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<ul><li>Lyft's first quarter of 2024 exhibited a robust start, underpinned by notable growth across several key parameters indicative of a thriving ridesharing business in both the U.S. and Canadian markets.</li><li>Revenues, gross bookings, and the total number of rides all recorded substantial increases year over year.</li><li>The implementation of strategic changes and enhancements in the service and operational model seems to have borne fruit, reflecting in the reported financial figures and operational metrics.</li></ul>

Lyft's first quarter of 2024 exhibited a robust start, underpinned by notable growth across several key parameters indicative of a thriving ridesharing business in both the U.S. and Canadian markets.Revenues, gross bookings, and the total number of rides all recorded substantial increases year over year.The implementation of strategic changes and enhancements in the service and operational model seems to have borne fruit, reflecting in the reported financial figures and operational metrics.

Lyft Inc.: Optimization of Supply and Demand through Price and Incentives Management! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Lyft's positive financial performance and future expectations make it an attractive investment opportunity.</li><li>Lyft's 2023 performance was marked by significant growth in the company's rideshare service, with gross bookings reaching an all-time high, ride growth accelerating each quarter and ending the year up 26% in Q4.</li><li>This growth demonstrates the strong demand for Lyft's service, which bodes well for its future performance.</li></ul>

Lyft's positive financial performance and future expectations make it an attractive investment opportunity.Lyft's 2023 performance was marked by significant growth in the company's rideshare service, with gross bookings reaching an all-time high, ride growth accelerating each quarter and ending the year up 26% in Q4.This growth demonstrates the strong demand for Lyft's service, which bodes well for its future performance.

Lyft Inc: Expanding Portfolio through Strategic Partnerships & 5 Major Growth Drivers! - Financial Forecasts

<ul><li>Lyft, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues above the analyst consensus.</li><li>A pivotal development in the quarter was the significant rise in drivers opting for Lyft, resulting in an impressive 45% year-over-year surge in the hours spent using the platform, particularly in non-incentivized hours.</li><li>The emphasis on simplifying the earning process for drivers proved successful, maintaining a stable conversion rate even as rider demand escalated.</li></ul>

Lyft, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues above the analyst consensus.A pivotal development in the quarter was the significant rise in drivers opting for Lyft, resulting in an impressive 45% year-over-year surge in the hours spent using the platform, particularly in non-incentivized hours.The emphasis on simplifying the earning process for drivers proved successful, maintaining a stable conversion rate even as rider demand escalated.

Lyft Inc.: Focus on Operational Excellence & Differentiated Products! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Lyft, Inc. delivered significant results in the quarter.</li><li>Revenue increased by 3% year over year to $1.021 billion.</li><li>In July, Lyft saw sustained robust supply trends, with 25% more drivers using Lyft than the previous year and driver hours increasing by nearly 45% year over year.</li></ul>

Lyft, Inc. delivered significant results in the quarter.Revenue increased by 3% year over year to $1.021 billion.In July, Lyft saw sustained robust supply trends, with 25% more drivers using Lyft than the previous year and driver hours increasing by nearly 45% year over year.

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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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Lalatech Holdings Co Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Based on returns and margins, US-listed Full Truck Alliance is best comp</li>
<li>Lalatech probably deserves premium valuation multiples vs Full Truck Alliance </li>
<li>An equity valuation of US$11bn+ justifiable; will investors look at recent flops?</li>
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Based on returns and margins, US-listed Full Truck Alliance is best comp
Lalatech probably deserves premium valuation multiples vs Full Truck Alliance 
An equity valuation of US$11bn+ justifiable; will investors look at recent flops?


Lalatech IPO: Using YMM:US as Main Comp, Equity Valuation of US$11-12 Bn (Or More) Justifiable

United States

Ryder System, Inc. provides a continuum of logistics, supply chain, and transportation management solutions worldwide.  The Company's offerings range from full-service leasing, commercial rental and maintenance of vehicles to integrated services.  The Company also offers comprehensive supply chain solutions, logistics management services, and e-Commerce solutions.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. engages in the provision of vehicle sharing and rental services. It operates through the Americas and International segments. The Americas segment licenses the firm's brands for car rentals in the United States. The International segment leases out vehicles in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates under the Avis, Budget, Zipcar, Payless, and Apex brands. The company was founded on August 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Schneider National, Inc. operates as a transportation and logistics services company. The Company offers a broad portfolio of premier truckload, intermodal, and logistics solutions, as well as manages hire trucking fleets in North America. Schneider National provides asset-based truckload services with asset-light intermodal and non-asset logistics offerings.

