UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT

TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO

§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No.  )1

Green Dot Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

39304D102

(CUSIP Number)

JEFFREY C. SMITH

STARBOARD VALUE LP

777 Third Avenue, 18th Floor

New York, New York 10017

(212) 845-7977

 

STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.

ANDREW FREEDMAN, ESQ.

OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP

1325 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10019

(212) 451-2300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

January 22, 2020

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ¨.

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

 

 

 

1              The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         4,778,762  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          4,778,762  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        4,778,762  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        9.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

2

CUSIP No. 39304D102

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        CAYMAN ISLANDS  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         2,927,903  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          2,927,903  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        2,927,903  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        5.7%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        CO  

  

3

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         477,876  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          477,876  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        477,876  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

4

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY C LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         277,168  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          277,168  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        277,168  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

5

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE R LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         277,168  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          277,168  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        277,168  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

6

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE R GP LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         544,780  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          544,780  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        544,780  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        1.1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

7

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND L LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        CAYMAN ISLANDS  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         267,612  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          267,612  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        267,612  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

8

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE L LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         267,612  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          267,612  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        267,612  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

9

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         4,778,762  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          4,778,762  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        4,778,762  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        9.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

10

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         4,778,762  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          4,778,762  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        4,778,762  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        9.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

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CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         4,778,762  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          4,778,762  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        4,778,762  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        9.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

12

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        JEFFREY C. SMITH  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         4,778,762  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          4,778,762  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        4,778,762  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        9.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

13

CUSIP No. 39304D102

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PETER A. FELD  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        OO  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         4,778,762  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          4,778,762  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        4,778,762  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        9.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

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CUSIP No. 39304D102

The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Schedule 13D”).

Item 1.Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to the Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value (the “Shares”), of Green Dot Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 3465 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, California 91107.

Item 2.Identity and Background.

(a)       This statement is filed by:

(i)Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Starboard V&O Fund”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
(ii)Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Starboard S LLC”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
(iii)Starboard Value and Opportunity C LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Starboard C LP”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
(iv)Starboard Value R LP (“Starboard R LP”), as the general partner of Starboard C LP;
(v)Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund L LP, a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (“Starboard L Master”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
(vi)Starboard Value L LP (“Starboard L GP”), as the general partner of Starboard L Master;
(vii)Starboard Value R GP LLC (“Starboard R GP”), as the general partner of Starboard R LP and Starboard L GP;
(viii)Starboard Value LP, as the investment manager of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master, and of a certain managed account (the “Starboard Value LP Account”) and the manager of Starboard S LLC;
(ix)Starboard Value GP LLC (“Starboard Value GP”), as the general partner of Starboard Value LP;
(x)Starboard Principal Co LP (“Principal Co”), as a member of Starboard Value GP;
(xi)Starboard Principal Co GP LLC (“Principal GP”), as the general partner of Principal Co;
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(xii)Jeffrey C. Smith, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP; and
(xiii)Peter A. Feld, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP.

Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.” Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.

(b)       The address of the principal office of each of Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP, Starboard R LP, Starboard R GP, Starboard L GP, Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value GP, Principal Co, Principal GP, and Messrs. Smith and Feld is 777 Third Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10017. The address of the principal office of Starboard V&O Fund and Starboard L Master is Cayman Corporate Centre, 27 Hospital Road, George Town, Grand Cayman KYI-9008, Cayman Islands. The officers and directors of Starboard V&O Fund and their principal occupations and business addresses are set forth on Schedule A and are incorporated by reference in this Item 2.

(c)       The principal business of Starboard V&O Fund is serving as a private investment fund.  Starboard V&O Fund has been formed for the purpose of making equity investments and, on occasion, taking an active role in the management of portfolio companies in order to enhance shareholder value. Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP and Starboard L Master have been formed for the purpose of investing in securities and engaging in all related activities and transactions. Starboard Value LP provides investment advisory and management services and acts as the investment manager of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master and the Starboard Value LP Account and the manager of Starboard S LLC. The principal business of Starboard Value GP is providing a full range of investment advisory, pension advisory and management services and serving as the general partner of Starboard Value LP. The principal business of Principal Co is providing investment advisory and management services.  Principal Co is a member of Starboard Value GP.  Principal GP serves as the general partner of Principal Co.  Starboard R LP serves as the general partner of Starboard C LP. Starboard R GP serves as the general partner of Starboard R LP and Starboard L GP. Starboard L GP serves as the general partner of Starboard L Master. Messrs. Smith and Feld serve as members of Principal GP and the members of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP.

