Groupon: Sound Investment or Risky Business? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Groupon: Sound Investment or Risky Business? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Groupon's financial history hasn't always been this precarious, but lately, the daily deal site seems to be teetering on a stock market tightrope.

In April, the company's stock price plummeted on news that the SEC planned to investigate Groupon's Q4 earnings restatement. Groupon claims that customer refund rates were higher than anticipated, a loss which prompted a shift in earnings.

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The infographic below, based on research gathered by BackgroundCheck.org, details the high and low points of Groupon's finances and stock offerings, and breaks down a hypothetical coupon scenario to demonstrate how money is distributed to merchants.

Do you still purchase Groupons? Where do you see the company heading in the next year? Share your ideas in the comments below.

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