Managing a Concentrated Position:
Managing a Concentrated Position:
Strategies & Solutions
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Please keep in mind
This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed
through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be suitable for all investors. This is not
intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options
and option strategies, results and risks are based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks
will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option-
related products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any
investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
This material is intended to help you understand the financial consequences of the concepts and strategies discussed here in very
general terms. However, the strategies found herein often involve complex tax and legal issues. Only your own attorney and
other tax advisors can help you consider whether the ideas illustrated here are appropriate for your individual circumstances.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or
legal advice. We will, however, be pleased to consult with you and your legal and tax advisors as you move forward with your
own planning. Additionally, please read the Important Information pages at the end of this presentation.
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Agenda
Topic Page
Concentration Risks & Planning Options 4-5
Hedge 6
— Puts 7-8
— Collars 9-10
Monetize 11
— Qualified Covered Call Writing 12-14
— Unhedged & Hedged Loans 15
Diversify 16
— Outright Sale 17
— PrISMs1 18-20
— Private Placement Exchange Funds 21
— Personal Exchange Funds 22-29
— Charitable Remainder Trusts 30-33
Synergizing Strategies 34
Appendix 35-44
1. A Principal Installment Stock Monetization ("PrISM") is a prepaid variable forward strategy.
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Concentrated investors should carefully consider how they manage their concentration risk
• While some companies substantially outperform the broad market and maintain their value, the odds are stacked against the
average concentrated investor
— Of Russell 3000 Index companies since 1980, the return of the median stock versus the index was -54%, and roughly 40% of
all stocks suffered a permanent 70%+ decline from their peak value
Cumulative number of companies removed from the S&P 500
due to distress, number of companies
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
1980 1983 1986 1989 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013
Analysis of lifetime returns by sector, 1980-2014
Sector Median excess return vs.
Russell 3000 Percentage of stock with
negative EXCESS returns Percentage of stock with
negative ABSOLUTE returns Percentage of "extreme
winner"? stocks
All sectors -54% 64% 40% 7%
Consumer discretionary -62% 65% 44% 7%
Consumer staples -3% 51% 26% 15%
Energy -93% 72% 48% 6%
Materials -73% 66% 34% 8%
Industrials -58% 64% 37% 7%
Health Care -39% 60% 42% 8%
Financials -21% 58% 30% 6%
Information Technology -63% 71% 53% 6%
Telecommunication Services -57% 68% 54% 6%
Utilities -141% 85% 14% 0% Sector Total % of companies experiencing
"catastrophic loss," 1980-2014
All sectors
Consumer discretionary
Consumer staples
Energy
Materials
Industrials
Health Care
Financials
Information Technology
Telecommunication Services
Utilities 40%
43%
26%
47%
34%
35%
42%
25%
57%
51%
13%
Source: Bloomberg, FactSet, Standard & Poor's, 1.P. Morgan Asset Management.
1. "Catastrophic loss" defined as a 70% decline from peak value with minimal recovery. This is a subjective cutoff point; some investors may see smaller permanent declines as equally
unacceptable.
2. "Extreme winner" stocks defined as those stock with a 500%+ time-adjusted lifetime price return vs. the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 index measures the performance of the 3,000
largest U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investible U.S. equity market.
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What solutions are available to manage your concentrated position?
Depending on your objectives, J.P. Morgan can help create a plan to manage your wealth by using a combination of strategies:
Hedge tat.
Hedge a concentrated position,
potential for monetization
Gain liquidity from a
concentrated position
Diversify
Generate proceeds for
reinvestment Puts
Collar
Qualified Covered Calls
Unhedged Loan
Collar + Loan
Outright Sale
PrISM'
Exchange Fund
Charitable Remainder Trust
1. A Principal Installment Stock Monetization ("PrISM") is a prepaid variable forward strategy.
The views and strategies described herein may not be suitable for all investors. This information is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and
is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. Typically such investment ideas can only be offered to suitable investors through a confidential offering memorandum which
fully describes all terms, conditions and risks. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary
depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option•related products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks
for any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Hedge
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Payment at
Maturity Protective puts are a hedge against a decline in the value of a single stock position
Puts provide downside protection by giving the investor the right to sell shares at a fixed price (the put strike price). In exchange
for this right, the investor must pay an upfront premium to acquire the put contract. This strategy is appropriate for investors
who are neutral to moderately bearish on the stock.
