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HACHETTE UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
77Good
↑ 6.3vs last year
#2516 in UK
#21 in Media And Publishing
#1105 in London

Company Information

Company Number
02020173
Registered Address
Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ
Status
Active
Employee Count
415
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
£14,888,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.hachette.co.uk/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 May 1986
Nature of Business
58110 - Book publishing
Industries
Media And Publishing
Region
London
Payment dataScore historyFinancialsLocation

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
71%
31-60 Days
23%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms35%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 202516 Jan 20263590%4%6%39%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20253271%23%6%35%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20253069%25%6%36%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202419 Jul 20243664%27%9%45%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202325 Jan 20243574%17%9%35%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20233871%18%11%37%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202227 Jan 20234073%16%11%34%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224466%18%16%45%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20223867%20%13%45%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20213471%20%9%39%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20213969%18%13%37%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20203865%20%15%46%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20203287%7%6%47%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20193170%20%10%42%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20193173%18%9%42%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20182975%19%6%32%

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Any costs relating to long term contracts in place are paid by DD for example Utility, Postal and Asset related. Our standard payment terms for goods and services are 30 days from date of invoice. We do have instances of proforma, deposit and events that require immediate payment.

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

Resolution of disputed invoice is undertaken by the purchaser of the goods/service until the matter is resolved with the supplier.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

❌

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

HACHETTE UK LIMITED is a leading publishing company based in London, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company is part of the Hachette Livre Group, one of the largest publishing groups in the world.

The company's sustainability program, called "Hachette Environnement", aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and promote sustainable practices throughout the publishing industry. This includes initiatives such as using FSC-certified paper for their books, reducing carbon emissions through efficient distribution, and implementing recycling and waste reduction measures.

HACHETTE UK LIMITED publishes a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, under various imprints such as Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, and Little, Brown. They also offer digital and audio book formats, as well as educational and reference materials.

The company is led by CEO David Shelley and has a team of experienced and talented editors, authors, and publishing professionals. They are committed to nurturing and promoting diverse voices and perspectives through their publishing.

For any inquiries or to learn more about their products and services, you can visit their website at www.hachette.co.uk. The registered office address is Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ. HACHETTE UK LIMITED is dedicated to making a positive impact through their sustainable practices and providing quality literature to readers around the world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,974,604
Net Worth
£194,667,200
Total Current Assets
£65,409,964
Total Current Liabilities
£36,549,127

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell