IOP PUBLISHING LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
72Fair
0.6vs last year
#2295 in UK
#92 in Creative
#123 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
00467514
Registered Address
No 2 The Distillery Glassfields, Avon Street, Bristol, England, BS2 0GR
Status
Active
Employee Count
372
Turnover
£70,301,000
EBITDA
£11,933,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
21 April 1949
Nature of Business
58141 - Publishing of learned journals
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing
Region
South West

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
74%
31-60 Days
22%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms35%

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)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-10
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202509 Jul 20253168%28%4%40%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202410 Jan 20253174%22%4%35%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202409 Jul 20243369%25%6%40%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202312 Jan 20243560%33%7%47%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20233657%35%9%51%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202223 Jan 20233363%31%6%44%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202112 Jan 20223553%39%8%54%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20213361%35%4%47%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202018 Jan 20213463%30%7%45%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20193569%25%6%39%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20182777%16%7%46%

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

Our standard terms are 30 days but individual terms are negotiated with each supplier so vary from immediate terms to 60 days. In this period 8% of our invoices have immediate payment terms. These are paid as soon as possible but are reported as paid outside of terms in the above figures.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are dealt with by contacting our Accounts Payable Team by email, telephone or in writing. Escalation to any relevant colleagues within the business may then occur where necessary.

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

IOP Publishing Limited is a leading scientific publisher that specializes in the production of academic and professional journals, books, and magazines. The company is a subsidiary of the Institute of Physics and has been in operation for over 100 years.

Their main focus is to disseminate scientific research and information to the global community through their wide range of publications. They cover various subjects such as physics, astronomy, mathematics, engineering, and environmental sciences.

In addition to their publishing activities, IOP Publishing Limited is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have introduced sustainable printing practices, use renewable energy sources, and promote recycling and waste reduction measures in their offices.

Their products and services are designed to be environmentally friendly, with the majority of their publications being available in digital format. This reduces the need for paper production and distribution, leading to a lower carbon footprint.

The key people at IOP Publishing Limited include the Managing Director, Antonia Seymour, and the Publishing Director, Steven Hall. They are supported by a team of experienced editors, writers, and marketers.

For more information on their publications, sustainability program, and company news, interested parties can visit their website at www.ioppublishing.org. Their registered office address is Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol, BS1 6HG, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£15,382,000
Net Worth
£2,536,000
Total Current Assets
£43,747,000
Total Current Liabilities
£42,430,000

Company Location