Term sheet
To prospectus dated November 21, 2008,
prospectus supplement dated November 21, 2008 and
product supplement no. 111-A-I dated April 28, 2010

  Term Sheet to
Product Supplement No. 111-A-I
Registration Statement No. 333-155535
Dated May 10, 2010; Rule 433

     

Structured 
Investments 

      $
Semi-Annual Review Notes Linked to the Common Stock of El Paso Corporation due May 15, 2012

General

Key Terms

Reference Stock:

The common stock, par value $3.00 per share, of El Paso Corporation (New York Stock Exchange symbol “EP”)

Automatic Call:

If the Review Price on any Review Date is greater than or equal to the Trigger Price, the notes will be automatically called for a cash payment per note that will vary depending on the applicable Review Date and call premium.

Trigger Price:

100% of the Initial Share Price for each Review Date

Payment if Called:

For every $1,000 principal amount note, you will receive one payment of $1,000 plus a call premium calculated as follows:

• at least 7.90%* x $1,000 if called on the first Review Date
• at least 15.80%* x $1,000 if called on the second Review Date
• at least 23.70%* x $1,000 if called on the third Review Date
• at least 31.60%* x $1,000 if called on the final Review Date

*The actual percentages applicable to the first, second, third and final Review Dates will be determined on the pricing date but will not be less than 7.90%, 15.80%, 23.70% and 31.60%, respectively.

Payment at Maturity:

If the notes are not called and a mandatory redemption is not triggered, your principal is protected at maturity against up to a 10% decline of the closing price of one share of the Reference Stock. If the Final Share Price is less than the Initial Share Price by up to 10%, you will receive the principal amount of your notes at maturity. If the Final Share Price is less than the Initial Share Price by more than 10%, you will lose 1.1111% of the principal amount of your notes for every 1% that the Final Share Price declines below 10% and your payment at maturity per $1,000 principal amount note will be calculated as follows:

$1,000 + [$1,000 x (Share Return + 10%) x 1.1111]

If the notes are not automatically called, you will lose some or all of your investment at maturity if the Final Share Price is less than the Initial Share Price by more than 10%.

Buffer Amount:

10%

Share Return:

Final Share Price – Initial Share Price
Initial Share Price

Initial Share Price:

The closing price of one share of the Reference Stock on the pricing date

Final Share Price:

The Review Price on the final Review Date

Stock Adjustment Factor:

Set equal to 1.0 on the pricing date and subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. See “Description of Notes — Payment at Maturity” and “General Terms of Notes — Anti-Dilution Adjustments” in the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I for further information about these adjustments.

Review Price:

On any Review Date, the closing price of one share of the Reference Stock on such Review Date times the Stock Adjustment Factor on such Review Date.

Review Dates:

November 10, 2010 (first Review Date), May 30, 2011 (second Review Date), November 10, 2011, (third Review Date) and May 10, 2012 (final Review Date)

Maturity Date:

May 15, 2012

CUSIP:

48124AQN0

Subject to postponement in the event of a market disruption event and as described under “Description of Notes — Payment at Maturity” or “Description of Notes — Automatic Call,” as applicable, in the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I

Investing in the Semi-Annual Review Notes involves a number of risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page PS-6 of the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I and “Selected Risk Considerations” beginning on page TS-3 of this term sheet.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for the offering to which this term sheet relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and the other documents relating to this offering that JPMorgan Chase & Co. has filed with the SEC for more complete information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. and this offering. You may get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, JPMorgan Chase & Co., any agent or any dealer participating in this offering will arrange to send you the prospectus, the prospectus supplement, product supplement no. 111-A-I and this term sheet if you so request by calling toll-free 866-535-9248.

You may revoke your offer to purchase the notes at any time prior to the time at which we accept such offer by notifying the applicable agent. We reserve the right to change the terms of, or reject any offer to purchase, the notes prior to their issuance. In the event of any changes to the terms of the notes, we will notify you and you will be asked to accept such changes in connection with your purchase. You may also choose to reject such changes in which case we may reject your offer to purchase.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the notes or passed upon the accuracy or the adequacy of this term sheet or the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.


 

Price to Public (1)

Fees and Commissions (2)

Proceeds to Us


Per note

$

$

$


Total

$

$

$


(1)

The price to the public includes the cost of hedging our obligations under the notes through one or more of our affiliates, which includes our affiliates’ expected cost of providing such hedge as well as the profit our affiliates expect to realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in providing such hedge. For additional related information, please see “Use of Proceeds” beginning on page PS-15 of the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I.

