| 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 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 48 | 28% | 40% | 32% | 59% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 26 Jul 2024 | 65 | 22% | 39% | 39% | 73% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 25 Jan 2024 | 49 | 22% | 46% | 32% | 59% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We operate standard payment terms in line with industry requirements and to meet the needs of our supply chain. For smaller suppliers, these are up to 30 days and for larger suppliers these are up to 60 days (or longer with mutual agreement).
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
We operate an accounts payable function within office hours providing the ability for all suppliers to raise queries or complaints for all invoices or payments. We will discuss and resolve the dispute based on the specific circumstances and in accordance with the terms of the contract or purchase order terms and conditions.
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
Element Six (UK) Limited is registered at Harwell Oxford and forms part of the global Element Six group, itself part of the De Beers Group with a shareholding also held by Umicore. The wider group designs, develops and manufactures synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials, supplying industries such as energy, machining, mining and construction, thermal management, semiconductors and optics. Founded in 1946, the group operates sites across the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, employing over 1,500 people worldwide. The UK entity's SIC classification relates to research and experimental development in natural sciences and engineering, consistent with its role within this materials science group.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: e6.com · e6.com