Chief Legal Officer Resigns, Receives ~$450K Separation Package

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Cardlytics' Chief Legal and Privacy Officer, Nick Lynton, is resigning, effective by July 3, 2026, and will receive a separation package totaling approximately $450,000.

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• Chief Legal Officer Resigns

  Nick Lynton, Chief Legal and Privacy Officer, notified his intent to resign from his position, effective as of the earlier of the appointment of his successor or the close of business on July 3, 2026.

• Transition Agreement Executed

  The company and Mr. Lynton entered into a Transition Agreement, which replaced a previous separation pay agreement, outlining the terms of his departure.

• Significant Separation Package

  Mr. Lynton will receive a lump sum separation payment of $380,000, reimbursement for COBRA premiums for up to twelve months, and an additional lump sum payment of $70,320.21, expected in Q1 2027, totaling approximately $450,000.

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The resignation of a C-suite executive, especially with a substantial separation package, can signal instability or a shift in strategic direction. For a micro-cap company like Cardlytics, which is already navigating revenue declines and a proposed reverse stock split, executive departures can heighten investor concerns about leadership continuity and operational stability.