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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 1, 2013)

Filed August 1, 2013For Securities:JPMJPM-PCJPM-PDJPM-PKJPM-PLJPM-PMJPM-PJAMJBVYLD

Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) announced on August 1, 2013, its intention to redeem all outstanding depositary shares representing its 8.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J. This redemption, totaling 72,000,000 depositary shares, is scheduled for September 1, 2013, and will be funded using the company's existing cash reserves. This action signifies a proactive management of the company's capital structure. The redemption of this preferred stock, which carries a significant dividend rate of 8.625%, suggests that JPMorgan Chase may be seeking to reduce its interest expense or believes it can refinance this capital at a lower cost. Investors should monitor the company's subsequent financial statements for any impact on its cost of capital and overall profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1JPMorgan Chase & Co. is redeeming all 72,000,000 outstanding depositary shares of its 8.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J.
  • 2The redemption date is set for September 1, 2013.
  • 3The company will fund the redemption using its available cash.
  • 4This action is taken under the optional redemption provisions of the governing documents.
  • 5The preferred stock has a liquidation preference of $10,000 per share.
  • 6The redemption indicates a potential move to optimize the company's capital structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company is likely redeeming the Series J Preferred Stock to manage its capital structure, potentially reduce its interest expenses by replacing it with lower-cost debt or equity, or if the terms allow and it's financially advantageous to do so given current market conditions.

The immediate financial impact will be a cash outflow to redeem the preferred shares. In the medium to long term, if the company replaces this capital with a cheaper source, it could lead to lower interest expenses and improved net income. The significant redemption of preferred stock may also signal a strengthening balance sheet or confidence in future earnings.

The Series J Preferred Stock has a dividend rate of 8.625%.

The redemption is scheduled to be completed on September 1, 2013.