Uber and Lyft Said to Get IPO Feedback From SEC

The transcript discusses the impact of the SEC feedback and government shutdown on Uber and Lyft's IPO plans. Lyft aims for a March-April timeline, while Uber is more flexible. The shutdown adds uncertainty, but Lyft wants to go public before Uber to set key metrics. Both companies face strategic decisions on timing and market conditions.

What is the primary factor affecting the timing of Uber and Lyft's IPOs according to the initial feedback?

• Market conditions

• SEC feedback

• Internal readiness

• Competitor actions

How might a government shutdown impact Uber and Lyft's IPO plans?

• It could accelerate the process

• It would cancel the IPOs

• It could delay the process

• It would have no impact

What are some of the uncertainties affecting the IPO timelines for Uber and Lyft?

• Investor sentiment

• Weather conditions

• Government shutdowns and internal strategies

• Competitor pricing

Why does Lyft want to go public before Uber?

• To avoid market competition

• To secure more investors

• To define key metrics before Uber

• To increase their market share

What flexibility does Uber have regarding its IPO timeline?

• It can choose any time in the next decade

• It can wait to see market conditions

• It has no flexibility

• It must follow Lyft's timeline