Benefits • Provides some downside protection
• Investor retains all upside appreciation, dividends; and voting rights
• Investor can borrow against hedged position to raise liquidity, as needed2
• Requires the investor to pay an upfront premium; this premium is an economic loss if the contract expires worthless
• Shares are pledged as collateral for the put for the duration of the contract
• Over-the-counter ("OTC") options are typically European -style options that expire at maturity; if unwound early,
the payout may vary from expected payout at maturity;
If stock price at maturity is less than the put strike price:
— Physical settlement: Investor delivers shares and receives the put strike price
— Cash settlement: Investor receives the difference between put strike price and stock price
If stock price at maturity is greater than the put strike price:
— Investor continues to hold the shares and the contract expires worthless
— Investor may claim a capital loss in the amount of the premium paid to acquire the option contract
1. Dividend protection is as defined in the term sheet and confirmation. Dividends would not qualify for qualified dividend income tax treatment during the time the offsetting put is held.
2. Subject to credit approval.
3. Based on factors including the underlying stock price, volatility, interest rates, dividend yield and time to maturity.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or optiomrelated
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Potential benefits of an OTC protective put strategy
Payout Profile (Illustrative Only) Investor's Return 60%
40%
20%
0%
-6
-20%
-40%
-60% Value forgone vs.
long stock
Put Strike Price
(-10%)
4% 'SSC<eZel
Qt o -e
20%
Outperformance
vs. long stock
Appreciation/Depreciation to Maturity Date 40% 60%
The protective put strategy outperforms versus the long stock
when the stock falls below the strike price plus the premium paid.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option.related
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Collars provide downside protection and upside appreciation to a defined cap
Collars provide downside protection by foregoing some potential upside appreciation. The strategy consists of buying a put and
selling a call, with payoff contingent on the stock price at maturity. This strategy is appropriate for investors who are neither
aggressively bullish nor bearish on the stock.
Benefits
Payment at
Maturity •
•
•
•
•
•
• Provides some downside protection
Less costly than purchasing the equivalent protection of a put alone; "cashless" collars incur no out-of-pocket cost
Investor retains all upside appreciation up to the call strike price, dividends', and voting rights
Investor can borrow against hedged position to raise liquidity, as needed2
Investor caps the potential return on the stock at the call strike price and gives up any stock appreciation above
the call strike price;
Shares are pledged as collateral for the collar for the duration of the contract
Over-the-counter ("OTC") options are typically European -style options that expire at maturity; if unwound early,
the payout may vary from expected payout at maturity'
If stock price at maturity is less than the put strike price:
— Physical settlement: Investor delivers shares and receives the put strike price
— Cash settlement: Investor receives the difference between put strike price and stock price
If stock price at maturity is greater than the call strike price:
— Physical settlement: Investor delivers shares and receives the call strike price
— Cash settlement: Investor pays the difference between stock price and call strike price
If stock price at maturity is equal to or greater than the put strike price and equal to or less than the
call strike price: No payments are made by either party and contract expires worthless
1. Dividend protection is as defined in the term sheet and confirmation. Dividends would not qualify for qualified dividend income tax treatment during the time the collar is in place.
2. Subject to credit approval.
3. The collar locks in the amount that can be realized at maturity to a range defined by the put and call strike prices.
4. Based on factors including the underlying stock price, volatility, interest rates, dividend yield and time to maturity.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or optiomrelated
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Potential benefits of an OTC cashless collar strategy
Payout Profile (Illustrative Only) Investor's Return 60% •
40% -
20% -
0% Put Strike Price
(-10%)
Collar
-60
-20%
-40%
-60% -40% -200/0
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Outperformance
vs. long stock 40%
Call Strike Price
(+20%)
Appreciation/Depreciation to Maturity Date
The collar strategy outperforms versus the long stock when the stock price
at maturity is below the put strike price. 60%
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option related
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Monetize
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Call overwriting allows you to retain stock ownership and potentially enhance yield
Call writer receives an upfront payment ("premium") in exchange for selling partial upside above a predetermined price. This
strategy is appropriate for investors who are neutral to moderately bullish and do not expect the stock price to increase above
the "effective sales price" on the call overwriting strategy.
