan (JPM) prices $560K uncapped digital barrier notes maturing May 5, 2031
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424B2
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced an offering of $560,000 principal amount of Uncapped Digital Barrier Notes linked to the lesser performing of the S&P 500® and the Russell 2000®, due May 5, 2031, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The notes pay no interest, have a contingent digital return of 52.75% if both indices finish at or above their initial values, a barrier at 75.00% of each index’s initial value, minimum denominations of $1,000, and priced on April 30, 2026 for expected settlement on or about May 5, 2026. The offering documents state the estimated value per $1,000 note was $943.40 and the original issue price was $1,000 (selling commissions and structuring fees are embedded in the price).
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Key Figures
Aggregate offering amount: $560,000
Price to public per note: $1,000
Estimated value per note: $943.40
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Aggregate offering amount
$560,000
total principal amount offered
Price to public per note
$1,000
per $1,000 principal amount note
Estimated value per note
$943.40
estimated value when terms set, per $1,000 note
Selling commission
$30 per $1,000
selling commissions included in price to public
Structuring fee
$8.50 per $1,000
structuring fee paid to dealers
Contingent Digital Return
52.75%
return payable if both indices finish >= initial values
Barrier Amount
75.00%
barrier of each index’s initial value
Pricing Date
April 30, 2026
date terms were set
Key Terms
Contingent Digital Return, Barrier Amount, Lesser Performing Index, Internal funding rate, +1 more
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Contingent Digital Return financial
"subject to a contingent minimum return of 52.75%"
Barrier Amount financial
"Barrier Amount: With respect to each Index, 75.00% of its Initial Value"
Lesser Performing Index financial
"The Index with the Lesser Performing Index Return"
Internal funding rate financial
"The estimated value is derived by reference to an internal funding rate"
Section 871(m) regulatory
"Section 871(m) generally impose a 30% withholding tax"
A U.S. tax rule that treats certain payments from financial contracts (like options, swaps, and other instruments that mimic stock dividends) to non-U.S. investors as if they were direct dividends, requiring U.S. withholding tax. It matters to investors because it can reduce net returns on offshore trades that replicate U.S. equity income and may change pricing or counterparty behavior—think of it as a hidden sales tax that applies when a substitute payment acts like a dividend.
Offering Details
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Offering Type
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FAQ
What are the key payout scenarios for JPM Uncapped Digital Barrier Notes (JPM)?
If both indices finish at or above their starting levels, investors receive $1,000 plus the greater of 52.75% or the lesser performing index return. If either index closes below its 75.00% barrier, payoff equals $1,000 plus the lesser performing index return, risking principal loss.
What fees and proceeds were disclosed for the JPM notes offering?
The price to public was $1,000 per note with $30 selling commission and $8.50 structuring fee; proceeds to the issuer were $543,200 on aggregate offering of $560,000. The estimated value per $1,000 note was $943.40 when terms were set.
When are the pricing, settlement, observation and maturity dates for the JPM notes?
The notes priced on April 30, 2026, are expected to settle on or about May 5, 2026, have an Observation Date of April 30, 2031, and a Maturity Date of May 5, 2031, each subject to postponement for market disruption.
What credit and liquidity risks apply to these JPM structured notes?
Payments depend on JPMorgan Financial and the guarantor JPMorgan Chase & Co.; investors bear their credit risk. The notes are not listed and secondary market liquidity is limited; any early sale may result in a substantial loss relative to original issue price.
How are these notes treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes for JPM investors?
Special counsel opines the notes may be treated as "open transactions" and not debt, producing long-term capital gain or loss if held over a year. The IRS might disagree; Section 871(m) and future guidance could change tax outcomes, so consult a tax adviser.