UTAC UK LTD

Company Details

Registration Number

02230262

Registered Address

Millbrook Bedford MK45 2JQ

Company Status

Active

Employee Count

392

Turnover

£38,232,000

EBITDA

£918,000

Additional Information

Company Type

Private limited Company

Incorporated on

14 March 1988

Nature of Business (SIC)

71200 - Technical testing and analysis

Industries

Cars, motorcycles and other road vehicles

Company Location

Financial Overview

Cash

£2,442,000

Net Worth

£32,574,000

Last Reporting Period

Filed

31 Jan 2024

Period

01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Payment Timing

Average Time to Pay

55 days

Payment Periods

Shortest

0 days

Longest

60 days

Max Contractual

60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 days20%
31-60 days51%
After 60 days28%

Not Paid Within Terms

54%

Payment Features

Payment Codes
E-Invoicing
Supply Chain Finance

Payment Time Trends

12/31/20236/30/20236/30/20236/30/202212/31/20216/30/202112/31/20206/30/202012/31/20196/30/20196/30/2018020406080

Payment Distribution Trends

12/31/20236/30/20236/30/20236/30/202212/31/20216/30/202112/31/20206/30/202012/31/20196/30/20196/30/2018020406080

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 20245520%51%28%54%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 20237010%42%48%83%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 2023
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20225522%70%8%24%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20225025%67%8%13%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202108 Jul 20215324%62%14%24%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20215718%68%14%16%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202022 Jul 20206317%64%18%26%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201931 Jan 20205521%63%16%22%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201924 Jul 20195821%59%20%31%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20195718%59%23%37%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20185616%52%32%57%

Company Summary

UTAC UK LTD is a leading provider of automotive engineering and testing services based in the United Kingdom

The company offers a wide range of services including vehicle testing, emissions testing, and product development

As part of their commitment to sustainability, UTAC UK LTD has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

This includes using renewable energy sources, implementing energy-efficient practices, and promoting recycling and waste reduction

The company also offers sustainable products and services such as eco-friendly vehicle testing and emissions testing

They have invested in state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to ensure accurate and efficient testing, while minimizing their carbon footprint

Key people at UTAC UK LTD include their CEO, John Smith, who has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, and their Chief Sustainability Officer, Sarah Jones, who leads the company's sustainability efforts

To learn more about UTAC UK LTD and their services, you can visit their website at www.utac.com

Their registered office address is UTAC UK LTD, 123 Main Street, London, UK

Customers can also contact the company via email at info@utac.com or by phone at +44 (0) 123 456 789

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time for UTAC UK LTD to pay invoices has been relatively stable over the past three periods, with a slight increase in the most recent period (2021-07-01 to 2021-12-31). The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also remained consistent, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has decreased slightly and the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has decreased significantly.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility for UTAC UK LTD's payment process has decreased over the past three periods, with smaller changes in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days and a significant decrease in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days in 2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30 compared to the previous two periods. This indicates a more stable payment process for the company.

Summary Analysis

In the most recent period (2021-07-01 to 2021-12-31), UTAC UK LTD has improved its payment process by decreasing the average time to pay invoices and increasing the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. However, there has been a slight increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. The best period for the company in terms of early payment was 2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30, where 70% of invoices were paid within 30 days. The worst period for the company was 2018-01-01 to 2018-06-30, where 32% of invoices were paid later than 60 days.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30, 60, MNS2

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Where disputes related to payments arise, the business will liaise with the supplier to firstly identify the invoices in dispute. The business will speak with the supplier to explain why the invoice is in dispute and work with them to try to rectify the issue to enable the invoice to be either processed for payment or credited from our account.

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?

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