Pony AI Inc. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, marking its transition year as a public company. The company's Q4 revenues decreased 29.8% to $35.5 million, with a net loss of $181.1 million compared to $20.7 million in Q4 2023.
Key operational highlights include launching paid robotaxi services in Beijing and Guangzhou, connecting major transport hubs. The company secured strategic partnerships with GAC Aion and BAIC BJEV for developing next-generation robotaxis, targeting production of over 1,000 units in 2025.
Notable achievements include:
- Robotaxi safety record improved 16x with insurance costs at 50% of human-driven taxis
- First company in China approved for autonomous truck platooning tests
- Expanded global presence with operations in Seoul and Luxembourg
- Cash position of $745.2 million as of December 31, 2024
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del quarto trimestre e dell'intero anno 2024, segnando il suo anno di transizione come azienda pubblica. I ricavi del quarto trimestre sono diminuiti del 29,8% a 35,5 milioni di dollari, con una perdita netta di 181,1 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 20,7 milioni di dollari del quarto trimestre 2023.
Tra i principali risultati operativi ci sono il lancio dei servizi di robotaxi a pagamento a Pechino e Guangzhou, collegando i principali hub di trasporto. L'azienda ha assicurato partnership strategiche con GAC Aion e BAIC BJEV per lo sviluppo di robotaxi di nuova generazione, puntando a produrre oltre 1.000 unità nel 2025.
Tra i risultati notevoli ci sono:
- Il record di sicurezza dei robotaxi è migliorato di 16 volte con costi assicurativi pari al 50% di quelli dei taxi guidati da esseri umani
- Prima azienda in Cina approvata per test di formazione di camion autonomi
- Presenza globale ampliata con operazioni a Seoul e Lussemburgo
- Posizione di liquidità di 745,2 milioni di dollari al 31 dicembre 2024
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) reportó sus resultados financieros del cuarto trimestre y del año completo 2024, marcando su año de transición como empresa pública. Los ingresos del cuarto trimestre disminuyeron un 29,8% a 35,5 millones de dólares, con una pérdida neta de 181,1 millones de dólares en comparación con los 20,7 millones de dólares del cuarto trimestre de 2023.
Los aspectos operativos clave incluyen el lanzamiento de servicios de robotaxi de pago en Pekín y Guangzhou, conectando los principales centros de transporte. La empresa aseguró asociaciones estratégicas con GAC Aion y BAIC BJEV para desarrollar robotaxis de próxima generación, con el objetivo de producir más de 1,000 unidades en 2025.
Los logros notables incluyen:
- El récord de seguridad de los robotaxis mejoró 16 veces con costos de seguros al 50% de los taxis conducidos por humanos
- Primera empresa en China aprobada para pruebas de formación de camiones autónomos
- Presencia global ampliada con operaciones en Seúl y Luxemburgo
- Posición de efectivo de 745,2 millones de dólares al 31 de diciembre de 2024
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 재무 결과를 발표하며 공기업으로서의 전환기를 맞이했습니다. 4분기 매출은 3,550만 달러로 29.8% 감소했으며, 2023년 4분기 대비 1억 8,110만 달러의 순손실을 기록했습니다.
주요 운영 성과로는 베이징과 광저우에서 유료 로봇택시 서비스를 시작하여 주요 교통 허브를 연결한 점이 있습니다. 이 회사는 차세대 로봇택시 개발을 위해 GAC Aion 및 BAIC BJEV와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하였으며, 2025년까지 1,000대 이상의 생산을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
주목할 만한 성과는 다음과 같습니다:
- 로봇택시의 안전 기록이 16배 개선되었으며, 보험 비용은 인간이 운전하는 택시의 50%에 해당합니다
- 중국에서 자율 트럭 편대 시험을 승인받은 첫 번째 회사
- 서울과 룩셈부르크에서 운영을 확대하여 글로벌 입지를 강화했습니다
- 2024년 12월 31일 기준으로 현금 보유액이 7억 4,520만 달러입니다
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) a annoncé ses résultats financiers du quatrième trimestre et de l'année complète 2024, marquant son année de transition en tant qu'entreprise publique. Les revenus du quatrième trimestre ont diminué de 29,8 % pour atteindre 35,5 millions de dollars, avec une perte nette de 181,1 millions de dollars par rapport à 20,7 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre 2023.
