Shareholders Approve Major Capital Mandates and New 2026 Share Plan

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Shareholders approved mandates for directors to issue up to 20% and repurchase up to 10% of shares, alongside adopting a new 2026 Share Plan authorizing 10% of shares for equity awards.

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• Share Issuance Mandate Approved

  Shareholders granted directors an unconditional mandate to issue up to 20% of the company's total issued shares (excluding treasury shares).

• Share Repurchase Mandate Approved

  Directors received an unconditional mandate to repurchase up to 10% of the company's total issued shares or American Depositary Shares (ADSs).

• 2026 Share Plan Adopted

  A new equity incentive plan was approved, authorizing the issuance or transfer of up to 10% of the company's total issued shares for awards to eligible participants.

• Amended Articles of Association

  The company's memorandum and articles of association were updated, formalizing corporate governance provisions, including those related to its weighted voting rights structure.

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WeRide Inc. shareholders have approved several significant corporate actions, including a general mandate for directors to issue up to 20% of the company's currently issued shares. This represents a substantial potential for dilution. Concurrently, a mandate to repurchase up to 10% of shares was also approved, which could partially offset the dilutive effect if utilized. The adoption of the 2026 Share Plan, authorizing up to 10% of issued shares for equity awards, is a material event for employee incentives but also contributes to potential future dilution. The amendments to the Articles of Association formalize the company's weighted voting rights structure and other governance provisions, aligning with its dual listing on Nasdaq and HKSE. Investors should monitor the actual utilization of the issuance and repurchase mandates.