(d)       No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A, annexed hereto, has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e)       No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A, annexed hereto, has, during the last five years, been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

(f)       Messrs. Smith and Feld are citizens of the United States of America. The citizenship of the persons listed on Schedule A is set forth therein.

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Item 3.Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

The Shares purchased by each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master and held in the Starboard Value LP Account were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 2,927,903 Shares beneficially owned by Starboard V&O Fund is approximately $77,120,735, excluding brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 477,876 Shares beneficially owned by Starboard S LLC is approximately $12,588,898, excluding brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 277,168 Shares beneficially owned by Starboard C LP is approximately $7,301,558, excluding brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 267,612 Shares beneficially owned by Starboard L Master is approximately $7,049,819, excluding brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 828,203 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account is approximately $22,050,663, excluding brokerage commissions.

Item 4.Purpose of Transaction.

The Reporting Persons purchased the Shares based on the Reporting Persons’ belief that the Shares, when purchased, were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable.

No Reporting Person has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon or in connection with completion of, or following, any of the actions discussed herein. The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, engaging in communications with management and the Board of Directors of the Issuer, engaging in discussions with stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties about the Issuer and the Reporting Persons’ investment, including potential business combinations or dispositions involving the Issuer or certain of its businesses, making recommendations or proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, board structure (including board composition), potential business combinations or dispositions involving the Issuer or certain of its businesses, or suggestions for improving the Issuer’s financial and/or operational performance, purchasing additional Shares, selling some or all of their Shares, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the Shares, including swaps and other derivative instruments, or changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.

 

Item 5.Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 51,496,511 Shares outstanding, as of October 31, 2019, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2019.

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A.Starboard V&O Fund
(a)As of the close of business on January 31, 2020, Starboard V&O Fund beneficially owned 2,927,903 Shares.

Percentage: Approximately 5.7%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 2,927,903
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 2,927,903
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)The transactions in the Shares by Starboard V&O Fund during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
B.Starboard S LLC
(a)As of the close of business on January 31, 2020, Starboard S LLC beneficially owned 477,876 Shares.

Percentage: Less than 1%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 477,876
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 477,876
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)The transactions in the Shares by Starboard S LLC during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
C.Starboard C LP
(a)As of the close of business on January 31, 2020, Starboard C LP beneficially owned 277,168 Shares.

Percentage: Less than 1%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 277,168
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 277,168
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)The transactions in the Shares by Starboard C LP during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
D.Starboard R LP
(a)Starboard R LP, as the general partner of Starboard C LP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP.

Percentage: Less than 1%

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(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 277,168
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 277,168
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)Starboard R LP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of Starboard C LP during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
E.Starboard R GP
(a)Starboard R GP, as the general partner of Starboard R LP and Starboard L GP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP and (ii) 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master.

Percentage: Approximately 1.1%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 544,780
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 544,780
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)Starboard R GP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard C LP and Starboard L Master during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
F.Starboard L Master
(a)As of the close of business on January 31, 2020, Starboard L Master beneficially owned 267,612 Shares.

Percentage: Less than 1%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 267,612
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 267,612
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)The transactions in the Shares by Starboard L Master during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
G.Starboard L GP
(a)Starboard L GP, as the general partner of Starboard L Master, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master.

Percentage: Less than 1%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 267,612
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 267,612
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

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(c)Starboard L GP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of Starboard L Master during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
H.Starboard Value LP
(a)As of the close of business on January 31, 2020, 828,203 Shares were held in the Starboard Value LP Account. Starboard Value LP, as the investment manager of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master, and the Starboard Value LP Account and the manager of Starboard S LLC, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 2,927,903 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 477,876 Shares owned by Starboard S LLC, (iii) 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP, (iv) 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master, and (v) 828,203 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 9.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 4,778,762
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 4,778,762
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)The transactions in the Shares by Starboard Value LP through the Starboard Value LP Account and on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP and Starboard L Master during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
I.Starboard Value GP
(a)Starboard Value GP, as the general partner of Starboard Value LP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 2,927,903 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 477,876 Shares owned by Starboard S LLC, (iii) 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP, (iv) 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master, and (v) 828,203 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 9.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 4,778,762
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 4,778,762
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)Starboard Value GP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
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J.Principal Co
(a)Principal Co, as a member of Starboard Value GP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 2,927,903 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 477,876 Shares owned by Starboard S LLC, (iii) 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP, (iv) 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master, and (v) 828,203 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 9.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 4,778,762
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 4,778,762
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)Principal Co has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
K.Principal GP
(a)Principal GP, as the general partner of Principal Co, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 2,927,903 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 477,876 Shares owned by Starboard S LLC, (iii) 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP, (iv) 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master, and (v) 828,203 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 9.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 4,778,762
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 4,778,762
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 