(2)

Please see “Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” in this term sheet for information about fees and commissions.

The notes are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, nor are they obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.

May 10, 2010

Additional Terms Specific to the Notes

You should read this term sheet together with the prospectus dated November 21, 2008, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement dated November 21, 2008 relating to our Series E medium-term notes of which these notes are a part, and the more detailed information contained in product supplement no. 111-A-I dated April 28, 2010. This term sheet, together with the documents listed below, contains the terms of the notes and supersedes all other prior or contemporaneous oral statements as well as any other written materials including preliminary or indicative pricing terms, correspondence, trade ideas, structures for implementation, sample structures, fact sheets, brochures or other educational materials of ours. You should carefully consider, among other things, the matters set forth in “Risk Factors” in the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I, as the notes involve risks not associated with conventional debt securities. We urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting and other advisers before you invest in the notes.

You may access these documents on the SEC website at www.sec.gov as follows (or if such address has changed, by reviewing our filings for the relevant date on the SEC website):

Our Central Index Key, or CIK, on the SEC website is 19617. As used in this term sheet, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Hypothetical Examples of Amounts Payable upon Automatic Call or at Maturity

The following table illustrates the hypothetical simple total return (i.e., not compounded) on the notes that could be realized on the applicable Review Date for a range of movements in the Review Price as shown under the column “Review Price Appreciation/Depreciation at Review Date.” The following table assumes a hypothetical Trigger Price equal to a hypothetical Initial Share Price of $11.00 and reflects the Buffer Amount of 10%. The table assumes that the percentages used to calculate the call price applicable to the first, second, third and final Review Dates are 7.90%, 15.80%, 23.70% and 31.60%, respectively, regardless of the appreciation of the closing price of one share of the Reference Stock, which may be significant; the actual percentages will be determined on the pricing date. There will be only one payment on the notes whether called or at maturity. An entry of “N/A” indicates that the notes would not be called on the applicable Review Date and no payment would be made for such date. The hypothetical returns set forth below are for illustrative purposes only and may not be the actual total returns applicable to a purchaser of the notes.


Review Price

Total

Total

Total

Total

Appreciation/

Return at

Return at

Return at

Return

 

Depreciation at

First

Second

Third

at Final

Review Price

Review Date

Review Date

Review Date

Review Date

Review Date


$19.800

80.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$18.700

70.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$17.600

60.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$16.500

50.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$15.400

40.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$14.300

30.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$13.200

20.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$12.100

10.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$11.000

0.00%

7.90%

15.80%

23.70%

31.60%

$10.989

-0.10%

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.00%

$10.450

-5.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.00%

$9.900

-10.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.00%

$8.800

-20.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-11.11%

$7.700

-30.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-22.22%

$6.600

-40.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-33.33%

$5.500

-50.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-44.44%

$4.400

-60.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-55.56%

$3.300

-70.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-66.67%

$2.200

-80.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-77.78%

$1.100

-90.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-88.89%

$0.000

-100.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

-100.00%




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Semi-Annual Review Notes Linked to the Common Stock of El Paso Corporation

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The following examples illustrate how the total returns set forth in the table on the previous page are calculated.

Example 1: The closing price of one share of the Reference Stock increases from the Initial Share Price of $11.00 to a Review Price of $12.10 on the first Review Date. Because the Review Price on the first Review Date of $12.10 is greater than the corresponding Trigger Price of $11.00, the notes are automatically called, and the investor receives a single payment of $1,079 per $1,000 principal amount note.

Example 2: The closing price of one share of the Reference Stock decreases from the Initial Share Price of $11.00 to a Review Price of $10.45 on the first Review Date, $9.90 on the second Review Date and $8.80 on the third Review Date and increases from the Initial Share Price of $11.00 to a Review Price of $13.20 on the final Review Date. Although the Review Price on each of the first three Review Dates ($10.45, $9.90 and $8.80) is less than the corresponding Trigger Price of $11.00, because the Review Price on the final Review Date ($13.20) is greater than the corresponding Trigger Price of $11.00, the notes are automatically called, and the investor receives a single payment of $1,316 per $1,000 principal amount note.

Example 3: The closing price of one share of the Reference Stock decreases from the Initial Share Price of $11.00 to a Review Price of $10.45 on the first Review Date, $7.70 on the second Review Date, $8.80 on the third Review Date and $9.90 on the final Review Date. Because (a) the Review Price on each of the Review Dates ($10.45, $7.70, $8.80 and $9.90) is less than the corresponding Trigger Price of $11.00 and (b) the Final Share Price is not less than the Initial Share Price by more than 10%, the notes are not automatically called and the payment at maturity is the principal amount of $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount note.