Benefits • Investor receives an upfront premium, available for current reinvestment
• Investor retains dividends2 and voting rights on the shares during the term of the transaction
• Assuming the calls meet the definition of a "qualified covered call" (QCC)3 for tax purposes:
— Investor does not realize a tax event until the exercise or expiry of the call option
— Shares continue to accrete holding period
— Dividends continue to qualify for tax treatment as qualified dividend income
— There would be no limitation on loss recognition if shares are sold
IRisks • Potential return on stock appreciation is capped at the call strike price
• Partial downside protection is limited to the amount of call premium received
• Shares are pledged as collateral for the duration of the strategy
• OTC options are European-style options which are exercisable only at maturity. If unwound early, the payout may
vary from expected payout at maturity'
Payment at
Maturity If stock price at maturity is greater than the call strike price:
— Physical settlement: Investor delivers the underlying stock and receives the call strike price
— Cash Settlement: Investor pays difference between the stock price and the call strike price
• If stock price at maturity is less than or equal to the call strike price: Call option expires worthless
• Investor keeps the upfront premium in all cases
1. The effective sales price is the call strike plus the upfront premium.
2. Dividend protection is as defined in the term sheet and confirmation.
3. ft exchange -listed calls exist on the position, an OTC call option generally will be treated as a Oa if written: i) out-of-the-money, ii) with a maturity date in 33 months or fewer, and iii) more
than 30 days before expiry
4. Based on factors including the underlying stock price, volatility, interest rates, dividend yield and time to maturity.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option-related
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Potential benefits of an OTC call overwriting strategy
Payout Profile (Illustrative Only) Investor's Return 60%
40%
20%
0%
-60%
-20% -
-40% -
-60% - -40% -20% Value forgone vs.
long stock
0%
Outperformance
vs. long stock cat
Call Writing
40% 60%
Call Strike Price
(+5%)
Appreciation/Depreciation to Maturity Date
The covered call strategy outperforms versus the long stock as long as the stock
does not appreciate by more than the upfront premium plus the call strike price.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option.related
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Overwriting a covered call spread would allow you to retain some exposure to the upside
Payout Profile (Illustrative Only) Investor's Return 60%
40%
20%
0%
-6
-20%
-40%
-60% Short Call Strike Price
(+5%)
-40% -20%
Appreciation/Depreciation to Maturity Date Value forgone vs.
long stock .•
opet,
•••\
0% 20% 40% 60%
Outperformance
vs. long stock Long Call Strike Price
(+20%)
By using part of the premium received from writing a covered call to purchase another
call option at a higher strike price, you can retain some exposure to the upside.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option.related
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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A securities -based line of credit can be an effective way to monetize your concentration
Borrower is able to extract value from the concentrated position by pledging the securities as collateral on a line
of credit facility extended by the bank
Borrower may use the loan proceeds for any purpose; if reinvested at a rate of return greater than the rate of
interest on the line of credit, an arbitrage opportunity may exist
Lending value of a concentrated position will be lower than lending value of a diversified portfolio of
investments; protecting the position with a collar or other hedging strategy may increase lending value,
Shares are pledged as collateral for the duration of the strategy and may be subject to forced sale by the lender
A decline in the value of the pledged securities may require the borrower to pledge additional collateral and/or
pay down the line of credit; this risk is heightened by the concentrated nature of the pledged shares
Borrowers hedging their concentrated position with a protection strategy intended to match the anticipated
maturity of the loan run the risk that the hedging strategy and/or the loan must be unwound early
1. Lending values are determined by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in its sole discretion. Advance rates on securities are determined by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and are subject to change
without notice.
