CooperVision Limited demonstrates a heavily skewed payment pattern, with 66% of payments falling in the 31–60 day range and an average payment time of 73 days, indicating a consistent preference for extended payment cycles well beyond standard 30-day terms. Only 32% of payments are made within 30 days, suggesting early or on-time settlement is the exception rather than the norm. The low 2% figure for payments exceeding 60 days indicates payments rarely escalate to severely late status, pointing to a predictable albeit slow payment rhythm.
With 49% of payments classified as late, CooperVision presents a moderate-to-high reliability risk for suppliers operating on tight cash flow requirements. However, the concentration of payments in the 31–60 day band suggests a degree of behavioural consistency, meaning delays are likely systematic rather than erratic or unpredictable. The narrow spread across payment buckets reduces timing uncertainty, but suppliers should not assume prompt payment without contractual reinforcement.
CooperVision Limited poses a moderate payment risk, suitable for suppliers who can absorb 60–75 day payment cycles but problematic for those dependent on 30-day cash conversion. Suppliers are advised to price payment terms into contracts, consider requesting shorter agreed terms to offset habitual lateness, or apply early payment discount incentives to shift behaviour toward the 30-day window. Ongoing monitoring of the late payment rate is recommended, as a 49% late ratio warrants formal credit limit controls before extending significant trade credit.
| 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 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 73 | 32% | 66% | 2% | 49% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Company standard terms are 75 days from date of invoice.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Exceptions to Company standard terms may be authorised as part of the contract negotiations where mutually beneficial terms may be agreed.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
75
Where an invoice is subject to a dispute or query, the full invoice will be held in dispute until an agreement is reached between both parties. A credit note must be raised by the supplier immediately upon a dispute being upheld. Payment of the invoice will be made once the credit note has been received and validated.
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
CooperVision Limited is a private limited company operating in the contact lens and vision care sector. The company forms part of the wider CooperVision brand, which is recognised as a major manufacturer and distributor of contact lenses and related optical products.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 03685161 and maintains its registered office at Delta Park, Concorde Way, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RL. Incorporated on 17 December 1998, CooperVision Limited is situated in the South East of England and remains an active trading entity.
As a contact lens business operating in the UK market, CooperVision Limited is involved in the supply and distribution of soft contact lenses, including daily, weekly, and monthly disposable variants, alongside specialist lenses designed to address conditions such as astigmatism and presbyopia. The company serves both optical practitioners and healthcare professionals across the United Kingdom.
With over two decades of operation since its incorporation in 1998, CooperVision Limited represents an established presence within the UK optical and vision care industry, providing products and services that support eye care professionals in delivering patient care.