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BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OneStream, Inc. (Nasdaq: OS), the leading enterprise Finance management platform that modernizes the Office of the CFO by unifying core finance and operational functions — including financial close, consolidation, reporting, planning and forecasting — today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. 

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Total Revenue: $132.5 million, an increase of 29% year-over-year.

Subscription Revenue: $118.6 million, an increase of 35% year-over-year.

GAAP Operating Income / Loss and Operating Margin: GAAP operating loss was $47.4 million compared to income of $0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and GAAP operating margin was (36%) compared to 0% for the fourth quarter of 2023. This included equity-based compensation expense of $52.6 million, compared to $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Margin: Non-GAAP operating income was $8.7 million compared to $1.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and non-GAAP operating margin was 7% compared to 1% for the fourth quarter of 2023.

GAAP Net Loss Per Share – Basic: GAAP basic net loss per share was ($0.19).

Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share: Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.07.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Net cash provided by operating activities was $25.1 million compared to $26.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow was $24.7 million compared to $26.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

Total Revenue: $489.4 million, an increase of 31% year-over-year.

Subscription Revenue: $428.2 million, an increase of 41% year-over-year.

GAAP Operating Loss and Operating Margin: GAAP operating loss was $319.5 million compared to $30.5 million for 2023, and GAAP operating margin was (65%) compared to (8%) for 2023. This included equity-based compensation expense of $316.4 million, compared to $8.3 million for 2023.

Non-GAAP Operating Income / Loss and Non-GAAP Operating Margin: Non-GAAP operating income was $1.2 million compared to a loss of $22.2 million for 2023, and non-GAAP operating margin was 0% compared to (6%) for 2023.

GAAP Net Loss Per Share – Basic: GAAP basic net loss per share was ($1.23).

Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share: Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.14.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Net cash provided by operating activities was $61.2 million compared to $21.3 million for 2023.

Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow was $58.5 million compared to $18.7 million for 2023.

“Capping a year of incredible innovation and solid execution, we posted 35% year-over-year subscription revenue growth in the fourth quarter, and were free cash flow positive and non-GAAP profitable,” said Tom Shea, CEO of OneStream. “In fact, 2024 was one of the most transformative years in our history, with the introduction of 15 new innovations, highlighted by our growing Finance AI portfolio. We’re excited to bring new products to market in 2025, paving the way for OneStream to become the operating system for modern Finance.” 

Recent Developments and Business Highlights

Innovation

As part of the new innovations for Finance AI and core finance, we unveiled a suite of AI-powered solutions, including GenAI and machine learning, which enable Finance leaders to create real-time forecasts from trusted Enterprise data, with greater accuracy and speed.

We launched CPM Express with pre-built functionality of our core capabilities to simplify reporting and forecasting and enable 6 to 8 week implementations.

We introduced our first integrated business planning product for sales performance management in partnership with Infinity SPM. 

We grew our strategic relationship with Microsoft, launching deeper integrations into the Office 365 Suite, including Certified Power BI connector and Narrative Reporting to make financial reporting more integrated, collaborative and iterative.

At our Wave Developer Conference in November 2024, we previewed AI-powered anomaly detection and scenario modeling capabilities that can help uncover errors in real-time and create scenarios from a company’s own financial and operational data set.

Industry Recognition

OneStream was recognized for the third consecutive year as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software. Gartner evaluated providers based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision and placed OneStream in the Leaders Quadrant once again.

OneStream was named a leader in IDC’s Record to Report MarketScape, based on reporting strengths, including a robust AI roadmap and OneStream Solution Exchange, and the Microsoft Certified Power BI Connector.

ISG Software Research recognized OneStream as Exemplary in their Business Planning Buyers Guide for 2024, with the highest overall rating across all vendors. In the report, OneStream received top scores in Product Experience, Adaptability, Capability, and Manageability.

OneStream was a 2024 Business Intelligence Artificial Excellence Award winner in the Product – Machine Learning category and a 2024 AI Breakthrough Awards Winner – Machine Learning Innovation Award for sensible machine learning.

Business

In November 2024, OneStream completed a secondary offering of 17,250,000 shares of its Class A common stock sold by certain stockholders, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares (the “Secondary Offering”). OneStream did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders in the public offering. OneStream used all of the net proceeds to it from the public offering to purchase issued and outstanding LLC units of OneStream Software LLC (and purchase and cancel an equal number of shares of Class C common stock) as part of a non-dilutive “synthetic secondary” transaction. Accordingly, OneStream did not retain any proceeds from the Secondary Offering and, upon its closing, the total number of outstanding shares of common stock of OneStream and LLC units of OneStream Software LLC remained the same.

