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Exhibit 99.1
GROUPON ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - May 8, 2013 - Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013:
 
Gross billings of $1.41 billion
Revenue of $601.4 million
GAAP operating income of $21.2 million, or $51.2 million excluding stock compensation
GAAP loss per share of $0.01, or earnings per share of $0.03 excluding stock compensation

"We are encouraged by our results, as our local revenues accelerated and our margins improved over the prior quarter," said Eric Lefkofsky, Chairman and co-CEO of Groupon. "We had record mobile performance as 45% of our North American transactions came from mobile in March, and more than 7 million people downloaded our apps in the quarter."

First Quarter 2013 Summary

Gross billings, which reflect the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services, excluding any applicable taxes and net of estimated refunds, increased 4% to $1.41 billion in the first quarter 2013, compared with $1.35 billion in the first quarter 2012. North America growth of 23% was offset by a decline of 9% in the International segment on a year-over-year basis.
 
Revenue increased 8% to $601.4 million in the first quarter 2013, compared with $559.3 million in the first quarter 2012. North America revenue growth of 42% was offset by a decline of 18% in the International segment on a year-over-year basis.
 
Gross profit was $379.0 million in the first quarter 2013, compared with $439.8 million in the first quarter 2012.

Operating income was $21.2 million in the first quarter 2013, compared with $39.6 million in the first quarter 2012. Operating income increased $34.0 million compared with fourth quarter 2012.

Operating income excluding stock compensation and acquisition-related costs, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $51.2 million in the first quarter 2013, compared with $67.6 million in the first quarter 2012. Operating income excluding stock compensation and acquisition-related costs increased $37.4 million compared with fourth quarter 2012.
   
First quarter 2013 net loss attributable to common stockholders was $4.0 million, or $0.01 per share, including stock compensation and acquisition-related costs of $30.0 million, or $20.9 million net of tax. Earnings per share excluding stock compensation and acquisition-related costs, net of tax, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $0.03 per share.

Operating cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2013 was $191.9 million. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, was negative $5.7 million in the first quarter 2013, bringing free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2013 to $94.7 million.

At the end of the quarter, Groupon had $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents.

Definitions and reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures are included below in the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and in the accompanying tables.


First Quarter Operating Highlights

Global units: Consolidated units, defined as vouchers and products ordered before cancellations and refunds, increased 4% year-over-year to 45 million. North America units increased 37%, and International units decreased 18%.




Active deals: As of March 31, 2013, the number of active deals in North America increased to nearly 40,000, compared with nearly 37,000 at the end of the fourth quarter 2012.
Active customers: Active customers, or customers that have purchased a Groupon within the last twelve months, grew 13% year-over-year, to 41.7 million as of March 31, 2013, comprising 18.2 million in North America, and 23.5 million in International.
Customer spend: Trailing twelve month billings per average active customer decreased to $138 from $144 in the fourth quarter 2012, related primarily to seasonal strength in the fourth quarter holiday period.
Mobile: In March 2013, 45% of North American transactions were completed on mobile devices, compared with nearly 30% in March 2012. In the first quarter 2013, more than 7 million people downloaded Groupon mobile apps worldwide.
Marketplace: The rollout of Groupon's marketplace ("Pull") continued to gain momentum, as email accounted for less than 45% of North American transactions in the first quarter 2013.

Outlook
Groupon anticipates incremental investments of between $15 million and $30 million in customer incentives and marketing in the second quarter 2013. As a result, for the second quarter 2013, revenue is expected to be between $575 million and $625 million, and operating income excluding stock compensation and acquisition-related expenses is expected to be between $20 million and $40 million. Stock compensation is expected to be approximately $30 million, and tax expense is expected to be approximately $25 million. This outlook assumes no acquisitions or investments, or material changes in foreign exchange rates.

Groupon reaffirms its guidance that full year 2013 GAAP operating income will exceed $100 million.
 
Conference Call
A conference call will be webcast live today at 4:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. ET, and will be available on Groupon's investor relations website at http://investor.groupon.com. This call will contain forward-looking statements and other material information regarding the Company's financial and operating results.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to financial results reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), we have provided the following non-GAAP financial measures in this release and the accompanying tables: foreign exchange rate neutral operating results, operating income (loss) excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net, Adjusted EBITDA, earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented to aid investors in better understanding Groupon's performance and to facilitate comparisons to many of our peers who present similar measures. However, these measures are not intended to be a substitute for those reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures. For reconciliations of these measures to the most applicable financial measures under U.S. GAAP, see “Non-GAAP Reconciliation Schedules" and "Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics" included in the tables accompanying this release.

We exclude the following items from one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation. We exclude stock-based compensation because it is primarily non-cash in nature and we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and liquidity.

Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net. Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net represents the change in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements related to business combinations. The composition of our contingent consideration arrangements and the impact of those arrangements on our operating results vary over time based on a number of factors, including the terms of our business combinations and the timing of those transactions. We exclude acquisition-related expense (benefit), net because we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and facilitate comparisons to our historical operating results.





Depreciation and amortization. We exclude depreciation and amortization because it is non-cash in nature and we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding these items provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and liquidity.

Descriptions of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release and the accompanying tables are as follows:

Foreign exchange rate neutral operating results show our current period operating results as if foreign currency exchange rates had remained the same as those in effect in the comparable period.

Operating income (loss) excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net is a non-GAAP financial measure that comprises the consolidated total of the segment operating income (loss) of our two segments, North America and International. We use consolidated operating income (loss) excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net to allocate resources and evaluate performance internally.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net income (loss) excluding income taxes, interest and other non-operating items, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net. Adjusted EBITDA is similar to Operating income (loss) excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net, except Adjusted EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization. Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similar measures used by other companies, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure for evaluating our operating performance and liquidity.
Earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts our earnings (loss) per share to exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expense (benefit), net and the income tax effect of those items. We believe that this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information for evaluating our operating performance.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that comprises net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software. We use free cash flow, and ratios based on it, to conduct and evaluate our business because, although it is similar to cash flow from operations, we believe that it typically represents a more useful measure of cash flows because purchases of fixed assets, software developed for internal use and website development costs are necessary components of our ongoing operations. Free cash flow is not intended to represent the total increase or decrease in Groupon's cash balance for the applicable period.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this release that refer to plans and expectations for the next quarter or the future are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, volatility in our revenue and operating results; risks related to our business strategy; responding to changes in the market; effectively dealing with challenges arising from our international operations; retaining existing customers and adding new customers; retaining existing merchant partners and adding new merchant partners; incurring expenses as we expand our business; competing against competitors with more financial resources than us; maintaining favorable terms with our business partners; maintaining a strong brand; managing inventory and order fulfillment; integrating our technology platforms; managing refund risks; retaining our executive team; litigation; regulations, including the CARD Act and regulation of the Internet; tax liabilities; tax legislation; maintaining our information technology infrastructure; security breaches; protecting our intellectual property; handling acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments effectively; seasonality; payment-related risks; customer and merchant partner fraud; global economic uncertainty; compliance with rules and regulations associated with being a public company; and our ability to raise capital if necessary. We urge you to refer to the factors included under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company's Investor Relations web site at http://investor.groupon.com or the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Groupon's actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance.




