THE ORION PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 02663988
- Registered Address
- Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 100
- Turnover
- £57,249,000
- EBITDA
- £3,523,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://bookbark.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 19 November 1991
- 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 | 75 | 26% | 17% | 57% | 28% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 69 | 32% | 17% | 51% | 27% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 67 | 34% | 18% | 48% | 31% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 25 Jan 2024 | 65 | 41% | 12% | 47% | 27% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 69 | 38% | 14% | 48% | 28% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 69 | 41% | 12% | 47% | 29% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 66 | 39% | 14% | 47% | 32% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 72 | 37% | 9% | 54% | 26% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 68 | 35% | 12% | 53% | 29% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 67 | 37% | 12% | 51% | 29% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 28 Jan 2019 | 60 | 44% | 12% | 44% | 26% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 52 | 54% | 12% | 34% | 23% |
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
Our standard payment terms for goods and services are 30 days from date of invoice. We pay for proforma, deposits and events invoices immediately.
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
90
Dispute Resolution Process
Invoices that are disputed are referred to the relevant buyer to resolve. Accounts Payable will follow up with the procurer if necessary. These disputes are resolved as quickly as possible and will be escalated to a senior manager when 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
The Orion Publishing Group Limited is a UK-based publishing company that was founded in 1991 and is now part of the Hachette UK group. The company publishes a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, including best-selling authors such as Ian Rankin, Jodi Picoult, and Jojo Moyes.
The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a comprehensive sustainability program in place, which includes initiatives such as using sustainably sourced paper for their books, reducing their carbon footprint, and promoting recycling and energy efficiency within their offices.
The Orion Publishing Group offers a diverse range of products and services, including print books, e-books, and audiobooks. They also have a strong focus on digital publishing and have a dedicated team that works on developing and promoting e-books and digital content.
The key people at The Orion Publishing Group include CEO Tim Hely Hutchinson and Managing Director Katie Espiner. They are supported by a team of experienced editors, designers, and marketers who work together to produce and promote high-quality books.
Their website, www.orionbooks.co.uk, provides information about their latest releases, author events, and other company news. The registered office address for The Orion Publishing Group Limited is Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London, WC2H 9EA, UK.
Overall, The Orion Publishing Group Limited is a successful and innovative publishing company that is committed to sustainability and providing readers with a diverse range of high-quality books and digital content.
