RWE GENERATION UK PLC

Company Information

Company Number
03892782
Registered Address
Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6PB
Status
Active
Employee Count
790.0
Turnover
7943000000.0
EBITDA
2597000000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
13 December 1999
Nature of Business
35110 - Production of electricity
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South West

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,000,000.00
Net Worth
£2,571,000,000.00
Total Current Assets
£2,611,000,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£221,000,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-30

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
38 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
53%
31-60 Days
44%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms14%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20243853%44%3%14%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20233659%39%2%10%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 20233853%45%2%8%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 2023
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202221 Jul 20223659%39%2%10%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202125 Jan 20223949%49%2%10%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20213949%46%5%16%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202028 Jan 20213851%45%4%12%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20203849%45%6%16%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20204341%55%4%13%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20194338%59%3%11%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20194533%62%5%16%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20184535%58%7%26%

Company Summary

RWE GENERATION UK PLC is a leading energy company in the UK, providing sustainable and reliable energy solutions to customers

The company is committed to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting sustainability throughout its operations

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and investing in renewable energy sources

RWE GENERATION UK PLC has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and has already made significant progress towards achieving them

The company's main products and services include electricity generation, energy trading, and energy supply

RWE GENERATION UK PLC operates a diverse portfolio of power plants, including coal, gas, and biomass, which helps to ensure a stable and secure energy supply for its customers

Some key people in RWE GENERATION UK PLC include Dr

Andreas Radmacher, the CEO, and Dr

Markus Krebber, the CFO

The company also has a dedicated team of experts and professionals who are committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions

For more information on RWE GENERATION UK PLC and its products and services, customers can visit their website at www.rwe.com

The company's registered office address is RWE Generation UK PLC, Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 6PB

Customers can also contact the company via email at uk@rwe.com or by calling their customer service hotline at 0345 772 5722

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The data shows a steady decrease in the average time taken for RWE GENERATION UK PLC to pay invoices to suppliers over the last three years. From 45 days in 2018 to 36 days in 2023, there has been a 20% decrease in the time taken to pay invoices.

Volatility Analysis

The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated between 33% and 59% over the last three years, with an overall average of 45%. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also fluctuated, ranging from 39% to 62%, with an overall average of 46%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively low, with a range of 2% to 7% and an overall average of 4%. The percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has also remained relatively stable, with a range of 8% to 16% and an overall average of 12%.

Summary Analysis

From 2018 to 2023, RWE GENERATION UK PLC has shown a consistent trend of decreasing the time taken to pay invoices to suppliers. This is reflected in the data, with a decrease in the average time to pay from 45 days to 36 days. This improvement can also be seen in the increase of invoices paid within 30 days, from 33% to 59%, and the decrease in invoices paid between 31 and 60 days, from 62% to 39%. However, the company still has room for improvement in paying invoices within agreed terms, as the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has remained relatively stable at an average of 12%. The best period for RWE GENERATION UK PLC was in 2023, where 59% of invoices were paid within 30 days and only 2% were paid later than 60 days. The worst period was in 2018, where only 35% of invoices were paid within 30 days and 7% were paid later than 60 days.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

RWE Generation UK plc shall pay the charges (excluding any disputed amounts) for trade suppliers within 60 days of receipt of an accurate and valid VAT invoice, unless otherwise agreed with trade suppliers. An accurate and valid invoice is one that has been approved for payment and entered into the payment system.

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoices that cannot be validated are queried out to the business. Vendors should contact the Shared Service Centre help desk in the first instance with any queries. A ticketing solution is used to monitor queries where the answer is not provided instantly.

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