US/Europe Annual Step Down to 70 Kick Out Plan April 2025

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Product Type: Capital at Risk
Investment Type: Auto-Call / Kick-Out
Product Index Link: EURO STOXX 50 Index and S&P 500 Index
Potential FSCS Protection: No
Capital at Risk Barrier Type: End of Term only
Term: 7 years 3 weeks max.
Barrier Level: 35%
Downside: 1:1
Strike Date: 18/04/2025
Closing Date: 16/04/2025
ISA Transfers: 02/04/2025
Maturity Date: 04/05/2032

Counterparty name withheld

Counterparty: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Risks

All investment involves risk and you could lose some or all of the money you invest.

It is imperative that you read the plan brochure and terms and conditions and understand all of the risks involved, which are outlined on page 11 and 12 of the brochure, prior to proceeding. If you do not fully understand the risks, the commitment or you are unsure as to the suitability of the investment for you, you should not proceed but instead contact us for advice.

Description

This maximum seven-year and three-week product features the potential to mature on any of the plan's anniversaries from the first year onwards, returning the capital investment in full, plus an 8.25% gain for each year the plan has been in force. The plan will mature early in the event that both the S&P 500 Index and EURO STOXX 50 Index close at, or above a pre-defined reducing Reference Level. The Reference Level in years one and two is 105% of the Initial Index Level, 100% in year three, 95% in year four, 90% in year five, 85% in year six and finally 70% in year seven. If the product does not mature early, and at the end of the term one or both of the indices closes below 70% of their respective initial levels, but both are no more than 35% lower; return of investors capital only. If the Final Index Level of one or both of the two Indices is more than 35% below its respective Initial Index Level, investors will suffer a reduction to their invested capital equal to the percentage the Final Index Level of the worst performing Index is below its respective Initial Index Level. For example, if the Final Index Levels are 10% up for one Index and 45% down for the other, investors will suffer a reduction to their capital of 45%.

Initial Index Level:

The closing levels of the Indices on 18 April 2025.

Final Index Level:

The closing levels of the Indices on 19 April 2032.

Cash ISA Equity ISA Direct ISA Transfer SIPP **
Availability No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Minimum Contribution* N/A £5,000 £5,000 £5,000 £5,000

*Note that minimum contributions exclude any applicable adviser charges

**The investment may also be available through third party SIPP Providers

Tax Treatment if held outside Tax Shelter:

The product literature states that under current legislation any growth achieved by this investment at redemption, where held outside of a tax wrapper, will be subject to Capital Gains Tax rules applicable at that time.

Please note, tax rules and legislation are subject to change at any time.

Capital At Risk Barrier (Subject To Counterparty Solvency)

Barrier Level: 35%

Downside: 1:1

Capital at Risk Barrier Type: End of Term only

If the investment fails to produce a gain, and the Final Index Levels of both indices are no more than 35% below their respective Initial Index Levels, investors' capital should be returned in full. However, if the Final Index Level of one or both indices is more than 35% below its respective Initial Index Level, investors will suffer a reduction to their invested capital of 1% for every 1% the Final Index Level of the worst performing index is below its respective Initial Index Level.

Charges

Unless stated otherwise charges do not affect the amount being invested as they have been taken into account in the terms of the investment. So, for every £100 invested, the return, provided the investment is held until maturity, should be £100, plus or minus the gain or loss in accordance with the defined terms. Separate fees may be payable to your adviser, platform or stockbroker for arranging this investment.

The initial charge incorporated in the terms of the investment: Approximately 2.42%.

If surrendered early, the value will be dependent on a number of factors and may be less than the original amount invested. In the event of early surrender the provider may levy an administration fee which will be deducted from the surrender proceeds as follows:

Early Surrender: £100+VAT

Early ISA Transfer: £100+VAT

Summary Table

Event Outcome
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce default = Return of any capital subject to insolvency proceedings - potential total loss
If not
If on any anniversary from year one onwards both the S&P 500 Index and EURO STOXX 50 Index close at or above a reducing Reference Level (see description) = Return of invested capital plus an 8.25% gain for each year the plan has been in force
If not
If at the end of the term one or both of the indices closes 30% below their respective initial levels, but both are no more than 35% lower = Return of invested capital only
If not
As one or both of the indices are more than 35% lower = Invested capital is reduced in line with the fall in the worst performing Index at maturity on a 1% for 1% basis

Fees

Given that there is no commission built into the terms of this plan there will be no cash-back available. Where no advice has been sought or given we charge a fee for acting as intermediary for all investments, which is 1.65% of the amount invested. Please note that minimum investment limits exclude any applicable fees.