JPMorgan prices $1.939M auto-call contingent notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the lesser performing of the Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV). $1,939,000 in notes were priced on June 25, 2026 and expected to settle on or about June 30, 2026. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of 14.25% per annum (monthly 1.1875%) when both Funds on a Review Date are >= the Interest Barrier (70% of Initial Value). The notes may be automatically called beginning with the Review Date on September 25, 2026 if both Funds are >= their Initial Values; maturity is December 30, 2027. Principal at maturity is exposed to the Lesser Performing Fund Return and may result in a > 45.00% loss or total loss if the Lesser Performing Fund Final Value is below its Trigger Value (55% of Initial Value). The notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Auto-callable, dual-ETF contingent coupon with significant principal risk.
The structure pays a monthly contingent coupon equal to 1.1875% (14.25% annualized) provided both Funds meet a 70.00% Interest Barrier on Review Dates; automatic call may occur if both Funds reach their Initial Values on qualifying Review Dates starting September 25, 2026. The payment-at-maturity exposes holders to the Lesser Performing Fund Return and a Trigger Value of 55.00%, below which principal is reduced proportionally.
Key dependencies are the individual performances of COPX and IGV on scheduled Review Dates and issuer/guarantor credit. Secondary market liquidity and dealer buyback pricing are limited and likely lower than the original issue price; the estimated value at pricing was $936.60 per $1,000 note.
Tax treatment is uncertain; counsel views notes as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons for U.S. federal tax purposes; contingent interest would be ordinary income. Special tax counsel notes other reasonable treatments may exist and future Treasury/IRS guidance could change tax timing or character.
Non-U.S. Holders should note potential withholding (generally 30%) on Contingent Interest Payments absent proper certification; Section 871(m) analysis is discussed and the issuer’s determination may not be binding on the IRS.
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