UNIVERSAL PICTURES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
71Fair
7.3vs last year
#2887 in UK
#111 in Creative
#1207 in London

Company Information

Company Number
04946051
Registered Address
1 Central St. Giles, St. Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU
Status
Active
Employee Count
134
Turnover
£94,805,000
EBITDA
£1,598,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
28 October 2003
Nature of Business
59131 - Motion picture distribution activities
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Digital Entertainment, Media And Publishing
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
74%
31-60 Days
18%
After 60 Days
8%
Not Paid Within Terms25%

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 20253666%26%8%33%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244852%34%15%24%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20234357%30%12%25%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224645%40%15%30%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20224837%44%19%47%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20215829%52%19%49%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20205240%39%21%51%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20195239%38%23%51%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20194749%35%15%26%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201824 Jul 20185348%36%16%31%

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 International Limited is a film distribution company based in London, UK. It is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures, a major American film studio. The company is responsible for distributing Universal Pictures' films to international markets outside of the United States and Canada.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing its environmental impact through various initiatives, such as using sustainable packaging for DVD and Blu-ray releases, promoting energy efficiency in its offices and studios, and implementing green transportation practices.

Universal Pictures International Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including theatrical distribution, home entertainment, and television distribution. The company works with local partners in each market to tailor its distribution strategies and marketing campaigns to meet the specific needs of each region.

Key people in the company include Duncan Clark, President of Universal Pictures International Distribution, and Simon Hewlett, Managing Director of Universal Pictures International Entertainment. They are supported by a team of experienced executives and employees who are dedicated to bringing Universal Pictures' films to audiences around the world.

For more information on Universal Pictures International Limited, including its sustainability program and a list of current and upcoming releases, visit their website at www.universalpictures.com/international. The registered office address for the company is 1 Central St Giles, St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£5,251,000
Total Current Assets
£18,299,000
Total Current Liabilities
£15,782,000

Company Location