Lines of credit are extended at the discretion of J.P. Morgan, and J.P. Morgan has no commitment to extend a line of credit or make loans available under the line of credit. Any extension of
uedit is subject to credit approval by the lender in accordance with the terms contained in definitive loan documents. Loans collateralized by securities involve certain risks and may not be
suitable for all borrowers and investors. A decline in the value of securities pledged as collateral may require the borrower to provide additional collateral and/or pay down the loan or line of
uedit in order to avoid the forced sale of the securities by the lender.
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An outright sale of shares is the most direct path to diversification
But deciding on a selling strategy is more complex than it may seem
• Shares can either be sold all at once or in stages
Investors selling a concentrated position must ask themselves the following questions:
— What is the right amount for me to sell? (Consider liquidity needs and appetite for continued exposure to single-stock risk)
Am I comfortable selling out of the position more gradually if it means potentially selling at a higher price?
Am I comfortable selling out of the position more gradually if it means potentially selling at a lower price?
If I sell in stages, what is an appropriate pace for the sales?
How will the realized capital gains event(s) impact my overall income tax situation?
Immediate Sale
• Generates immediate cash for diversification
• Possibility of selling at a depressed or undervalued price
• Large lots may move markets
• Investor may be subject to trading restrictions
• Creates an immediate capital gains tax liability Staged Selling Strategy
• Liquidity realized more gradually
• Greater potential upside and downside because
concentration is held longer
• Can accommodate investors subject to trading restrictions
• Capital gains taxes incurred, albeit at a staggered pace
The views and strategies described herein may not be suitable for all investors. This information is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and
is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal
advice.
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A "PrISM" adds value by providing proceeds upfront
A Principal Installment Stock Monetization ("PrISM")' is a private contract that allows an investor to receive attractive upfront
liquidity (typically 75%-90% of the stock value), downside protection, and flexibility in the use of investment proceeds.
At trade date:
Investor receives proceeds2
Investor posts underlying
stock as collateral During term of trade:
Investor can use PrISM proceeds
for any purpose
Can be structured such that
investor retains all or most
dividends (optional) and voting
rights during term of
transaction At maturity date:
Investor delivers shares or cash3
Investor receives back excess
shares4
Number of shares (or amount
of cash) depends on stock price
at maturity
1. A PrISM is also known as a prepaid variable forward.
2. Strategy typically allows a client to receive 75.90% of the stock value upfront with a variable number of shares delivered (or cash value payable) at maturity.
3. May be settled in stock or the cash equivalent, upon Client's election.
4. If stock price at maturity is greater than the hedged value; total number of shares retained subject to payments under the cap level.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or option•related
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Payment at
Maturity A PrISM offers limited exposure to the upside and proceeds upfront
A Principal Installment Stock Monetization ("PrISM") is a private contract that allows an investor to receive attractive upfront
liquidity (typically 75%-90% of the stock value), downside protection, and flexibility in the use of investment proceeds.
lill Benefits • Upfront liquidity, protection below the hedged value, and upside appreciation to a predetermined limit
• While similar to collar plus a loan, no interim interest payments required, structure generally provides more cash
upfront, and more flexibility in the use of proceeds
• Taxes on underlying shares deferred until maturity (or beyond if cash settled)
• Can be structured so investor retains dividends' (optional) and voting rights during contract
• Stock appreciation is capped at the upside limit
• Shares are pledged for the duration of the PrISM
• OTC options are European-style options which are exercisable only at maturity. If unwound early, the actual
payout may vary from expected payout at maturity'
If stock price at maturity is less than hedged value:
— Investor delivers 100% of the shares (or cash value)
If stock price at maturity is between the hedged value and the upside limit:
— Investor delivers a percentage of the number of shares equal to the hedged value divided by the settlement
price (or cash value)
If stock price at maturity is greater than the upside limit:
— Investor delivers a percentage of the number of shares equal to the hedged value of shares plus
appreciation above the upside limit divided by the settlement price (or cash value)
1. Dividend protection is as defined in the term sheet and confirmation. Dividends would not qualify for qualified dividend income tax treatment during the term of the PrISM contract.
2. Based on factors including the underlying stock price, volatility, interest rates, dividend yield and time to maturity.