 
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although Groupon believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements reflect Groupon's expectations as of May 8, 2013. Groupon undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations. 

Groupon encourages investors to use its investor relations website as a way of easily finding information about the company. Groupon promptly makes available on this website, free of charge, the reports that the company files or furnishes with the SEC, corporate governance information (including Groupon's Global Code of Conduct), and select press releases and social media postings.
 
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader in local commerce, making it easy for people around the world to search and discover great businesses at unbeatable prices. Groupon is reinventing the traditional small business world by providing merchants with a suite of products and services, including customizable deals, payments processing capabilities and point-of-sale solutions to help them attract more customers and run their operations more effectively. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale, Groupon offers consumers incredible deals on the best stuff to eat, see, do, and buy in 48 countries. With Groupon, shoppers discover the best a city has to offer with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with GrouponGetaways, and find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and more with Groupon Goods. To subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com. To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.


Contacts:
Investor Relations                   Public Relations
Genny Konz         Paul Taaffe
312-999-3098 312-999-3964
ir@groupon.com





Groupon, Inc.
Summary Consolidated and Segment Results
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)


 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Y/Y % Growth
 
FX Effect(2)
 
Y/Y % Growth excluding FX(2)
Gross Billings(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
681,319

 
$
553,557

 
23.1

%
 
$
(59
)
 
23.1

%
International
 
726,450

 
801,243

 
(9.3
)
%
 
(12,460
)
 
(7.8
)
%
Consolidated gross billings
 
$
1,407,769

 
$
1,354,800

 
3.9

%
 
$
(12,519
)
 
4.8

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
North America
 
$
339,554

 
$
238,565

 
42.3

%
 
$
(27
)
 
42.3

%
International
 
261,848

 
320,718

 
(18.4
)
%
 
(4,540
)
 
(16.9
)
%
Consolidated revenue
 
$
601,402

 
$
559,283

 
7.5

%
 
$
(4,567
)
 
8.3

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
 
$
21,178

 
$
39,639

 
(46.6
)
%
 
$
2,377

 
(52.6
)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
 
$
(3,992
)
 
$
(11,695
)
 
65.9

%
 
$
2,614

 
43.5

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$(0.01)
 
$(0.02)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$(0.01)
 
$(0.02)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
 
658,800,417

 
644,097,375

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
 
658,800,417

 
644,097,375

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Represents the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services, excluding applicable taxes and net of estimated refunds. Includes direct billings and third party and other billings.
(2)
Represents change in financial measures that would have resulted had average exchange rates in the reporting period been the same as those in effect during the three months ended March 31, 2012.






Groupon, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(3,242
)
 
$
(3,593
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 
Depreciation and amortization
20,700

 
11,716

Stock-based compensation
29,907

 
28,003

Deferred income taxes
(258
)
 
(876
)
Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation
(832
)
 
(2,881
)
Loss on equity method investments
19

 
5,128

Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net
68

 
(52
)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Restricted cash
2,523

 
(1,357
)
Accounts receivable
(7,684
)
 
(11,878
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,527

 
(4,121
)
Accounts payable
(19,606
)
 
(1,821
)
Accrued merchant and supplier payables
(39,417
)
 
46,000

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
13,302

 
13,420

Other, net
753

 
6,026

Net cash provided by operating activities
8,760

 
83,714

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(30,679
)
 
(46,444
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
(9,342
)
 
(8,275
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(12,378
)
 
9,059

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(43,639
)
 
38,054

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
1,209,289

 
1,122,935

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
1,165,650

 
$
1,160,989






Groupon, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
Third party and other
 
$
439,108

 
$
540,053

Direct
 
162,294

 
19,230

Total revenue
 
601,402

 
559,283

Cost of revenue:
 
 
 
 
Third party and other
 
70,016

 
102,629

Direct
 
152,377

 
16,869

Total cost of revenue
 
222,393

 
119,498

Gross profit
 
379,009

 
439,785

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
Marketing
 
49,557

 
116,615

Selling, general and administrative
 
308,206

 
283,583

Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net
 
68

 
(52
)
  Total operating expenses
 
357,831

 
400,146

Income from operations
 
21,178

 
39,639

Interest and other expense, net
 
(5,064
)
 
(3,539
)
Loss on equity method investments
 
(19
)
 
(5,128
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
16,095

 
30,972

Provision for income taxes
 
19,337

 
34,565

Net loss
 
(3,242
)
 
(3,593
)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(750
)
 
(880
)
Net loss attributable to Groupon, Inc.
 
