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CIENA LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
33Poor
↓ 0.4vs last year
#4316 in UK
#1448 in London

Company Information

Company Number
03330283
Registered Address
20 Curtain Road, Floor 11, London, EC2A 3NG
Status
Active
Employee Count
630
Turnover
£190,383,000
EBITDA
£8,469,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.ciena.com/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
10 March 1997
Nature of Business
61900 - Other telecommunications activities
Industries
Telecommunications
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
52 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
12%
31-60 Days
70%
After 60 Days
18%
Not Paid Within Terms67%

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: 2024-12-19
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
03 Nov 2024 - 03 May 202501 Jun 20255714%59%27%66%
28 Apr 2024 - 02 Nov 202419 Dec 20245212%70%18%67%
29 Oct 2023 - 27 Apr 202422 May 20245411%69%20%78%
30 Apr 2023 - 28 Oct 202323 Nov 20235514%68%18%58%
30 Oct 2022 - 29 Apr 202322 May 2023568%74%18%69%
01 May 2022 - 29 Oct 202217 Nov 2022576%77%17%59%
31 Oct 2021 - 30 Apr 202218 May 2022547%78%15%59%
02 May 2021 - 30 Oct 202106 Dec 2021538%73%19%56%
01 Nov 2020 - 01 May 202120 May 2021587%74%19%67%
03 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202015 Dec 2020597%74%20%71%
03 Nov 2019 - 02 May 202012 Oct 2020588%74%19%62%
05 May 2019 - 02 Nov 201908 Sept 2020557%72%21%64%
04 Nov 2018 - 04 May 201908 Sept 2020568%77%15%68%
29 Apr 2018 - 03 Nov 201808 Sept 2020547%78%15%69%
29 Oct 2017 - 28 Apr 201808 Sept 20205410%79%11%74%

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

Unless otherwise stated in the order, Ciena Limited shall pay the price of the goods and the services within our standard payment terms.

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

The standard payment terms changed during the reporting period. From 01 September 2024, it changed from 45 days to 60 days.

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Any dispute is resolved locally between company, Relationship Manager and the supplier on an individual basis with the primary aim that disputes are settled quickly, and contractual payment dates met.

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

CIENA LIMITED is a global technology company that specializes in networking and communication solutions. Founded in 1992, the company is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, USA, with offices and operations in over 30 countries worldwide.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including optical networking, software, and services for network operators and service providers. Their solutions enable high-speed, high-bandwidth communication for businesses and organizations of all sizes.

CIENA LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. They have set targets to reduce their carbon footprint and energy consumption, and have also implemented recycling and waste reduction programs. The company also supports various community and social responsibility programs, including education and disaster relief efforts.

The key people at CIENA LIMITED include CEO and President Gary B. Smith, Chief Technology Officer Steve Alexander, and Chief Financial Officer James E. Moylan Jr.

For more information about their products and services, customers can visit their website at www.ciena.com. The registered office address for CIENA LIMITED is 7035 Ridge Road, Hanover, Maryland 21076, USA.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,481,399
Net Worth
£741,418,380
Total Current Assets
£26,688,471
Total Current Liabilities
£25,030,354

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell