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Discusses a merger arbitrage opportunity in Meituan with 30-50% upside potential.

Meituan is moving up the food delivery supply chain by establishing various forms of centralized kitchens, including brand satellite stores and 'Raccoon Canteens'. This strategy aims to improve food quality, safety, and efficiency, addressing the issue of 'dark kitchens'. By controlling more of the production process, Meituan can enhance its value proposition to both consumers and restaurant partners. This move represents a significant evolution of its business model, from a pure platform to a more integrated food service provider.

Meituan is moving up the food delivery supply chain by establishing various forms of centralized kitchens, including brand satellite stores and 'Raccoon Canteens'. This strategy aims to improve food quality, safety, and efficiency, addressing the issue of 'dark kitchens'. By controlling more of the production process, Meituan can enhance its value proposition to both consumers and restaurant partners. This move represents a significant evolution of its business model, from a pure platform to a more integrated food service provider.

Meituan showed strong profit growth amid tough macro. Eased competition, reduced focus on loss-making initiatives. Food delivery and local services remained resilient to domestic economic pressure.

China's dominant food delivery platform (70% mkt share) & local services super app. 700M users, 60M daily orders. Expect 20%+ earnings CAGR over 3-4 years. Improving economics via ad revenue & lower incentives. Competitive concerns likely temporary. Long-term value creation potential.