(3,992
)
 
(4,473
)
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value
 

 
(7,222
)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
 
$
(3,992
)
 
$
(11,695
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per share
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$(0.01)
 
$(0.02)
Diluted
 
$(0.01)
 
$(0.02)
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
658,800,417

 
644,097,375

Diluted
 
658,800,417

 
644,097,375






Groupon, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)

 
 
March 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Assets
 
 
 
 

Current assets:
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,165,650

 
$
1,209,289

Accounts receivable, net
 
102,717

 
96,713

Deferred income taxes
 
30,679

 
31,211

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
132,324

 
150,573

Total current assets
 
1,431,370

 
1,487,786

Property, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $60,291 and $46,236, respectively
 
128,773

 
121,072

Goodwill
 
205,466

 
206,684

Intangible assets, net
 
36,838

 
42,597

Investments
 
97,245

 
84,209

Deferred income taxes, non-current
 
29,710

 
29,916

Other non-current assets
 
52,855

 
59,210

Total Assets
 
$
1,982,257

 
$
2,031,474

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
40,898

 
$
59,865

Accrued merchant and supplier payables
 
620,485

 
671,305

Accrued expenses
 
245,889

 
246,924

Deferred income taxes
 
52,875

 
53,700

Other current liabilities
 
140,433

 
136,647

Total current liabilities
 
1,100,580

 
1,168,441

Deferred income taxes, non-current
 
19,917

 
20,860

Other non-current liabilities
 
97,791

 
100,072

Total Liabilities
 
1,218,288

 
1,289,373

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 657,774,882 and 654,523,706 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
 
66

 
65

Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,399,976 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
 

 

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 2,010,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
 

 

Additional paid-in capital
 
1,508,972

 
1,485,006

Accumulated deficit
 
(757,469
)
 
(753,477
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
14,787

 
12,446

Total Groupon, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
 
766,356

 
744,040

Noncontrolling interests
 
(2,387
)
 
(1,939
)
Total Equity
 
763,969

 
742,101

Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
1,982,257

 
$
2,031,474






Groupon, Inc.
Segment Information
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
North America
 

 
 
 
Gross billings (1)
$
681,319

 
$
553,557

 
Revenue
$
339,554

 
$
238,565

 
Segment cost of revenue and operating expenses (2)
298,188

 
198,393

 
Segment operating income
$
41,366

 
$
40,172

 
Segment operating income as a percent of segment revenue
12.2

%
16.8

%
 
 
 
 
 
International
 

 
 
 
Gross billings (1)
$
726,450

 
$
801,243

 
Revenue
$
261,848

 
$
320,718

 
Segment cost of revenue and operating expenses (2)
252,061

 
293,300

 
Segment operating income
$
9,787

 
$
27,418

 
Segment operating income as a percent of segment revenue
3.7

%
8.5

%
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 

 
 
 
Gross billings (1)
$
1,407,769

 
$
1,354,800

 
Revenue
$
601,402

 
$
559,283

 
Segment cost of revenue and operating expenses (2)
550,249

 
491,693

 
Segment operating income
$
51,153

 
$
67,590

 
Segment operating income as a percent of segment revenue
8.5

%
12.1

%
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
29,907

 
28,003

 
Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net
68

 
(52
)
 
Income from operations
21,178

 
39,639

 
Interest and other expense, net
5,064

 
3,539

 
Loss on equity method investments
19

 
5,128

 
Income before provision for income taxes
16,095

 
30,972

 
Provision for income taxes
19,337

 
34,565

 
Net loss
$
(3,242
)
 
$
(3,593
)
 
 
(1)
Represents the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services, excluding any applicable taxes and net of estimated refunds. Includes direct billings and third party and other billings.
(2)
Represents cost of revenue and operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net.





Groupon, Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Schedules
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited) 

The following are reconciliations of earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net and foreign exchange rate neutral operating results to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. See "Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics" for reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA, operating income (loss), excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related benefit (expense), net and free cash flow to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

The following is a reconciliation of net loss per share to earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2013:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
 
$
(3,992
)
Stock-based compensation
 
29,907

Acquisition-related expense, net
 
68

Income tax effect of adjustments
 
(9,113
)
Net income attributable to common stockholders excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense, net
 
$
16,870

 
 
 
Diluted shares
 
658,800,417

Incremental diluted shares (1)
 
12,175,734

Adjusted diluted shares
 
670,976,151

 
 
 
Diluted net loss per share
 
$
(0.01
)
Impact of stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense, net and the related income tax effects
 
0.04

Diluted earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense, net
 
$
0.03


(1)
Outstanding equity awards are not reflected in the diluted loss per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2013 because the effect would be antidilutive. However, those awards have been reflected in the calculation of diluted earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2013 because they have a dilutive effect on that calculation.

The following is a reconciliation of foreign exchange rate neutral operating results to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, "Gross Billings," "Revenue" and "Income from operations," for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The effect on the Company’s gross billings, revenue and income from operations from changes in exchange rates versus the U.S. Dollar for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was as follows: 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
 
At Avg. Q1 2012
Rates
(1)
 
Exchange Rate
Effect
(2)
 
As
Reported
 
At Avg. Q4 2012
Rates
(3)
 
Exchange Rate
Effect
(2)
 
As
Reported
Gross billings
 
$
1,420,288

 
$
(12,519
)
 
$
1,407,769

 
$
1,408,597

 
$
(828
)
 
$
1,407,769

Revenue
 
$
605,969

 
$
(4,567
)
 
$
601,402

 
$
601,584

 
$
(182
)
 
$
601,402

Income from operations
 
$
18,801

 
$
2,377

 
$
21,178

 
$
21,698

 
$
(520
)
 
$
21,178


(1)
Represents the outcome that would have resulted had average exchange rates in the reported period been the same as those in effect during the three months March 31, 2012.
(2)
Represents the increase or decrease in reported amounts resulting from changes in exchange rates from those in effect in the comparable period.
(3)
Represents the outcome that would have resulted had average exchange rates in the reported period been the same as those in effect during the three months ended December 31, 2012.





Groupon, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics (13) 
(financial data in thousands, except per share data; active customers in millions)
(unaudited)

 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Billings(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local(2) Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
424,124

 
$
412,348

 
$
349,293

 
$
430,255

 
$
450,140

 
 
   Direct
5,299

 
288

 
6,450

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Gross Billings
$
429,423

 
$
412,636

 
$
355,743

 
$
430,255

 
$
450,140

 
 
Goods Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
75,908

 
$
40,173

 
$
25,508

 
$
31,270

 
$
17,294

 
 
   Direct
2,282

 
52,773

 
126,608

 
209,575

 
148,065

 
 
   Total Goods Gross Billings
$
78,190

 
$
92,946

 
$
152,116

 
$
240,845

 
$
165,359

 
 
Travel and Other Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
45,944

 
$
42,693

 
$
44,510

 
$
47,852

 
$
65,820

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Gross Billings
$
45,944

 
$
42,693

 
$
44,510

 
$
47,852

 
$
65,820

 
 
Total Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
545,976

 
$
495,214

 
$
419,311

 
$
509,377

 
$
533,254

 
 