Note: This information is intended to be a high level overview of potential hedging strategies that can be executed through OTC options to achieve specific goals. These strategies may not be
suitable for all investors. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. In discussion of options and option strategies, results and risks are
based solely on the hypothetical examples cited; actual results and risks will vary depending on specific circumstances. Investors are urged to consider carefully whether option or optiomrelated
products in general, are suitable to their needs. For a complete discussion of risks associated with any investment, please review offering documents and speak with your investment specialists.
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Hypothetical PrISM transaction
PrISM Assumptions
Underlying Stock: ABC Inc. (ABC)
Current Share Price: $100
Number of Shares: 50,000 OTC Option Style: European
Settlement: Cash or Fhysical
Bank Counterparty: JPMorgan Chase Bank
Other Assumptions: Dividend Protection (based on a dividend schedule of $1.00 per quarter)
Structure Maturity Hedged Value Upside Limit Purchase Price
A 2 years 100% $100.00 120% $120.00 89.46% $4,473,000
Payoff at Maturity for Structure A
Share Price at
Maturity Position Value Physical Settlement Cash Settlement
Residual
Value' Residual
Value (%) Shares
Delivered (%) Shares
Delivered Cash
Delivered'
(Optional)
$70.00 $3,500,000 100.00% 50,000 $3,500,000 $0 0.00%
$85.00 $4,250,000 100.00% 50,000 $4,250,000 $0 0.00%
$100.00 $5,000,000 100.00% 50,000 $5,000,000 $0 0.00%
$106.67 $5,333,333 93.75% 46,875 $5,000,000 $333,333 6.67%
$113.33 $5,666,667 88.24% 44,118 $5,000,000 $666,667 13.33%
$120.00 $6,000,000 83.33% 41,667 $5,000,000 $1,000,000 20.00%
$135.00 $6,750,000 85.19% 42,593 $5,750,000 $1,000,000 20.00%
$150.00 $7,500,000 86.67% 43,333 $6,500,000 $1,000,000 20.00%
1. With adjustments for fractional shares.
2. Residual Value = (Number of Shares - Shares Delivered) x Share Price at Maturity
Note: Prices are for purposes of illustration only and do not represent actual prices.
The payoff on early termination will not equal the payoff a client would expect given the same underlying equity price at maturity.
The views and strategies described herein may not be suitable for all investors. This information is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and
is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy.
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Private placement exchange funds provide an opportunity for tax-efficient diversification
An exchange fund is a potentially tax-efficient diversification tool. Investors holding concentrated positions of low-basis stock
can contribute the securities to the Fund in exchange for Fund units. Similarly situated investors contribute other marketable
securities as well. After a minimum of seven years,' the individual investors may redeem their units of the fund for a pro-rata
share of a diversified basket of securities with the same cost basis as the individual investors' bases in the securities originally
contributed.
ABC Stoc
(low basis) Partnership units
Tax-free exchange Exchange Fund
Diversified
Portfolio
>20% private
assets Pro-rata distribution
of fund assets
Redeem units
after seven years Diversified
Portfolio
The 'investment company" tax rules (which concern a tax definition of a pre-tax diversification concept) must be avoided (i.e., avoid taxable event inbound
in the capitalization of the partnership/swap fund). The most common way to avoid these rules is to initially close the fund with more than 20% of the fund
value composed of certain private assets (i.e., fail one of the tax definitions in the investment company rules)
Income Tax Treatment
• No income tax consequence on contribution
• No income tax consequence on distribution (after at least
seven years)
• Investor allocates his or her original cost basis to the basket of
securities distributed to him or her
• Capital gains tax due on later sale of the securities received Transfer Tax Treatment
• Depending on the facts, value of fund units may reflect a
discount to their apparent market value, because of their
illiquidity and "minority" status
• Exchange fund generally should incorporate a feature that
would allow units to be gifted
• If held by a decedent, units may also qualify for a valuation
discount for estate tax purposes
. Timeframe driven by current partnership tax law. There have been legislative proposals in the past hat would have extended this time period to ten years and future legislative changes could
alter this timeframe.
