S U PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2024
95Excellent
0.1vs last year
#550 in UK
#97 in Financial Services
#17 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
00342025
Registered Address
2 Stratford Court Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley, Solihull, England, B90 4QT
Status
Active
Employee Count
224
Turnover
£102,714,000
EBITDA
£49,430,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
1 July 1938
Nature of Business
64205 - Activities of financial services holding companies
Industries
Financial Services
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
16 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:365 days
Max Contractual:1460 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
11%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time to pay for S & U PLC has increased over the past three periods, going from 14 days to 16 days to 18 days. This indicates a trend of the company taking longer to pay their invoices.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of the company's payment patterns can be seen in the fluctuation of the percentages for invoices paid within 30 days, between 31 and 60 days, and later than 60 days. While the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained relatively stable, the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has fluctuated between 0% and 2%, indicating some inconsistency in the company's payment habits.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2023-08-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202401 Mar 20241790%10%0%0%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202324 Aug 20231688%11%0%0%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202317 Feb 20231490%9%1%0%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30 DAYS

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

1460

Dispute Resolution Process

We ask our suppliers to email our accounts department and advise that all queries will be dealt with within 3 days

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

Company Summary

S & U PLC is a UK-based company that provides financial services to individuals and businesses. They have been in operation since 1938 and have a strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Their sustainability program includes initiatives such as reducing their carbon footprint, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting local communities through various charitable projects. They also have a dedicated team that focuses on ethical and responsible lending practices.

One of their main products is the provision of motor finance through their subsidiary, Advantage Finance. They offer flexible and affordable finance options for both new and used cars, as well as commercial vehicles. S & U PLC also has a subsidiary, Aspen Bridging, which provides short-term property finance solutions.

The company is led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable individuals, including Anthony Coombs (Chairman), Chris Redford (CEO), and Graham Coombs (Managing Director). They are committed to driving the company's growth and success while maintaining their sustainability goals.

S & U PLC's registered office address is 2 Stratford Court, Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4QT, United Kingdom. Their website address is www.suplc.co.uk, where customers can find more information about their products and services, as well as their sustainability efforts. They also have a dedicated email address for enquiries: info@suplc.co.uk.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,137,000
Net Worth
£224,885,000
Total Current Assets
£206,143,000
Total Current Liabilities
£6,918,000

Company Location