   Direct
7,581

 
53,061

 
133,058

 
209,575

 
148,065

 
 
Total Gross Billings
$
553,557

 
$
548,275

 
$
552,369

 
$
718,952

 
$
681,319

 
 
Year-over-year growth
76

%
48

%
38

%
51

%
23

%
 
% of Consolidated Gross Billings
41

%
43

%
45

%
47

%
48

%
Gross Billings Trailing Twelve Months (TTM)
$
1,800,332

 
$
1,978,617

 
$
2,130,008

 
$
2,373,153

 
$
2,500,915

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue(3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
191,128

 
$
184,189

 
$
134,993

 
$
142,454

 
$
171,593

 
 
   Direct
5,299

 
288

 
6,450

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Revenue
$
196,427

 
$
184,477

 
$
141,443

 
$
142,454

 
$
171,593

 
 
Goods Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
24,941

 
$
10,387

 
$
13,064

 
$
11,877

 
$
3,144

 
 
   Direct
2,282

 
52,774

 
126,608

 
209,575

 
148,065

 
 
   Total Goods Revenue
$
27,223

 
$
63,161

 
$
139,672

 
$
221,452

 
$
151,209

 
 
Travel and Other Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
14,915

 
$
12,543

 
$
10,488

 
$
11,445

 
$
16,752

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Revenue
$
14,915

 
$
12,543

 
$
10,488

 
$
11,445

 
$
16,752

 
 
Total Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other Revenue
$
230,984

 
$
207,119

 
$
158,545

 
$
165,776

 
$
191,489

 
 
Direct Revenue
7,581

 
53,062

 
133,058

 
209,575

 
148,065

 
 
Total Revenue
$
238,565

 
$
260,181

 
$
291,603

 
$
375,351

 
$
339,554

 
 
Year-over-year growth
75

%
66

%
81

%
109

%
42

%
 
% of Consolidated Revenue
43

%
46

%
51

%
59

%
56

%
Revenue TTM
$
736,933

 
$
839,909

 
$
969,987

 
$
1,165,700

 
$
1,266,689

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of Revenue(4):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
51,782

 
$
35,710

 
$
13,176

 
$
23,203

 
$
25,915

 
 
   Direct
4,663

 
234

 
5,231

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Cost of Revenue
$
56,445

 
$
35,944

 
$
18,407

 
$
23,203

 
$
25,915

 
 
Goods Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
6,757

 
$
2,014

 
$
1,275

 
$
1,935

 
$
475

 
 
   Direct
2,008

 
45,925

 
110,329

 
196,789

 
138,278

 
 
   Total Goods Cost of Revenue
$
8,765

 
$
47,939

 
$
111,604

 
$
198,724

 
$
138,753

 
 
Travel and Other Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
4,041

 
$
2,431

 
$
1,024

 
$
1,864

 
$
2,530

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Cost of Revenue
$
4,041

 
$
2,431

 
$
1,024

 
$
1,864

 
$
2,530

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
Total Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other Cost of Revenue
$
62,580

 
$
40,155

 
$
15,475

 
$
27,002

 
$
28,920

 
 
Direct Cost of Revenue
6,671

 
46,159

 
115,560

 
196,789

 
138,278

 
 
Total Cost of Revenue
$
69,251

 
$
86,314

 
$
131,035

 
$
223,791

 
$
167,198

 
 
% of North America Total Revenue
29

%
33

%
45

%
60

%
49

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
139,346

 
$
148,479

 
$
121,817

 
$
119,251

 
$
145,678

 
 
   Direct
636

 
54

 
1,219

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Gross Profit
$
139,982

 
$
148,533

 
$
123,036

 
$
119,251

 
$
145,678

 
 
% of North America Total Local Revenue
71.3
%
80.5

%
87.0

%
83.7

%
84.9

%
 
% of North America Total Local Gross Billings
32.6
%
36.0

%
34.6

%
27.7

%
32.4

%
 
Goods Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
18,184

 
$
8,373

 
$
11,789

 
$
9,942

 
$
2,669

 
 
   Direct
274

 
6,849

 
16,279

 
12,786

 
9,787

 
 
   Total Goods Gross Profit
$
18,458

 
$
15,222

 
$
28,068

 
$
22,728

 
$
12,456

 
 
% of North America Total Goods Revenue
67.8
%
24.1

%
20.1

%
10.3

%
8.2

%
 
% of North America Total Goods Gross Billings
23.6
%
16.4

%
18.5

%
9.4

%
7.5

%
 
Travel and Other Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
10,874

 
$
10,112

 
$
9,464

 
$
9,581

 
$
14,222

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Gross Profit
$
10,874

 
$
10,112

 
$
9,464

 
$
9,581

 
$
14,222

 
 
% of North America Total Travel and Other Revenue
72.9
%
80.6

%
90.2

%
83.7

%
84.9

%
 
% of North America Total Travel and Other Gross Billings
23.7
%
23.7

%
21.3

%
20.0

%
21.6

%
 
Total Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other
$
168,404

 
$
166,964

 
$
143,070

 
$
138,774

 
$
162,569

 
 
Direct
910

 
6,903

 
17,498

 
12,786

 
9,787

 
 
Total Gross Profit
$
169,314

 
$
173,867

 
$
160,568

 
$
151,560

 
$
172,356

 
 
% of North America Total Revenue
71.0
%
66.8

%
55.1

%
40.4

%
50.8

%
 
% of North America Total Gross Billings
30.6
%
31.7

%
29.1

%
21.1

%
25.3

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income Excl Stock-Based Compensation (SBC), Acquisition-Related Expenses
$
40,172

 
$
43,429

 
$
39,093

 
$
17,032

 
$
41,366

 
 
Year-over-year growth
 N/A

 
 N/A

 
108

%
(7
)
%
3

%
 
% of Consolidated Operating Income Excl SBC, Acq-Related
59

%
60

%
77

%
124

%
81

%
Operating Margin Excl SBC, Acq-Related (% of North America Total revenue)
16.8

%
16.7

%
13.4

%
4.5

%
12.2

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
3,278

 
2,337

 
170

 
(570
)
 
(460
)
 
Operating Income TTM Excl SBC, Acq-Related
$
66,746

 
$
120,676

 
$
140,933

 
$
139,726

 
$
140,920

 
Operating Margin TTM Excl SBC, Acq-Related (% of North America Total TTM revenue)
9.1

