London Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced today that Lush UK has selected Quadient’s Accounts Payable (AP) automation software to modernise and streamline its finance operations. Lush, based in Poole, processes thousands of supplier invoices monthly. By implementing Quadient’s AP automation software as part of its Xero standardisation, the company has simplified invoice processing, enhanced controls and supported scali ...

London Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced today that Lush UK has selected Quadient’s Accounts Payable (AP) automation software to modernise and streamline its finance operations. Lush, based in Poole, processes thousands of supplier invoices monthly. By implementing Quadient’s AP automation software as part of its Xero standardisation, the company has simplified invoice processing, enhanced controls and supported scali ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for MediaTek and a "Neutral" rating for Alchip, while downgrading GUC to "Sell/H" [5][43][52]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the increasing importance of system integration and interoperability in the semiconductor industry, particularly for AI ASICs and GPUs. It highlights that successful chip design alone is insufficient; cohesive and scalable systems are crucial for performance [1][9][18]. - The transition of AI chips from N5/4 to N3 nodes is expected to significantly increase average selling prices (ASP) and computing capabilities, despite a slowdown in overall AI chip shipment growth [2][16]. - Nvidia continues to dominate the AI server market, holding over 80% of market value, while Broadcom leads in the ASIC market driven by its Google TPUs [23][36]. Summary by Sections AI ASIC Market Dynamics - Broadcom holds the largest market share in the ASIC market, with stable trends expected for TPU v7 and growth anticipated for TPU v8 in late 2026 [3][36]. - The report estimates that AI ASIC shipments from major cloud service providers (CSPs) will reach approximately 4.5 million units in 2026, which is lower than consensus estimates [2][23]. System Integration and Design - The report stresses the need for advanced system design capabilities, including thermal management and network fabric design, to support the growing complexity of AI workloads [18][22]. - It notes that developing an HPC AI ASIC can take 3-4 years, necessitating partnerships with experienced semiconductor makers to expedite the process [20][22]. Company-Specific Insights - MediaTek is highlighted as a preferred choice due to its design expertise and expected revenue contributions from AI ASICs starting in late 2026 [5][43][45]. - Alchip's contribution is expected to begin in 2H26, with a cautious outlook due to potential redesign delays [52][53]. Financial Projections - The report provides revised financial estimates for MediaTek, projecting a revenue of NT$588.85 billion for 2025, with a YoY growth of 11% [46]. - Alchip's financial outlook is less optimistic, with a projected revenue of NT$41.96 billion for 2025, reflecting a decline [52][53].