CHICAGO - Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:GRPN), a global online marketplace, announced today that it expects its fourth-quarter 2023 financial performance to meet or exceed the higher end of its guidance. This positive outlook follows a robust holiday season, particularly in the North America Local segment.
The company anticipates reporting revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter that are close to or above its previously issued guidance. It also expects to generate positive Free Cash Flow for the quarter. Groupon concluded the year with approximately $141 million in cash and cash equivalents, along with about $26 million in restricted cash. In the fourth quarter, the company reduced its debt by paying down $3.9 million under its revolving credit facility and secured $18.9 million from the sale of parts of its investment in SumUp, a financial technology company.
Looking ahead, Groupon reaffirmed its preliminary outlook for 2024, projecting a revenue decline between 5% and 0%, with Adjusted EBITDA ranging from $80 million to $100 million. Despite anticipating negative Free Cash Flow in the first quarter due to the seasonal timing of Accrued Merchant Payables, the company expects positive Free Cash Flow throughout the rest of 2024.
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