Financial Outlook

OneStream is providing the following guidance for the first quarter of 2025 and fiscal year 2025:

Q1’25

FY25

Total Revenue

$130M – $132M

$583M – $587M

Non-GAAP Operating Margin

(9%) – (7%)

(1%) – 1%

Non-GAAP Net Income / (Loss) per Share

($0.04) – ($0.02)

$0.01 – $0.09

Equity-Based Compensation

$45M – $50M

$125M – $135M

 

OneStream has not provided a reconciliation of its forward outlook for non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income / (loss) per share to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. OneStream is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the amount and timing of adjustments that are used to calculate these non-GAAP financial measures, particularly related to equity-based compensation and employee stock transactions and the related tax effects.

Earnings Webcast Information

OneStream will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 and its outlook for the first quarter of 2025 and fiscal year 2025 today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific time. A webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations Section of OneStream’s website following the call.

Date:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Time:

4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT

Webcast:

https://investor.onestream.com

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our business strategy and future growth, including statements regarding our Finance AI portfolio, CPM Express and Infinity SPM products, AI-powered anomaly detection and scenario modeling capabilities, and our guidance for total revenue, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income / (loss) per share and equity-based compensation for the first quarter of 2025 and fiscal year 2025. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors. Some of these risks are described in greater detail in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2024. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. These factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not rely on these statements or regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to GAAP financial measures, this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures that we use to help us evaluate our business, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income per share and free cash flow, and their respective definitions are presented below.

There are limitations to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Our management believes that our non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of our ongoing core operating performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when analyzing historical performance and liquidity and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

For a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures presented for historical periods to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included at the end of this press release. We encourage you to review the reconciliation in conjunction with the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures for each of the periods presented. In future periods, we may exclude similar items, may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items and may include other expenses, costs and non-recurring items.

Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)

We define non-GAAP operating income (loss) as income / loss from operations adjusted for non-cash, non-operational and non-recurring items, including equity-based compensation expense, employer taxes on employee stock transactions, Secondary Offering costs and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

Non-GAAP Operating Margin

We define non-GAAP operating margin as non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of total revenue.

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)

We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income / loss adjusted for non-cash, non-operational and non-recurring items, including equity-based compensation expense, employer taxes on employee stock transactions, Secondary Offering costs and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Per Share

We define non-GAAP net income (loss) per share as basic net loss per share adjusted for non-cash, non-operational and non-recurring items, including equity-based compensation expense, employer taxes on employee stock transactions, Secondary Offering costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets and net loss attributable to non-controlling interests.

Free Cash Flow

We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment.

About OneStream

OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further by steering the business to the future. It’s the leading enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution.

We deliver a comprehensive cloud-based platform to modernize the Office of the CFO. Our Digital Finance Cloud unifies core financial and broader operational data and processes and embeds AI for better planning and forecasting, with an extensible architecture, so customers can adopt and develop new solutions, achieving greater value as their business needs evolve.

With over 1,600 customers, including 17% of the Fortune 500, more than 300 go-to-market, implementation, and development partners and over 1,500 employees, our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance. To learn more, visit onestream.com.

Investor Relations Contacts

INVESTOR CONTACT

Anne Leschin
VP, Investor Relations and Strategic Finance
OneStream
investors@onestreamsoftware.com 

MEDIA CONTACT

Victoria Borges
Media Relations Contact
OneStream
media@onestreamsoftware.com 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

As of

December 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

544,174

$

117,087

Accounts receivable, net

129,014

107,308

Unbilled accounts receivable

23,294

31,519

Deferred commissions

20,682

17,225

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

20,202

13,098

Total current assets

737,366

286,237

Unbilled accounts receivable, noncurrent

800

2,009

Deferred commissions, noncurrent

44,228

41,030

Operating lease right-of-use assets

16,705

18,559

Property and equipment, net

10,084

10,266

Intangible assets, net

2,567

Goodwill

9,280

Other noncurrent assets

2,191

3,458

Total assets

$

823,221

$

361,559

Liabilities and stockholders’ / members’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

