JPMorgan prices $1.087M callable contingent interest notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced $1,087,000 of Callable Contingent Interest Notes due November 4, 2027, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Rate of 13.35% per annum on each Interest Payment Date when the closing value of both the S&P 500® Index (SPX) and the VanEck® Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is at least 70.00% of its Initial Value. If not called early, principal at maturity is protected only if both Underlyings finish at or above their Trigger Value of 60.00%; otherwise payment is reduced by the Lesser Performing Underlying Return, which can result in a loss exceeding 40.00% or total loss. The notes priced May 1, 2026, settle on or about May 6, 2026, have minimum denominations of $1,000, allow issuer early redemption beginning August 6, 2026, and are unsecured obligations subject to issuer and guarantor credit risk.
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Product combines capped upside via contingent coupons with substantial principal risk tied to the lesser performing underlying.
The notes offer a 13.35% annual contingent coupon paid monthly if both Underlyings meet the 70.00% Interest Barrier on review dates; total contingent interest accrues up to $200.25 per $1,000 if all payments occur.
Key sensitivities include the individual performance of SPX and SMH, the issuer's optional early call feature (earliest call August 6, 2026), and counterparty credit of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Secondary market liquidity and the notes' internal funding assumptions are additional practical risks.
Estimated value is materially lower than issue price due to embedded costs and hedging/profit components.
The pricing supplement discloses an estimated value of $959.50 per $1,000 note versus a price to public of $1,000, reflecting selling commissions ($22.25) and projected hedging costs and profits. Secondary market prices are likely to be below original issue price.
Credit spread moves for JPMorgan and model input changes (volatility, rates) will drive mark-to-market; repurchase support from JPMS may exist only for a limited initial period.
U.S. tax treatment is uncertain; issuer treats the notes as prepaid forwards with contingent coupons.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, and contingent payments as ordinary income. Special tax counsel notes alternative treatments might be adopted by the IRS, which could materially affect timing and character of income.
Non-U.S. Holders should note potential 30% withholding treatment on contingent payments absent proper documentation; Section 871(m) considerations are discussed in the supplement.
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