DDB UK LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00933578
Registered Address
12 Bishops Bridge Road, London, W2 6AA
Status
Active
Employee Count
522
Turnover
£75,394,000
EBITDA
£14,489,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 June 1968
Nature of Business
73110 - Advertising agencies
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
28 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
63%
31-60 Days
28%
After 60 Days
9%
Not Paid Within Terms43%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202522 Aug 20252863%28%9%43%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202419 Feb 20252176%21%3%39%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202328 Feb 20242377%20%3%44%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20221688%9%2%33%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20203163%26%10%38%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20192082%16%2%20%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20182675%13%12%26%

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

30 days from invoice date

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

All invoices are approved by purchase order generators and they will be queried as required. Any escalations are then referred to project owners for resolution. Invoices are only settled once approved.

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

DDB UK LIMITED is a leading advertising agency based in London, United Kingdom

The company was founded in 1979 and has since been dedicated to providing creative and innovative advertising solutions to its clients.\n\nThe sustainability program at DDB UK LIMITED focuses on reducing the company's environmental impact and promoting social responsibility

They have implemented various initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices within their office.\n\nThe company's core services include advertising, branding, digital marketing, media planning, and public relations

They work with a wide range of clients from different industries, including FMCG, technology, and healthcare.\n\nThe key people at DDB UK LIMITED include Neil Dawson, the CEO, and CCO, who has been with the company for over 20 years, and Ben Priest, the Executive Creative Director, who has won numerous awards for his creative work

The company also has a team of talented and experienced professionals who work together to deliver high-quality campaigns for their clients.\n\nFor more information about DDB UK LIMITED and their services, you can visit their website at www.ddb.co.uk

Their registered office address is at 12 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BA, United Kingdom

Overall, DDB UK LIMITED is a reputable and successful advertising agency that prioritizes sustainability and providing top-notch services to their clients

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£19,507,321
Total Current Assets
£56,178,629
Total Current Liabilities
£37,211,891

Company Location