(c)Principal GP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
L.Messrs. Smith and Feld
(a)Each of Messrs. Smith and Feld, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of (i) 2,927,903 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 477,876 Shares owned by Starboard S LLC, (iii) 277,168 Shares owned by Starboard C LP, (iv) 267,612 Shares owned by Starboard L Master, and (v) 828,203 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

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Percentage: Approximately 9.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 4,778,762
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 4,778,762

 

(c)None of Messrs. Smith or Feld has entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard S LLC, Starboard C LP, Starboard L Master and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owners of any securities of the Issuer that he or it does not directly own. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein that he or it does not directly own.

(d)No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares.
(e)Not applicable.
Item 6.Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer

On February 3, 2020, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. The Joint Filing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

Item 7.Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
99.1Joint Filing Agreement by and among Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC, Starboard Value and Opportunity C LP, Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund L LP, Starboard Value L LP, Starboard Value R LP, Starboard Value R GP LLC, Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value GP LLC, Starboard Principal Co LP, Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, Jeffrey C. Smith, and Peter A. Feld, dated February 3, 2020.
99.2Power of Attorney for Jeffrey C. Smith and Peter A. Feld, dated June 5, 2019.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: February 3, 2020

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD

By: Starboard Value LP,

its investment manager

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC

By: Starboard Value LP,

its manager

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity C LP

By: Starboard Value R LP,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD VALUE R LP

By: Starboard Value R GP LLC,

its general partner

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund L LP

By: Starboard Value L LP,

its general partner

 

 

 

Starboard Value L LP

By: Starboard Value R GP LLC,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD VALUE LP

By: Starboard Value GP LLC,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC

By: Starboard Principal Co LP,

its member

 

STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP

By: Starboard Principal Co GP LLC,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC

 

Starboard Value R GP LLC

 

 
 
By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
 
  Name: Jeffrey C. Smith
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

 
 
/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
 
Jeffrey C. Smith
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Peter A. Feld

 

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SCHEDULE A

Directors and Officers of Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd

Name and Position Principal Occupation Principal Business Address Citizenship
       
Patrick Agemian Director Director of Global Funds Management, Ltd.

PO Box 10034, Harbour Place

2nd Floor

103 South Church Street

Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands, KY1-1001

Canada
       

Kenneth R. Marlin

Director

Chief Financial Officer, Starboard Value LP

777 Third Avenue, 18th Floor

New York, New York 10017

United States of America
       

Don Seymour

Director

Managing Director of dms Governance

dms Governance

dms House, 20 Genesis Close

P.O. Box 31910

Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands, KY1-1208

 

Cayman Islands

 

 

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SCHEDULE B

Transactions in the Shares During the Past Sixty Days

Nature of the Transaction

Amount of Securities

Purchased/(Sold)

Price ($)

Date of

Purchase/Sale

 

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD

 

Purchase of Common Stock 6,273 24.7743 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 6,273 24.7743 12/11/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 15,375 24.9381 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 13,262 25.1487 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 13,262 25.1487 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 3,528 25.9818 12/12/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 3,528 25.9818 12/12/2019
Sale of Common Stock (23,063) 26.3685 12/13/2019
Sale of Common Stock (23,063) 26.3685 12/13/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 46,126 26.3791 12/13/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 36,749 23.0604 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 36,749 23.0604 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (32,412) 22.8282 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (275,088) 22.8282 12/19/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 307,500 22.8490 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 270,751 22.8159 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 270,751 22.8159 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (137,544) 22.8525 12/23/2019
Sale of Common Stock (16,206) 22.8525 12/23/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 153,750 22.8646 12/23/2019
Sale of Common Stock (55,018) 22.8662 12/24/2019
Sale of Common Stock (6,482) 22.8662 12/24/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 61,500 22.8833 12/24/2019
Sale of Common Stock (82,526) 22.9212 12/26/2019
Sale of Common Stock (9,724) 22.9212 12/26/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 92,250 22.9355 12/26/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 32,204 23.2101 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 32,203 23.2101 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 13,026 23.2239 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 13,026 23.2239 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,015 23.2393 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,015 23.2393 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 53,201 23.3373 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 53,202 23.3373 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,220 23.6515 01/08/2020

