Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether the directors of Green Dot Corporation (“Green Dot”) (NYSE: GDOT) breached their fiduciary duties to Green Dot’s shareholders in approving a buyout by CommerceOne Financial Corporation (“CommerceOne”) and Smith Ventures, LLC (“Smith Ventures”) for inadequate consideration.
Scott+Scott is investigating whether Green Dot’s board of directors failed to maximize the value of Green Dot for the benefit of Green Dot’s shareholders in connection with its announced buyout by CommerceOne and Smith Ventures, in breach of their fiduciary duties to Green Dot’s shareholders, and whether Green Dot’s shareholders have suffered damages as a result.
On November 24, 2025, Green Dot announced it had reached agreements to be bought out by CommerceOne and Smith Ventures, with CommerceOne acquiring Green Dot Bank and Smith Ventures acquiring Green Dot’s non-bank financial technology business. Existing Green Dot shareholders will receive $8.11 in cash and 0.2215 shares in the newly formed bank holding company per existing Green Dot share. Green Dot stated that the “implied value” of the transactions is estimated to be between $825 million – $1.1 billion, or $14.23 – $19.18 per share.
If you own shares of Green Dot, you may have legal claims against Green Dot’s directors and officers. If you wish to discuss this investigation, or have questions about this notice or your legal rights, please contact attorney Joe Pettigrew toll-free at (844) 818-6982 or [email protected].
CONTACT:
Joe Pettigrew
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP
600 W. Broadway, Suite 3300, San Diego, CA 92101
(844) 818-6982