ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00155374
Registered Address
1 Admiral Way Doxford, International Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3XP
Status
Active
Employee Count
450.0
Turnover
24845000.0
EBITDA
3434000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
22 May 1919
Nature of Business
49319 - Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
North East

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£135,000.00
Net Worth
£7,445,000.00
Total Current Assets
£3,555,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£5,411,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-24

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
51 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
18%
31-60 Days
75%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms13%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

Payment Distribution Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018020406080

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202324 Jan 20245118%75%7%13%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20235417%73%10%17%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202219 Jan 20235914%72%14%24%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202226 Jul 20225516%73%11%21%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202126 Jan 20225317%72%11%20%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20215617%70%13%24%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202026 Jan 20215415%75%10%19%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202020 Jul 20205515%67%18%28%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20205622%69%9%27%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20195119%64%17%30%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201823 Jan 20194426%66%9%70%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201815 Aug 20184526%57%17%71%

Company Summary

ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED is a transportation company based in Wales, UK

They offer a range of sustainable transport services, including bus and rail services, to communities across the country

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing their environmental impact and promoting sustainable travel options

This includes implementing fuel-efficient vehicles, reducing emissions, and using renewable energy sources

They also have initiatives in place to promote cycling and walking as alternative modes of transportation

In addition to their sustainability efforts, ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED offers a variety of products and services to their customers

This includes flexible ticket options, such as daily or monthly passes, to cater to different travel needs

They also have a mobile app that allows customers to purchase tickets and track their journey in real-time

The key people at ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED include their managing director, Tom Joyner, who leads the company's operations and strategic direction

They also have a team of over 2,000 employees dedicated to providing safe and reliable transport services to their customers

For more information on ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED and their services, customers can visit their website at www.arrivabus.co.uk/cymru or contact their registered office at 1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP

They also have a customer service helpline available for any inquiries or feedback

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a slight increase from 2018-2020, followed by a decrease in 2021, and then an increase again in 2022. Overall, there has been a 9% increase in the average time taken to pay invoices from 2018-2023.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED's invoice payment time can be seen in the changes between the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days and the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. In 2018, 57% of invoices were paid between 31-60 days, but this decreased to 10% in 2023. Similarly, the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days increased from 17% in 2018 to 24% in 2023.

Summary Analysis

From 2018-2023, ARRIVA CYMRU LIMITED has seen a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, from 26% to 17%. This trend continued in the later payment categories, with an increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31-60 days and later than 60 days. However, there was a significant improvement in 2023, with a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. This improvement can also be seen in the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms, which decreased from 71% in 2018 to 13% in 2023. The shortest (or only) standard payment period has remained consistently at 60 days throughout the analysed periods.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

It is the company’s policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of valid invoices. The company’s standard payment terms is 60 days from date of invoice, however, on some occasions variations to these standard payment terms may be agreed.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

The company (as with the wider Arriva group of companies) seeks to deal with suppliers of all sizes in a fair and reasonable manner. The operating company seeks to respond and address supplier queries as quickly as possible. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by the central Arriva Accounts Payable team, it would be escalated in the first instance to the senior management of the operating company or procurement relationship manager for resolution.

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.

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.

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.

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?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

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