%
14.4

%
14.5

%
12.0

%
11.1

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
2,197

 
2,601

 
2,100

 
1,120

 
200

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Billings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
465,879

 
$
423,313

 
$
328,044

 
$
368,898

 
$
379,413

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Gross Billings
$
465,879

 
$
423,313

 
$
328,044

 
$
368,898

 
$
379,413

 
 
Goods Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
199,988

 
$
186,899

 
$
211,464

 
$
285,057

 
$
212,736

 
 
   Direct
7,396

 
12,288

 
11,930

 
15,601

 
14,229

 
 
   Total Goods Gross Billings
$
207,384

 
$
199,187

 
$
223,394

 
$
300,658

 
$
226,965

 
 
Travel and Other Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
123,727

 
$
115,901

 
$
114,449

 
$
131,944

 
$
120,072

 
 
   Direct
4,253

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Gross Billings
$
127,980

 
$
115,901

 
$
114,449

 
$
131,944

 
$
120,072

 
 
Total Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
789,594

 
$
726,113

 
$
653,957

 
$
785,899

 
$
712,221

 
 
   Direct
11,649

 
12,288

 
11,930

 
15,601

 
14,229

 
 
Total Gross Billings
$
801,243

 
$
738,401

 
$
665,887

 
$
801,500

 
$
726,450

 
 
Year-over-year growth
127

%
32

%
(12
)
%
6

%
(9
)
%
 
Year-over-year growth, excluding FX(5)
138

%
45

%
(4
)
%
9

%
(8
)
%
 
% of Consolidated Gross Billings
59

%
57

%
55

%
53

%
52

%
Gross Billings TTM
$
2,871,795

 
$
3,050,937

 
$
2,960,592

 
$
3,007,031

 
$
2,932,238

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
213,166

 
$
193,861

 
$
164,184

 
$
144,834

 
$
155,800

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Revenue
$
213,166

 
$
193,861

 
$
164,184

 
$
144,834

 
$
155,800

 
 
Goods Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
60,365

 
$
67,864

 
$
71,310

 
$
74,702

 
$
63,937

 
 
   Direct
7,396

 
12,288

 
11,930

 
15,600

 
14,229

 
 
   Total Goods Revenue
$
67,761

 
$
80,152

 
$
83,240

 
$
90,302

 
$
78,166

 
 
Travel and Other Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
35,538

 
$
34,141

 
$
29,525

 
$
27,815

 
$
27,882

 
 
   Direct
4,253

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Revenue
$
39,791

 
$
34,141

 
$
29,525

 
$
27,815

 
$
27,882

 
 
Total Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other Revenue
$
309,069

 
$
295,866

 
$
265,019

 
$
247,351

 
$
247,619

 
 
Direct Revenue
11,649

 
12,288

 
11,930

 
15,600

 
14,229

 
 
Total Revenue
$
320,718

 
$
308,154

 
$
276,949

 
$
262,951

 
$
261,848

 
 
Year-over-year growth
102

%
31

%
3

%
(16
)
%
(18
)
%
 
Year-over-year growth, excluding FX
112

%
44

%
13

%
(14
)
%
(17
)
%
 
% of Consolidated Revenue
57

%
54

%
49

%
41

%
44

%
Revenue TTM
$
1,137,257

 
$
1,210,034

 
$
1,218,347

 
$
1,168,772

 
$
1,109,902

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
27,622

 
$
24,162

 
$
23,729

 
$
20,423

 
$
20,115

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Cost of Revenue
$
27,622

 
$
24,162

 
$
23,729

 
$
20,423

 
$
20,115

 
 
Goods Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
7,822

 
$
8,459

 
$
10,702

 
$
12,558

 
$
17,381

 
 
   Direct
6,474

 
11,993

 
12,053

 
21,778

 
14,099

 
 
   Total Goods Cost of Revenue
$
14,296

 
$
20,452

 
$
22,755

 
$
34,336

 
$
31,480

 
 
Travel and Other Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
4,605

 
$
4,256

 
$
4,267

 
$
3,922

 
$
3,600

 
 
   Direct
3,724

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Cost of Revenue
$
8,329

 
$
4,256

 
$
4,267

 
$
3,922

 
$
3,600

 
 
Total Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other Cost of Revenue
$
40,049

 
$
36,877

 
$
38,698

 
$
36,903

 
$
41,096

 
 
Direct Cost of Revenue
10,198

 
11,993

 
12,053

 
21,778

 
14,099

 
 
Total Cost of Revenue
$
50,247

 
$
48,870

 
$
50,751

 
$
58,681

 
$
55,195

 
 
% of International Total Revenue
16

%
16

%
18

%
22

%
21

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
185,544

 
$
169,699

 
$
140,455

 
$
124,411

 
$
135,685

 
 
   Direct

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Gross Profit
$
185,544

 
$
169,699

 
$
140,455

 
$
124,411

 
$
135,685

 
 
% of International Total Local Revenue
87.0

%
87.5

%
85.5

%
85.9

%
87.1

%
 
% of International Total Local Gross Billings
39.8

%
40.1

%
42.8

%
33.7

%
35.8

%
 
Goods Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
52,543

 
$
59,405

 
$
60,608

 
$
62,144

 
$
46,556

 
 
   Direct
922

 
295

 
(123
)
 
(6,178
)
 
130

 
 
   Total Goods Gross Profit
$
53,465

 
$
59,700

 
$
60,485

 
$
55,966

 
$
46,686

 
 
% of International Total Goods Revenue
78.9

%
74.5

%
72.7

%
62.0

%
59.7

%
 
% of International Total Goods Gross Billings
25.8

%
30.0

%
27.1

%
18.6

%
20.6

%
 
Travel and Other Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
30,933

 
$
29,885

 
$
25,258

 
$
23,893

 
$
24,282

 
 
   Direct
529

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Gross Profit
$
31,462

 
$
29,885

 
$
25,258

 
$
23,893

 
$
24,282

 
 
% of International Total Travel and Other Revenue
79.1

%
87.5

%
85.5

%
85.9

%
87.1

%
 
% of International Total Travel and Other Gross Billings
24.6

%
25.8

%
22.1

%
18.1

%
20.2

%
 
Total Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other
$
269,020

 
$
258,989

 
$
226,321

 
$
210,448

 
$
206,523

 
 
