HADLEY INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED carries an average payment time of 62 days, which already exceeds standard 30- and 60-day payment terms. The distribution is heavily weighted toward longer payment cycles, with 47% of payments taking over 60 days and only 10% settled within 30 days, indicating a consistent pattern of extended payment behaviour rather than occasional delays. The 43% falling in the 31–60 day bracket suggests a mid-tier cluster, but the dominant over-60-day segment confirms that slow payment is the norm, not the exception.
With 47% of payments exceeding 60 days and an average of 62 days, payment timing is broadly predictable but skewed toward the slow end of the spectrum, reducing cash flow reliability for suppliers. The low late payment rate of 5% suggests that while payments are slow, they are generally completed without formal default, which provides a degree of transactional stability. However, the wide spread across all three time brackets indicates inconsistent payment scheduling, making it difficult for suppliers to forecast receivables with confidence.
HADLEY INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, suitable for suppliers who can absorb extended payment cycles of 60 days or beyond. Suppliers should consider negotiating explicit 60-day payment terms upfront to align contract conditions with the company's actual behaviour, and factor delayed cash flow into pricing or credit decisions. Where possible, securing credit insurance or setting conservative credit limits is advisable, given that nearly half of all payments fall outside standard terms.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 03 Jun 2025 | 62 | 10% | 43% | 47% | 5% |
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Standard payment terms
he standard payment terms are between 30 days and 90 days dependent on individual agreements with suppliers.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Not applicable
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Hadley Industries Holdings Limited is a private limited company operating within the industrial manufacturing sector. Based on its name, the company functions as a holdings entity within the Hadley Group, overseeing and managing interests connected to industrial operations.
The company is registered in England under company number 00831538 and maintains its registered office at Hadley Group, Downing Street, Smethwick, England, B66 2PA. Incorporated on 17 December 1964, Hadley Industries Holdings Limited has been an active business entity for over six decades.
As a holdings company within the industrial sector, Hadley Industries Holdings Limited serves as a parent or umbrella structure for the wider Hadley Group, consolidating ownership and governance of associated trading entities. This corporate structure is common amongst established British manufacturing and industrial groups seeking to centralise strategic oversight and operational control.
Hadley Industries Holdings Limited holds active status with Companies House, reflecting its continued operation and compliance with UK company registration requirements. Its long-standing incorporation since 1964 demonstrates a well-established presence within British industry.