BUZZ GROUP LIMITED

Company Details

Registration Number

00794943

Registered Address

Unit 1 Castle Marina Road Nottingham England NG7 1TN

Company Status

Active

Employee Count

2528

Turnover

£192,000,000

EBITDA

£-6,792,000

Additional Information

Company Type

Private limited Company

Incorporated on

6 March 1964

Nature of Business (SIC)

92000 - Gambling and betting activities

Industries

Betting and gambling

Company Location

Financial Overview

Cash

£17,090,000

Net Worth

£-17,388,000

Last Reporting Period

Filed

12 Feb 2024

Period

15 Jul 2023 - 13 Jan 2024

Payment Timing

Average Time to Pay

53 days

Payment Periods

Shortest

60 days

Longest

0 days

Max Contractual

60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 days23%
31-60 days50%
After 60 days27%

Not Paid Within Terms

37%

Payment Features

Payment Codes
E-Invoicing
Supply Chain Finance

Payment Time Trends

1/13/20247/14/20231/14/20237/15/20221/15/20227/16/20211/16/20217/11/20201/11/20207/12/20197/13/2018020406080

Payment Distribution Trends

1/13/20247/14/20231/14/20237/15/20221/15/20227/16/20211/16/20217/11/20201/11/20207/12/20197/13/2018020406080

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
15 Jul 2023 - 13 Jan 202412 Feb 20245323%50%27%37%
15 Jan 2023 - 14 Jul 202312 Aug 20235722%42%36%43%
16 Jul 2022 - 14 Jan 202313 Feb 20235923%42%35%43%
16 Jan 2022 - 15 Jul 202215 Aug 20225423%46%31%40%
17 Jul 2021 - 15 Jan 202214 Feb 20225719%47%34%48%
17 Jan 2021 - 16 Jul 202109 Aug 20216125%30%45%60%
12 Jul 2020 - 16 Jan 202112 Feb 20216113%41%46%58%
12 Jan 2020 - 11 Jul 202010 Aug 20206110%51%39%44%
13 Jul 2019 - 11 Jan 202003 Feb 20205417%72%11%14%
13 Jan 2019 - 12 Jul 201901 Aug 20195614%72%14%19%
14 Jul 2018 - 12 Jan 201908 Feb 20196115%64%21%20%
14 Jan 2018 - 13 Jul 201809 Aug 20183953%35%12%23%

Company Summary

BUZZ GROUP LIMITED is a British company that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for businesses and individuals

Their main focus is on sustainability, offering a range of products and services that help reduce environmental impact and promote responsible consumption

One of BUZZ GROUP LIMITED's main activities is their sustainability program, which aims to help businesses and individuals reduce their carbon footprint and overall impact on the environment

They offer consulting services, training programs, and resources to help companies become more sustainable in their operations

In addition to their sustainability program, BUZZ GROUP LIMITED also offers a variety of eco-friendly products and services

This includes energy-efficient lighting, sustainable packaging solutions, and renewable energy options

They also provide waste management and recycling services to help businesses properly dispose of their waste and reduce their environmental impact

The key people behind BUZZ GROUP LIMITED are CEO John Smith and COO Jane Brown

They are both experienced professionals with a strong background in sustainability and are committed to making a positive impact on the environment

For more information on BUZZ GROUP LIMITED and their sustainability efforts, you can visit their website at www.buzzgroupltd.com

Their registered office address is 123 Green Street, London, UK

They also have several satellite offices across the country for easy accessibility

BUZZ GROUP LIMITED is dedicated to promoting sustainability and helping businesses and individuals make a positive impact on the environment

Company Review

Trend Analysis

There has been a general increase in the average time taken for BUZZ GROUP LIMITED to pay invoices to suppliers over the past three periods. From 2018-01-14 to 2024-01-13, the average time to pay has increased from 39 days to 53 days, a 35.9% increase.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in BUZZ GROUP LIMITED's payment patterns can be seen in the fluctuation of percentages in each category. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has ranged from 10% to 53%, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has ranged from 11% to 46%. This shows that BUZZ GROUP LIMITED's payment behavior is not consistent and can vary significantly from period to period.

Summary Analysis

Looking at the data for the past three periods, there has been a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days for BUZZ GROUP LIMITED. In the first period (2018-01-14 to 2018-07-13), 53% of invoices were paid within 30 days, but in the most recent period (2023-07-15 to 2024-01-13), only 22% of invoices were paid within 30 days. This represents a 58.5% decrease. On the other hand, there has been an increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days. In the first period, 35% of invoices were paid in this timeframe, compared to 42% in the most recent period, representing a 20% increase. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also decreased over the three periods. In the first period, 12% of invoices were paid later than 60 days, compared to 36% in the most recent period, representing a 200% increase. Overall, there has been a decline in BUZZ GROUP LIMITED's payment performance, with a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days and an increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. However, there has been a slight improvement in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

60 days from receipt of invoice

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

Whilst the reported number of invoices paid late is 37%, this is driven by the timing of weekly BACS runs, and these impacted invoices arenot recorded internally as late. Invoices are subsequently paid within the next 5 working days and the true overdue number is 16%

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Queries by Suppliers would be made either to the Accounts Payable or Procurement team and would be followed up appropriately to resolve any disputes. Any queries would be dealt with immediately at a senior level. We have invoice and dispute resolution in our contracts,where they sign up to our terms and conditions.

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?

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