PUBLICIS LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
01046052
Registered Address
1st Floor 2 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, England And Wales, United Kingdom, W12 7FR
Status
Active
Employee Count
245.0
Turnover
22400000.0
EBITDA
-7468000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
14 March 1972
Nature of Business
73110 - Advertising agencies
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Company Location

Google
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Financial Metrics

Cash
£105,000.00
Net Worth
-£9,016,000.00
Total Current Assets
£18,523,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£34,012,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
46 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
57%
31-60 Days
25%
After 60 Days
19%
Not Paid Within Terms54%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Dec 2023Dec 2022Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

Payment Distribution Trends

Dec 2023Dec 2022Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244657%25%19%54%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jan 20234343%43%14%68%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20205346%36%18%66%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20204740%43%17%64%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20195137%45%18%64%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20194644%39%17%72%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201825 Jul 20183744%46%9%57%

Company Summary

PUBLICIS LIMITED is a leading global communication and advertising company headquartered in London, United Kingdom

The company offers a wide range of services including advertising, digital marketing, media planning, and public relations

The company's sustainability program, called "Publicis Sustainable Transformation", aims to create a positive impact on both the environment and society

This program includes initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting local communities

PUBLICIS LIMITED offers a diverse portfolio of products and services to its clients, including brand strategy, creative content, data and analytics, and digital transformation

The company works with a variety of industries, including consumer goods, technology, and healthcare

The key people at PUBLICIS LIMITED include CEO Arthur Sadoun, who has been leading the company since 2017, and Chairman Maurice Lévy, who has been with the company for over 30 years

The company has a team of over 80,000 employees worldwide, all dedicated to delivering top-notch services to their clients

For more information on PUBLICIS LIMITED and its services, clients can visit their website at www.publicis.com

The company's registered office address is located at 33 Kingsway, London WC2B 6UQ, United Kingdom

Company Review

Trend Analysis

From Jan 2018 to Dec 2023, the average time taken for PUBLICIS LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated between 37 days and 53 days. There was a slight increase in 2019 and a decrease in 2022, but overall the trend has been relatively stable.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the % of invoices paid within 30 days has been relatively low, ranging from 37% to 46%. However, there have been more significant fluctuations in the % of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days and later than 60 days, with the highest being 46% and 25% respectively.

Summary Analysis

From the available data, it can be seen that there has been a slight increase in the average time taken for PUBLICIS LIMITED to pay invoices from 37 days in Jan 2018 to 53 days in Dec 2023. This increase can be attributed to the decrease in the % of invoices paid within 30 days and the increase in the % of invoices paid later than 60 days. However, there was a notable improvement in the % of invoices paid within 30 days in 2023, with a 57% increase compared to the previous year.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The supplier shall invoice the Company at the invoicing address set out on the purchase order and the Company’s terms of payment shall be 60 days following receipt of a valid invoice quoting the correct purchase order and job numbers for Goods and/or Materials delivered and/or Services performed to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction. The Company may set off against any sums due to the supplier whether under contract or otherwise any lawful set-off, counterclaim to which the Company may at any time be entitled. Agencies are able to amend the standard payment terms for their business needs, within the Vendor Master Data File.

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes in respect of supplier payments are resolved by contacting the Accounts Payable Team via our automatic ticketing support service, RVIC at the following link https://www.resourcesvendoric.com. The Accounts Payable department will then assist further with query and if applicable this may be escalated to the legal team.

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

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