9 Jun 2015 16:36
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) today announced that it had completed the first-ever debt offering co-managed exclusively by a group of U.S. military veteran-owned broker-dealers. The $1.75 billion subordinated notes offering by JPMorgan Chase was co-managed by Academy Securities, CAVU Securities, Drexel Hamilton, Mischler Financial Group and Multi-Bank Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was the sole bookrunner of the offering.
The offering priced prior to the Memorial Day holiday on May 21, 2015 and closed on May 29, 2015.
“This transaction is one instance of how JPMorgan Chase is helping veteran-owned businesses grow. This tribute to the men and women who have served our great nation shows that JPMorgan Chase understands the value of doing business with military veterans,” said Ron Quigley, Head of Fixed Income Syndicate at Mischler Financial Group.
This transaction builds upon JPMorgan Chase’s other programs designed to help position transitioning servicemembers, veterans and their families for success in their post-service lives through initiatives impacting employment, housing, and education and training.
“JPMorgan Chase knows the skills and ethics U.S. military veterans bring to the workplace and their businesses. Helping them gain opportunities makes our communities and company stronger,” said Matt Zames, Chief Operating Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
In August of 2012, JPMorgan Chase entered into a four year Mentor-Protégé agreement with Academy Securities under the U.S. Department of the Treasury Mentor-Protégé program. Through this agreement, the firm provided capital to Academy Securities and continues its mentorship by offering training and consultation on overall business and organizational management matters.
The National Veteran-owned Business Association recently named JPMorgan Chase one of the best U.S. corporations committed to working with veteran-owned businesses in 2015, using data and responses from the 2015 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity survey.
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
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