Chinese firm Pony.ai said to plan HK IPO at $17.9 per share

Pony AI, a Chinese autonomous driving firm, is planning to price its Hong Kong listing at HK$139 (US$17.88) per share, according to sources familiar with the matter.

This price is about 4.2% lower than the company’s October 31 closing price of US$18.68 on the Nasdaq.

Pony AI is offering around 42 million shares, with an option to increase the offering by 15%.

The company had previously set a maximum price of HK$180 (US$23.16) per share for the offering.

Pony AI has not made an official public statement about the pricing plans.

🔗 Source: Bloomberg

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HK$139 (~US$17.89) sits about 4.2% below the US$18.68 Nasdaq close. Pony.ai has not issued a public statement about pricing plans.
Cornerstone investors committed US$120 million at the international offer price 1.
The offer totals 41,955,700 Class A shares under Regulation S (a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule for offshore offerings), split 90% international and 10% Hong Kong, subject to clawback (a reallocation to the retail pool if demand is strong) 1.
After the 40-day distribution compliance period ending December 17, 2025 the Hong Kong shares become fungible (interchangeable) with American Depositary Shares (ADSs; U.S.-listed certificates representing one Class A share) 1.

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