ESSITY UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
63Fair
18.8vs last year
#2867 in UK
#65 in Healthcare And Wellbeing
#177 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
03226403
Registered Address
Southfields Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3EJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,325
Turnover
£956,997,000
EBITDA
£32,254,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
12 July 1996
Nature of Business
17120 - Manufacture of paper and paperboard
17220 - Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites
Industries
Healthcare And Wellbeing
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
49%
31-60 Days
34%
After 60 Days
17%
Not Paid Within Terms71%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20253937%54%9%7%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202417 Jul 20245136%28%35%62%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202317 Jan 20244339%35%26%51%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224634%36%30%56%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20224634%37%29%54%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20214731%38%31%83%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201904 Oct 20194929%36%35%93%

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

Default payment terms of 90 days are applied unless shorter payment terms are agreed with the supplier. Most used payment terms include 45 days and 60 days.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

The purchaser contacts the supplier to try to resolve the situation and then will inform Accounts who will chase for any expected credit notes.

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

Company Summary

ESSITY UK LIMITED is a leading hygiene and health company with a strong focus on sustainability. The company offers a wide range of products and services in the UK, including personal care, tissue, and professional hygiene products.

Their sustainability program, called "Circularity and Climate", aims to reduce the environmental impact of their operations and products. This includes initiatives such as using renewable materials, reducing waste and carbon emissions, and promoting circular economy practices.

The company is led by a team of key people, including the CEO, Magnus Groth, and the Managing Director for the UK, Andreas Jonsson.

ESSITY UK LIMITED can be contacted through their website, which also provides information on their sustainability efforts and products. Their registered office address in the UK is at Southfields Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3EJ.

In summary, ESSITY UK LIMITED is a leading hygiene and health company in the UK with a strong focus on sustainability. Their "Circularity and Climate" program, along with their wide range of products and services, showcases their commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£40,000
Net Worth
£292,231,000
Total Current Assets
£415,713,000
Total Current Liabilities
£243,698,000

Company Location