TOWERS WATSON LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
43Poor
0.2vs last year
#3962 in UK
#664 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
05379716
Registered Address
Watson House, London Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9PQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,525
Turnover
£541,786,000
EBITDA
£61,112,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
1 March 2005
Nature of Business
74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
47 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
16%
31-60 Days
77%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms50%

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: 2024-07-29
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 202530 Jul 20254514%81%5%52%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20244716%77%7%50%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202325 Jan 20244714%76%10%53%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20234516%78%6%51%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202228 Jul 20224523%68%9%46%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20214529%64%7%46%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 202014114%57%29%70%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20193637%58%5%27%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20184033%59%8%67%

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 Company’s standard contractual payment terms for all qualifying contracts are payments within 30 days after the date of invoice. Other payment terms may apply. Agreed payment terms are reflected in our contractual documentation and accounting system.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Payments only fall due in our accounting system once terms are exceeded. The overdue statistics include a large proportion of invoices that were settled within a few working days of the due date.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

Payment processing is managed by the Accounts Payable function and any supplier queries are actioned by that team. In the event they are unable to resolve the matter, the query will be discussed between the supplier and relevant colleague to ensure satisfactory resolution for both the supplier and the Company.

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

Towers Watson Limited is a global professional services company that specializes in risk management, insurance, and human resource consulting. The company was formed in 2010 through the merger of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt.

Their sustainability program is focused on reducing their environmental impact, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting communities. They have set targets to reduce their carbon emissions, increase the diversity of their workforce, and donate a certain percentage of their profits to charitable causes.

Their products and services include risk and financial management, insurance brokerage, employee benefits consulting, and talent management. They work with clients to identify and mitigate risks, design and implement employee benefit plans, and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

The key people at Towers Watson Limited include John Haley, the CEO, and Roger Millay, the CFO. They also have a team of experienced consultants and advisors who work closely with clients to provide personalized solutions.

Their website address is www.towerswatson.com and their registered office address is 71 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6TP, United Kingdom. They have offices in over 120 countries, making them a truly global company.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£28,934,000
Net Worth
£328,595,000
Total Current Assets
£404,323,000
Total Current Liabilities
£214,480,000

Company Location