Groupon ex-officer plans 17,000-share stock sale

Former Groupon officer Jiri Ponrt filed a Rule 144 notice to potentially sell up to 17,000 GRPN shares that vested from prior restricted stock awards.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) is the issuer of common stock that former officer Jiri Ponrt plans to sell under Rule 144. A notice covers the potential sale of up to 17,000 shares of common stock, with an aggregate market value of $326,643.41 as of September 16, 2026.

The filing states that 14,995 of these shares arose from restricted stock vesting on August 11, 2025, and 2,005 shares from restricted stock vesting on March 12, 2026. Groupon had 40,665,296 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 16, 2026. The notice also lists recent sales by Ponrt over the prior three months.

Key Figures

Shares to be sold under Rule 144: 17,000 shares Aggregate market value of shares to be sold: $326,643.41 Shares outstanding: 40,665,296 shares +5 more

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Shares to be sold under Rule 144 17,000 shares Maximum number of Groupon common shares covered by the notice

Aggregate market value of shares to be sold $326,643.41 Value of the 17,000 shares as of September 16, 2026

Shares outstanding 40,665,296 shares Groupon common stock outstanding as of September 16, 2026

Restricted stock vesting August 11, 2025 14,995 shares Shares acquired from restricted stock vesting, described as compensation

Restricted stock vesting March 12, 2026 2,005 shares Shares acquired from restricted stock vesting, described as compensation

Sale on September 10, 2026 13,500 shares for $244,778.88 Common stock sold by Jiri Ponrt during prior three months

Sale on September 11, 2026 13,500 shares for $249,024.25 Common stock sold by Jiri Ponrt during prior three months

Sale on September 14, 2026 17,000 shares for $321,613.45 Common stock sold by Jiri Ponrt during prior three months

Key Terms

Rule 144, Restricted Stock Vesting, Former Officer, attorney-in-fact

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Restricted Stock Vesting financial

"Common | 08/11/2025 | Restricted Stock Vesting | Issuer"

Restricted stock vesting is the timetable and conditions under which shares granted to employees or insiders become fully owned and can be sold, typically requiring continued work or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because large blocks of shares can become tradable at once, which can change share supply and price, and because vesting aligns insiders’ incentives with the company’s long‑term performance—think of it like a timed unlock that both rewards and locks in key people.

Former Officer financial

"Former Officer 144: Securities Information"

attorney-in-fact regulatory

"as attorney-in-fact for Jiri Ponrt."

An attorney-in-fact is the person or entity given legal authority through a power of attorney to act on behalf of another for specific tasks, such as signing documents, voting shares, or handling transactions. For investors, this matters because it lets a trusted representative make timely decisions or complete paperwork when the owner cannot, much like handing keys to someone to run errands on your behalf—so checks on scope and limits of that authority are important.

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing disclose about GRPN shares held by Jiri Ponrt?

It discloses that former officer Jiri Ponrt may sell up to 17,000 shares of Groupon common stock under Rule 144, with an aggregate market value of $326,643.41 as of September 16, 2026, based on the price reported in the notice.

How many Groupon (GRPN) shares are outstanding according to this Form 144?

The notice states that Groupon had 40,665,296 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 16, 2026; this figure serves as context for the potential Rule 144 sale.

What is the origin of the GRPN shares that Jiri Ponrt may sell under Rule 144?

The filing states that 14,995 shares came from restricted stock vesting on August 11, 2025, and 2,005 shares from restricted stock vesting on March 12, 2026, both described as compensation from the issuer.

What recent sales of Groupon (GRPN) shares by Jiri Ponrt are listed in the Form 144?

The filing lists sales of 13,500 shares for $244,778.88 on September 10, 2026; 13,500 shares for $249,024.25 on September 11, 2026; 17,000 shares for $321,613.45 on September 14, 2026; and 13,500 shares for $251,538.43 on September 15, 2026.

Who is executing the potential Rule 144 sale of GRPN shares for Jiri Ponrt?

The notice identifies Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC as the broker, and it is signed by Joshua Schmitt as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity, acting as attorney-in-fact for Jiri Ponrt.

What type of security is covered by this Groupon (GRPN) Form 144 filing?

The filing covers common stock of Groupon, Inc., to be sold on NASDAQ under Rule 144, including shares that vested from restricted stock compensation awards.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001973423
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Groupon, Inc.
SEC File Number	001-35335
Address of Issuer	35 W. WACKER, FLOOR 25 CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60601
Phone	3128728670
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Ponrt Jiri
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Former Officer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 900 Salem Street Smithfield RI 02917	17000	326643.41	40665296	09/16/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	08/11/2025	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			14995	08/11/2025	Compensation
Common	03/12/2026	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			2005	03/12/2026	Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Jiri Ponrt 35 West Wacker Drive 25th Floor Chicago IL 60601	Common	09/10/2026	13500	244778.88
Jiri Ponrt 35 West Wacker Drive 25th Floor Chicago IL 60601	Common	09/11/2026	13500	249024.25
Jiri Ponrt 35 West Wacker Drive 25th Floor Chicago IL 60601	Common	09/14/2026	17000	321613.45
Jiri Ponrt 35 West Wacker Drive 25th Floor Chicago IL 60601	Common	09/15/2026	13500	251538.43

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	09/16/2026
Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1	06/12/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Joshua Schmitt, as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, as attorney-in-fact for Jiri Ponrt.
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)