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Green Dot Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives and Leadership Transition
PROVO, Utah, March 10, 2025--Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and fintech that delivers seamless banking and payment tools for consumers and businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors has engaged Citi to initiate a process to explore potential strategic alternatives. The Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of Green Dot, its stockholders and its stakeholders.
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