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| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 26 Jan 2026 | 39 | 65% | 5% | 30% | 18% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 24 Jul 2025 | 47 | 56% | 11% | 33% | 25% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 14 Jan 2025 | 43 | 63% | 8% | 29% | 24% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 26 Jul 2024 | 47 | 57% | 9% | 34% | 31% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 16 Jan 2024 | 46 | 55% | 10% | 35% | 30% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 26 Jul 2023 | 37 | 69% | 6% | 25% | 30% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 24 Jan 2023 | 37 | 69% | 6% | 25% | 21% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 27 Jul 2022 | 43 | 63% | 7% | 30% | 26% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 26 Jan 2022 | 34 | 69% | 11% | 20% | 23% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 36 | 71% | 10% | 19% | 21% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 14 Jul 2020 | 44 | 61% | 16% | 23% | 24% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 17 Jan 2020 | 30 | 81% | 10% | 9% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 16 Jul 2019 | 25 | 74% | 21% | 5% | 13% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 22 Jan 2019 | 21 | 83% | 14% | 3% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 33 | 72% | 18% | 10% | 13% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Edelman’s standard payment terms are (i) 30 days for payments to suppliers other than Edelman group companies; and (ii) 60 days for payments to Edelman group companies. These payment terms run from the date of receipt of invoice. In practice, freelance consultants are often paid earlier than 30 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Edelman has not changed its standard payment terms during the reporting period.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Any complaints or concerns regarding payments can be discussed with our finance department or with the business person booking the supplier who will then liaise with our finance department. While issues are rare, we aim to resolve queries as soon as possible. Our suppliers are an important part of our business operations. Through our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, we are committed to fair dealing in all aspects of our business, including in our relationships with suppliers.
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
Daniel J. Edelman Limited is the UK entity operating as Edelman UK, a communications firm that partners with businesses and organisations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. The company works on public relations and communications campaigns, including employee engagement, media strategy, brand reputation management and issues such as misinformation and shareholder activism. It also runs a dedicated sport-focused division supporting brands and organisations in that sector. Edelman UK operates as part of a wider international communications network with offices across multiple countries. The company, registered in England, has traded for over five decades and continues to provide communications and reputation management services to corporate clients.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: edelman.co.uk