19,563

$

8,274

Accrued compensation

27,543

22,436

Accrued commissions

9,007

10,158

Deferred revenue, current

239,291

177,465

Operating lease liabilities, current

3,237

2,505

Other accrued expenses and current liabilities

13,534

11,532

Total current liabilities

312,175

232,370

Deferred revenue, noncurrent

4,515

5,141

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

15,357

17,522

Other noncurrent liabilities

216

Total liabilities

332,263

255,033

Stockholders’ / members’ equity:

Members’ interest

281,306

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2024

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 2,500,000,000 shares authorized, 51,456,091 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024

5

Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024

Class C common stock(1), $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 63,929,619 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024

6

Class D common stock(1), $0.0001 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 122,196,307 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024

12

Additional paid-in capital

718,084

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(599)

(625)

Accumulated deficit

(331,334)

(174,155)

Total stockholders’ equity attributable to OneStream, Inc. / members’ equity

386,174

106,526

Non-controlling interests

104,784

Total stockholders’ / members’ equity

490,958

106,526

Total liabilities and stockholders’ / members’ equity

$

823,221

$

361,559

(1) Each share of Class C common stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into one share of Class B common stock, and each share of Class D common stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into one share of Class A common stock.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues:

Subscription

$

118,608

$

87,583

$

428,150

$

302,923

License

6,961

7,579

31,779

40,518

Professional services and other

6,906

7,432

29,478

31,480

Total revenue

132,475

102,594

489,407

374,921

Cost of revenues:

Subscription(2)

30,907

20,899

112,914

74,146

Professional services and other(2)

13,018

9,587

66,415

40,356

Total cost of revenue

43,925

30,486

179,329

114,502

Gross profit

88,550

72,108

310,078

260,419

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing(2)

65,618

39,554

328,843

175,795

Research and development(2)

36,896

15,675

156,812

55,289

General and administrative(2)

33,442

16,671

143,951

59,847

Total operating expenses

135,956

71,900

629,606

290,931

(Loss) income from operations

(47,406)

208

(319,528)

(30,512)

Interest income, net

5,929

1,360

14,248

4,062

Other (expense) income, net

(1,765)

1,829

498

(1,065)

(Loss) income before income taxes

(43,242)

3,397

(304,782)

(27,515)

Provision for income taxes

1,263

646

1,877

1,416

Net (loss) income

$

(44,505)

$

2,751

$

(306,659)

$

(28,931)

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(13,056)

(90,458)

Net (loss) income attributable to OneStream, Inc.

$

(31,449)

$

2,751

$

(216,201)

$

(28,931)

Net loss per share of Class A and Class D common stock–basic(1)

$

(0.19)

$

(1.23)

Net loss per share of Class A and Class D common stock–diluted(1)

$

(0.19)

$

(1.25)

Weighted-average shares of Class A and Class D common stock outstanding–basic(1)

165,844

163,469

Weighted-average shares of Class A and Class D common stock outstanding–diluted(1)

234,644

234,043

(1) Represents net loss per share of Class A common stock and Class D common stock and weighted-average shares of Class A common stock and Class D common stock outstanding for the period following OneStream Inc.’s IPO and related reorganization transactions.

(2) Includes equity-based compensation expense as follows:

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cost of subscription

$

958

$

$

5,939

$

Cost of professional services and other

2,985

24,871

15

Sales and marketing

19,228

356

135,215

3,938

Research and development

14,421

105

77,926

518

General and administrative

14,990

722

72,446

3,799

Total equity-based compensation

$

52,582

$

1,183

$

316,397

$

8,270

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$

(44,505)

$

2,751

$

(306,659)

$

(28,931)

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

1,069

657

3,655

2,887

Noncash operating lease expense

605

764

2,908

2,433

Amortization of deferred commissions

5,234

4,316

20,440

16,977

Equity-based compensation

52,582

1,183

316,397

8,270

Other noncash operating activities, net

422

69

(980)

3,249

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(14,328)

(3,169)

(13,361)

(11,668)

Deferred commissions

(8,485)

(10,673)

(27,095)

(26,381)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(7,882)

(3,564)

(9,277)

(9,971)

Accounts payable

826

(5,285)

16,546

(11,644)

Deferred revenue

33,850

32,935

61,199

66,233

Accrued and other liabilities

5,750

6,811

(2,621)