Example 4: The closing price of one share of the Reference Stockdecreases from the Initial Share Price of $11.00 to a Review Price of $10.45 on the first Review Date, $9.90 on the second Review Date, $8.80 on the third Review Date and $7.70 on the final Review Date. Because (a) the Review Price on each of the Review Dates ($10.45, $9.90, $8.80 and $7.70) is less than the corresponding Trigger Price of $11.00, and (b) the Final Share Price is more than 10% below the Initial Share Price, the notes are not automatically called and the investor receives a payment at maturity that is less than the principal amount for each $1,000 principal amount note, calculated as follows:

$1,000 + [$1,000 x (-30% + 10%) x 1.1111] = $777.78

Selected Purchase Considerations


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Semi-Annual Review Notes Linked to the Common Stock of El Paso Corporation

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topics, including the character of income or loss with respect to these instruments; the relevance of factors such as the nature of the underlying property to which the instruments are linked; the degree, if any, to which income (including any mandated accruals) realized by Non-U.S. Holders should be subject to withholding tax; and whether these instruments are or should be subject to the “constructive ownership” regime, which very generally can operate to recharacterize certain long-term capital gain as ordinary income and impose an interest charge. While the notice requests comments on appropriate transition rules and effective dates, any Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the notes, possibly with retroactive effect. Both U.S. and Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the notes, including possible alternative treatments and the issues presented by this notice. Non-U.S. Holders should also note that they may be withheld upon at a rate of up to 30% unless they have submitted a properly completed IRS Form W-8BEN or otherwise satisfied the applicable documentation requirements.

The discussion in the preceding paragraph, when read in combination with the section entitled “Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” in the accompanying product supplement, constitutes the full opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of owning and disposing of notes.

Selected Risk Considerations

An investment in the notes involves significant risks. Investing in the notes is not equivalent to investing directly in the Reference Stock. These risks are explained in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section of the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I dated April 28, 2010.


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Semi-Annual Review Notes Linked to the Common Stock of El Paso Corporation

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Semi-Annual Review Notes Linked to the Common Stock of El Paso Corporation

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The Reference Stock

Public Information

All information contained herein on the Reference Stock and on El Paso Corporation is derived from publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. According to its publicly available filings with the SEC, El Paso Corporation is an energy company that primarily operates in the natural gas transmission and exploration and production sectors of the energy industry. The common stock of El Paso Corporation, par value $3.00 per share, is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as the Exchange Act, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which we refer to as the Relevant Exchange for purposes of El Paso Corporation in the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I. Information provided to or filed with the SEC by El Paso Corporation pursuant to the Exchange Act can be located by reference to SEC file number 001-14365, and can be accessed through www.sec.gov. We do not make any representation that these publicly available documents are accurate or complete.

Historical Information Regarding the Reference Stock

The following graph sets forth the historical performance of the common stock of El Paso Corporation based on the weekly closing prices of one share of the common stock of El Paso Corporation from January 7, 2005 through May 7, 2010. The closing price of one share of the common stock of El Paso Corporation on May 7, 2010 was $11.06. We obtained the closing prices below from Bloomberg Financial Markets. We make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information obtained from Bloomberg Financial Markets.

Since its inception, the Reference Stock has experienced significant fluctuations. The historical performance of the Reference Stock should not be taken as an indication of future performance, and no assurance can be given as to the Review Price on any Review Date. We cannot give you assurance that the performance of the Reference Stock will result in the return of any of your initial investment. We make no representation as to the amount of dividends, if any, that El Paso Corporation will pay in the future. In any event, as an investor in the notes, you will not be entitled to receive dividends, if any, that may be payable on the Reference Stock.

Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)

JPMSI, acting as agent for JPMorgan Chase & Co., will receive a commission that will depend on market conditions on the pricing date. In no event will that commission exceed $15.00 per $1,000 principal amount note. See “Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” beginning on page PS-31 of the accompanying product supplement no. 111-A-I.

For a different portion of the notes to be sold in this offering, an affiliated bank will receive a fee and another affiliate will receive a structuring and development fee. In no event will the total amount of these fees exceed $15.00 per $1,000 principal amount note.


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Semi-Annual Review Notes Linked to the Common Stock of El Paso Corporation

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