ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
98Excellent
0.8vs last year
#239 in UK
#2 in Life Sciences And Medical Technology
#9 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
03751674
Registered Address
436 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0QA
Status
Active
Employee Count
166
Turnover
£202,456,000
EBITDA
£145,893,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
14 April 1999
Nature of Business
72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Industries
Life Sciences And Medical Technology
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
14 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
95%
31-60 Days
4%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms1%

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: 2025-07-23
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 202523 Jul 20251495%4%1%1%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202411 Apr 20251495%4%1%5%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20241493%6%1%19%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202217 Jan 20231395%4%1%15%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202221 Jul 20221396%3%1%13%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20221593%6%1%17%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202114 Jul 20211889%10%1%21%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202021 Jan 20212081%18%1%27%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201924 Jul 20191694%4%2%16%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201821 Jan 20191889%9%2%21%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201802 Aug 20181892%7%1%21%

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

General payment terms are within 30 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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Complaints or concerns will be considered by the Finance Department, out contract details and payment terms are detailed on our purchase orders.

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

ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative small molecule drugs to treat cancer and other diseases. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.

The company's sustainability program is centered on reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices. This includes using renewable energy sources, implementing waste reduction and recycling initiatives, and minimizing water consumption. ASTEX also prioritizes ethical sourcing and responsible business practices in its supply chain.

ASTEX's main products and services include drug discovery and development, as well as collaborations and partnerships with other companies and academic institutions. The company's drug development pipeline includes potential treatments for a range of cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and solid tumors.

Key people at ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED include the CEO Harren Jhoti, who co-founded the company, and the Chief Scientific Officer and President James Lorens. The company also has a team of experienced scientists and researchers who are dedicated to advancing its drug development programs.

ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED can be contacted through their website at www.astex-therapeutics.com or via their registered office address at 436 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0QA, UK. The company's website provides information on its products, pipeline, and collaborations, as well as career opportunities and news updates.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£38,101,162
Net Worth
£88,685,988
Total Current Assets
£72,309,024
Total Current Liabilities
£8,291,759

Company Location