8-KExhibits & Filings

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Dec 18, 2006)

Filed December 18, 2006For Securities:JPMJPM-PCJPM-PDJPM-PKJPM-PLJPM-PMJPM-PJAMJBVYLD

Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) filed an 8-K on December 18, 2006, primarily to disclose exhibits related to its financial reporting. The key information for investors centers on the filing of three tax opinions from Davis Polk & Wardwell concerning specific "Lesser Index Principal Protected Notes." These notes are linked to various international stock market indices, including the Nikkei 225, Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50®, and S&P 500®, with maturity dates in December 2007. While this filing does not contain material financial results or significant corporate events, it signals JPMorgan's ongoing activity in structured products and its compliance with disclosure requirements for such instruments. Investors interested in the company's product offerings and legal/tax structures surrounding its debt issuances may find these exhibits relevant for understanding the complexity and legal backing of these notes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of three tax opinions from Davis Polk & Wardwell.
  • 2Tax opinions pertain to "Lesser Index Principal Protected Notes."
  • 3The notes are linked to international indices: Nikkei 225, Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50®, and S&P 500®.
  • 4Maturity date for these notes is December 12, 2007.
  • 5Exhibits are incorporated by reference into JPMorgan's Form S-3ASR Registration Statement.
  • 6The filing does not report new financial data or material business events, but rather supports existing disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose three tax opinions from Davis Polk & Wardwell. These opinions relate to specific principal-protected notes issued by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

These are structured financial products issued by JPMorgan Chase. They are designed to protect the principal investment while offering potential returns linked to the performance of specific stock market indices (Nikkei 225, Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50®, and S&P 500®).

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain any new financial statements, earnings reports, or updates on the company's operational performance. It solely concerns the disclosure of legal and tax opinions related to certain debt instruments.

These notes had a maturity date of December 12, 2007. Therefore, they have matured and are no longer active investments. This filing is historical in nature, reflecting past product offerings and their associated legal documentation.