Groupon Inc. (Nasdaq: GRPN) slumped 17% in trading today (Monday) on news that it had to revise last quarter's financials, causing critics to worry that the new JOBS Act would lead to more faulty IPOs this year.
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Groupon announced Friday it had a "material weakness" in financial controls. That led the company to revise its fourth-quarter financial results to reflect an increase in its "refund reserve accrual."
The results? Quarterly revenue fell by $14.3 million and net income slipped $22.6 million, or 4 cents a share.
Groupon already turned off investors this year when a dismal earnings report – the first since the company went public – came in below expectations. The latest misstep cost the company yet again.
Groupon shares ended the day at $15.27 a share, down 26% for the year and 24% below its IPO price of $20.
Perhaps Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald said it best: "This company is a train wreck."