Nokoda Technology (00519) invests in Horizon Robotics to achieve significant added value and continue to lay out the field of autonomous driving

Zhitongcaijing · 02/28 15:01

Zhitong Finance App News, Nokoda Technology (00519) announced that Huangpu River Capital SPC — Jinshan Segregated Portfolio's investment goal is to achieve capital appreciation by investing in Horizon Robotics' Series C preferred shares. Horizon Robotics was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on October 24, 2024, under stock code 9660. On December 31, 2024, the fair value of the Group's investment in the Huangpu River Fund was approximately HK$34.16 million, mainly based on the relevant valuation of the listed shares of HK$3.6 per share and assessed by independent professional valuers.

According to the closing price of Horizon Robotics shares of HK$8.3 on February 28, 2025, the market value of Horizon Robotics shares related to the investment was approximately HK$887.32 million, which was a significant increase. The investment related Horizon Robotics shares are subject to a ban period until April 23, 2025. The actual return on investment is determined by Horizon Robotics' stock price when the group withdrew from the investment.

Since 2021, the Group has been working hard to find promising investment opportunities in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, and is committed to creating better returns for shareholders through a diversified investment portfolio. Horizon Robotics and its subsidiaries are leading suppliers of advanced assisted driving and advanced autonomous driving solutions for passenger cars, and have proprietary software and hardware technology. The Group's investment in Horizon Robotics underlines its forward-looking approach to exploring high-tech investment opportunities.

Aiming at market growth opportunities, the Group successfully established Nokoda Smart Driving Co., Ltd. in 2023, which is dedicated to exploration and layout in the field of artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology innovation. Given that the application prospects of autonomous driving technology are promising and have great potential, the company will continue to develop this technology and applications.