SCHEDULE 13G/A: Investment Group Discloses 4.1% Stake in Groupon, Inc.
Schedule 13G Amendment
An investment group comprising Linmar Capital Fund, LP, Garnet Equity Capital Holdings, Inc., AMS Investors, LLC, Joseph A. Cohen, and Abraham Morris Shamah has disclosed a beneficial ownership of 4.1% in Groupon, Inc.'s common stock.
Summary
- Linmar Capital Fund, LP, Garnet Equity Capital Holdings, Inc., AMS Investors, LLC, Joseph A. Cohen, and Abraham Morris Shamah collectively reported beneficial ownership of 1,649,705 shares of Groupon, Inc. Common Stock.
- This ownership represents 4.1% of Groupon, Inc.'s outstanding common stock.
- The percentage is calculated based on 39,810,936 shares outstanding as of March 6, 2025, as stated in Groupon's Form 10-K filed on March 11, 2025.
- The reporting persons share both voting and dispositive power over all 1,649,705 shares.
- Joseph A. Cohen and Abraham Morris Shamah are identified as the control persons of Garnet Equity Capital Holdings, Inc. and AMS Investors, LLC, respectively, which manage Linmar Capital Fund, LP.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing neutral information without explicit positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.
Risks
- The filing explicitly states that the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11. This indicates a potential for future engagement in corporate governance, specifically regarding board nominations, which could lead to management or strategic shifts.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a standard disclosure of a significant ownership stake by an investment group in a publicly traded company. It does not provide broader industry trends or competitive analysis, but rather focuses on the specific ownership structure within Groupon, Inc.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Disclosure of a significant ownership stake by an investment group provides transparency regarding the company's ownership structure and potential for future shareholder engagement, particularly concerning board nominations.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 | Date as of which Groupon, Inc. reported 39,810,936 shares outstanding in its Form 10-K. |
| 03/11/2025 | Date Groupon, Inc. filed its Form 10-K with the SEC. |
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires the filing of this Schedule 13G statement. |
| 05/14/2025 | Date the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 2 was signed and filed. |
Keywords
Groupon, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Investment Group, Linmar Capital Fund, Garnet Equity Capital Holdings, AMS Investors, Joseph A. Cohen, Abraham Morris Shamah, SEC Filing, Equity Stake
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