Its not like Facebook to let this deal go down without making a counter-offer. Groupon is one of the hottest social properties right now. Bidding is expected to be in the neighborhood of $5 billion.
Google could drop Groupon into shopping basket • The Register
E-commerce coupon website Groupon Inc is reportedly mulling a takeover from Google. The Chicago-based company has been in talks about a possible acquisition, according to a Bloomberg report that cited two anonymous sources with “knowledge of the matter.” All Things Digital also reported on Friday that Google might snap up Groupon.
