JPMorgan (JPM) offers auto-call contingent notes with 8.50% coupon through Apr 2029
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced $1,175,000 of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes due April 13, 2029, linked to the least performing of the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, the Russell 2000® and the S&P 500®, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes priced on April 10, 2026 and are expected to settle on or about April 15, 2026. Each $1,000 note offers a contingent interest feature (Contingent Interest Rate 8.50% per annum paid quarterly) if, on a Review Date, each Index is at or above an Interest Barrier of 65.00% of its Initial Value. The notes are automatically callable if, on a Review Date (other than the first, second, third and final Review Dates), each Index is at or above its Initial Value; the earliest automatic-call date is April 12, 2027. At maturity, if not called, payment depends on the Least Performing Index: you may receive $1,000 plus the contingent coupon or, if the Least Performing Index finishes below its Trigger Value (65.00%), you will receive $1,000 × (1 + Least Performing Index Return) and may lose a substantial portion of principal. The original issue price per note was $1,000, with an estimated value at pricing of $966.50, and selling commissions of $7.50 per $1,000 note.
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Auto-call, quarterly contingent coupons at 8.50% pa; downside links to the least performing index.
The notes trade off fixed coupon certainty for contingent quarterly payments payable only when each Index is at or above an Interest Barrier of 65.00%. The automatic-call feature (earliest April 12, 2027) caps upside by terminating the notes early and returning principal plus that period's contingent coupon.
Price sensitivity will be driven by index volatilities, correlation among the three indices and JPMorgan credit spreads. Secondary market liquidity is limited and repurchase prices will likely be below the original issue price; prospective holders should be prepared to hold to maturity or an early call.
Tax treatment treated as prepaid forward with contingent coupons; withholding risk for Non-U.S. Holders.
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, recognizing Contingent Interest Payments as ordinary income. This is an issuer position; alternative treatments are possible and could materially affect timing and character of income.
Section 871(m) and withholding for Non-U.S. Holders are discussed; withholding agents may withhold at 30% absent proper certification. Consult a tax adviser for implications specific to your circumstances.







