For, the founders seem to have decided to keep ahold of their business-and 35 million Web users-to themselves and keep going on their own. However, reports in BusinessWeek and other outlets cite persons “close to the talks” indicate that while Groupon’s founders were somewhat divided over turning down the $6 billion offer (including substantial executive compensation), Groupon founder, CEO, and largest shareholder Andrew Mason was concerned about how a takeover would impact relationships with merchants and employees, as well as how a takeover would change Groupon’s strategic direction. Neither Google nor Groupon have commented publicly on the negotiations. Instead, Groupon is considering going public on its own, with plans for an IPO to be worked out early next year. The famous daily-deal coupon Web site Groupon has been the subject of intense takeover pressure from Internet giant Google-but Groupon has apparently walked away from negotiations, reportedly leaving an offer of as much as $6 billion on the table.

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