Linlin Yang's questions to Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd (KC) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Linlin Yang of GF Securities questioned the demand outlook for AI inference and its potential revenue contribution, and also asked about the revenue-generating potential of legacy public cloud assets after their primary service life.
Answer
An executive explained that while broad market demand for AI inference is growing, large-scale single-customer deals are still emerging. However, demand within the Xiaomi/Kingsoft ecosystem is expected to be 'very strong.' CFO Haijian He addressed the asset question, noting the company's conservative 4-year depreciation policy and confirming that assets currently on the balance sheet are healthy and revenue-generating after a recent portfolio review.