The views and strategies described herein and the applicable tax rules are complex and may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is
not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and
its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any
financial transactions.
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A Personal Exchange Fund, under certain circumstances, may allow indefinite deferral of
capital gains tax on low-basis shares
A personal exchange fund allows a number of shareholders, acting through a single vehicle, to hedge and monetize a low-basis
single stock position and actively manage investments, while offering the opportunity to defer capital gains tax associated with
the low-basis shares.
In a typical personal exchange fund, three or more shareholders form a partnership or limited liability company (LLC),
contributing the same low basis single stock.' The LLC then enters into a seven-year 2 variable prepaid forward contract (such as a
PrISM)3 to generate cash for reinvestment.
Unlike a public exchange fund, the LLC can actively manage its investments in accordance with the objectives set forth in its
shareholders' operating agreement (e.g., in a diversified equity portfolio).
Benefits Under certain circumstances, strategy may allow for indefinite deferral of capital gains tax on a low-basis stock
holding
• Partners determine how fund's assets are invested, and may vary these investments over time
• Partners retain upside exposure on the underlying shares
• Strategy may be executed in a family limited partnership or family limited liability company that could also own
other assets, including closely-held business interests
Risks • Tax law changes may affect certain tax benefits of the structure
• Early non-pro rata distributions from the LLC (as a result of death, taxable corporate actions, etc.) may have a
negative effect on the overall strategy
• Appreciation in the underlying stock price is limited to the upside limit in the PrISM structure
• Partners may sell their fund units, likely at a discount, before the seven-year period expires
1. Partners may have previously received their stock by gift from another partner. The lapse of time between the gift and the contribution to the partnership is an additional consideration.
2. Timeframe driven by current partnership tax law. There have been legislative proposals in the past that would have extended this time period to ten years and future legislative changes could
alter this timeframe.
3. A Principal Installment Stock Monetization ("PrISM") is a prepaid variable forward strategy.
The views and strategies described herein and the applicable tax rules are complex and may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is
not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and
its affiliates ancVor subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any
financial transactions.
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How a Personal Exchange Fund works
O
O Investors (who may be related) contribute stock in the
same company to a limited liability company (LLC)
LLC enters into a PrISM' transaction, receiving upfront
cash proceeds that can be actively managed in
accordance with LLC's investment objectives
LLC uses cash proceeds received in PrISM transaction to
acquire a diversified portfolio of investments
Income, expenses, gains, and losses generated by the
LLC are allocated to investors in proportion to their
ownership interest
At or prior to maturity, the LLC may chose to:
1) Take no action, allowing the PrISM to mature
within LLC
2) Roll the PrISM within the LLC
3) Sell the diversified portfolio and reinvest or
distribute proceeds to investors
4) Make a liquidating distribution of LLC assets and/or
liabilities to one or more investors in accordance
with their share of the LLC's net value Investor #1
95%
XYZ
XYZ shares
shares
LLC
Cash
Diversified Portfolio Investor #2
2.5%
PrISM contract
Upfront cash
Shares pledged as
collateral Investor #3
2.5%
XYZ
shares
Bank Counterparty
% ownership for illustrative
purposes only
1. A Principal Installment Stock Monetization ("PrISM") is a prepaid variable forward strategy.
The views and strategies described herein and the applicable tax rules are complex and may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is
not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and
its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any
financial transactions.
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Strategies to consider at or prior to the maturity of the PrISM
1) Have LLC deliver the required number of shares on maturity of the PrISM and continue investing through the LLC
The LLC may elect this option if:
— the stock has declined in value since inception,
— the prospects for the issuer of the stock are not favorable, and
— the tax consequences of the delivery of the shares are acceptable in light of the costs of the other alternatives
• At maturity, the LLC may choose to deliver shares of stock. Physical delivery of the shares would result in a taxable long-term
capital gain on the difference between the amount received upfront and the tax basis of the shares delivered (assuming the
shares had been held for more than one year prior to entering into the PrISM). The cost basis of the shares would either be
their original basis or, to the extent that one of the investors has died in the interim, the stepped-up tax basis resulting from
that event (assuming the LLC has made an election pursuant to IRC §754)
• Unless the LLC's investors agree otherwise, this would be the "default" option
2) Roll the PrISM within the LLC
• The LLC might elect this option if the stock subject to the PrISM has experienced a decline in value since inception which they
believe is unwarranted or overdone. In this case, the LLC would modify the terms of the PrISM contract to extend the delivery
date (paying consideration to the counterparty in the process). The LLC's investors may not recognize gain or loss at the time
the PrISM contract is modified as the transaction would remain open until the extended delivery date'