Direct
1,451

 
295

 
(123
)
 
(6,178
)
 
130

 
 
Total Gross Profit
$
270,471

 
$
259,284

 
$
226,198

 
$
204,270

 
$
206,653

 
 
% of International Total Revenue
84.3

%
84.1

%
81.7

%
77.7

%
78.9

%
 
% of International Total Gross Billings
33.8

%
35.1

%
34.0

%
25.5

%
28.4

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Operating Income (Loss) Excl SBC, Acq-Related
$
27,418

 
$
28,505

 
$
11,395

 
$
(3,329
)
 
$
9,787

 
 
Year-over-year growth
 N/A

 
155

%
N/A

 
(1,060
)
%
(64
)
%
 
% of Consolidated Operating Income Excl SBC, Acq-Related
41

%
40

%
23

%
(24
)
%
19

%
Operating Margin Excl SBC, Acq-Related (% of International Total revenue)
8.5

%
9.3

%
4.1

%
(1.3
)
%
3.7

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
5,669

 
3,126

 
1,170

 
(120
)
 
(480
)
 
Operating (Loss) Income TTM Excl SBC, Acq-Related
$
(45,205
)
 
$
35,108

 
$
67,031

 
$
63,989

 
$
46,358

 
Operating Margin TTM Excl SBC, Acq-Related (% of International Total TTM revenue)
(4.0
)
%
2.9

%
5.5

%
5.5

%
4.2

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
8,704

 
5,765

 
4,170

 
2,080

 
820

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Results of Operations
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Billings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
890,003

 
$
835,661

 
$
677,337

 
$
799,153

 
$
829,553

 
 
   Direct
5,299

 
288

 
6,450

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Gross Billings
$
895,302

 
$
835,949

 
$
683,787

 
$
799,153

 
$
829,553

 
 
Goods Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
275,896

 
$
227,072

 
$
236,972

 
$
316,327

 
$
230,030

 
 
   Direct
9,678

 
65,061

 
138,538

 
225,176

 
162,294

 
 
   Total Goods Gross Billings
$
285,574

 
$
292,133

 
$
375,510

 
$
541,503

 
$
392,324

 
 
Travel and Other Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
169,671

 
$
158,594

 
$
158,959

 
$
179,796

 
$
185,892

 
 
   Direct
4,253

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Gross Billings
$
173,924

 
$
158,594

 
$
158,959

 
$
179,796

 
$
185,892

 
 
Total Gross Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
1,335,570

 
$
1,221,327

 
$
1,073,268

 
$
1,295,276

 
$
1,245,475

 
 
   Direct
19,230

 
65,349

 
144,988

 
225,176

 
162,294

 
 
Total Gross Billings
$
1,354,800

 
$
1,286,676

 
$
1,218,256

 
$
1,520,452

 
$
1,407,769

 
 
Year-over-year growth
103

%
38

%
5

%
24

%
4

%
 
Year-over-year growth, excluding FX
108

%
47

%
11

%
25

%
5

%
Gross Billings (TTM)
$
4,672,127

 
$
5,029,554

 
$
5,090,600

 
$
5,380,184

 
$
5,433,153

 
 
Year-over-year growth
241

%
128

%
61

%
35

%
16

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
404,294

 
$
378,050

 
$
299,177

 
$
287,288

 
$
327,393

 
 
   Direct
5,299

 
288

 
6,450

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Revenue
$
409,593

 
$
378,338

 
$
305,627

 
$
287,288

 
$
327,393

 
 
Goods Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
85,306

 
$
78,251

 
$
84,374

 
$
86,579

 
$
67,081

 
 
   Direct
9,678

 
65,062

 
138,538

 
225,175

 
162,294

 
 
   Total Goods Revenue
$
94,984

 
$
143,313

 
$
222,912

 
$
311,754

 
$
229,375

 
 
Travel and Other Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
50,453

 
$
46,684

 
$
40,013

 
$
39,260

 
$
44,634

 
 
   Direct
4,253

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Revenue
$
54,706

 
$
46,684

 
$
40,013

 
$
39,260

 
$
44,634

 
Total Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other Revenue
$
540,053

 
$
502,985

 
$
423,564

 
$
413,127

 
$
439,108

 
 
Direct Revenue
19,230

 
65,350

 
144,988

 
225,175

 
162,294

 
Total Revenue
$
559,283

 
$
568,335

 
$
568,552

 
$
638,302

 
$
601,402

 
 
Year-over-year growth
89

%
45

%
32

%
30

%
8

%
 
Year-over-year growth, excluding FX
95

%
53

%
38

%
31

%
8

%
Total Consolidated Revenue TTM
$
1,874,190

 
$
2,049,943

 
$
2,188,334

 
$
2,334,472

 
$
2,376,591

 
 
Year-over-year growth
219

%
118

%
70

%
45

%
27

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
79,404

 
$
59,872

 
$
36,905

 
$
43,626

 
$
46,030

 
 
   Direct
4,663

 
234

 
5,231

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Cost of Revenue
$
84,067

 
$
60,106

 
$
42,136

 
$
43,626

 
$
46,030

 
 
Goods Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
14,579

 
$
10,473

 
$
11,977

 
$
14,493

 
$
17,856

 
 
   Direct
8,482

 
57,918

 
122,382

 
218,567

 
152,377

 
 
   Total Goods Cost of Revenue
$
23,061

 
$
68,391

 
$
134,359

 
$
233,060

 
$
170,233

 
 
Travel and Other Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
8,646

 
$
6,687

 
$
5,291

 
$
5,786

 
$
6,130

 
 
   Direct
3,724

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Cost of Revenue
$
12,370

 
$
6,687

 
$
5,291

 
$
5,786

 
$
6,130

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Total Cost of Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other Cost of Revenue
$
102,629

 
$
77,032

 
$
54,173

 
$
63,905

 
$
70,016

 
 
Direct Cost of Revenue
16,869

 
58,152

 
127,613

 
218,567

 
152,377

 
Total Cost of Revenue
$
119,498

 
$
135,184

 
$
181,786

 
$
282,472

 
$
222,393

 
 
% of Total Consolidated Revenue
21

%
24

%
32

%
44

%
37

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
324,890

 
$
318,178

 
$
262,272

 
$
243,662

 
$
281,363

 
 
   Direct
636

 
54

 
1,219

 

 

 
 
