Groupon's IPO Set To Debut As Early As Next Year

Groupon Inc., which operates the local-coupon website bearing its name, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) of stock as early as the end of next year, the New York Times Dealbook blog reported Thursday. The Chicago-based company is negotiating financing commitments from Fidelity National Financial FNF, T. Rowe Price Group TROW, and Morgan Stanley MS.