9,811

Net cash provided by operating activities

25,138

26,795

61,152

21,265

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(441)

(222)

(2,618)

(2,589)

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

(7,594)

Sales of marketable securities

87,339

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(441)

(222)

(10,212)

84,750

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions

409,598

Repurchases of LLC Units

(206,709)

(263,372)

Payments of deferred offering costs

(494)

(5,437)

Proceeds from Secondary Offering

206,709

206,709

Proceeds from option exercises

25,014

28,955

247

Payments of deferred financing costs

(546)

(546)

Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facility

(3,500)

Principal payments on finance lease obligation

(46)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

24,520

(546)

376,453

(3,845)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(501)

324

(306)

230

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

48,716

26,351

427,087

102,400

Cash and cash equivalents – Beginning of period

495,458

90,736

117,087

14,687

Cash and cash equivalents – End of period

$

544,174

$

117,087

$

544,174

$

117,087

 

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

 

Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

(Loss) income from operations

$

(47,406)

$

208

$

(319,528)

$

(30,512)

Equity-based compensation expense

52,582

1,183

316,397

8,270

Employer taxes on employee stock transactions

1,904

2,297

Secondary Offering costs

1,325

1,325

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

275

733

Non-GAAP operating income (loss)

$

8,680

$

1,391

$

1,224

$

(22,242)

 

Non-GAAP Operating Margin

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Operating margin

(36)

%

(65)

%

(8)

%

Equity-based compensation expense

40

%

1

%

65

%

2

%

Employer taxes on employee stock transactions

1

%

Secondary Offering costs

1

%

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

Non-GAAP operating margin(1)

7

%

1

%

(6)

%

(1) Non-GAAP operating margin may not foot due to rounding.

 

Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Net (loss) income

$

(44,505)

$

2,751

$

(306,659)

$

(28,931)

Equity-based compensation expense

52,582

1,183

316,397

8,270

Employer taxes on employee stock transactions

1,904

2,297

Secondary Offering costs

1,325

1,325

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

275

733

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

11,581

$

3,934

$

14,093

$

(20,661)

 

Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share

 

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024

Year Ended
December 31, 2024

Net loss per share–basic

$

(0.19)

$

(1.23)

Equity-based compensation expense

0.32

1.91

Employer taxes on employee stock transactions

0.01

0.01

Secondary Offering costs

0.01

0.01

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(0.08)

(0.55)

Non-GAAP net income per share(1)

$

0.07

$

0.14

(1) Non-GAAP net income per share may not foot due to rounding.

 

Free Cash Flow

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

25,138

$

26,795

$

61,152

$

21,265

Purchases of property and equipment

(441)

(222)

(2,618)

(2,589)

Free cash flow

24,697

26,573

58,534

18,676

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

$

(441)

$

(222)

$

(10,212)

$

84,750

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

$

24,520

$

(546)

$

376,453

$

(3,845)

 

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NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

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Beijing Review: Walking Through Time: China and U.S. Youths Explore Dali’s Past and Future

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BEIJING, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On July 17, a China-U.S. youth delegation came to Dali of Yunnan Province. By examining how Dali’s rich history intersects with modern development, the delegates explored new pathways for rural development.

They visited Dali Old Town, tried their hand at making the Bai people’s Three-Course Tea and also explored the ancient town of Xizhou, where they learned how modern tourism and indigenous life coexist.

In Yunnanyi Village, they explored its history as a stop along the Tea Horse Road and learned about the role it played during the Second World War (WWII).

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“I think it’s a very underappreciated part of World War II history. Hearing these stories of different countries working together despite cultural differences is incredibly inspiring.

I also think there are many stories like these that haven’t been widely told, simply because World War II is such a complex period in history. That’s why I think it’s so meaningful to visit museums like this and experience these stories firsthand.”

At Xiangyun Economic and Technological Development Zone, they visited a local new energy company to see how green, low-carbon development is driving regional growth.

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“I recently started studying energy transitions. I know China has been really big in the renewable energy sector. So actually getting to hear more about [China’s] 2060 [pledge], learning more about carbon neutrality [goals], as well as other zero-carbon goals, was cool.”

During their stay in Dali, they also strolled along the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor.

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“I’d describe this journey as “to be continued,” because my own connection with Yunnan is far from over. For the U.S. delegates, this was only their first visit, so they’ve only had a glimpse of what Yunnan has to offer. I hope they will have more opportunities to come back to China, explore other cities in Yunnan, and discover even more of its people, culture and traditions.”

