Groupon resolves Italian tax disputes for ~$25.2M, down from $170M claimed

Groupon, Inc.

Binding framework agreement signed Dec 29, 2025 with Italian tax authorities settles all outstanding tax disputes from 2012-2017.
Total payment ~$25.2M (€21.5M), with ~$10.1M previously paid; ~$15M net cash outflow in Q4 2025.
Italian tax authorities had asserted ~$170M (€144M); settlement reduces liability by ~85%.
Formal closure expected Q1 2026; no further material obligations.
The settlement does not change previously recorded tax expense and accrued liabilities.

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