   Total Local Gross Profit
$
325,526

 
$
318,232

 
$
263,491

 
$
243,662

 
$
281,363

 
 
% of Total Consolidated Local Revenue
79.5

%
84.1

%
86.2

%
84.8

%
85.9

%
 
% of Total Consolidated Local Gross Billings
36.4

%
38.1

%
38.5

%
30.5

%
33.9

%
 
Goods Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
70,727

 
$
67,778

 
$
72,397

 
$
72,086

 
$
49,225

 
 
   Direct
1,196

 
7,144

 
16,156

 
6,608

 
9,917

 
 
   Total Goods Gross Profit
$
71,923

 
$
74,922

 
$
88,553

 
$
78,694

 
$
59,142

 
 
% of Total Consolidated Goods Revenue
75.7

%
52.3

%
39.7

%
25.2

%
25.8

%
 
% of Total Consolidated Goods Gross Billings
25.2

%
25.6

%
23.6

%
14.5

%
15.1

%
 
Travel and Other Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Third Party and Other
$
41,807

 
$
39,997

 
$
34,722

 
$
33,474

 
$
38,504

 
 
   Direct
529

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Total Travel and Other Gross Profit
$
42,336

 
$
39,997

 
$
34,722

 
$
33,474

 
$
38,504

 
 
% of Total Consolidated Travel and Other Revenue
77.4

%
85.7

%
86.8

%
85.3

%
86.3

%
 
% of Total Consolidated Travel and Other Gross Billings
24.3

%
25.2

%
21.8

%
18.6

%
20.7

%
 
Total Gross Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Party and Other
$
437,424

 
$
425,953

 
$
369,391

 
$
349,222

 
$
369,092

 
 
Direct
2,361

 
7,198

 
17,375

 
6,608

 
9,917

 
 
Total Gross Profit
$
439,785

 
$
433,151

 
$
386,766

 
$
355,830

 
$
379,009

 
 
% of Total Consolidated Revenue
78.6

%
76.2

%
68.0

%
55.7

%
63.0

%
 
% of Total Consolidated Gross Billings
32.5

%
33.7

%
31.7

%
23.4

%
26.9

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income Excl SBC, Acq-Related
$
67,590

 
$
71,934

 
$
50,488

 
$
13,703

 
$
51,153

 
 
Year-over-year growth
 N/A

 
 N/A

 
N/A

 
(24
)
%
(24
)
%
Operating Margin Excl SBC, Acq-Related (% of Total Consolidated revenue)
12.1

%
12.7

%
8.9

%
2.1

%
8.5

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
4,534

 
2,853

 
930

 
(150
)
 
(360
)
 
Operating Income TTM Excl SBC, Acq-Related
$
21,541

 
$
155,784

 
$
207,964

 
$
203,715

 
$
187,278

 
Operating Margin TTM Excl SBC, Acq-Related (% of Total Consolidated TTM revenue)
1.1

%
7.6

%
9.5

%
8.7

%
7.9

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
5,011

 
4,229

 
3,320

 
1,770

 
680

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)
$
39,639

 
$
46,485

 
$
25,438

 
$
(12,861
)
 
$
21,178

 
 
Year-over-year growth
 N/A

 
 N/A

 
N/A

 
14

%
(47
)
%
Operating Margin (% of Total Consolidated revenue)
7.1

%
8.2

%
4.5

%
(2.0
)
%
3.5

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
4,673

 
3,391

 
457

 
100

 
(360
)
 
Operating (Loss) Income TTM
$
(76,599
)
 
$
70,913

 
$
96,590

 
$
98,701

 
$
80,240

 
Operating Margin TTM (% of Total Consolidated TTM revenue)
(4.1
)
%
3.5

%
4.4

%
4.2

%
3.4

%
 
Year-over-year growth (bps)
8,875

 
6,824

 
4,740

 
1,870

 
750

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Common Stockholders
$
(11,695
)
 
$
28,386

 
$
(2,979
)
 
$
(81,089
)
 
$
(3,992
)
 
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding
644,097

 
647,150

 
653,224

 
655,678

 
658,800

 
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding(6)
644,097

 
663,123

 
653,224

 
655,678

 
658,800

 
Net (Loss) Earnings per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$(0.02)
 
$0.04
 
$(0.00)
 
$(0.12)
 
$(0.01)
 
 
Diluted
$(0.02)
 
$0.04
 
$(0.00)
 
$(0.12)
 
$(0.01)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


    
    




Groupon, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics (13) 
(financial data in thousands, except per share data; active customers in millions)
(unaudited)


The following is a quarterly reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, "Net (loss) income" and a quarterly reconciliation of operating income, excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related benefit (expense), net, to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, “Operating income (loss)." (7) 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
79,306

 
$
84,744

 
$
65,798

 
$
29,668

 
$
71,853

 
Depreciation and amortization
(11,716
)
 
(12,810
)
 
(15,310
)
 
(15,965
)
 
(20,700
)
 
Operating income, excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related benefit (expense), net
67,590

 
71,934

 
50,488

 
13,703

 
51,153

 
Stock-based compensation
(28,003
)
 
(27,084
)
 
(22,619
)
 
(26,411
)
 
(29,907
)
 
Acquisition-related benefit (expense), net
52

 
1,635

 
(2,431
)
 
(153
)
 
(68
)
 
Operating income (loss)
39,639

 
46,485

 
25,438

 
(12,861
)
 
21,178

 
Non-operating items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and other (expense) income, net
(3,539
)
 
57,367

 
617

 
(48,279
)
 
(5,064
)
 
Loss on equity method investments
(5,128
)
 
(3,428
)
 
(138
)
 
(1,231
)
 
(19
)
 
Provision for income taxes
(34,565
)
 
(66,875
)
 
(26,857
)
 
(17,676
)
 
(19,337
)
 
Net (loss) income
$
(3,593
)
 
$
33,549

 
$
(940
)
 
$
(80,047
)
 
$
(3,242
)
 
    
The following is a trailing twelve months reconciliation of Operating income, excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related benefit (expense), net to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, “Operating (loss) income." (7) 
 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income, excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related benefit (expense), net TTM
$
21,541

 
$
155,784

 
$
207,964

 
$
203,715

 
$
187,278

 
Stock-based compensation
(102,729
)
 
(91,095
)
 
(110,374
)
 