1. Estate of McKelvey v. Commissioner, (2017) 148 TC No. 13.
IRC: Internal Revenue Code
The views and strategies described herein and the applicable tax rules are complex and may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is
not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and
its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any
financial transactions.
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Strategies to consider at or prior to the maturity of the PrISM (cont.)
3) Redeem out one or more investors with a non-pro rata portion of the LLC's assets and/or liabilities
• The LLC might elect this option for one or more of the investors in exchange for all or a portion of the stock subject to the
PrISM or of the diversified portfolio that differs from that of the other investors
• For example, the LLC may choose to redeem the interest of one of the investors in exchange for all or a portion of the
diversified equity portfolio, with the shares subject to the PrISM remaining in the LLC. Assuming that:
— The redemption takes place more than seven years' after the formation of the LLC,
— The redeemed investor is the original investor (and not his/her estate), and
— The LLC makes a §754 election,
the redemption would result in a stepping down in the cost basis of the diversified portfolio to the cost basis that the
redeemed investor had in the shares subject to the PrISM (plus any gain recognized in the intervening period). This basis step-
down would result in a corresponding step-up in the cost basis of the assets remaining in the LLC (consisting primarily of the
shares subject to the PrISM). The step-up in basis may reduce the gain the LLC would otherwise recognize when it delivers
shares upon maturity of the PrISM, assuming the LLC chooses to satisfy the PrISM by delivering shares (as opposed to settling
the PrISM with cash). The redeemed investor would be left with a diversified equity portfolio with a basis that should equal
that of the original (low) basis of the stock that the redeemed investor contributed to the LLC (plus that investor's pro-rata
portion of any gain recognized in the interim)
4) Redeem the interest of one or more investors in exchange for shares subject to the PrISM and an assumption by
those investor(s) of the PrISM liability
• The assumption by the redeemed investor(s) of the PrISM liability should cause a step-up in the cost basis of the distributed
shares subject to the PrISM. The step-up in the distributed shares should reduce the gain that would otherwise be recognized
on closing out the PrISM (assuming the PrISM is closed out by delivering some or all of the shares subject to the PrISM rather
than via delivery of cash). The law now mandates a basis step-down in the diversified portfolio left behind in the partnership
1. Timeframe driven by current partnership tax law. There have been legislative proposals in the past that would have extended this time period to ten years and future legislative changes could
alter this timeframe.
The views and strategies described herein and the applicable tax rules are complex and may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is
not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and
its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any
financial transactions.
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Illustrating the benefit of a Personal Exchange Fund: Assumptions
Concentrated Stock Assum ptions
Underlying stock XYZ
Number of shares 1,000,000
Current XYZ share price $50.00
cod basisper share $0.00
PrISM Contract Assum ptions Tax Assumptions
PrISM Proceeds(% of total position value) 70.00% State of residence for tax purposes U.S. Federal Only
RISM Proceeds(S value) $35,000,000 State income tax rate 0.00%
Hedged value $39.05 Effective ordinary income tax rate 40.80%
Upside limit $58.57 Effective long-term capital gainstax rate 23.80%
Length of contract 7 years Tax rates 51'0:WM reflect those used in the rrejority of theyears in the analysis.
Concentrated Stock Return Assumptions Diversified Portfolio Return Assum ptions
Total return 8.60% Total return 5.21%
Yield 2.40% Yield 2.43%
Expected appreciation 6.20% Expected appreciation 2.79%
Volatility 25.40% Volatility 8.88%
Geometric appreciation* 3.35% Geometric appreciation* 2.42%
Assumes no underlying turnover in the stock until PrISM contract is settled and shaes are sold. Annual turnover rate 41.34%
•The expected appreciation represents the average of all returns, whereas the geometric appreciation represents an estimate of how volatility impacts the expected appreciation; the greater the
volatility, the lower the geometric appreciation is relative to the expected appreciation.
