Core Points - The China Securities Index for Global Intelligent Driving, which includes companies listed in Hong Kong and the US, has seen a decline of 10.79% in the past month, 18.03% over the last three months, and 18.28% year-to-date [1] - The index comprises 50 companies involved in intelligent driving sectors such as perception, positioning, decision-making, control execution, and vehicle networking, reflecting the overall performance of these companies [1] Group 1: Index Performance - The index is currently at 5531.79 points, with a base date of December 30, 2016, set at 1000.0 points [1] - The index has experienced significant declines, indicating potential challenges in the intelligent driving sector [1] Group 2: Index Holdings - The top ten holdings in the index include NVIDIA Corp (9.98%), XPeng Motors-W (9.95%), Li Auto-W (9.21%), and Tesla Motors Inc (8.08%) [2] - The index's market distribution shows that 60.74% of the holdings are from the Nasdaq Global Select Market, 30.10% from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and smaller percentages from other exchanges [2] - In terms of industry representation, passenger vehicles account for 23.62% of the index, while optical electronics and digital media represent 3.46% and 3.41%, respectively [2] Group 3: Index Adjustment - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [3] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with provisions for temporary adjustments in special circumstances [3]

An electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle analyst sees the ramp-up and near-term deployments as the key catalysts for the sectors.What Happened: Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney met with several companies in the sectors and shares takeaways in a new investor note, with robotaxis one of the key areas of focus.Among the public companies covered in the report are Tesla Inc TSLA, Rivian Automotive RIVN and Aurora Innovation AUR."Several companies we spoke to are focused on near-term deployments and/or ramps, ...

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I recommended a buy rating for Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR ) when I wrote about it on 22nd Feb 2024, as I liked the progress that AUR has made so far, and if it continuesI consider an investment ideal if it performs its core business in a sector projected to experience structural (organic) growth in excess of GDP growth over the next 5-10 years; profits from sustainable competitive advantages that translate into attractive unit economics; In the hands of competent, ethical, and long-term thinkers; with a ...

Financial Performance - Aurora Innovation reported a net loss of $748 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of 6% from a net loss of $796 million in 2023[293]. - Net cash used in operating activities increased to $611 million in 2024 from $598 million in 2023, primarily due to advanced payments for hardware materials[308]. - The company reported a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.46 in 2024, compared to $0.60 in 2023, showing an improvement of 23.3%[353]. - The net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $748 million, compared to $796 million in 2023 and $1,723 million in 2022, indicating a reduction in losses[440]. Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses decreased by 6% to $786 million in 2024 from $835 million in 2023, driven by reductions in research and development and selling, general, and administrative expenses[293]. - Research and development expenses decreased by $40 million, or 6%, to $676 million in 2024, primarily due to lower non-cash stock-based compensation and hardware costs[294]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $9 million, or 8%, to $110 million in 2024, mainly due to lower insurance and administrative costs[295]. - Total operating expenses decreased to $786 million in 2024 from $835 million in 2023, a decline of 5.9%[353]. Cash and Investments - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $211 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1,012 million in short-term investments, excluding restricted cash[305]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $227 million, down from $518 million in 2023, a decrease of 56.2%[359]. - The company’s total short-term and long-term investments increased to $1,012 million as of December 31, 2024, up from $847 million as of December 31, 2023[393]. Financing Activities - The company completed a public offering of approximately 134 million shares at $3.60 per share, raising $466 million in net proceeds on August 2, 2024[291]. - Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $339 million to $492 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, from $831 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023[312]. - Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $820 million to $831 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, from $11 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022[313]. Goodwill and Impairments - The Company recognized a $1,114 million goodwill impairment during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022[320]. - The carrying value of goodwill was $0 as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023[320]. - The company recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $1,114 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, due to a significant decline in market capitalization[391]. Revenue and Collaboration - The company has not recognized any collaboration revenue in 2024, compared to $68 million in 2023[353]. - The company received $0 million in collaboration revenue from Toyota for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, compared to $100 million in 2022[394]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $1,254 million in 2024 from $1,217 million in 2023, representing a growth of 3.0%[350]. - Total liabilities increased to $263 million in 2024 from $250 million in 2023, an increase of 5.2%[350]. - Stockholders' equity decreased to $1,875 million in 2024 from $1,985 million in 2023, a decline of 5.5%[350]. Future Commitments and Plans - The company plans to launch the Aurora Driver for Freight as its first commercial service, targeting the driverless trucking market[290]. - Aurora expects to adopt a Driver as a Service (DaaS) model, allowing customers to manage fleets while subscribing to the Aurora Driver[289]. - The Company has non-cancelable future minimum payments for cloud hosting services amounting to $64 million for 2025 and $38 million for 2026[315]. - The company expects to continue incurring operating losses and may need to raise additional capital to support the development of the Aurora Driver[385]. Stock-Based Compensation - Total stock-based compensation expense for 2024 was $144 million, down from $160 million in 2023[410]. - RSUs granted in 2024 totaled 41 million, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $2.56[406]. - The unrecognized stock-based compensation related to unvested RSUs was $181 million, to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years[406]. - Stock options granted in 2024 amounted to 41 million, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.41[408]. - The intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $62 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024[409]. Tax and Regulatory Matters - Federal net operating losses were $2,029 million and state net operating losses were $2,715 million as of December 31, 2024, with expiration beginning in 2036 and 2029, respectively[429]. - The deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance, increased to $97 million as of December 31, 2024, from $72 million in 2023[429]. - The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased to $1,037 million as of December 31, 2024, from $726 million in 2023[431]. - Federal research and development credits were $174 million as of December 31, 2024, set to expire in 2037[430]. Legal and Contingency Matters - Legal fees and other costs associated with claims are expensed as incurred, with no material losses recorded in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022[314]. - The Company assesses the need to record a liability for litigation and other loss contingencies, with reserve estimates recorded if a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable[314]. - The company did not record any material loss contingencies for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024[436].

