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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/caocao-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:42803:1" rel="noopener">CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH)</a> is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China. It has filed its PHIP to raise US$200-300 million.   </li>
<li>CaoCao was incubated by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>. Geely founder Li Shufu owns 83.9% of CaoCao.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on accelerating GTV growth, the improving fundamentals of the core business, reducing losses and shifting to cash generation. </li>
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CaoCao Inc (1646553D CH) is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China. It has filed its PHIP to raise US$200-300 million.   
CaoCao was incubated by Geely Auto (175 HK). Geely founder Li Shufu owns 83.9% of CaoCao.
The bull case rests on accelerating GTV growth, the improving fundamentals of the core business, reducing losses and shifting to cash generation. 


Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>Didi reported solid top-line growth, improving core margins (and OpCF) in Q125</li>
<li>Drivers of Q125 top-line growth were broad-based, but note F/X impact on International</li>
<li>We believe Didi should move to re-list shares while earnings &amp; conditions are supportive</li>
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Didi reported solid top-line growth, improving core margins (and OpCF) in Q125
Drivers of Q125 top-line growth were broad-based, but note F/X impact on International
We believe Didi should move to re-list shares while earnings &amp; conditions are supportive


Didi Global Q125 Results | Company Should Move to List Shares While Earnings & Conditions Favorable

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Lyft Inc.'s performance in the first quarter of 2025 reflects a significant blend of strengths and ongoing challenges.</li><li>The company's marked growth in various financial metrics, including gross bookings, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, underscores a robust operational quarter.</li><li>The strength is particularly evident as the company boasts a record in quarterly figures for active riders, rides, and driver hours.</li></ul>

Lyft Inc.'s performance in the first quarter of 2025 reflects a significant blend of strengths and ongoing challenges.The company's marked growth in various financial metrics, including gross bookings, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, underscores a robust operational quarter.The strength is particularly evident as the company boasts a record in quarterly figures for active riders, rides, and driver hours.

Lyft Inc.: Building a Fleet for the Future—Autonomous, Affordable, & Unstoppable!

Lalatech Holdings Co Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>FY24 revenue growth of 19% solid, but mostly driven by one operating segment</li>
<li>Gross margin in FY24 fell on mix, but platform monetization down, too</li>
<li>Sharp growth in FY24 working capital requires investors' close attention</li>
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FY24 revenue growth of 19% solid, but mostly driven by one operating segment
Gross margin in FY24 fell on mix, but platform monetization down, too
Sharp growth in FY24 working capital requires investors' close attention


Lalatech IPO | Review of FY24 Financials & OpStats | Mostly Solid Numbers | Plus a Few Questions

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<li>Most key P&amp;L items and revenue drivers improved Y/Y and sequentially vs Q324</li>
<li>Although GTV per transaction dipped slightly, estimated "take rate" improved in Q424</li>
<li>Strong OpCF obviates need for quick FY25 IPO -- but it could still happen this year</li>
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Most key P&amp;L items and revenue drivers improved Y/Y and sequentially vs Q324
Although GTV per transaction dipped slightly, estimated "take rate" improved in Q424
Strong OpCF obviates need for quick FY25 IPO -- but it could still happen this year


Didi Global Q424 Results: Another Set of Solid Numbers from China's Ride Hailing Giant

United States

Lyft, Inc. provides online ridesharing services. The Company offers ride booking, payment processing, and car transportation services. Lyft serves customers in the United States.

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CaoCao IPO: The Bull Case

CaoCao is the second-largest ride-hailing player in China and is seeking to raise US$200-300 million. In this note, I discuss the key elements of...

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Didi Global Q125 Results | Company Should Move to List Shares While Earnings & Conditions Favorable

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Lyft Inc.: Building a Fleet for the Future—Autonomous, Affordable, & Unstoppable!

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Baptista Research

Lalatech IPO | Review of FY24 Financials & OpStats | Mostly Solid Numbers | Plus a Few Questions

Lalatech's latest IPO application in Hong Kong shows solid FY24 growth, but we identify three key issues that deserve investors' attention.

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Didi Global Q424 Results: Another Set of Solid Numbers from China's Ride Hailing Giant

Didi Global reported solid Q424 numbers last week, with most key metrics improving Y/Y. We believe the company could pursue an(other) IPO this year...

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