Les points forts opérationnels incluent le lancement de services de robotaxi payants à Pékin et Guangzhou, reliant les principaux hubs de transport. L'entreprise a sécurisé des partenariats stratégiques avec GAC Aion et BAIC BJEV pour développer des robotaxis de nouvelle génération, visant à produire plus de 1 000 unités d'ici 2025.
Les réalisations notables incluent:
- Le record de sécurité des robotaxis s'est amélioré de 16 fois avec des coûts d'assurance représentant 50 % de ceux des taxis conduits par des humains
- Première entreprise en Chine approuvée pour des tests de convoi de camions autonomes
- Présence mondiale élargie avec des opérations à Séoul et à Luxembourg
- Position de liquidité de 745,2 millions de dollars au 31 décembre 2024
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) hat seine Finanzzahlen für das vierte Quartal und das Gesamtjahr 2024 veröffentlicht, was sein Übergangsjahr als börsennotiertes Unternehmen markiert. Die Einnahmen im vierten Quartal sanken um 29,8% auf 35,5 Millionen Dollar, mit einem Nettoverlust von 181,1 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zu 20,7 Millionen Dollar im vierten Quartal 2023.
Wichtige betriebliche Höhepunkte umfassen den Start von kostenpflichtigen Robotaxi-Diensten in Peking und Guangzhou, die wichtige Verkehrsknotenpunkte verbinden. Das Unternehmen sicherte sich strategische Partnerschaften mit GAC Aion und BAIC BJEV zur Entwicklung der nächsten Generation von Robotaxis, mit dem Ziel, bis 2025 über 1.000 Einheiten zu produzieren.
Bemerkenswerte Erfolge sind:
- Der Sicherheitsrekord der Robotaxis hat sich um das 16-fache verbessert, während die Versicherungskosten bei 50% der Kosten für von Menschen gesteuerte Taxis liegen
- Erstes Unternehmen in China, das für Tests zur autonomen Lkw-Platooning genehmigt wurde
- Globale Präsenz mit Betrieben in Seoul und Luxemburg erweitert
- Liquiditätsposition von 745,2 Millionen Dollar zum 31. Dezember 2024
- First company approved for autonomous truck platooning tests in China
- Strategic partnerships with GAC Aion and BAIC BJEV for mass production of robotaxis
- Robotaxi safety record improved 16x with 50% lower insurance costs vs human drivers
- Strong cash position of $745.2M as of December 2024
- 72.7% YoY increase in robotruck services revenue to $12.9M in Q4 2024
- Q4 2024 total revenues decreased 29.8% YoY to $35.5M
- Net loss widened to $181.1M in Q4 2024 from $20.7M in Q4 2023
- Gross margin declined to 21.0% in Q4 2024 from 33.9% in Q4 2023
- Operating expenses increased 313.9% YoY to $180.6M in Q4 2024
Insights
Pony AI's Q4 and full-year 2024 results present a concerning financial trajectory despite operational progress. Q4 revenues declined 29.8% year-over-year to
The company's gross margin deteriorated significantly to
On the positive side, Pony AI maintains a strong liquidity position with
The strategic partnerships with GAC Aion and BAIC BJEV for mass production of robotaxis represent potential future value, but investors should be concerned about the path to profitability given the accelerating cash burn rate. The planned production of over 1,000 robotaxis in 2025 will be a critical milestone to monitor for evidence of commercial viability.
Pony AI's results reveal a company prioritizing technological advancement and market positioning over near-term financials. Their strategic approach – robotaxi-first, China-first, and tier-one cities-first – has yielded significant operational milestones including expanded paid robotaxi services in Beijing and Guangzhou, first-ever autonomous truck platooning approval in China, and international expansion into South Korea and Luxembourg.
The company's technological achievements are impressive: their robotaxi safety record has improved 16 times with insurance costs now approximately
However, these advances come at substantial cost. R&D expenses surged
The planned production of over 1,000 robotaxis starting in 2025 will be a crucial test of Pony AI's ability to translate technological leadership into a sustainable business model. While current financial metrics are concerning, the company's regulatory wins, improved safety metrics, and manufacturing partnerships provide a foundation for potential scaled operations. The key question is whether their cash position of
NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Dr. James Peng, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pony.ai, commented, “2024 marked a milestone year for Pony.ai as we transitioned to a public company. Our robotaxi-first, China-first, and tier-one cities-first approach has positioned us at the forefront of the race towards large-scale commercialization. The strategic partnerships with OEMs we have developed, also empowers us to rapidly scale production of our seventh-generation robotaxi. In 2025, we aim to build upon this momentum and accelerate beyond the inflection point of scaled commercialization, building a world with safer, more efficient, and accessible autonomous mobility.”