(104,117
)
 
(106,021
)
 
Acquisition-related benefit (expense), net
4,589

 
6,224

 
(1,000
)
 
(897
)
 
(1,017
)
 
Operating (loss) income TTM
$
(76,599
)
 
$
70,913

 
$
96,590

 
$
98,701

 
$
80,240

 

The following is a quarterly reconciliation of foreign exchange rate neutral Gross Billings growth from the comparable quarterly periods of the prior year to reported Gross Billings growth from the comparable quarterly periods of the prior year.(8) 
 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International Gross Billings growth, excluding FX
138

%
45

%
(4
)
%
9

%
(8
)
%
FX Effect
(11
)
%
(13
)
%
(8
)
%
(3
)
%
(1
)
%
International Gross Billings growth
127

%
32

%
(12
)
%
6

%
(9
)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Gross Billings growth, excluding FX
108

%
47

%
11

%
25

%
5

%
FX Effect
(5
)
%
(9
)
%
(6
)
%
(1
)
%
(1
)
%
Consolidated Gross Billings growth
103

%
38

%
5

%
24

%
4

%

The following is a quarterly reconciliation of foreign exchange rate neutral Revenue growth from the comparable quarterly periods of the prior year to reported Revenue growth from the comparable quarterly periods of the prior year. (8) 
 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International Revenue growth, excluding FX
112

%
44

%
13

%
(14
)
%
(17
)
%
FX Effect
(10
)
%
(13
)
%
(10
)
%
(2
)
%
(1
)
%
International Revenue growth
102

%
31

%
3

%
(16
)
%
(18
)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Revenue growth, excluding FX
95

%
53

%
38

%
31

%
8

%
FX Effect
(6
)
%
(8
)
%
(6
)
%
(1
)
%

%
Consolidated Revenue growth
89

%
45

%
32

%
30

%
8

%





Groupon, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics (13) 
(financial data in thousands, except per share data; active customers in millions)
(unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, "Net cash provided by operating activities."
 
 
Q1 2012
 
Q2 2012
 
Q3 2012
 
Q4 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
83,714

 
$
75,315

 
$
42,088

 
$
65,717

 
$
8,760

Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software
(13,083
)
 
(26,709
)
 
(16,010
)
 
(40,034
)
 
(14,468
)
Free cash flow(9)
$
70,631

 
$
48,606

 
$
26,078

 
$
25,683

 
$
(5,708
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities (TTM)
$
356,221

 
$
392,517

 
$
370,194

 
$
266,834

 
$
191,880

Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software (TTM)
(45,932
)
 
(62,401
)
 
(69,788
)
 
(95,836
)
 
(97,221
)
Free cash flow (TTM)
$
310,289

 
$
330,116

 
$
300,406

 
$
170,998

 
$
94,659

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(46,444
)
 
$
(60,153
)
 
$
(35,629
)
 
$
(52,753
)
 
$
(30,679
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
$
(8,275
)
 
$
24,158

 
$
2,707

 
$
(6,495
)
 
$
(9,342
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities (TTM)
$
(149,583
)
 
$
(184,552
)
 
$
(177,133
)
 
$
(194,979
)
 
$
(179,214
)
Net cash provided by financing activities (TTM)
$
746,824

 
$
771,404

 
$
765,503

 
$
12,095

 
$
11,028

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Metrics:
 
Active Customers (10)
 
 
North America
14.9

 
15.1

 
16.0
 
17.2
 
18.2
 
International
22.0

 
22.9

 
23.5
 
23.8
 
23.5
 
Total Active Customers
36.9

 
38.0

 
39.5
 
41.0
 
41.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TTM Gross Billings / Average Active Customer(11)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
156

 
$
151

 
$
148

 
$
152

 
$
151

International
$
197

 
$
175

 
$
149

 
$
138

 
$
129

Consolidated
$
179

 
$
165

 
$
149

 
$
144

 
$
138

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Headcount
 
 
Sales(12)
5,735

 
5,587

 
5,087

 
4,677

 
4,566

 
% North America
21
%
 
20
%
 
24
%
 
25
%
 
28
%
 
% International
79
%
 
80
%
 
76
%
 
75
%
 
72
%
 
Other
6,813

 
7,233

 
6,779

 
6,717

 
6,433

 
Total Headcount
12,548

 
12,820

 
11,866

 
11,394

 
10,999


(1)
Represents the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services, excluding applicable taxes and net of estimated refunds. Includes direct billings and third party and other billings.
(2)
Local represents deals from local merchants, deals with national merchants, and through local events (i.e., GrouponLive deals).
(3)
Third party revenue is related to sales for which the company acts as a marketing agent for the merchant. This revenue is recorded on a net basis. Direct revenue is primarily related to the sale of products for which the Company is the merchant of record. These revenues are accounted for on a gross basis, with the cost of inventory included in cost of revenue.
(4)
Cost of revenue is comprised of direct and indirect costs incurred to generate revenue. Direct cost of revenue includes the purchase price of consumer products, warehousing, shipping costs and inventory markdowns. Third party cost of revenue includes estimated refunds for which the merchant's share is not recoverable. Other costs incurred to generate revenue are allocated to cost of third party revenue, direct revenue and other revenue for each of our categories (Local, Goods, and Travel and Other) in proportion to relative gross billings during the period.
(5)
Represents change in financial measures that would have resulted had average exchange rates in the reporting period been the same as those in effect in the prior year period.
(6)
The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units and restricted shares, as calculated using the treasury stock method.
(7)
Adjusted EBITDA and Operating income excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, “Net (loss) income” for the periods presented, and the Company reconciles Operating income excluding stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expense (benefit), net to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, "Operating income (loss)," for the periods presented.
(8)
Foreign Exchange Rate neutral operating results are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company reconciles these measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, "Gross Billings" and "Revenue," for the periods presented.
(9)
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company reconciles this measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, ''Net cash provided by operating activities,” for the periods presented.
(10)
Reflects the total number of unique accounts who have purchased Groupons during the trailing twelve months.
(11)
Reflects the total gross billings generated in the trailing twelve months per average active customer over that period.
(12)
Includes inside and outside merchant sales representatives, as well as sales support.
(13)
The definition, methodology and appropriateness of each of our supplemental metrics is reviewed periodically. As a result, metrics are subject to removal and/or change.