 

 

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Purchase of Common Stock 5,220 23.6515 01/08/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,060 23.8348 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,060 23.8348 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 26,813 23.8749 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 26,813 23.8749 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 16,891 24.0193 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 16,891 24.0193 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 35,350 23.9865 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 35,350 23.9865 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,244 23.9200 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,243 23.9200 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 34,609 23.9824 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 34,608 23.9824 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,705 23.9830 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,705 23.9830 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,120 24.2912 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,120 24.2912 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 612 24.4300 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 612 24.4300 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 39,168 24.6080 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 39,168 24.6080 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 10,898 24.8497 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 10,898 24.8497 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 11,414 24.9838 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 11,414 24.9838 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 40,256 25.5210 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 40,256 25.5210 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,483 25.5627 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,483 25.5627 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,999 26.0500 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,999 26.0500 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,030 26.1193 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,030 26.1193 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 39,608 26.2298 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 39,608 26.2298 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 13,471 26.3464 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 13,471 26.3464 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,415 26.7173 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,415 26.7173 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 21,949 26.4084 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 21,949 26.4084 01/21/2020
Exercise of Forward Contract 676,501 23.2201 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,790 27.0120 01/22/2020

 

 

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Purchase of Common Stock 15,789 27.0120 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 29,209 27.6178 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 29,208 27.6178 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,273 28.6150 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,273 28.6150 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 54,405 28.7619 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 54,406 28.7619 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 120,870 28.7288 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 120,870 28.7288 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 24,327 28.7351 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 24,327 28.7351 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 27,493 28.7963 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 27,493 28.7963 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 52,020 28.8447 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 52,020 28.8447 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 29,993 29.0233 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 29,993 29.0233 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 45,900 29.1280 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 45,900 29.1280 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 14,719 29.9300 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 14,719 29.9300 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 64,260 29.8405 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 64,260 29.8405 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,782 29.9635 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,782 29.9635 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 12,187 29.7648 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 12,187 29.7648 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,845 29.3162 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,845 29.3162 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 30,600 29.3946 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 30,600 29.3946 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 45,900 29.2800 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 45,900 29.2800 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,744 28.8058 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,744 28.8058 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,546 29.0769 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,546 29.0769 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,300 29.6900 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,300 29.6900 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,300 29.5611 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,300 29.5611 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 45,900 29.7413 01/31/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 45,900 29.7413 01/31/2020

 

 

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Purchase of Common Stock 10,578 29.5921 01/31/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 10,579 29.5921 01/31/2020

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC

 

Purchase of Common Stock 2,040 24.7743 12/11/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 2,500 24.9381 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 4,313 25.1487 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 1,147 25.9818 12/12/2019
Sale of Common Stock (7,500) 26.3685 12/13/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 7,500 26.3791 12/13/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 11,951 23.0604 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (50,000) 22.8282 12/19/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 50,000 22.8490 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 88,049 22.8159 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (25,000) 22.8525 12/23/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 25,000 22.8646 12/23/2019
Sale of Common Stock (10,000) 22.8662 12/24/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 10,000 22.8833 12/24/2019
Sale of Common Stock (15,000) 22.9212 12/26/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 15,000 22.9355 12/26/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 10,524 23.2101 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,257 23.2239 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,293 23.2393 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 17,386 23.3373 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,706 23.6515 01/08/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,000 23.8348 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,762 23.8749 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,520 24.0193 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 11,552 23.9865 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,060 23.9200 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 11,310 23.9824 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,211 23.9830 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,000 24.2912 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 200 24.4300 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 12,800 24.6080 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,562 24.8497 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,730 24.9838 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 13,155 25.5210 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,772 25.5627 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 980 26.0500 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,951 26.1193 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 12,944 26.2298 01/17/2020

 