Dr. Tiancheng Lou, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Pony.ai, added, “Our years of engineering efforts have yielded cutting-edge technology that ensures the highest levels of safety at effective costs, and supports our large-scale operations. Reinforcement learning and PonyWorld generative virtual environment are powering our autonomous driving system with smarter decisions in complex real-world conditions. Notably, our robotaxi safety record has improved by 16 times and has driven insurance policy prices down to roughly
Dr. Leo Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Pony.ai, commented, “We are proud of our revenue growth over the past three consecutive years, showcasing our ability to commercialize our leading autonomous mobility solutions. While the near-term financials reflected our strategic resource allocation to support the mass production and deployment of robotaxi services, we remain focused on improving unit economics in 2025. Our successful IPO has enhanced our financial strength and flexibility, providing us with ample capital for disciplined production scale-up and R&D investments.”
Recent Developments
Expanding Operations and Regulatory Approvals
Expansion of Paid Robotaxi Services in Beijing
- On March 13, 2025, Pony.ai launched the first-ever paid robotaxi service at a major railway hub in urban Beijing, connecting Beijing South Railway Station and Yizhuang, the southeast suburb of Beijing. As one of the first companies to receive approval to test autonomous vehicles on highways in Beijing, Pony.ai can now offer autonomous ride-hailing services that connect key transport hubs such as Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing Daxing Airport, and Yizhuang Railway Station. Going forward, the Company plans to gradually expand its robotaxi services to Beijing city center.
Partnership with ComfortDelGro to Jointly Launch Robotaxi Pilot Program in Guangzhou
- On March 12, 2025, Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (“ComfortDelGro”), a leading multi-modal transport operator, jointly launched a robotaxi pilot program in Guangzhou. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June 2024. The program will deploy multiple autonomous vehicles for ride-hailing services across the city. Pony.ai will provide daily technical support with ComfortDelGro leveraging its expertise in large-scale fleet management to ensure service quality and handle customer support.
Expansion of Paid Robotaxi Services in Guangzhou
- On February 21, 2025, Pony.ai launched paid robotaxi services connecting multiple locations in Guangzhou’s city center to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Notably, Pony.ai is the first and only company approved to provide robotaxi services on these high-demand routes. This expansion not only marks a major step in the integration of autonomous driving with the dynamic urban landscape of Guangzhou but also signifies another milestone in the Company’s commercialization of autonomous mobility.
First Company in China Approved for Autonomous Truck Platooning Tests
- In December 2024, Pony.ai became the first company in China approved for robotruck platooning tests on cross-provincial highways connecting Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province. This approval allows the Company to operate robotrucks in a “1+N” platoon, with only the lead truck requiring a safety operator, and the following trucks operating autonomously. Pony.ai will commence platooning tests on the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway, advancing toward fully autonomous truck platoons to enhance logistics efficiency.
Partnership with Amap to Expand Robotaxi Services in Guangzhou
- On October 14, 2024, Pony.ai partnered with Amap, a leading provider of digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information in China and part of Alibaba Group, to integrate its robotaxis into Amap’s ride-hailing services. This partnership allows users in Guangzhou’s Nansha district to book rides in Pony.ai robotaxis through the Amap app, offering a futuristic, driverless travel experience. Both companies expect to expand this service to additional cities and regions in the future.
Mass Production Updates
Strategic Cooperation with GAC Aion to Develop Next-generation Robotaxi
- On December 11, 2024, Pony.ai and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (“GAC”) Aion, the new energy vehicle division of GAC, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop a fully driverless, mass-produced robotaxi, advancing the commercialization of Pony.ai’s leading autonomous driving technology. The new fully driverless robotaxi will integrate Pony.ai's seventh-generation autonomous driving system into GAC Aion’s global version of the vehicle. Both companies expect to produce over 1,000 robotaxis with the first deliveries expected in 2025. Initial deployment will be in China’s Greater Bay Area, with plans for future expansion to other regions and markets.
Partnership with BAIC BJEV for L4 Robotaxi Development
- On October 31, 2024, Pony.ai and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (“BAIC BJEV”), the new energy vehicle arm of Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd., officially signed a technical cooperation agreement to develop L4 robotaxis using the ARCFOX αT5 model equipped with Pony.ai’s seventh-generation autonomous driving system, including both hardware and software stacks. The first batch of ARCFOX αT5 robotaxis are expected to launch in 2025, targeting the Chinese market. Beyond vehicle development, both companies will also cooperate on brand marketing, promotional activities, supply chain management, and vehicle sales to expand the adoption of intelligent technologies internationally and drive the growth of the autonomous driving industry in China.
