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Green Dot Corp. Announces Strategic Transactions with Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial Corp.

Green Dot Corporation (GDOT) | Nov. 24, 2025

By Sam Nelson

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Green Dot Corporation announces strategic transactions with Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial Corporation.

Smith Ventures will acquire and privatize Green Dot's non-bank assets and operations, while CommerceOne will acquire Green Dot Bank to form a new publicly traded bank holding company.

The transactions aim to unlock innovation, diversification, and growth opportunities for each company.

Acquisition Details

Smith Ventures to acquire and privatize Green Dot's non-bank assets, and CommerceOne to acquire Green Dot Bank to form a new publicly traded bank holding company.

Shareholders Distribution

Former Green Dot shareholders will own approximately 72% of the new bank holding company, and former CommerceOne shareholders will own approximately 28%.

Transaction Value

Estimated implied value per share of Green Dot ranges between $14.23 - $19.18, including $8.11 per share in cash.

Strategic Partnership

Fintech and the bank holding company will enter into a seven-year commercial relationship, with the bank serving as the exclusive sponsor for the fintech's digital banking platform.

  • The strategic transactions pave the way for sustainable value creation for stakeholders of Green Dot and CommerceOne.
  • Combining payments expertise and financial strength positions the entities to deliver exceptional experiences for customers and partners.

The acquisition agreements between Green Dot, Smith Ventures, and CommerceOne present significant growth and innovation potential for the companies involved, promising enhanced services and experiences for customers and stakeholders.