ABB LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
25Poor
#4381 in UK
#362 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
03780764
Registered Address
Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4BT
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,383
Turnover
£367,035,000
EBITDA
£7,434,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
1 June 1999
Nature of Business
27120 - Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
43210 - Electrical installation
46520 - Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
75 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:120 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
6%
31-60 Days
20%
After 60 Days
74%
Not Paid Within Terms29%

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 2025756%20%74%29%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202325 Jan 2024679%20%71%13%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202326 Jul 2023697%20%73%68%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202224 Jan 2023679%22%69%70%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202228 Jul 2022727%19%74%65%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 2022698%23%69%51%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 2021716%23%71%68%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 2021698%26%66%67%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202016 Feb 2021688%27%65%62%

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

For 3rd Party suppliers, the global payment terms are 90 days end of month from date of invoice with payment by the 4th working day of the following month. These terms are applied to new suppliers, and to new contracts. The procurement teams based in the local business units can deviate from these standard terms based upon spend and size of supplier company. For intercompany suppliers, the standard terms are 60 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

n/a

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

The business process for resolving disputes is managed by the local business Procurement teams, together with a central Accounts Payable Team. There is a 'no PO no Pay' policy in place throughout the organization

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

ABB LIMITED is a global technology company that specializes in electrification, automation, and digitalization. They provide a wide range of products and services to various industries such as energy, transportation, and infrastructure.

The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes using renewable energy sources in their operations, reducing waste and emissions, and promoting energy-efficient products.

Their sustainability program, called "ABB Ability," aims to help customers improve their energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize resource usage. They also offer a range of sustainable products such as electric vehicle charging stations and energy storage solutions.

Key people at ABB LIMITED include the CEO, Björn Rosengren, and the Chairman of the Board, Peter Voser. The company has a global presence with operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of approximately 144,000 employees.

Their registered office address is at ABB Limited, Oerlikon, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland. Customers can contact them through their website, www.abb.com, for more information on their products and services. ABB LIMITED is committed to creating a sustainable future through their innovative technology solutions and responsible business practices.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£187,000
Net Worth
£174,090,000
Total Current Assets
£160,981,000
Total Current Liabilities
£132,524,000

Company Location