Expanding Global Footprint
Secured Autonomous Driving Test Permit in Seoul
- On December 26, 2024, Pony.ai collaborated with PonyLink (formerly GemVaxLink) to secure a temporary autonomous driving test permit from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. The Company began public road testing in Seoul’s Gangnam district, covering 32 roads across 20.4 km². This marks a significant milestone in the global expansion of Pony.ai’s autonomous driving technology. The test fleet is composed of Hyundai KONA Electric vehicles featuring Pony.ai’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system, making it the world’s first fleet of robotaxis to operate fully autonomously with automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR technology.
Expanding European Reach with Partnership in Luxembourg
- On October 23, 2024, Pony.ai Europe, the European division of the Company, signed a MoU with Emile Weber Group, Luxembourg's leading transport company, to advance the development of autonomous mobility in the Grand Duchy. Building on a March 2024 agreement with the Government of Luxembourg, Pony.ai established its European hub in Luxembourg in September 2024 which serves as a center for advanced R&D and the development of customized solutions for the European market. This milestone further advanced Pony.ai’s European expansion in 2024.
Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenues
- Total revenues were US
$35.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of29.8% from US$50.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly influenced by the timing of project-based revenue recognition, partially offset by an increase in other revenues. - Robotaxi services were US
$2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of61.9% from US$6.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly driven by reduced service fees from providing autonomous vehicle engineering solutions based on our collaboration projects’ progression schedule. The decrease was partially offset by a significant increase in passenger fares driven by the expansion of our public-facing fare-charging robotaxi operations in Tier-one cities in China. - Robotruck services were US
$12.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of72.7% from US$7.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the expansion of robotruck fleet operations into new regions. - Licensing and applications were US
$20.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of45.0% from US$36.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly influenced by the timing of project-based revenue recognition.
Cost of Revenues
- Total cost of revenues was US
$28.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of16.1% from US$33.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, in-line with revenue trend and revenue mix.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
- Gross profit was US
$7.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of56.5% from US$17.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Gross margin was
21.0% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to33.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to changes in the revenue mix.
Operating Expenses
- Operating expenses were US
$180.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of313.9% from US$43.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP1 operating expenses were US$55.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of30.0% from US$42.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Research and development expenses were US
$147.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of375.7% from US$31.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to i) share-based compensation expenses recognized related to the share awards granted to employees with a performance condition related to the IPO; and ii) accelerated research and development investments in the fourth quarter of 2024 to support the seventh-generation vehicle development in collaboration with our original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) partners. Non-GAAP research and development expenses were US$46.3 million , representing an increase of50.6% from US$30.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Selling, general and administrative expenses were US
$32.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of160.9% from US$12.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to share-based compensation expenses recognized related to the share awards granted to employees with a performance condition related to the IPO. Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses were US$9.3 million , representing a decrease of22.6% from US$12.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Loss from Operations
- Loss from operations was US
$173.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to US$26.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP loss from operations was US$48.2 million , compared to US$25.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net Loss
- Net loss was US
$181.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to US$20.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net loss was US$56.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to US$18.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
1 Non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses and changes in fair value of warrants liability, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. For further details, see the “Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Basic and Diluted Loss per ordinary share
- Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was both US
$0.99 in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to US$0.23 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was both US$0.31 in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to US$0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share.
Balance Sheet
- Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash were US
$745.2million as of December 31, 2024, compared to US$589.8 million as of December 31, 2023. - Long-term investments was US
$130.8 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to US$51.7 million as of December 31, 2023. Of which long-term debt instruments for wealth management was US$79.9 million , compared to US$1.9 million as of December 31, 2023.
Unaudited Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Revenues
- Total revenues were US
$75.0 million in 2024, representing an increase of4.3% from US$71.9 million in 2023. - Robotaxi services were US
$7.3 million in 2024, representing a decrease of5.3% from US$7.7 million in 2023. The decrease was mainly driven by reduced service fees from providing autonomous vehicle engineering solutions based on our collaboration projects’ progression schedule. The decrease was partially offset by a significant increase in passenger fares driven by the expansion of our public-facing fare-charging robotaxi operations in Tier-one cities in China. - Robotruck services were US
$40.4 million in 2024, representing an increase of61.3% from US$25.0 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to the expansion of robotruck fleet operations into new regions. - Licensing and applications were US
$27.3 million in 2024, representing a decrease of30.1% from US$39.2 million in 2023. The decrease was mainly influenced by the timing of project-based revenue recognition.
