Morgan Stanley Asia Limited
Level 46, International Commerce Centre
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon
Hong Kong
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
383 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10179
China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited
29th Floor, One International Finance Centre
1 Harbour View Street
Central, Hong Kong
As representatives of the prospective underwriters
VIA EDGAR
October 23, 2024
Division of Corporation Finance
Office of Technology
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: | Ms. Inessa Kessman |
Mr. Robert Littlepage
Ms. Marion Graham
Mr. Jeff Kauten
Re: | WeRide Inc. (the Company) (CIK No. 0001867729) |
Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (Registration No. 333-281054)
Registration Statement on Form 8-A (Registration No. 001-42213)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We hereby join the Companys request for acceleration of the above-referenced Registration Statements, requesting effectiveness for 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time on October 24, 2024, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
Pursuant to Rule 460 of the General Rules and Regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we wish to advise you that we will take reasonable steps to secure adequate distribution of the preliminary prospectus to underwriters, dealers, institutions and others prior to the requested effective time of the Registration Statement.
We have been advised by the prospective underwriters that they have complied and will continue to comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Very truly yours, | ||
As representatives of the prospective underwriters | ||
MORGAN STANLEY ASIA LIMITED | ||
By: | /s/ David Lau | |
Name: | David Lau | |
Title: | Managing Director |
[Underwriters Acceleration Request]
Very truly yours, | ||
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Manoj Vemula | |
Name: | Manoj Vemula | |
Title: | Executive Director |
[Underwriters Acceleration Request]
Very truly yours, | ||
CHINA INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL CORPORATION HONG KONG SECURITIES LIMITED | ||
By: | /s/ Zhong Li | |
Name: | Zhong Li | |
Title: | Executive Director |
[Underwriters Acceleration Request]