DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00537161
Registered Address
5 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 3SR
Status
Active
Employee Count
0.0
Turnover
379899000.0
EBITDA
21963000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
20 August 1954
Nature of Business
20130 - Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
Industries
0
Region
North West

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,639,000.00
Net Worth
£351,779,000.00
Total Current Assets
£475,599,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£189,459,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-02-02

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
50 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
21%
31-60 Days
34%
After 60 Days
45%
Not Paid Within Terms12%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

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 202302 Feb 20245021%34%45%12%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202319 Jul 20236715%35%50%13%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202201 Feb 20235420%36%44%9%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202222 Jul 20225020%34%46%7%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202102 Feb 20225019%32%49%8%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202119 Aug 20215119%39%42%10%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202009 Feb 20214920%49%31%9%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202003 Aug 20204916%51%33%14%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201904 Feb 20204720%51%29%12%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201913 Aug 20195125%48%27%16%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20195326%45%29%26%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201819 Jul 20184827%49%24%23%

Company Summary

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED is a global leader in the chemical industry, with a focus on sustainability and innovative products and services

The company was founded in 1897 and has its registered office in London, UK

The company's sustainability program, called "Sustainable Future", aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and products

This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water and energy, and promoting recycling and waste reduction

DOW also works with local communities to support their economic and social development

DOW offers a wide range of products and services, including chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products

These products are used in various industries such as construction, agriculture, and consumer goods

The company also offers solutions for water purification, renewable energy, and sustainable packaging

Key people at DOW include CEO Jim Fitterling, who has been with the company for over 30 years, and Chairman of the Board Jeff Fettig

The company has a diverse team of over 37,000 employees worldwide, dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability

To learn more about DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED and its products and services, you can visit their website at www.dow.com

Their registered office address is The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated between 47 and 54 days over the past three years. There is a slight downward trend in the average time taken to pay invoices, with a decrease of 3 days from 2020 to 2021. However, in 2022 there is a sudden increase of 14 days, which may indicate a change in payment practices.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been relatively stable, with a high of 27% in 2018 and a low of 15% in 2023. However, there is a significant increase in volatility for the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, with a high of 50% in 2023 and a low of 24% in 2018. This indicates that there have been major changes in payment practices 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

NET 60 44.19 % NET 30 19.05 % NET 45 16.76 %

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

A supplier invoice can be received either in paper or PDF format. The paper invoice will be barcoded and scanned, the PDF invoice will be uploaded into the ERP system. Invoices with a purchase order. A first pass attempt to post the invoice in the financial book of records will be executed, whereby the invoice amounts and quantities will be matched versus the purchase order. In case of discrepancies, an internal follow up will be performed with the purchase requisitioner or goods receiver for the quantity part and/or with the buyer for unit price deviations. If the discrepancy cannot be solved and are rejected by the internal partners, the invoice will be rejected and sent back to supplier with the request to issue a corrective invoice or (partial) credit note. If the discrepancy has been reviewed and proper follow up is provided to solve it, the invoice will be posted. This financial posting may be subject to an additional internal audit which will block the entry. Once the audit is performed, the block will be released and the invoice is ready for payment. Invoice without a purchase order. The invoice should at least indicate a reference or a contact person which should enable the request to review the invoice on correctness. If no reference is available, the invoice will rejected and sent back to the supplier with request to provide proper reference or contact details. If a reference or contact is available, an internal follow up will be performed to have the invoice reviewed on correctness and to acquire authorization for payment. Based on the authorization, the invoice will be posted. If no authorization can be obtained, the invoice will be rejected and sent back to supplier with the request to issue a corrective invoice or (partial) credit note. This financial posting may be subject to an additional internal audit which will block the entry. Once the audit is performed, the block will be released and the invoice is ready for payment. The payment due date of the invoice is calculated based on the agreed upon payment terms. Once the due date is reached, the invoice will be selected for payment.

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