JPMorgan 13.75% notes linked to small-cap, tech, chips
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced a $678,000 offering of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the least performing of the Russell 2000 Index, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF.
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced a $678,000 offering of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the least performing of the Russell 2000 Index, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. The notes priced on May 22, 2026 and are expected to settle on or about May 28, 2026.
The notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of 13.75% per annum (monthly 1.14583%) when, on a Review Date, each underlying is at or above an Interest Barrier of 70.00% of its Initial Value. The notes are automatically callable beginning on May 24, 2027 if each underlying is at or above its Initial Value on a Review Date; maturity is May 28, 2030. Price to public was $1,000 per note, with selling commissions of $37.50 and estimated value of $930.90 per note.
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Auto-callable note offers high contingent coupon but concentrates downside on the weakest underlying.
The structure pays a contingent monthly coupon equivalent to a 13.75% annualized rate when all three underlyings meet a 70% Interest Barrier. Automatic call mechanics start on May 24, 2027, capping upside to the sum of contingent coupons and principal on call.
The primary risk is downside exposure to the Least Performing Underlying: if any final underlying is below its 60% Trigger Value, principal is reduced proportionally to that underling's decline. Secondary-market liquidity and issuer/guarantor credit are also material to secondary valuations.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer treats notes as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons.
The pricing supplement states the issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts and Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Special tax counsel cites alternative reasonable treatments and potential changes from Treasury guidance.
Non-U.S. Holders may face withholding (generally 30%) on Contingent Interest Payments absent appropriate documentation; Section 871(m) analysis is discussed but not settled. Consult a tax adviser for individual consequences.
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