According to the Complaint, Groupon, Inc. offers a marketplace that connects consumers to merchants through mobile applications and websites. Historically, Groupon operates in three categories: Local, which comprises subcategories of local experiences, including events and activities, health and beauty, food and drink, home and garden, and automotive; Goods, which includes product revenue from merchandise inventory sold directly to customers and service revenue from third-party merchants who sell products using Groupon marketplaces; and Travel, which offers hotels, airfare and package deals at discounted and market rates.

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company was experiencing fewer customer engagements in its Goods category; (2) that Groupon relied on its Goods category to drive its sales, especially during the holiday season; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company was likely to experience reduced sales; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On August 1, 2020, the Court issued an Order appointing Lead Plaintiff and Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an amended Complaint on September 22. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the amended Complaint on November 23. On April 28, 2021, the Court issued an Order granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff was given leave to amend the Complaint.

On August 12, 2021, Lead Plaintiff filed a second amended Complaint.

The parties entered into a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement on June 24, 2022. On July 6, the Court granted preliminary approval of the Settlement. On October 28, the Court granted final approval of the Settlement, including an award of Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses, and entered Final Judgment.

On August 3, 2023, the Court issued an Order granting distribution of the Settlement funds.