Cost of Revenues
- Total cost of revenues was US
$63.6 million in 2024, representing an increase of15.6% from US$55.0 million in 2023, in line with revenue trend and revenue mix.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
- Gross profit was US
$11.4 million in 2024, representing a decrease of32.5% from US$16.9 million in 2023. - Gross margin was
15.2% in 2024, compared to23.5% in 2023. The decrease was mainly due to services with relatively lower gross margin contributed increasingly to our revenues in 2024 compared to 2023.
Operating Expenses
- Operating expenses were US
$296.9 million in 2024, representing an increase of85.4% from US$160.1 million in 2023. Non-GAAP operating expenses were US$169.9 million in 2024, representing an increase of8.7% from US$156.4 million in 2023. - Research and development expenses were US
$240.2 million in 2024, representing an increase of95.7% from US$122.7 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to i) share-based compensation expenses recognized related to the share awards granted to employees with a performance condition related to the IPO; and ii) accelerated research and development investments in the fourth quarter of 2024 to support the seventh-generation vehicle development in collaboration with our OEM partners. Non-GAAP research and development expenses were US$137.8 million , representing an increase of14.0% compared to US$120.9 million in 2023. - Selling, general and administrative expenses were US
$56.7 million in 2024, representing an increase of51.7% from US$37.4 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to share-based compensation expenses recognized related to the share awards granted to employees with a performance condition related to the IPO. Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses were US$32.1 million , representing a decrease of9.5% compared to US$35.5 million in 2023.
Loss from Operations
- Loss from operations was US
$285.5 million in 2024, compared to US$143.2 million in 2023. Non-GAAP loss from operations was US$158.5 million in 2024, compared to US$139.5 million in 2023.
Net Loss
- Net loss was US
$275.0 million in 2024, compared to US$125.3 million in 2023. Non-GAAP net loss was US$153.6 million in 2024, compared to US$118.5 million in 2023.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ordinary share
- Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was both US
$2.40 in 2024, compared to US$1.40 in 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was both US$1.34 in 2024, compared to US$1.32 in 2023. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share.
Conference Call
Pony.ai will hold a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.
For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing dial-in numbers, passcode, and a unique access PIN.
Participant Online Registration: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10197111/fe90682903
A replay of the conference call will be accessible through April 1, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:
United States: | 1-877-344-7529 |
International: | 1-412-317-0088 |
Replay Access Code: | 7405983 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.pony.ai.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP research and development expenses, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc., non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses and changes in fair value of warrants liability, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
About Pony AI Inc.
Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
For more information, please visit: https://ir.pony.ai.
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Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (All amounts in USD thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||
| | As of | | As of | |
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | ||||
Assets | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 425,960 | | 535,976 | |
Restricted cash, current | | 49 | | 21 | |
Short-term investments | | 163,594 | | 209,035 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | 31,580 | | 28,555 | |
Amounts due from related parties, current | | 5,650 | | 8,322 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 39,513 | | 52,713 | |
Total current assets | | 666,346 | | 834,622 | |
Non-current assets: | | | | ||
Restricted cash, non-current | | 196 | | 175 | |
Property, equipment and software, net | | 15,420 | | 17,241 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 6,419 | | 13,342 | |
Long-term investments | | 51,712 | | 130,799 | |
Prepayment for long-term investments | - | 52,823 | |||
Other non-current assets | | 7,024 | | 1,819 | |
Total non-current assets | | 80,771 | | 216,199 | |
Total assets | | 747,117 | | 1,050,821 | |
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders’ Deficit | | | | ||
Current liabilities: | | | | ||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities | | 44,299 | | 66,548 | |
Operating lease liabilities, current | | 3,866 | | 3,438 | |
Amounts due to related parties, current | - | 900 | |||
Total current liabilities | | 48,165 | | 70,886 | |
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | | 2,246 | | 9,835 | |
