Groupon Says Italian Tax Authorities Have Placed A Lien On Groupon S.r.l.'s Bank Account, Which Currently Restricts Outgoing Payments From That Account - Filing
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Groupon's Italian subsidiary, Groupon S.r.l., faces financial challenges as Italian tax authorities have placed a lien on its bank account, restricting outgoing payments. This action follows the Second Tier Tax Court's denial of Groupon S.r.l.'s request to suspend the appeal bond, requiring the company to post approximately €21 million immediately and an additional €48 million by October 22, 2024. Due to liquidity issues, Groupon S.r.l. cannot post the full amount and will pause sales of local vouchers in Italy, expecting a revenue loss of €1 million per month.
April 15, 2024 | 9:36 pm
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Groupon Inc. faces potential financial strain due to its Italian subsidiary's legal and liquidity issues, with an expected revenue loss of €1 million per month from paused local voucher sales in Italy.
The lien on Groupon S.r.l.'s bank account and the subsequent requirement to post a significant appeal bond directly impact Groupon Inc.'s financial health and operational capabilities in Italy. The pause in local voucher sales, leading to a monthly revenue loss of €1 million, directly affects the company's revenue stream and could negatively influence investor sentiment and stock price in the short term.
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