DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD.

PaymentCheck Score 2025
95Excellent
0.4vs last year
#449 in UK
#221 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01164588
Registered Address
The News Building 7th Floor, 1 London Bridge Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9GF
Status
Active
Employee Count
387
Turnover
£67,506,000
EBITDA
£5,267,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 March 1974
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
10 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
91%
31-60 Days
8%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms3%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-14
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 202511 Jul 20251090%9%1%3%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202414 Jan 20251091%8%1%3%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 2023894%5%1%5%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202219 Jul 20221193%5%2%4%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202114 Jan 20221587%11%2%5%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202112 Jul 20211494%4%2%3%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202022 Jan 20211093%6%1%2%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201807 Mar 20192080%16%4%18%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20181982%14%4%15%

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

Our standard contractual length of time for payment of invoices is Net 60, per our Purchase Orders. Our Sourcing team, however, when they negotiate contracts, try to obtain a 2% discount if we pay within Net 10 days.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

In summary, per our purchase order terms, any disputes which arise between the supplier and the buyer will run through and be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the then prevailing Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association except where those rules conflict with this provision controls.

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

DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD. is a global financial information and media company that provides news, data, and analytics to businesses and individuals. The company is a subsidiary of Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corp, and has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including real-time market data, financial and business news, research and analysis, and risk management tools. These services are delivered through various platforms such as the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva.

DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD. is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has set targets to reduce its carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency, and promote sustainable practices across its operations.

The key people at DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD. include William Lewis, CEO and Publisher of Dow Jones, and Almar Latour, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Wall Street Journal. The company also has a dedicated team of journalists, analysts, and experts who provide high-quality content and insights to its customers.

The registered office address for DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD. is 1 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9GF, UK. The company's website, www.dowjones.com, provides access to its products and services, as well as news, market data, and other resources for its customers.

In summary, DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD. is a leading financial information and media company that offers a wide range of products and services to its global customers. The company is committed to sustainability and has a dedicated team of professionals who provide high-quality content and insights. With its headquarters in London, the company continues to be a trusted source of information for businesses and individuals around the world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£10,995,000
Net Worth
£18,377,000
Total Current Assets
£27,508,000
Total Current Liabilities
£18,792,000

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