UNIVERSAL PICTURES GROUP (UK) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
78Good
24.7vs last year
#2263 in UK
#989 in London

Company Information

Company Number
04409694
Registered Address
1 Central St. Giles, St. Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU
Status
Active
Employee Count
17
Turnover
£4,855,000
EBITDA
£430,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
5 April 2002
Nature of Business
93210 - Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
Industries
Sports
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
34 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:75 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
74%
31-60 Days
16%
After 60 Days
10%
Not Paid Within Terms98%

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: 2025-07-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20253379%13%8%28%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20245954%23%22%60%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20234461%19%20%52%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224663%18%19%64%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20222479%14%6%68%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20219341%26%33%64%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 202016143%17%40%71%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20205166%15%19%46%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20196458%19%23%56%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20194365%19%16%40%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201824 Jul 20189334%16%50%68%

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

The most common payment terms of invoices paid in the period are net 30 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

Vendors classified as Freelancer are assign 14 days as payment terms.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are resolved with the claimant by negotiation involving the business, accounts payable and NBCU Business lead counsel, and if required litigation counsel will be contacted.

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

Universal Pictures Group (UK) Limited is a film production and distribution company based in the United Kingdom. It is a subsidiary of Universal Studios, one of the largest film studios in the world.

The company's main activities include producing and distributing films, as well as managing the marketing and publicity of these films. They also have a strong focus on sustainability and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

One of their key sustainability programs is the Green is Universal initiative, which aims to reduce the company's carbon footprint and promote eco-friendly practices within the film industry. They also have a recycling program in place and have implemented energy-efficient measures in their offices and production sets.

Universal Pictures Group (UK) Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including blockbuster films, independent films, and TV shows. They also have a strong presence in the home entertainment market, with DVD and Blu-ray releases of their films.

The key people in the company include the managing director, Eddie Cunningham, and the executive vice president and managing director of international, Duncan Clark. They are supported by a team of experienced professionals in various departments such as marketing, publicity, and distribution.

The company can be contacted through their website, which provides information on upcoming releases, news, and career opportunities. The registered office address is 1 Central St Giles, St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£2,458,000
Total Current Assets
£2,864,000
Total Current Liabilities
£702,000

Company Location