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Score of 85.55/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 | 27 | 84% | 12% | 4% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 28 | 80% | 15% | 5% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 24 Jan 2025 | 26 | 83% | 15% | 2% | 22% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 18 Jul 2024 | 33 | 79% | 14% | 8% | 79% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 29 Jan 2024 | 27 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 17% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 24 Aug 2023 | 29 | 86% | 10% | 4% | 16% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 26 | 85% | 11% | 4% | 18% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 25 Jan 2022 | 26 | 84% | 12% | 3% | 24% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 27 | 85% | 11% | 4% | 20% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 15 Feb 2021 | 22 | 89% | 9% | 1% | 19% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 10 Aug 2020 | 28 | 75% | 20% | 6% | 39% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 03 Aug 2020 | 30 | 75% | 14% | 11% | 36% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 24 Jul 2019 | 30 | 71% | 22% | 7% | 46% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 24 Jul 2019 | 30 | 74% | 11% | 15% | 48% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 24 Jul 2019 | 29 | 72% | 16% | 12% | 36% |
| 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | 24 Jul 2019 | 26 | 75% | 18% | 7% | 40% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
As per the contract terms.
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
30
Disputes or complaints would go through our accounts payable team initially, who are able to resolve the vast majority of queries. There is an escalation route available through the Head of Finance and SVP.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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
Hearst Networks UK is registered in London and trades as Hearst Networks EMEA. It operates as a broadcaster producing and distributing television programming, describing itself as reaching audiences in over 100 countries including the UK, Nordics, Benelux, Central and Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, Germany, Africa and the Middle East. Its output spans linear television channels and digital platforms, distributing original programming through partnerships with broadcast platforms and social media services such as YouTube and TikTok, alongside podcasts and on-demand subscription video services. The company forms part of a wider international network with offices across Europe and Africa, focused on creating and licensing entertainment content for regional audiences.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: aenetworks.tv