JPMorgan issues auto‑call notes linked to MerQube index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the MerQube US Large‑Cap Vol Advantage Index due May 28, 2036.
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the MerQube US Large‑Cap Vol Advantage Index due May 28, 2036. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Payment only when the Index on a Review Date is ≥ 70.00% of its Initial Value and may be automatically called beginning May 22, 2028. The Index reflects a 6.0% per annum daily deduction. The Contingent Interest Rate will be at least 9.00% per annum (≥ 2.25% per quarter). Pricing is expected on or about May 22, 2026 with settlement on or about May 28, 2026. Notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., sold in minimum denominations of $1,000. The issuer estimates the notes' indicative value at $918.60 per $1,000 note (final estimated value will be provided in the pricing supplement and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 note). Selling commissions will not exceed $9.00 per $1,000 principal amount.
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Notes offer contingent quarterly interest with an early automatic‑call feature and a heavy index deduction.
The structure provides a minimum stated contingent rate of 9.00% per annum, payable quarterly if the Index exceeds an Interest Barrier of 70.00% on Review Dates. The Index applies a daily deduction of 6.0% per annum, which materially lowers the Index level relative to an undeducted exposure and is a primary driver of the issued terms.
The automatic call can occur starting May 22, 2028, shortening realized term and capping upside to the sum of contingent payments. Secondary market liquidity, issuer credit risk and the index deduction are key dependencies; subsequent pricing disclosure will state the final contingent rate, comparable yield and estimated value.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer intends to treat the notes as contingent payment debt instruments.
The issuer states it will treat the notes as contingent payment debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, requiring accrual of original issue discount using a comparable yield. The comparable yield and projected payment schedule will appear in the pricing supplement.
Section 871(m) withholding is expected not to apply based on issuer determinations for these notes, but the issuer notes the IRS could disagree; purchasers are advised to consult tax advisers.
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