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

Purchase of Common Stock 4,402 26.3464 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,750 26.7173 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,173 26.4084 01/21/2020
Exercise of Forward Contract 110,000 23.2201 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,160 27.0120 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,545 27.6178 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,050 28.6150 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 17,780 28.7619 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 39,500 28.7288 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,950 28.7351 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,985 28.7963 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 17,000 28.8447 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,801 29.0233 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,000 29.1280 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,810 29.9300 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 21,000 29.8405 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,217 29.9635 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,982 29.7648 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,257 29.3162 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 10,000 29.3946 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,000 29.2800 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 570 28.8058 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,812 29.0769 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,000 29.6900 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,000 29.5611 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,000 29.7413 01/31/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,457 29.5921 01/31/2020

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity C LP

 

Purchase of Common Stock 1,183 24.7743 12/11/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 1,450 24.9381 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 2,501 25.1487 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 665 25.9818 12/12/2019
Sale of Common Stock (4,349) 26.3685 12/13/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 4,349 26.3791 12/13/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 6,931 23.0604 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (29,000) 22.8282 12/19/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 29,000 22.8490 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 51,069 22.8159 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (14,500) 22.8525 12/23/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 14,500 22.8646 12/23/2019
Sale of Common Stock (5,800) 22.8662 12/24/2019

 

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

Purchase of Forward Contract 5,800 22.8833 12/24/2019
Sale of Common Stock (8,700) 22.9212 12/26/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 8,700 22.9355 12/26/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 6,104 23.2101 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,469 23.2239 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,330 23.2393 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 10,084 23.3373 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 989 23.6515 01/08/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 580 23.8348 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,082 23.8749 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,202 24.0193 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,700 23.9865 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 615 23.9200 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,560 23.9824 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 702 23.9830 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,160 24.2912 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 116 24.4300 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,424 24.6080 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,066 24.8497 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,163 24.9838 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,630 25.5210 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,608 25.5627 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 568 26.0500 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,712 26.1193 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,508 26.2298 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,553 26.3464 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,595 26.7173 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,160 26.4084 01/21/2020
Exercise of Forward Contract 63,799 23.2200 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,993 27.0120 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,536 27.6178 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,189 28.6150 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 10,312 28.7619 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 22,910 28.7288 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,611 28.7351 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,211 28.7963 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,860 28.8447 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,685 29.0233 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,700 29.1280 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,790 29.9300 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,286 29.9635 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,310 29.7648 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 12,180 29.8405 01/28/2020

 

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

Purchase of Common Stock 729 29.3162 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,700 29.2800 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,800 29.3946 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 331 28.8058 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,051 29.0769 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,900 29.6900 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,900 29.5611 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,005 29.5921 01/31/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,700 29.7413 01/31/2020

 

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND L LP

 

Purchase of Common Stock 1,142 24.7743 12/11/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 1,400 24.9381 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 2,415 25.1487 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 643 25.9818 12/12/2019
Sale of Common Stock (4,200) 26.3685 12/13/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 4,200 26.3791 12/13/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 6,692 23.0604 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (28,000) 22.8282 12/19/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 28,000 22.8490 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 49,308 22.8159 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (14,000) 22.8525 12/23/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 14,000 22.8646 12/23/2019
Sale of Common Stock (5,600) 22.8662 12/24/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 5,600 22.8833 12/24/2019
Sale of Common Stock (8,400) 22.9212 12/26/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 8,400 22.9355 12/26/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 5,893 23.2101 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,384 23.2239 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,284 23.2393 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,736 23.3373 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 955 23.6515 01/08/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 560 23.8348 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,907 23.8749 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,091 24.0193 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,470 23.9865 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 594 23.9200 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,334 23.9824 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 678 23.9830 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,120 24.2912 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 112 24.4300 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,168 24.6080 01/14/2020

 

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

Purchase of Common Stock 1,995 24.8497 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,089 24.9838 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,367 25.5210 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,552 25.5627 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 549 26.0500 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,652 26.1193 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,249 26.2298 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,466 26.3464 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,540 26.7173 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,016 26.4084 01/21/2020
Exercise of Forward Contract 61,600 23.2201 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,890 27.0120 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,345 27.6178 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,148 28.6150 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,957 28.7619 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 22,120 28.7288 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,452 28.7351 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,032 28.7963 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,520 28.8447 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,489 29.0233 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,400 29.1280 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,693 29.9300 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 11,760 29.8405 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,241 29.9635 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,230 29.7648 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 704 29.3162 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,600 29.3946 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,400 29.2800 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 319 28.8058 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,015 29.0769 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,800 29.6900 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,800 29.5611 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,400 29.7413 01/31/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,936 29.5921 01/31/2020

