GREEN DOT CORP current report, 16 March 2011

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Green Dot Corporation on March 16, 2011. The filing addresses a corporate governance matter regarding the Board of Directors.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to Item 5.02 regarding officer departures and does not contain financial statements.

Material Changes

W. Thomas Smith, Jr., a director since April 2001, indicated he will not stand for re-election at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The reason cited is his commitments as Managing Director of Total Technology Ventures, LLC. Mr. Smith will continue to serve on the Board until the Annual Meeting scheduled for June 2, 2011.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the specific departure of the director.

Key Facts for Investors to Verify

  • W. Thomas Smith, Jr. will not seek re-election at the June 2, 2011 Annual Meeting.
  • Mr. Smith remains a director until the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.
  • The departure is voluntary and attributed to external business commitments.
  • No financial data is disclosed in this specific filing.