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Mon, September 24, 2012

Groupon Completes Acquisition of Savored


Published on 2012-09-24 10:00:39 - Market Wire
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CHICAGO--([ ])--Groupon ([ http://www.groupon.com ]) (NASDAQ: GRPN) announced today it has acquired Savored ([ http://www.savored.com ]), a leading provider of reservations at the best restaurants across the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Savoredas platform nicely complements Grouponas efforts in yield management, an area weave pioneered with Groupon Now!"

More than 1,000 restaurants nationwide have used Savoredas unique platform for yield management. After booking a reservation on Savored.com and visiting the restaurant, diners enjoy up to a 40% discount applied automatically to their bill. Merchants enjoy incremental revenue for tables that would otherwise be empty, and consumers are incentivized by the abuilt-ina discount and roster of high-end eateries to explore.

aSavoredas platform nicely complements Grouponas efforts in yield management, an area weave pioneered with Groupon Now!,a said Dan Roarty, VP of Groupon Now. aWe look forward to working together to achieve a common goal - making dining out even more fun and affordable for consumers while helping restaurateurs manage inventory and grow their businesses.a

Savored will continue to serve diners and restaurants at [ http://www.savored.com ]. Interested merchants can learn more about Savoredas free 30-day trial at [ http://savored.com/free-trial/ ] or by calling (877) 801-1209.

About Groupon

Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in 48 countries around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer huge discounts and provide a win-win for business and consumers, delivering more than 1,000 daily deals globally. To subscribe for the best deals in your city, visit [ http://www.groupon.com ]. To learn how to become a featured business, visit [ http://www.grouponworks.com ].

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