 

STARBOARD VALUE LP

(Through the Starboard Value LP Account)

 

Purchase of Common Stock 3,489 24.7743 12/11/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 4,275 24.9381 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 7,375 25.1487 12/11/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 1,961 25.9818 12/12/2019
Sale of Common Stock (12,825) 26.3685 12/13/2019

 

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

Purchase of Forward Contract 12,825 26.3791 12/13/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 20,436 23.0604 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (85,500) 22.8282 12/19/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 85,500 22.8490 12/19/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 150,564 22.8159 12/19/2019
Sale of Common Stock (42,750) 22.8525 12/23/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 42,750 22.8646 12/23/2019
Sale of Common Stock (17,100) 22.8662 12/24/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 17,100 22.8833 12/24/2019
Sale of Common Stock (25,650) 22.9212 12/26/2019
Purchase of Forward Contract 25,650 22.9355 12/26/2019
Purchase of Common Stock 18,312 23.2101 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,407 23.2239 01/06/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,989 23.2393 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 30,252 23.3373 01/07/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,968 23.6515 01/08/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,740 23.8348 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 15,246 23.8749 01/09/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 9,605 24.0193 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 20,101 23.9865 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,844 23.9200 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 19,679 23.9824 01/10/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,106 23.9830 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,480 24.2912 01/13/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 348 24.4300 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 22,272 24.6080 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,197 24.8497 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,490 24.9838 01/14/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 22,891 25.5210 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,824 25.5627 01/16/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 1,705 26.0500 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 5,135 26.1193 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 22,522 26.2298 01/17/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 7,660 26.3464 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 4,785 26.7173 01/21/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 12,481 26.4084 01/21/2020
Exercise of Forward Contract 188,100 24.4037 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,978 27.0120 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 16,609 27.6178 01/22/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,567 28.6150 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 30,936 28.7619 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 68,730 28.7288 01/23/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 13,833 28.7351 01/24/2020

 

 

CUSIP No. 39304D102

Purchase of Common Stock 15,633 28.7963 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 29,580 28.8447 01/24/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 17,055 29.0233 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 26,100 29.1280 01/27/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,369 29.9300 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 36,540 29.8405 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,857 29.9635 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,930 29.7648 01/28/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 2,187 29.3162 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 17,400 29.3946 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 26,100 29.2800 01/29/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 992 28.8058 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 3,153 29.0769 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,700 29.6900 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 8,700 29.5611 01/30/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 26,100 29.7413 01/31/2020
Purchase of Common Stock 6,015 29.5921 01/31/2020

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

 

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, of Green Dot Corporation. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.

Dated: February 3, 2020

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD

By: Starboard Value LP,

its investment manager

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC

By: Starboard Value LP,

its manager

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity C LP

By: Starboard Value R LP,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD VALUE R LP

By: Starboard Value R GP LLC,

its general partner

 

Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund L LP

By: Starboard Value L LP,

its general partner

 

 

 

Starboard Value L LP

By: Starboard Value R GP LLC,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD VALUE LP

By: Starboard Value GP LLC,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC

By: Starboard Principal Co LP,

its member

 

STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP

By: Starboard Principal Co GP LLC,

its general partner

 

STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC

 

Starboard Value R GP LLC

 

 
 
By:

/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith

  Name: Jeffrey C. Smith
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

 
 

/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith

Jeffrey C. Smith
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Peter A. Feld

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned hereby appoints Jeffrey C. Smith, Peter A. Feld and Kenneth R. Marlin, or any of them, his true and lawful attorney-in fact and agent to execute and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G, Form 3, Form 4, Form 5, any settlement agreement, any amendments to any of the foregoing and any related documentation which may be required to be filed in his individual capacity as a result of the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities directly or indirectly beneficially owned by Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC, Starboard Value and Opportunity C LP, Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund L LP, Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value GP LLC, Starboard Principal Co LP and Starboard Principal Co GP LLC or any of their respective affiliates, and granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing which he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. The authority of Jeffrey C. Smith, Peter A. Feld and Kenneth R. Marlin, or any of them, under this Power of Attorney shall continue with respect to the undersigned until revoked in writing.

 

Date: June 5, 2019  
   
   

/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith

 
Jeffrey C. Smith  

 

 

/s/ Peter A. Feld

 
Peter A. Feld