WeRide Inc.(US:WRD) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-15 04:48Group 1 - WeRide Inc. has received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue up to 102.4282 million shares for overseas listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [2] - The company is recognized for its outstanding capabilities in autonomous driving research, testing, operations, technology, business, capital, and safety [2] Group 2 - WeRide operates in over 11 countries and more than 30 cities, holding autonomous driving licenses in seven countries, making it a unique player in the global market [3] - The company boasts one of the largest Level 4 (L4) autonomous vehicle fleets globally, with over 1,500 autonomous vehicles, including more than 700 robotaxis [3] - WeRide's technology development capabilities are strong, with the WeRide One platform supporting a full product matrix from Level 2+ to Level 4, and the WeRide GENESIS simulation engine significantly reducing testing costs and risks [3] - The business model is designed for rapid expansion, utilizing a light-asset approach for overseas robotaxi operations, forming strategic partnerships, and generating sustainable cash flow through hardware sales, software licensing, and profit sharing [3] - Since its public operations began in 2019, WeRide has maintained an excellent safety record without regulatory penalties due to autonomous driving system failures [3] - The company has strong backing from industry and capital, being the only Chinese autonomous driving company to secure investment commitments from Uber and Grab for its Hong Kong IPO, and has received strategic investments from leading global partners like Uber, Bosch, and Renault-Nissan [3]