AKZO NOBEL POWDER COATINGS LIMITED demonstrates a heavily back-weighted payment pattern, with 72% of payments exceeding 60 days against an average payment time of 104 days, indicating a structural preference for extended payment cycles rather than an isolated trend. Only 15% of payments are made within 30 days, suggesting that early or on-time settlement is the exception rather than the norm. The data points to an entrenched, slow-payment behaviour rather than a temporary cash flow issue.
With 19% of payments classified as late on top of an already lengthy average cycle, suppliers face a dual risk of both slow and unreliable payment timing. The concentration of 72% of payments beyond 60 days, combined with the late payment rate, creates significant unpredictability in cash flow forecasting for any supplier extending credit. The spread across payment bands — 15% under 30 days, 13% at 31–60 days, and 72% over 60 days — confirms a highly skewed and inconsistent payment profile.
AKZO NOBEL POWDER COATINGS LIMITED represents a high payment risk, and suppliers should factor in an effective payment window of 90–120 days when modelling cash flow exposure. It is strongly advisable to negotiate shorter contractual payment terms, apply early payment incentives, or require partial upfront payments to offset the risk of extended and potentially late settlement. Credit insurance or reduced credit limits should also be considered as protective measures before extending significant trade credit to this customer.
| 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 |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 11 Feb 2026 | 104 | 15% | 13% | 72% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
AkzoNobel Group standard payment terms are EOM 60 days+4
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
64
Any disputes on individual invoices should be raised to the AkzoNobel group vendor query team via our supplier invoice Portal. Resolution of disputes is handled on a case-by-case basis. The company seeks to resolve disputes as quickly as possible. The AkzoNobel Group does not currently have a process which records the percentage of payments not made within the payment period as a result of a dispute. As we are unable to accurately report our position, we have entered 0% whilst we work towards correcting this for future submissions
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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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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AKZO NOBEL POWDER COATINGS LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 20 May 1983, based in the South East region. Registered business activity: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealants.
From Companies House records.