JPMorgan prices auto-call contingent interest notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the least performing of the Russell 2000® Index, the Nasdaq-100® Technology Sector and the iShares® Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay contingent monthly interest (at least 9.80% per annum expressed as at least $8.1667 per $1,000 per eligible monthly payment), are subject to an 80.00% Interest Barrier and a 20.00% buffer, are auto-callable beginning August 21, 2026, mature April 26, 2028, and have minimum denominations of $1,000.
Pricing is expected on or about May 21, 2026 with settlement on or about May 27, 2026. The estimated initial value is approximately $960.10 per $1,000 (will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000), and the notes are unsecured obligations subject to the issuer’s and guarantor’s credit risk. CUSIP 46661AA34.
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Auto-call structure offers capped upside and significant downside exposure tied to the least performing underlying.
The notes pay contingent monthly coupons if all three underlyings meet an 80.00% Interest Barrier on review dates; the maximum stated contingent rate is at least 9.80% per annum. The automatic call feature can terminate the position early (earliest call: August 21, 2026), crystallizing principal plus that period’s contingent payment.
Primary risks include loss of principal if the least performing underlying finishes below the 20.00% buffer at maturity and limited participation in upside of any individual underlying. Secondary market liquidity is limited and repurchase prices may be materially below issuance.
Tax treatment is uncertain; issuer expects classification as prepaid forwards with coupons treated as ordinary income.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with contingent coupons treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal tax purposes. This position is based on counsel but the IRS or courts may adopt alternative treatments, which could affect timing and character of income.
Section 871(m) considerations are discussed; the issuer expects Section 871(m) not to apply but will provide additional pricing-supplement detail if necessary. Consult a tax adviser for personalized guidance.
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