Pony AI Grants Over 7 Million RSUs and Options Under New Share Scheme

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Pony AI Inc. announced the grant of over 7 million Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and stock options to employees, independent directors, and a service provider under its recently approved 2026 Share Scheme, representing a notable future dilution.

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• Equity Incentive Grants Issued

  Pony AI granted a total of 6,988,299 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) to 514 employees, three independent non-executive directors (INEDs), and a service provider. Additionally, 15,000 stock options were granted to an employee. These grants were made under the 2026 Share Scheme, which was approved by shareholders on April 2, 2026, and are valued at approximately $72.5 million based on the grant date closing price of $10.36 per ADS.

• Annual General Meeting Record Date Set

  The company set May 5, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility to vote and attend the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

• Joint Company Secretary Resigns

  Mr. Tian Gao resigned as a joint company secretary, effective April 16, 2026, to focus on other personal commitments. The company confirmed no disagreements with the Board, and Mr. Tung Ching Raphael Ng will continue as the sole company secretary.

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This filing details the first significant grants under the 2026 Share Scheme, which was approved by shareholders on April 2, 2026. The grants of over 7 million Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and stock options represent a substantial equity incentive package, valued at approximately $72.5 million, aimed at employee retention and motivation, as well as compensation for independent directors and a service provider. While these grants will result in future dilution, such programs are common for growth-oriented technology companies to align employee interests with shareholder value. The other disclosures regarding the Annual General Meeting record date and a joint company secretary's resignation are routine corporate governance matters with no material impact.