Core Viewpoint - 文远知行 is planning a global offering of 88.25 million shares, with a maximum public offering price of HKD 35.0 per share, aiming to raise approximately HKD 2.932 billion in net proceeds [2][12][14] Company Overview - 文远知行 is a global pioneer in the L4 autonomous driving sector, with its products and solutions deployed across over 30 cities in 11 countries, including China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, France, Singapore, Japan [3][7] - The company operates one of the first large-scale commercial autonomous taxi services in both China and the Middle East, holding a 21.8% market share in the global L4 and above autonomous driving revenue as of 2024 [3][12] Market Position and Strategy - 文远知行 has established a significant first-mover advantage in key overseas markets, being the only company to deploy L4 autonomous driving solutions in France, Switzerland, and Belgium, and leading in Singapore and UAE by over two years [7][9] - The company plans to expand its fleet and services to more overseas cities, with a focus on regions that demonstrate significant economic and operational advantages for autonomous vehicles [7][9] Technology and Innovation - The company's success is built on its proprietary technology platform, WeRide One, which includes advanced simulation engines and high-performance computing capabilities, enabling the development of safe and commercially viable autonomous vehicles [8] - WeRide GENESIS, an integrated closed-loop simulation engine, is a key innovation that accelerates development cycles and enhances model robustness [8] Financial Performance - 文远知行's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was CNY 528 million, CNY 402 million, and CNY 361 million (USD 50.4 million), respectively, with a projected increase to CNY 199.6 million (USD 27.9 million) in the first half of 2025, marking a 32.8% growth [12][13] - The company has incurred significant losses, with net losses of CNY 12.99 billion, CNY 19.49 billion, and CNY 25.17 billion (USD 3.51 billion) for the years ending December 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [13] Use of Proceeds - The estimated net proceeds from the global offering will be allocated as follows: approximately 40% for developing autonomous driving technology, 40% for accelerating commercialization of L4 fleets, 10% for marketing and expansion, and 10% for working capital and general corporate purposes [14]