ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
88Good
0.1vs last year
#1090 in UK
#21 in Supply Chain
#495 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01642534
Registered Address
Lacon House, 84 Theobald's Road, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 8NL
Status
Active
Employee Count
541
Turnover
£142,558,000
EBITDA
£84,582,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
10 June 1982
Nature of Business
58190 - Other publishing activities
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
8 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
97%
31-60 Days
2%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms55%

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: 2025-07-28
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 202528 Jul 2025897%2%1%55%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202407 Feb 20251096%2%2%52%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202310 Apr 20241693%4%4%50%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Sept 20232189%6%5%55%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202226 Jan 20231196%3%1%32%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202201 Sept 20221196%3%1%69%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202109 Mar 20221596%3%1%65%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Aug 20211594%4%2%48%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202017 May 2021994%4%2%45%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201905 Feb 20201493%4%3%23%

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

With regards to qualifying contracts, Argus Media Limited does not dictate Standard Payment terms, and works closely with suppliers to ensure that all suppliers are paid as close to time as possible according to their individual supplier payment terms.

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

Disputes can be resolved by contacting the Argus Media Limited Accounts Payable team who investigate and resolve issues on a case by case basis.

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

ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED is a leading international provider of energy and commodity pricing information and market intelligence. Founded in 1970, the company has offices in over 20 countries and covers more than 130 commodities across a range of industries including energy, agriculture, metals, and transportation.

The company's sustainability program focuses on minimizing its environmental impact through responsible resource usage, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction. ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED also supports various community and charitable initiatives, including sponsoring educational programs and volunteering at local organizations.

ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED offers a variety of products and services to help clients make informed business decisions. These include real-time pricing data, market analysis, and news and commentary on global commodity markets. The company also offers bespoke consulting services to help clients navigate complex market dynamics.

Key people at ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED include CEO Adrian Binks and Chairman and Founder Jan Nasmyth. The company's registered office address is Lacon House, 84 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8NS, UK.

To learn more about ARGUS MEDIA LIMITED and its products and services, visit their website at www.argusmedia.com.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£13,991,000
Net Worth
£215,912,000
Total Current Assets
£101,874,000
Total Current Liabilities
£253,894,000

Company Location