Groupon (GRPN) is a global e-commerce marketplace that connects customers with local merchants to purchase services and experiences. The company focuses on building long-term relationships with merchants to enhance inventory selection and improve the customer experience. Groupon also operates internationally, tailoring its services to local cultures and business practices.
- Local - Offers a wide range of services and experiences, including dining, entertainment, and wellness, aimed at connecting customers with local businesses.
- Goods - Provides a third-party marketplace for physical products, maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring favorable payment terms and margins.
- Travel - Features deals on travel-related services, including hotel stays and vacation packages, catering to customers seeking leisure experiences.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dusan Senkypl ExecutiveBoard | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Partner at Pale Fire Capital SE; Director at Aukro; Director and Chairman of the Board at Rouvy | CEO of Groupon, Inc. since May 2024, previously served as Interim CEO from March 2023 to May 2024 and has been a board member since June 2022. | View Report → |
Jiri Ponrt Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Jiri Ponrt has been the CFO of Groupon since April 2023, and previously served as Group CFO at Pale Fire Capital and CFO at Alza.cz. | ||
Jan Barta Board | Independent Director | Partner at Pale Fire Capital SE; Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Pale Fire Capital SE | Jan Barta has been serving as an Independent Director and Member of the Nominating Committee at Groupon since 2022, appointed under a Cooperation Agreement dated June 13, 2022. | |
Jason Harinstein Board | Director | CFO of Collectors, Inc.; Director at Funko, Inc. | Jason Harinstein has been an independent Director at Groupon since July 2023, serving as Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at Groupon from 2011 to 2017 and has held roles such as CFO of Collectors, Inc. and CFO of Flatiron Health, as well as serving as a Director at Funko, Inc.. | |
Robert Bass Board | Independent Director | Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Redfin Corporation since 2016 ; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Blackstone Secured Lending Fund ; Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp since 2021 | Robert Bass is an independent director at Groupon since 2012. He has served as the Chair of the Audit Committee since 2013 and as a member of the Compensation Committee since 2016. | |
Theodore Leonsis Board | Chairman of the Board | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, LLC; Vice Chairman Emeritus of AOL, LLC; Co-founder and Partner of Revolution Growth Funds; Director and Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Tempus AI, Inc; Director of American Express | At GRPN, Theodore Leonsis has served as Chairman of the Board since June 2020 after holding roles as Independent Director since 2009 and Vice Chairman from 2011 to 2013, demonstrating a long-standing involvement in the company. His career spans leadership in technology and digital innovation, significantly contributing to strategic oversight. |
- Given the 43% year-over-year increase in North American merchants with over $1 million in billings, how will you sustain this growth amid potential market saturation, and what steps are being taken to ensure the quality of these high-value merchants remains robust?
- With revenue currently lagging behind billings due to the compression of take rates in North America, how do you plan to reconcile this gap moving forward, and what measures will be implemented to safeguard long-term margin sustainability?
- Considering the strong performance in Spain and the exit from the Italy market, can you provide specific examples of how you intend to replicate Spain’s double-digit growth in other international markets, and what timeline should investors expect for similar results?
- As you invest heavily in AI tools to optimize deal performance and merchant communications, what concrete metrics and KPIs will you track over the next 12–24 months to assess the technology’s impact on both conversion rates and overall operational efficiency?
- Following the sale of Gift Cloud, which resulted in a transaction at the high end of your expectations, how will the proceeds be strategically reinvested into your core business, and what potential short-term impacts on EBITDA should investors prepare for in the upcoming quarters?
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for GRPN.
- On July 2, 2025, Groupon, Inc. issued $244,071,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030.
- These new notes were issued in exchange for $20,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 1.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 and $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.25% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2027.
- The 2030 Notes accrue interest at 4.875% per annum, payable semi-annually, will mature on June 30, 2030, and have an initial conversion price of approximately $54.04 per share.
- The company also partially unwound certain capped call and call option transactions related to its 2026 Notes, with cash payments from dealers expected around July 2, 2025.
- Groupon, Inc. announced a financing transaction on June 18, 2025, involving the exchange of $170 million aggregate principal amount of its existing 2026 and 2027 Convertible Senior Notes for $244.071 million aggregate principal amount of newly issued 4.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030.
- The new 2030 Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Groupon, accruing interest at 4.875% per annum, and will mature on June 30, 2030.
- As part of the exchange, holders of approximately 76% of the 2027 Notes agreed to amendments that will delete substantially all restrictive covenants and release all collateral securing the 2027 Notes.
- The transaction is expected to close around July 2, 2025, and Groupon will not receive any cash proceeds from the exchange.