Form 4: Groupon Director Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Groupon Director Robert J. Bass reported the sale of 3,055 shares of common stock for approximately $96,608, executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) Director Robert J. Bass reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• The transaction occurred on August 12, 2025, and was filed on August 13, 2025.
• Mr. Bass disposed of 3,055 shares of common stock.
• The shares were sold at a price of $31.64 per share.
• The total value of the shares sold was approximately $96,608.20.
• Following this transaction, Robert J. Bass beneficially owns 101,676 shares of Groupon common stock directly.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction, or written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While it's an insider sale, the explicit mention of a Rule 10b5-1 plan indicates it was pre-scheduled and not necessarily a reaction to new negative information, thus mitigating potential negative investor sentiment.

Negatives

• A director selling shares, even if pre-planned, can sometimes be perceived negatively by investors as it reduces insider ownership.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects an individual director's pre-planned stock sale.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The sale represents a minor reduction in insider ownership, but its pre-planned nature under a 10b5-1 plan suggests it is not indicative of a change in management's outlook on the company's prospects.

Key Dates

Keywords

Groupon, GRPN, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Director, Robert J Bass, 10b5-1 Plan