[disdev]

Groupon was offered about $6 billion by Google in 2010.

Groupon turned them down, thinking they were worth more and then went the IPO route.

Now, in late 2013, Groupon has a market cap of $6.8 billion.

Moral of the story? Take the money and run.

[shawabawa3]

$6 billion in 2010 adjusted by inflation would be ~$6.4 billion...

Am I missing something? Didn't groupon technically do around $400million better out of not accepting the deal?

[nasmorn]

Try selling all that Groupon stock and see how long the market cap stays there. 6 billion in cash or even Google stock is way better for the investors.