PERSIMMON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Company Information

Company Number
01818486
Registered Address
Persimmon House, Fulford, York, YO19 4FE
Status
Active
Employee Count
5186.0
Turnover
2773200000.0
EBITDA
365600000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
22 May 1984
Nature of Business
64203 - Activities of construction holding companies$70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£861,600,000.00
Net Worth
£3,266,300,000.00
Total Current Assets
£4,546,400,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£1,091,500,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
19 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:62 days
Max Contractual:62 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
82%
31-60 Days
14%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20241982%14%4%31%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20232180%16%4%38%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jan 20232382%13%5%40%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202201 Aug 20222084%13%3%38%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20222086%12%2%37%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202122 Jul 20211984%13%3%34%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20212677%19%4%36%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20202375%19%6%32%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20202383%13%4%33%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20193661%30%9%35%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201809 Apr 20193850%41%9%35%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20185034%50%16%33%

Company Summary

PERSIMMON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a British property development company that specializes in building new homes

The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in York, England

PERSIMMON is one of the largest homebuilders in the UK, with operations in England, Wales, and Scotland

The company's sustainability program is a key focus and is integrated into all aspects of their operations

PERSIMMON has set ambitious targets to reduce their environmental impact, including reducing carbon emissions and waste production

They also have a strong commitment to using sustainable materials and promoting energy-efficient homes

PERSIMMON offers a wide range of products and services, including traditional houses, apartments, and affordable homes

They also provide customers with the option to customize their new homes to their preferences

The key people at PERSIMMON include the Chairman, Roger Devlin, and the Group Chief Executive, Dean Finch

They lead a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering high-quality homes and excellent customer service

To contact PERSIMMON, individuals can visit their website at www.persimmonhomes.com

The company's registered office address is Persimmon House, Fulford, York, YO19 4FE

Overall, PERSIMMON is a leading company in the UK property market, known for its commitment to sustainability and providing customers with high-quality, customizable homes

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for PERSIMMON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY to pay invoices has decreased steadily over the past three periods, from 50 days in 2018 to 19 days in 2021. This is a significant improvement of 62% over the three-year period.

Volatility Analysis

The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated between 34% and 86% over the past three periods, indicating some volatility in PERSIMMON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's payment practices. However, there has been a consistent increase in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, which is a positive trend.

Summary Analysis

Overall, PERSIMMON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY has made significant improvements in their payment practices over the past three periods. The average time taken to pay invoices has decreased by 62%, and the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has increased from 34% to 86%. This shows a strong commitment to paying suppliers in a timely manner.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Material purchase invoices: payment is due at the end of the month following the month of the invoice.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

The payment performance reporting has been prepared on a consistent basis with previous submissions in that they are reporting the time taken between the date of receipt of the initial invoice and the date on which the approved invoice payment has been received by the supplier/subcontractor.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

62

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are dealt with by the Head Office finance department.

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