Summary
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) filed a Form 8-K on February 12, 2007, reporting events from February 8, 2007. The primary focus of this filing is the disclosure of exhibits related to specific debt issuances. Specifically, the report includes tax opinions from Davis Polk & Wardwell concerning two distinct note offerings: 'Buffered Return Enhanced Notes Linked to the Nikkei 225 Index due February 21, 2008' and 'Return Enhanced Notes Linked to a Basket of Asian Indices due February 21, 2008'. These exhibits are incorporated by reference into a previously filed registration statement (Form S-3ASR). This filing does not contain new financial statements or operational updates, but rather legal and tax documentation supporting prior offerings.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing date: February 12, 2007, reporting events from February 8, 2007.
- 2The 8-K filing primarily concerns 'Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits'.
- 3Two specific exhibits are detailed: Tax Opinion for Nikkei 225 Index Linked Notes (due Feb 21, 2008).
- 4Second exhibit: Tax Opinion for Notes Linked to a Basket of Asian Indices (AMEX Hong Kong 30, FTSE/Xinhua China 25, Korea Stock Price Index 200, MSCI Taiwan, MSCI Singapore) (due Feb 21, 2008).
- 5Both tax opinions are provided by the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell.
- 6These exhibits are incorporated by reference into JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Form S-3ASR registration statement (File No. 333-130051).