DEFM14A ·Filed May 8, 2026

GDOT

GREEN DOT CORP
MIXED
Impact 6/10
Horizonweeks Processed4mo ago SEC0001140361-26-020056
Notable filing: DEFM14A
Actionable Insight ◆ Mixed

Monitor the shareholder vote on June 23, 2026, and any regulatory developments. If approved, GDOT shares will convert to cash and New CommerceOne stock. The implied value of the consideration should be tracked against the current GDOT price to assess arbitrage opportunities.

DirectionMixed
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
GDOT ▲ +8.53% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +8.53% · α vs SPY +4.14% · entry $12.42 → $13.48
Entry anchored
May 8, 2026
via day open
T+1d
+1.45%
call +1.45% · α +1.59%
$12.60
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+1.69%
call +1.69% · α +1.78%
$12.63
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+2.66%
call +2.66% · α +2.96%
$12.75
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
+8.53%
call +8.53% · α +4.14%
$13.48
settled 8w ago

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Executive Summary

Green Dot Corp (GDOT) is asking shareholders to vote on a merger with CommerceOne Financial and a separate sale of its non-bank fintech assets. GDOT shareholders receive $8.11 cash plus 0.2215 shares of New CommerceOne per GDOT share, representing a premium over the pre-announcement price of $11.80. The combined company will retain Green Dot Bank, and GDOT will cease to exist as a public company.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Type
merger

Key Facts

  • GDOT shareholders receive $8.11 cash + 0.2215 shares of New CommerceOne per share.
  • Pre-announcement GDOT closing price was $11.80 (Nov 21, 2025).
  • GDOT shareholders will own ~72.2% of the combined company; CommerceOne shareholders ~27.8%.
  • Board unanimously recommends approval; special meeting on June 23, 2026.
  • Deal includes $690 million sale of non-bank assets to Payments Buyer (affiliate of Smith Ventures).
  • Termination fee: $27M from GDOT if it backs out; $3.5M reverse termination fee from CommerceOne.
  • Appraisal rights available for GDOT shareholders under DGCL.
  • Expected closing in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Financial Impact

Total consideration for GDOT equity is approximately $8.11 per share in cash plus 0.2215 shares of New CommerceOne, implying a value of approximately $10.73 per GDOT share based on implied New CommerceOne share price calculation.

share priceownership structurecash considerationstock consideration

Risk Factors

  • Shareholder approval may not be obtained (requires majority of outstanding shares).
  • Regulatory approvals may impose conditions or delay closing.
  • Market value of New CommerceOne stock is uncertain after deal closes.
  • Litigation or appraisal demands could delay or alter terms.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance Services
Analyst Consensus
67% bullish (9 analysts)

Investment Themes

Traditional Finance

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 2 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
DEFM14A Filing (Primary)0001140361-26-020056
Document: ny20062448x1_defm14a.htm0001140361-26-020056
6 reports for GDOT
Performance horizon
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Reports for GDOT — sortable, filterable
TypeNow
Aug 10, 2026
7w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$13.41 $13.01▼ −2.98%▼ −1.92%$12.50 (−6.79%)
Jun 24, 2026
14w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$13.54 $13.29▼ −1.85%▼ −3.78%$12.50 (−7.68%)
Jun 16, 2026
15w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$12.95 $13.33▲ +2.93%▲ +2.73%$12.50 (−3.47%)
May 8, 2026
21w ago
DEFM14A
MIXED ★ 6/10
$12.42 $12.75▲ +2.66%▲ +2.96%$12.50 (+0.64%)
Apr 30, 2026
22w ago
10-K/A
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$12.62 $12.77▲ +1.19%▼ −4.08%$12.50 (−0.95%)
Apr 7, 2026
25w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$11.47 $12.49▲ +8.89%▲ +0.35%$12.50 (+8.98%)
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US Market Status

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