After Dali, the delegates will visit Beijing for more tours and exchanges. The event was co-hosted by China International Communications Group (CICG) Center for the Americas and the U.S.-based International Student Conferences.

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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Announces Physical AI Vision at San Francisco AI Summit

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Hyundai Motor Group shares roadmap for realizing its Physical AI vision and collaboration strategy with global tech leaders at the San Francisco AI SummitExecutive Chair Euisun Chung presented, “Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing to become a Physical AI solution company,” adding, “The ultimate Physical AI vision we pursue is the realization of integrated intelligence at the city level”The Group to leverage manufacturing competitiveness and leading robotics capabilities centered on Boston Dynamics, while establishing a data flywheel system connecting real-world operational data with continuous AI model advancementThe Group to leverage strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMindThe Group to collaborate with NVIDIA to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities

… The initiative to support Korea’s Physical AI industry through an open ecosystem

The Group to cultivate strategic domestic hubs through investments in Saemangeum AI Valley and future advanced industries in Korea’s Yeongnam region

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung today outlined the Group’s vision and strategy for Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit held in San Francisco, California.

The event brought together approximately 150 attendees, including Executive Chair Chung, business leaders from major Korean companies, executives from leading U.S. technology firms, startup representatives and students.

At the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented the Group’s roadmap for advancing Physical AI and outlined strategic collaboration plans with global technology leaders.

“Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing by expanding into autonomous driving, robotics and AI Defined Factories, accelerating our transformation into a Physical AI solution company.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Accelerating the Transition to a Physical AI Solution Company

Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision extends beyond intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI seamlessly connects and optimizes entire operations. Ultimately, the Group envisions integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is organically connected and operated through AI.

A key differentiator for the Group is its ability to create a data flywheel that continuously connects real-world operations with AI advancement. Drawing on extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, mobility, robotics and service operations, the Group is positioned to deploy, refine and scale Physical AI technologies in real industrial environments.

Executive Chair Chung also outlined strategic partnerships with leading technology companies, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind, to further advance Physical AI capabilities.

By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing competitiveness, mobility and robotics technologies and extensive operational data with the AI infrastructure and algorithm capabilities of global technology leaders, the Group aims to help foster a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.

Executive Chair Chung also introduced initiatives designed to support the growth of Korea’s robotics and AI ecosystem, including the development of a Robot Reference Platform with NVIDIA that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities, as well as investments in initiatives such as the Saemangeum AI Valley.

Physical AI Vision: From Intelligent Devices to Integrated Intelligence at the City Level

During the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision.

“The ultimate Physical AI vision Hyundai Motor Group pursues begins with intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots, expands to intelligent spaces such as AI factories, and ultimately realizes integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is seamlessly connected and operated.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung

The Group’s vision begins with intelligent devices, where AI capabilities enhance vehicles and robots. It then expands to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI autonomously integrates logistics, production and quality management across entire operations.

Ultimately, Hyundai Motor Group envisions city-level intelligence, where critical infrastructure and assets — including energy, mobility and robotics systems — are connected and optimized in real time.

Executive Chair Chung also highlighted the Group’s key strengths in realizing its Physical AI vision:

World-class manufacturing competitiveness: Hyundai Motor Group has built extensive expertise through decades of operating global manufacturing facilities, managing quality systems and optimizing supply chains. This foundation enables the Group to apply AI technologies to products, processes and services while rapidly validating and scaling innovations in real-world environments.Leading robotics capabilities: Hyundai Motor Group has established robotics as a key pillar of its future business portfolio. Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot Spot®, logistics robot Stretch®, and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s next-generation mobile robot platform MobED are recognized for combining technological competitiveness with real-world applicability.

In particular, the humanoid robot Atlas® is emerging as a representative example of Physical AI, supporting and collaborating with people across manufacturing, logistics and mobility environments.

Establishing a data flywheel system: Hyundai Motor Group is establishing a data flywheel system that leverages data generated across manufacturing operations, vehicles, logistics systems and robotics demonstrations to continuously advance AI models. Enhanced algorithms are then reapplied to real-world operations, creating a virtuous cycle that improves performance and strengthens Physical AI capabilities.