Note: The information contained herein is based on certain assumptions and is provided for informational purposes only. Assumptions as of 01/01/2018.
Return assumptions shown are pre-tax. References to expected returns are not predictions of future performance. Actual results may be expected to vary from assumptions, which are made for
discussion purposes only. The views and strategies described herein may not be suitable for all investors. This information is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any
financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give
tax, accounting or legal advice.
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Comparing a PrISM and a Personal Exchange Fund to an outright sale of shares
Steps Scenario 1:
Outright Sale
Sell Low-Basis Stock
Value of shares
Capital gains tax'
Total assets reinvested
Future Value of Portfolio
Value in Year 7
Total' $ 50.000.000
(11.900.000)
38.100.000
$ 50,366,949
50,366,949 Steps Scenario 2: Use a PrISM Scenario 3: Use a PEF
XYZ Stock Portfolio XYZ Stock Portfolio
Take Out PrISM Contract
Value of shares S 50.000.000 S - $ 50.000.000 $ -
Net RSA proceeds 35 000.000 35000 000
Total assets invested 50,000,000 35.000,000 50.000.000 35,000.000
Settle PrISM Contract
Value in Year 7 $ 62,955,251 $ 52,466,647 $ 62,955,251 $ 52,466,647
XYZ share price in Year 7 $62.96 $62.96
Number of shares to deliver 689,938 689,938
Value of shares delivered $ (43,435,251) $ - $ (43,435,251) $ -
Capital gains tax due 2 (8,330,000) -
Sell Residual Shares
Value after settling PrISM $ 19,520,000 $ 44.136.647 $ 19,520.000 $ 52,466,647
Sell residual shares (19,520,000) 19.520.000 (19,520,000) 19,520,000
Capital gains tax on sale (4 645 760) (4 645 760)
Total' • 59,010,887 67,340,887
Benefit vs. Scenario 1 $8,643,938 516,973.938
Annualized "tax alpha" 2.90% 5.35%
1. Tax calculated earning a current effective long-term capital gain tax rate of 23.80%.
2. In Scenario 3. no capital gainstax isdue upon settlement of the FtISM contract because one of the partnersammesthe PrISM liability in a liquidating didribution and receivesa step-up in cod bees
3. The ending cod basisof the portfolio isabout 97% of market value in Scenario 1.97% of market value in Scenario 2. and 33% of market value in Scenario 3.
Note: These materials should not be construed as providing legal, tax or accounting advice.
In Scenario 3, it is assumed that the investor forms an investment partnership with two smaller partners who contribute the same stock position with a proportionally equivalent cost basis. For
comparison purposes, only the investors share of partnership assets are shown. At the time the PrISM contract is to be settled, one of the smaller partners takes a liquidating distribution from the
partnership and assumes the PrISM liability. Doing so, the partner receives a step-up in the cost basis of the shares delivered to settle the PrISM, thereby closing the transaction with little or no
capital gains tax incurred. The residual shares and the diversified portfolio remaining the in partnership receive an equivalent step-down in their cost basis.
"Tax alpha" means the amount by which the annual return of Scenario 1 would have to exceed the annual returns of Scenarios 2 and 3 on a pre-tax basis in order for the portfolio to be worth the
same amount at the end of the analysis period.
The views and strategies described herein and the applicable tax rules are complex and may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is
not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, and is being provided merely to illustrate a particular investment strategy. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and
its affiliates ancVor subsidiaries do not practice law, and do not give tax, accounting or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any
financial transactions.
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FLPs may enable you to minimize transfer taxes while maintaining some degree of control
over assets
What is a Family Limited Partnership (FLP)?
• An FLP is a limited partnership that holds the investment property contributed by its members
• An FLP has two types of partner:
— the General Partner(s) (GP), who is responsible for managing the FLP and its assets
— the Limited Partners (LPs)
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