CARL ZEISS LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2024
89Good
1.0vs last year
#1216 in UK
#57 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
00542141
Registered Address
Zeiss House 1030 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, CB23 6DW
Status
Active
Employee Count
248
Turnover
£103,371,000
EBITDA
£9,084,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
18 December 1954
Nature of Business
74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
68%
31-60 Days
30%
After 60 Days
2%
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)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-11-04
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202420 Jun 20242380%18%2%0%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202316 Jan 20242479%19%2%0%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202316 Jan 20242576%23%1%0%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202216 Jan 20242571%28%1%0%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Jul 20214075%16%9%83%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202026 Jul 20215263%19%18%33%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202026 Jul 20214070%19%11%85%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201926 Jul 20214056%35%9%95%

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

Payments are processed on due date but are assumed to take 3 days to clear. Invoices are assumed to take 3 days to be recorded on the ledgers

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 minimal and are nearly all resolved within the finance department on an adhoc basis

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

Carl Zeiss Ltd is a leading global company in the field of optics and optoelectronics, with a strong focus on sustainability. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The UK division, Carl Zeiss Ltd, is based in Cambridge and has been operating for over 120 years.

The company's sustainability program is based on the principle of "sustainable value creation", which aims to balance economic success, environmental protection, and social responsibility. They have set ambitious goals to reduce their carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy sources in their operations.

Carl Zeiss Ltd offers a wide range of innovative products and services, including microscopes, optical systems, and medical technology. Their products are used in various industries such as healthcare, research, and manufacturing. They also offer solutions for digitalization and automation, helping their customers to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing their environmental impact.

The key people at Carl Zeiss Ltd include Dr. Karl Lamprecht, President and CEO, and Dr. Ludwin Monz, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The company employs over 30,000 people worldwide and has a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

Customers can contact Carl Zeiss Ltd through their website, which provides information about their products, services, and sustainability initiatives. The registered office address for Carl Zeiss Ltd is 22 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0FZ, UK.

In summary, Carl Zeiss Ltd is a globally renowned company in the field of optics and optoelectronics, with a strong focus on sustainability. Through their innovative products and services, they are committed to creating value for their customers while also protecting the environment and promoting social responsibility.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£173,000
Net Worth
£24,910,000
Total Current Assets
£57,293,000
Total Current Liabilities
£31,724,000

Company Location