WHISTL UK LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
04417047
Registered Address
Network House, Third Avenue, Marlow, United Kingdom, SL7 1EY
Status
Active
Employee Count
2466.0
Turnover
732851000.0
EBITDA
5002000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 April 2002
Nature of Business
53201 - Licensed carriers
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,051,000.00
Net Worth
£8,430,000.00
Total Current Assets
£167,784,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£171,827,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
58%
31-60 Days
19%
After 60 Days
23%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Jan 2022Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

Payment Distribution Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Jan 2022Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

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 202331 Jan 20243958%19%23%31%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 20234451%18%31%31%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 20234351%18%31%42%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202228 Jul 20224546%20%34%29%
30 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 202217 Feb 20224442%30%28%18%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202103 Aug 20214643%21%36%31%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202022 Feb 20214642%25%33%20%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202004 Aug 20204938%23%39%32%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201931 Jan 20204543%22%35%27%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201931 Jul 20194643%24%33%21%
01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 201801 Feb 20194048%27%25%20%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201825 Jul 20184442%30%28%18%

Company Summary

WHISTL UK LIMITED is a UK-based company that specializes in postal and parcel delivery services

The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

One of WHISTL's key activities is providing postal and parcel delivery services to businesses and individuals across the UK

They offer a range of solutions, including bulk mail, direct mail, and parcel delivery, to help their clients efficiently and cost-effectively manage their postal needs

In addition to their core services, WHISTL is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

These include using electric vehicles for their deliveries, optimizing their delivery routes to minimize carbon emissions, and promoting recycling and responsible waste management practices

WHISTL also offers a range of sustainable packaging options for their clients, including compostable bags and recyclable materials

They are constantly exploring new ways to improve their sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprint

The company is led by its CEO, Nick Wells, who has extensive experience in the postal and logistics industry

Under his leadership, WHISTL has grown to become a major player in the UK delivery market

For more information on WHISTL's services and sustainability efforts, individuals and businesses can visit their website at www.whistl.co.uk

The company's registered office address is at Merit House, Eden Place, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1AT

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for WHISTL UK LIMITED shows that the average time to pay invoices has been increasing over the past three periods. In the most recent period, the average time to pay has increased by 5% compared to the previous period.

Volatility Analysis

The data for WHISTL UK LIMITED shows that the company has experienced some volatility over the past three periods. There has been a 10% increase in the average time to pay invoices in the most recent period compared to the previous period.

Summary Analysis

In the past three periods, WHISTL UK LIMITED has seen an increase in the average time to pay invoices, with the most significant increase occurring in the most recent period. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been decreasing, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has been increasing.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

In the payment cycle which follows 60 days from the end of the month in which a properly due invoice bearing a valid purchase order number is issued.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are referred initially to the contract manager and then escalated up to the director of Procurement and ultimately to a board director for resolution.

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

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