WeRide Inc.(US:WRD) Globenewswireยท2025-10-28 11:55Core Viewpoint - WeRide Inc. has announced a three-year lock-up commitment by its CEO, Dr. Tony Han, which reflects confidence in the company's long-term growth and aims to bolster shareholder trust [1][2]. Company Developments - Dr. Han's lock-up period will prevent him from selling or transferring shares, reinforcing his commitment to WeRide's vision and expansion [2]. - WeRide has launched its Hong Kong Initial Public Offering (HKIPO) with plans to issue 88,250,000 Offer Shares, anticipating a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 6, 2025 [2]. - The company will operate under a dual primary listing structure on NASDAQ and HKEX [2]. Strategic Partnerships - Notable strategic players such as Uber, Grab, and Bosch have shown interest in participating as anchor investors in WeRide's HKIPO, indicating strong capital backing and potential collaboration [3]. - WeRide has previously secured investments from top-tier industry partners, including Uber, NVIDIA, Bosch, and Renault-Nissan [3]. Market Position and Growth - WeRide is the only tech company with autonomous driving permits in seven countries and operates in over 30 cities across 11 countries [4]. - The company has a global fleet of over 1,500 autonomous vehicles (AVs) and more than 700 Robotaxis [4]. - In Q2 2025, WeRide reported a total revenue growth of 60.8% year-over-year to RMB127.2 million (US$17.8 million) [5]. - Robotaxi revenue surged 836.7% year-over-year to RMB45.9 million (US$6.4 million), marking the highest quarterly revenue since the company's inception [5]. - The Robotaxi business accounted for 36.1% of total revenue in Q2 2025, reflecting significant market traction [5]. - Gross profit increased by 40.6% year-over-year to RMB35.7 million (US$5.0 million), achieving an industry-leading margin of 28.1% [5].