Dave Announces Letter of Intent to Enter into Strategic Partnership with Leading Sponsor Bank
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) has signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a strategic partnership with a publicly-traded sponsor bank. Under the agreement, the sponsor bank will handle Dave's ExtraCash product origination, manage member deposit accounts, issue debit cards, provide ACH processing, and collaborate on new banking and credit products. The partnership aims to diversify Dave's commercial relationships and enhance its banking services for over 11 million members. The final partnership is subject to definitive agreements, after which Dave will announce the sponsor bank's identity.
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) ha firmato una lettera di intenti non vincolante per formare una partnership strategica con una banca sponsor quotata in borsa. Secondo l'accordo, la banca sponsor gestirà l'origine del prodotto ExtraCash di Dave, amministrerà i conti deposito dei membri, emetterà carte di debito, fornirà elaborazione ACH e collaborerà su nuovi prodotti bancari e di credito. L'obiettivo della partnership è diversificare le relazioni commerciali di Dave e migliorare i suoi servizi bancari per oltre 11 milioni di membri. La partnership finale è soggetta a accordi definitivi, dopodiché Dave annuncerà l'identità della banca sponsor.
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) ha firmado una carta de intención no vinculante para formar una asociación estratégica con un banco patrocinador que cotiza en bolsa. Según el acuerdo, el banco patrocinador se encargará de la originación del producto ExtraCash de Dave, gestionará las cuentas de depósitos de los miembros, emitirá tarjetas de débito, proporcionará procesamiento ACH y colaborará en nuevos productos bancarios y de crédito. El objetivo de la asociación es diversificar las relaciones comerciales de Dave y mejorar sus servicios bancarios para más de 11 millones de miembros. La asociación final está sujeta a acuerdos definitivos, tras los cuales Dave anunciará la identidad del banco patrocinador.
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE)는 상장된 후원 은행과 전략적 파트너십을 체결하기 위한 비구속적 의향서에 서명했습니다. 계약에 따라 후원 은행은 Dave의 ExtraCash 제품 원천을 처리하고, 회원의 예치금 계좌를 관리하며, 직불 카드를 발급하고, ACH 처리 서비스를 제공하며, 새로운 은행 및 신용 제품에 대해 협력할 것입니다. 이 파트너십의 목표는 Dave의 상업적 관계를 다각화하고 1100만 명 이상의 회원을 위해 은행 서비스를 강화하는 것입니다. 최종 파트너십은 최종 계약에 따라 이루어지며, 그 후 Dave는 후원 은행의 정체를 발표할 것입니다.
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) a signé une lettre d'intention non contraignante pour établir un partenariat stratégique avec une banque sponsor cotée en bourse. Selon l'accord, la banque sponsor s'occupera de l'origine du produit ExtraCash de Dave, gérera les comptes de dépôt des membres, émettra des cartes de débit, fournira le traitement ACH et collaborera sur de nouveaux produits bancaires et de crédit. L'objectif du partenariat est de diversifier les relations commerciales de Dave et d'améliorer ses services bancaires pour plus de 11 millions de membres. Le partenariat final est soumis à des accords définitifs, après quoi Dave annoncera l'identité de la banque sponsor.
Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) hat ein nicht verbindliches Absichtsschreiben unterzeichnet, um eine strategische Partnerschaft mit einer börsennotierten Sponsorbank zu bilden. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird die Sponsorbank die Produktorigination für ExtraCash von Dave übernehmen, die Mitgliedseinlagen verwalten, Debitkarten ausgeben, ACH-Processing anbieten und bei neuen Bank- und Kreditprodukten zusammenarbeiten. Das Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, Daves kommerzielle Beziehungen zu diversifizieren und die Bankdienstleistungen für über 11 Millionen Mitglieder zu verbessern. Die endgültige Partnerschaft steht unter dem Vorbehalt endgültiger Vereinbarungen, nach denen Dave die Identität der Sponsorbank bekannt geben wird.
- Access to additional FDIC-insured banking services
- Potential expansion of banking and credit product offerings
- Large existing customer base of 11 million members
- Strategic diversification of commercial relationships
- Partnership is subject to definitive agreements, indicating uncertainty
- Non-binding nature of the letter of intent
Insights
This strategic partnership development marks a significant milestone for Dave's business model evolution. The move to partner with a publicly-traded bank's subsidiary signals a strategic shift towards enhanced operational stability and product expansion capabilities. With 11 million members already using Dave's platform, this partnership could substantially improve profit margins through competitive pricing while reducing regulatory risks.