Accelerating the Future of Physical AI Through Partnerships with Global Tech Leaders

Executive Chair Chung also outlined concrete initiatives to position Hyundai Motor Group as a leader in human-centered Physical AI through strategic collaborations with NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind.

“By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s strengths in manufacturing, robotics and data with the capabilities of global technology leaders, we can help create a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

NVIDIA – Advancing Physical AI infrastructure and talent development

Hyundai Motor Group is expanding collaboration with NVIDIA to strengthen Physical AI infrastructure and cultivate AI talent. Building on a supply agreement for 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and a memorandum of understanding signed last year to advance Korea’s Physical AI capabilities, the Group is pursuing a range of initiatives, including the establishment of Hyundai Motor Group Robot Application Center, as well as various collaborations aimed at strengthening Korea’s Physical AI infrastructure and AI talent ecosystem, including the NVIDIA’s AI Technology Center.

In manufacturing, the Group is leveraging NVIDIA’s platform to create more sophisticated digital twins of production facilities, enhancing process design, operational optimization and validation efficiency. The collaboration also includes the integration of NVIDIA’s autonomous driving solutions, including automotive semiconductors, sensors and architecture, with Hyundai Motor Group vehicle platforms.

Waymo – Strengthening autonomous driving collaboration

Hyundai Motor Group continues to strengthen its strategic partnership with Waymo in the autonomous driving sector to support the development of a safe and innovative autonomous driving ecosystem. Autonomous driving vehicles require a wide range of specialized capabilities, including redundant systems for steering, braking, power and communications, dedicated features such as power-operated doors, as well as enhanced functional safety and cybersecurity technologies.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce IONIQ 5 vehicles with specific autonomous-ready modifications at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

Google DeepMind – Accelerating next-generation humanoid robotics

Boston Dynamics has established a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of next-generation humanoid robots. Advanced AI models and training systems are essential for robots to perform complex tasks in real-world environments and collaborate effectively with people. Through this partnership, Boston Dynamics robots are expected to achieve greater autonomy and adapt more effectively to complex operating environments.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to establish a robot production facility in the U.S. with an annual capacity of up to 30,000 units by 2028. The Atlas humanoid robot will first be deployed at production facilities including HMGMA before broader deployment is expanded through phased validation.

Building an Open Ecosystem Through the Robot Reference Platform and Continued Investment in Korea’s Physical AI Future

Executive Chair Chung also outlined initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of Korea’s Physical AI ecosystem through open collaboration and continued investment.

“The outcomes of collaboration with global technology leaders should contribute to the growth of Korea’s Physical AI industry. To that end, Hyundai Motor Group plans to foster an open ecosystem that supports innovation in robotics and AI technologies.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Key initiatives to build an open ecosystem for robotics and AI innovation include:

Robot Reference Platform: Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are collaborating to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities.

The platform will provide research robot models to universities, research institutes and startups, helping foster an open ecosystem that supports technological innovation and the development of Physical AI talent while contributing to the broader growth of Korea’s robotics and AI industries. 

Supporting universities, research institutes and startups: The Robot Reference Platform is expected to provide universities, research institutes and startups with a standardized hardware and software environment, enabling them to more easily develop and validate Physical AI technologies. The initiative aims to help address challenges faced by organizations with innovative ideas but limited access to commercialization opportunities and validation infrastructure.

Hyundai Motor Group is also continuing large-scale investments aimed at driving the next leap forward in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem. Continued investments in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem include:

Saemangeum AI Valley: In the Saemangeum region of Jeonbuk State, the Group is developing Saemangeum AI Valley, which includes an approximate KRW 9 trillion investment in AI data centers, robotics manufacturing clusters, electrolyzer plants and AI hydrogen city infrastructure. 

In particular, the robotics manufacturing cluster will serve not only as a production base for the Group’s own robotics products, but also as a robotics foundry that provides manufacturing services for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack manufacturing expertise.

Advanced industrial hubs in the Yeongnam region: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest a total of KRW 42 trillion over the next decade to foster advanced industrial hubs focused on AI-driven manufacturing, future aerospace industries and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Through these initiatives, Hyundai Motor Group aims to strengthen key foundations for the Physical AI era, including data and energy infrastructure, robotics production capabilities and real-world validation capabilities. The Group also expects these investments to contribute to enhanced industrial competitiveness, balanced regional development, job creation and broader economic vitality in Korea.

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Newsroom, Genesis Newsroom

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