On Wednesday autonomous truck developer Aurora Innovation (AUR 46.05%) reported a dog of a fourth quarter on paper, with no revenue and a net loss approaching $200 million. Yet its stock rocketed well higher, rising by 30% week to date as of early Friday morning, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Here's why that happened.Early stage, early hopesSince Aurora is still a development-stage company, it's safe to say that few investors or analysts were shocked with that bottom-line def ...

Self-driving trucking start-up Aurora Innovation (AUR 32.87%) used its year-end financial result announcement to provide an exciting update about its commercial rollout. Investors are excited about what's to come and sent Aurora shares up 30% as of 10:45 a.m. ET.Is revenue right around the corner?Aurora is an under-the-radar autonomous-driving company focused on the commercial trucking business. It's still in the development stage, so investors weren't surprised to see the company report a $0.46 per-share l ...

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Stacy Feit - Vice President, Investor Relations Chris Urmson - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer David Maday - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants George Gianarikas - Canaccord Genuity Andres Sheppard - Cantor Fitzgerald Scott Group - Wolfe Research Jeffrey Osborne - TD Cowen Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Justine Weiss - AB Bernstein Operator Greetings and welcome to t ...

© 2025 | Aurora Proprietary 1 Investor Presentation February 2025 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The words "believe,ˮ "may,ˮ "will,ˮ "estimate,ˮ "continue,ˮ "anticipate,ˮ "expect,ˮ "would,ˮ "project,ˮ "plan,ˮ "potentially,ˮ "illustrative,ˮ "indicative,ˮ and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the ex ...

Commercial Launch and Operations - Aurora is on track for a Commercial Launch in April 2025, with a focus on driverless trucks operating between Dallas and Houston[8] - Aurora plans to deploy up to 10 driverless trucks initially, using a phased approach to ensure a seamless product launch[15] - Pilot operations with DHL Supply Chain have commenced, marking the beginning of scaled autonomous transport[22] Autonomy and Technology Development - The Autonomy Readiness Measure (ARM) reached 99% as of January 2025, up from 97% in October 2024, indicating significant progress in safety case closure[9] - The company aims for an average of 90% in the Autonomy Performance Indicator (API) for commercial loads by launch, with 88% of fourth quarter loads achieving 100% API excluding early software issues[12] - A three-way partnership with NVIDIA and Continental was announced, enhancing Aurora's capabilities for scaling autonomous trucking operations[4] - The company is advancing its second generation commercial hardware kit, expected to significantly reduce hardware costs and support scaling to hundreds of millions of miles traveled autonomously[43] - Aurora's partnerships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers position it uniquely for large-scale deployment of autonomous trucking technology[38] Financial Performance and Projections - In Q4 2024, operating expenses totaled $199 million, with $142 million allocated to R&D and $22 million to SG&A, excluding $35 million in stock-based compensation[49] - The company ended fiscal 2024 with over $1.2 billion in cash and short-term investments, which is expected to support operations into the second half of 2026[51] - For 2025, the company anticipates quarterly cash use of $175 - $185 million, reflecting increased capital expenditures and development of new hardware programs[52] - Revenue recognition will begin at Commercial Launch, with expected 2025 revenue in the mid single-digit millions range, primarily from driverless operations[53] - The net loss for fiscal 2024 was $748 million, with a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.46[60] - Total current assets increased to $1.254 billion in 2024 from $1.217 billion in 2023, while total liabilities rose to $263 million from $250 million[58] - The company reported a total operating expense of $786 million for fiscal 2024, down from $832 million in 2023[60] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was a loss of $158 million, compared to a loss of $155 million in Q4 2023[68] - Capital expenditures for fiscal 2024 totaled $34 million, with $8 million spent in Q4 2024[50] Cost Management and Efficiency - The Aurora Driver-powered trucks are achieving fuel efficiency that is 15% above the industry average, with potential reductions in fuel use and emissions by up to 32%[21] - The company plans to focus on cost reduction initiatives, including the introduction of next-generation hardware kits[53] - The company is actively engaging with regulatory bodies to modernize safety systems for autonomous trucks, despite a recent denial of a pilot application for a new warning system[33]