The partnership's scope is comprehensive, covering critical banking infrastructure including ExtraCash origination, deposit accounts and payment processing. This integration could lead to reduced operational costs and improved service delivery. The emphasis on developing next-generation banking and credit products suggests potential revenue diversification and market share expansion opportunities. The involvement of a publicly-traded bank's subsidiary also adds credibility and could facilitate easier access to capital markets.
The strategic alignment with an established FDIC-insured sponsor bank represents a significant regulatory advantage. This partnership structure provides Dave with enhanced compliance infrastructure and risk management capabilities, important elements in the highly regulated fintech space. The sponsor bank's experience with both credit and banking products could accelerate Dave's product development timeline while ensuring regulatory compliance.
The non-binding nature of the LOI indicates that final terms are still under negotiation, but the comprehensive scope suggests a well-thought-out framework. This move could strengthen Dave's position with regulators and potentially reduce compliance-related costs, while enabling faster scaling of banking services under the sponsor bank's regulatory umbrella.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave Inc. (“Dave” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation’s leading neobanks, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to form a strategic partnership with a leading bank whose parent is publicly-traded (the “Sponsor Bank”). Under the terms of the LOI, the Sponsor Bank will originate Dave’s ExtraCash product, hold Dave member deposit accounts, including checking and savings accounts, issue physical and virtual debit cards, provide ACH processing, and collaborate with Dave to launch next-generation banking and credit products in support of Dave’s mission of leveling the financial playing field for everyday Americans.
“We are excited to partner with what we believe to be one of the most highly respected sponsor banks in the industry. Given the scale we’ve achieved and the strong member growth we continue to experience, we believe it is the right time to further diversify our key commercial relationships,” said Jason Wilk, CEO and Founder of Dave. “After an extensive evaluation process, we chose a partner with significant experience sponsoring both credit and banking products, strong compliance and risk management capabilities, competitive pricing, and a shared vision for a more inclusive, accessible banking system.”
Dave’s user-friendly platform provides access to low cost banking and credit products to over 11 million members. With this strategic partnership, Dave members will continue to benefit from our suite of products, backed by the stability and regulatory expertise of an additional FDIC-insured sponsor bank.
The strategic partnership contemplated by the LOI is subject to the negotiation of and entry into definitive agreements. Upon execution of the definitive agreements, Dave will publicly announce its new Sponsor Bank partner.
About Dave
Dave (Nasdaq: DAVE) is a leading U.S. neobank and fintech pioneer serving millions of everyday Americans. Dave uses disruptive technologies to provide best-in-class banking services at a fraction of the price of incumbents. Dave partners with Evolve Bank & Trust, a FDIC member. For more information about the company, visit: www.dave.com. For investor information and updates, visit: investors.dave.com and follow @davebanking on X.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as “feels,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “remains,” “should,” “is to be,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology and include, among other things, the LOI and execution of a definitive agreement, statements relating to Dave’s potential partnership with a new sponsor bank, future performance and growth, projected financial results for future periods, and other statements about future events. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not limited to: the ability of Dave to compete in its highly competitive industry; the ability of Dave to keep pace with the rapid technological developments in its industry and the larger financial services industry; the ability of Dave to manage risks associated with providing ExtraCash advances; the ability of Dave to retain its current Members, acquire new Members and sell additional functionality and services to its Members; the ability of Dave to protect intellectual property and trade secrets; the ability of Dave to maintain the integrity of its confidential information and information systems or comply with applicable privacy and data security requirements and regulations; the reliance by Dave on a single bank partner; the ability of Dave to maintain or secure current and future key banking relationships and other third-party service providers, including as contemplated by the LOI; changes in applicable laws or regulations and extensive and evolving government regulations that impact operations and business; the ability to attract or maintain a qualified workforce; level of product service failures that could lead Dave Members to use competitors’ services; investigations, claims, disputes, enforcement actions, litigation and/or other regulatory or legal proceedings, including the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Dave; the ability to maintain the listing of Dave Class A Common Stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market; the possibility that Dave may be adversely affected by other economic factors, including rising interest rates, and business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in Dave’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading “Risk Factors,” filed with the SEC and other reports and documents Dave files from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Dave undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
DAVE@elevate-ir.com
Media Contact
Dan Ury
press@dave.com
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