HACHETTE UK LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 02020173
- Registered Address
- Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 344
- Turnover
- £0
- EBITDA
- £14,356,000
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
- Creative,Media And Publishing
- Region
- London
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 32 | 71% | 23% | 6% | 35% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 30 | 69% | 25% | 6% | 36% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 36 | 64% | 27% | 9% | 45% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 25 Jan 2024 | 35 | 74% | 17% | 9% | 35% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 38 | 71% | 18% | 11% | 37% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 44 | 66% | 18% | 16% | 45% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 38 | 67% | 20% | 13% | 45% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 39 | 69% | 18% | 13% | 37% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 38 | 65% | 20% | 15% | 46% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 31 | 70% | 20% | 10% | 42% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 28 Jan 2019 | 31 | 73% | 18% | 9% | 42% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 29 | 75% | 19% | 6% | 32% |
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
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
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Dispute Resolution Process
Invoices that are disputed will be referred back to the relevant buyer. Accounts Payable will follow up with the buyer until the matter is resolved. Disputes are resolved as quickly as possible and will be escalated to a senior manager for resolution if required.
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?
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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.
