CADBURY UK LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 00155256
- Registered Address
- Bournville Place Bournville Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, England, B30 2LU
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 809.0
- Turnover
- 142924000.0
- EBITDA
- 33978000.0
Additional Details
- Website
- https://www.cadbury.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 19 May 1919
- Nature of Business
- 10821 - Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery
- Industries
- 0
- Region
- West Midlands
Company Location
Financial Metrics
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Performance Reports History
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 01 Feb 2024 | 52 | 47% | 24% | 29% | 24% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 26 Jul 2023 | 65 | 38% | 14% | 48% | 26% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 06 Feb 2023 | 73 | 36% | 8% | 56% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 27 Jul 2022 | 53 | 44% | 14% | 42% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 49 | 54% | 10% | 36% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 31 Jul 2021 | 55 | 50% | 10% | 40% | 26% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 28 Jan 2021 | 86 | 38% | 9% | 53% | 27% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 76 | 35% | 11% | 54% | 30% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 28 Jan 2020 | 70 | 48% | 13% | 39% | 36% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 25 | 78% | 10% | 12% | 52% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 29 Jan 2019 | 19 | 90% | 4% | 5% | 52% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 31 Jul 2018 | 18 | 86% | 5% | 9% | 35% |
Company Summary
CADBURY UK LIMITED is a confectionery company based in the United Kingdom
It was founded in 1824 by John Cadbury and has since become one of the world's leading chocolate and confectionery brands
The company's main activities include manufacturing and selling a wide range of confectionery products, including chocolate bars, biscuits, and candy
They also offer a variety of seasonal and specialty products, such as Easter eggs and Christmas selection boxes
CADBURY UK LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact
They have set targets to reduce carbon emissions, water usage, and waste production in their operations
They also work closely with their suppliers and farmers to ensure sustainable sourcing of ingredients, particularly cocoa
Some of their popular products include Cadbury Dairy Milk, Flake, and Twirl chocolate bars, as well as Cadbury Creme Eggs and Mini Eggs
They also offer a range of lower-sugar options and have introduced vegan and dairy-free versions of their products
The company is led by a team of key people, including the CEO, Mark Schneider, and the Chairman, Urs Rohner
They have a dedicated team responsible for sustainability, headed by Louise Stigant, Managing Director for the UK & Ireland
CADBURY UK LIMITED can be contacted through their website, www.cadbury.co.uk, or at their registered office address: Cadbury House, Uxbridge Business Park, Sanderson Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1DH
With their commitment to sustainability and delicious confectionery products, CADBURY UK LIMITED continues to be a favorite brand among consumers in the UK and around the world
Company Review
Trend Analysis
The average time taken for CADBURY UK LIMITED to pay invoices has increased steadily over the past three years, with a significant jump in 2019. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also decreased, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has increased. This suggests that the company may be experiencing financial difficulties or cash flow issues.
Volatility Analysis
The volatility of CADBURY UK LIMITED's payment patterns is high, with significant changes in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days and later than 60 days from period to period. This indicates that the company's payment processes may not be consistent or reliable.
Summary Analysis
In the latest period of data (2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30), CADBURY UK LIMITED took an average of 65 days to pay invoices. This is an increase of 13 days from the same period three years ago (2018-01-01 to 2018-06-30). The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has decreased from 86% to 38%, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has increased from 9% to 48%. This suggests that the company's payment processes have become slower and less efficient over the past three years.
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
60 days from the date of receiving the invoice. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis, provided that they are not grossly unfair.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
180
Dispute Resolution Process
Disputes are resolved in line with our standard terms and conditions, or specific contractual terms agreed.
Other Payment Information
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available