JPMorgan (JPM) sells AMZN‑linked Review Notes with 2030 maturity, callable
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $328,000 principal amount of structured Review Notes linked to the common stock of Amazon.com, Inc., due May 17, 2030.
The notes priced on May 14, 2026 and are expected to settle on or about May 19, 2026. Each $1,000 note was sold at a price to public of $1,000 (selling commission $34.50), with proceeds to the issuer of $316,684 in the aggregate. The notes carry an automatic call feature beginning on May 17, 2027 if the Reference Stock closing price is at or above the Call Value (100% of the Initial Value). The Initial Value was $267.22; the Barrier Amount is 70.00% of that Initial Value ($187.054). If not called, maturity payoff depends on the Final Value versus the Barrier Amount and can result in partial or total principal loss.
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Notes are a fixed‑term, call‑conditional, principal‑at‑risk product tied to AMZN.
The structure offers a sequence of annual or quarterly Call Premium Amounts (ranging from $132.50 to $530.00 per $1,000) and an Initial Value of $267.22. The Barrier Amount is 70.00% of Initial Value ($187.054), so holders face full downside below that threshold at maturity if not called.
The product’s economics reflect embedded option costs: the estimated value at pricing was $941.30 per $1,000 versus the issue price that includes selling commissions and hedging costs. Secondary market prices and liquidity depend on dealer willingness to repurchase; early exit may realize a loss relative to original price.
Credit and tax treatment are material to valuation and withholding risk.
Payments are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial and are fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., so investors bear the credit risk of both entities. The pricing supplement highlights that acceleration or resolution of the guarantor could affect recoveries.
The notes are opined by counsel to be treated as open transactions for U.S. federal tax purposes; however, the supplement notes potential IRS regulatory developments and Section 871(m) considerations, which could alter tax withholding or character of income.