PHD MEDIA LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
02423952
Registered Address
Bankside 3 90-100 Southwark Street, London, England, SE1 0SW
Status
Active
Employee Count
372.0
Turnover
42364000.0
EBITDA
4407000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
19 September 1989
Nature of Business
73110 - Advertising agencies
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Company Location

Google
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Financial Metrics

Cash
£813.00
Net Worth
£6,313,058.00
Total Current Assets
£183,616,818.00
Total Current Liabilities
£178,005,584.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
21%
31-60 Days
59%
After 60 Days
20%
Not Paid Within Terms19%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018020406080

Payment Distribution Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 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 20245521%59%20%19%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20235519%62%19%29%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jan 20235523%59%18%20%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202230 Jul 20225419%58%23%24%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202101 Feb 20224830%55%15%29%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20215121%63%16%53%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202030 Jan 20216231%49%20%30%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20208010%49%41%53%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20206710%56%34%57%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201912 Dec 20196216%55%29%57%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201812 Dec 20196413%54%33%65%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201802 Aug 20186426%38%36%69%

Company Summary

PHD Media Limited is a global media and communications agency that offers a range of services to help businesses reach their target audiences effectively

The company was founded in 1990 and has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom

The company's main activities include media planning and buying, digital advertising, social media marketing, content creation, and data analytics

They work with a diverse range of clients from various industries, such as technology, retail, and entertainment

PHD Media Limited also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

They have set a goal to be carbon neutral by 2025 and have implemented practices such as using renewable energy and reducing paper usage

One of the key products of PHD Media Limited is their proprietary planning tool, Source

This tool helps clients to make data-driven decisions and optimize their media strategies

They also offer customized solutions for clients, tailored to their specific needs and goals

The company is led by a team of experienced professionals, including CEO Philippa Brown and Global Chief Strategy Officer Mark Holden

They have a global presence with offices in over 80 countries

For more information on PHD Media Limited and their services, you can visit their website at www.phdmedia.com

Their registered office address is 1 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND, United Kingdom

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for PHD MEDIA LIMITED to pay invoices has been fluctuating between 51 to 80 days over the past three periods. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also been fluctuating between 10 to 31%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has been consistently around 49 to 63%. However, there has been a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, from 36% in the first period to 15% in the latest period. This suggests that the company has been improving in paying invoices on time.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the average time taken to pay invoices has been relatively high, with the range being 51 to 80 days. The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also been high, with the range being 10 to 31%. However, the volatility in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has been decreasing, with the range being 36% to 15% over the past three periods.

Summary Analysis

In the latest period, from January 2023 to June 2023, PHD MEDIA LIMITED has an average time to pay invoices of 55 days. This is a decrease from the previous period, where the average time to pay was 62 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also increased from 21% to 30%, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has decreased from 20% to 19%. In the previous two periods, the company had a higher percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, with the highest being 36% in the first period. This suggests that the company has been improving in paying invoices on time and reducing the number of late payments.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

end of the month following the appearance of media

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

the query is passed to the buyer who booked the media to resolve the dispute 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.

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

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