Landstar System, Inc. is a North American truckload carrier.  The Company transports a variety of freight, including iron and steel, automotive products, paper, lumber, chemicals, foodstuffs, and military hardware.  Landstar provides truckload carrier services, intermodal transportation services, and expedited air and truck services to shippers in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

ArcBest Corp is a diversified holding company involved in motor carrier transportation and intermodal transportation operations.  The Company transports a variety of goods around the world.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. provides transportation and logistics services. The Company offers dry van, cross border freight transportation, fleet solutions, consulting, brokerage, equipment leasing, temperature controlled transport, and engineering services. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings serves customers in North America.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a transportation company that primarily hauls truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce.  The Company operates in the continental United States, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Marten Transport, Ltd. is a long-haul truckload carrier providing protective service and time-sensitive transportation.  The Company specializes in protective service transportation of foods and other products requiring temperature-controlled carriage or insulated carriage.  Marten also provides dry freight carriage.

Heartland Express, Inc. is a short-to-medium haul truckload carrier.  The Company transports a variety of goods, including appliances, automotive parts, paper products, retail goods, and packaged foodstuffs.  Heartland operates in the United States.

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. provides truck transportation services. The Company offers flatbed, heavy haul, oilfield, van, temperature controlled transportation, and logistics solutions. Universal Logistics serves customers in North America.

Aurizon Holdings Ltd is a rail freight company. The Company provides coal, bulk and general freight haulage services, operating on the Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN) and including specialised track maintenance and workshop support functions.

Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. provides freight truck, port harbor, and marine transportation, logistics, cargo handling, warehousing, and customs clearing services.  The Company mainly transports Hitachi Ltd's freight such as industrial machinery and precision equipment.

Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. provides passenger rail and bus transportation services in the Metropolitan Tokyo and Chiba prefecture areas.  The Company operates department and supermarket stores, hotels, travel agents, movie theater and restaurants, and sells, leases, and maintains real estate.  Keisei Electric is a shareholder of Oriental Land Co., Ltd. which operates Tokyo Disneyland.

Kintetsu Group Holdings provides passenger rail, bus, taxi, and freight truck transportation services in the Kinki region including Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara prefectures.  The Company also offers ground, air, and marine logistics services and operates department stores and real estate business.

Kyushu Railway Company, doing business as JR Kyushu, offers transportation services. The Company provides passenger and railway freight services, as well as route, ticket, and time table information. JR Kyushu serves customers in Japan.

Keio Corporation mainly provides rail and bus transportation services for passengers in the Kanto area.  The Company leases real estate and operates department stores and supermarkets.  Keio also operates hotels in the Shinjuku and Sapporo areas.

TOKYU CORPORATION provides passenger rail transportation, bus transportation, truckload services, and air transportation serving the Tokyo and its surrounding areas.  The Company operates department stores, real estate leasing, and hotel businesses.  Through its subsidiaries, Tokyu offers leisure-related services such as travel agents, theaters. golf, and rent car agents.

Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. provides passenger rail and bus transportation services in the Kanto and Chubu areas including Tokyo.  The Company also operates department stores, amusement parks, hotels, real estate, and travel businesses.  The Company provides general construction such as residential building and land development.

Shenzhen Yan Tian Port Holding Co. Ltd. operates as holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, offers highway operation business, wharfs development and operation, cargo handling and transportation, and other businesses. Shenzhen Yan Tian Port Holding provides importing and exporting services.

Shenzhen Yan Tian Port Holdings Co Ltd. (000088 CH)

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. is a passenger rail company serving the Kansai area.  The Company also provides passenger bus transportation and logistics services.  In addition, Hankyu Hanshin Holdings operates housing and urban development, athletic facilities, theaters, travel agents, hotels, and other leisure-related services.

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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Lalatech IPO: Using YMM:US as Main Comp, Equity Valuation of US$11-12 Bn (Or More) Justifiable

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