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The trend for HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED over the past three periods shows a slight decrease in the average time taken to pay invoices, with a dip in the first period of 2019 followed by a gradual increase. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained relatively consistent, while there has been a slight increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days in the most recent period.
The data for HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED shows relatively low volatility in terms of the average time taken to pay invoices and the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. However, there is some volatility in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days, with a notable increase in the last period.
In the most recent period (Jul 2021 - Dec 2021), HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED had an average time of 55 days to pay invoices, with 14% of invoices paid within 30 days, 49% paid between 31 and 60 days, and 37% paid later than 60 days. This shows a slight improvement from the previous period (Jan 2021 - Jun 2021), where the average time to pay was also 55 days, but only 14% of invoices were paid within 30 days and 37% were paid later than 60 days. However, there was an increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days. Overall, HOLCHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED has maintained a relatively consistent payment pattern over the past three periods, with a slight decrease in the average time taken to pay invoices.
| 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 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 05 Sept 2024 | 46 | 23% | 58% | 19% | 71% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 05 Sept 2024 | 55 | 19% | 59% | 22% | 73% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 03 Sept 2024 | 53 | 14% | 62% | 24% | 82% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | |||||
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 23 Jul 2021 | 55 | 14% | 49% | 37% | 17% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 25 Jan 2021 | 54 | 15% | 47% | 38% | 82% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 27 Jul 2020 | 53 | 14% | 49% | 37% | 86% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 29 Jan 2020 | 51 | 17% | 48% | 34% | 86% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 23 Jul 2019 | 55 | 16% | 49% | 35% | 86% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 58 | 12% | 48% | 40% | 88% |
| 01 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 26 Jul 2018 | 54 | 12% | 50% | 38% | 89% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are 30 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
90
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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Holchem Laboratories Limited is a manufacturer of soap and detergents, registered as making chemical cleaning and hygiene products from its Bury, Lancashire site. The company is part of the wider Kersia group, having been controlled by The Holchem Group Limited since 2016, with Kersia described as active in providing equipment and support for chemical cleaning and hygiene technology across multiple sectors. Holchem itself remains a separately registered UK entity within that group structure, holding freehold property in Greater Manchester and operating as a licensed sponsor of skilled worker visas. It has traded under the Holchem name since incorporation in 1982 and continues to file accounts as an active private limited company.
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