Other non-current liabilities | | 1,533 | | 1,389 | |
Total liabilities | | 51,944 | | 82,110 | |
Total mezzanine equity | | 1,361,278 | | - | |
Total Pony AI Inc. shareholders’ (deficit) equity | | (677,250 | ) | | 951,122 |
Non-controlling interests | | 11,145 | | 17,589 | |
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity | | (666,105 | ) | | 968,711 |
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ (deficit) equity | | 747,117 | | 1,050,821 |
Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (All amounts in USD thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
| | Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||
| | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Revenues | | 50,595 | 35,516 | 71,899 | 75,025 | |||||||
Cost of revenues | | (33,447 | ) | (28,060 | ) | (55,015 | ) | (63,622 | ) | |||
Gross profit | | 17,148 | 7,456 | 16,884 | 11,403 | |||||||
Operating expenses: | | |||||||||||
Research and development expenses | | (31,080 | ) | (147,840 | ) | (122,707 | ) | (240,179 | ) | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | (12,538 | ) | (32,714 | ) | (37,417 | ) | (56,747 | ) | |||
Total operating expenses | | (43,618 | ) | (180,554 | ) | (160,124 | ) | (296,926 | ) | |||
Loss from operations | | (26,470 | ) | (173,098 | ) | (143,240 | ) | (285,523 | ) | |||
Investment income | | 5,526 | 5,336 | 19,389 | 20,378 | |||||||
Changes in fair value of warrants liability | | (1,715 | ) | - | (3,030 | ) | 5,617 | |||||
Other income (expenses), net | | 1,925 | (13,356 | ) | 1,427 | (15,477 | ) | |||||
Loss before income tax | | (20,734 | ) | (181,118 | ) | (125,454 | ) | (275,005 | ) | |||
Income tax benefits (expenses) | | 4 | - | 126 | (1 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | | (20,730 | ) | (181,118 | ) | (125,328 | ) | (275,006 | ) | |||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | (147 | ) | (204 | ) | (516 | ) | (885 | ) | |||
Net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. | | (20,583 | ) | (180,914 | ) | (124,812 | ) | (274,121 | ) | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | 2,084 | (4,900 | ) | (3,841 | ) | (2,952 | ) | ||||
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments | | 2,247 | 19,359 | 8,089 | 16,089 | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income | | 4,331 | 14,459 | 4,248 | 13,137 | |||||||
Total comprehensive loss | | (16,399 | ) | (166,659 | ) | (121,080 | ) | (261,869 | ) | |||
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | | 59 | 6,835 | (757 | ) | 6,444 | ||||||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. | | (16,458 | ) | (173,494 | ) | (120,323 | ) | (268,313 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted | | 90,502,945 | 182,347,578 | 89,100,415 | 114,318,765 | |||||||
Net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted | | (0.23 | ) | (0.99 | ) | (1.40 | ) | (2.40 | ) |
Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (All amounts in USD thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||
Research and development expenses | (31,080 | ) | (147,840 | ) | (122,707 | ) | (240,179 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 317 | 101,505 | 1,832 | 102,383 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP research and development expenses | (30,763 | ) | (46,335 | ) | (120,875 | ) | (137,796 | ) | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (12,538 | ) | (32,714 | ) | (37,417 | ) | (56,747 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 461 | 23,366 | 1,926 | 24,620 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses | (12,077 | ) | (9,348 | ) | (35,491 | ) | (32,127 | ) | ||||
Operating expenses | (43,618 | ) | (180,554 | ) | (160,124 | ) | (296,926 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 778 | 124,871 | 3,758 | 127,003 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP operating expenses | (42,840 | ) | (55,683 | ) | (156,366 | ) | (169,923 | ) | ||||
Loss from operations | (26,470 | ) | (173,098 | ) | (143,240 | ) | (285,523 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 778 | 124,871 | 3,758 | 127,003 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP loss from operations | (25,692 | ) | (48,227 | ) | (139,482 | ) | (158,520 | ) | ||||
Net loss | (20,730 | ) | (181,118 | ) | (125,328 | ) | (275,006 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 778 | 124,871 | 3,758 | 127,003 | ||||||||
Changes in fair value of warrants liability | 1,715 | - | 3,030 | (5,617 | ) | |||||||
Non-GAAP net loss | (18,237 | ) | (56,247 | ) | (118,540 | ) | (153,620 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. | (20,583 | ) | (180,914 | ) | (124,812 | ) | (274,121 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 778 | 124,871 | 3,758 | 127,003 | ||||||||
Changes in fair value of warrants liability | 1,715 | - | 3,030 | (5,617 | ) | |||||||
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. | (18,090 | ) | (56,043 | ) | (118,024 | ) | (152,735 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted | 90,502,945 | 182,347,578 | 89,100,415 | 114,318,765 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted | (0.20 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (1.32 | ) | (1.34 | ) |
