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Groupon Resolves Longstanding Italian Tax Disputes with Settlement

Story Highlights
  • Groupon’s Italian arm settled long-running tax disputes for about $25.2 million, closing the cases and trimming free cash flow by roughly $15 million.
  • Groupon administratively amended CEO Dušan Šenkypl’s PSU agreement to correct tax treatment without changing vesting terms or economic value.
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Groupon Resolves Longstanding Italian Tax Disputes with Settlement

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Groupon ( (GRPN) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On December 29, 2025, Groupon’s Italian subsidiary, Groupon S.r.l., entered into a binding framework agreement with the Italian tax authorities, definitively resolving tax disputes dating back to at least 2012. The settlement totals approximately $25.2 million, including amounts previously paid, with a final payment of about $33,000 due in the first quarter of 2026; the company does not expect further material obligations related to these assessments, anticipates no material change to its accrued expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025, and expects a roughly $15 million reduction in free cash flow from the settlement payments. Separately, on December 22–23, 2025, the board’s compensation committee approved and executed an amendment to CEO Dušan Šenkypl’s Performance Share Unit award agreement to correct an administrative error regarding the tax treatment of PSUs that vested on August 11, 2025, clarifying that the change is purely administrative, does not alter the number of units or shares, does not materially change vesting conditions, and provides no additional economic benefit or new compensation arrangement.

The most recent analyst rating on (GRPN) stock is a Buy with a $42.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Groupon stock, see the GRPN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GRPN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GRPN is a Neutral.

Groupon’s overall stock score is primarily impacted by its financial instability and bearish technical indicators. While the earnings call provided some positive insights, the company’s financial health and valuation concerns weigh heavily on the score.

To see Spark’s full report on GRPN stock, click here.

More about Groupon

Groupon, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with local merchants, offering deals and discounts on goods, services and experiences, with a significant presence in various international markets, including Italy through its subsidiary Groupon S.r.l.

Average Trading Volume: 1,238,443

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $716.9M

For a thorough assessment of GRPN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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