OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC

Company Information

Company Number
05386273
Registered Address
Gosling Building Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX4 4DQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
922.0
Turnover
198603000.0
EBITDA
-66608000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
9 March 2005
Nature of Business
72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Industries
Information Technology,Telecommunications And Data,Life Sciences And Medical Technology
Region
South East

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£356,778,000.00
Net Worth
£663,517,000.00
Total Current Assets
£638,000,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£102,532,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
51%
31-60 Days
38%
After 60 Days
12%
Not Paid Within Terms53%

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 202331 Jan 20243951%38%12%53%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 20234151%35%14%53%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202202 Aug 20233850%40%10%52%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202202 Aug 20233660%34%7%30%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202102 Aug 20234141%43%15%62%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202102 Aug 20233935%53%12%79%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202002 Aug 20234135%57%8%70%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202002 Aug 20233935%53%12%79%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201902 Aug 20234260%30%10%61%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201902 Aug 20233174%19%7%46%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201802 Aug 20232977%17%5%42%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201802 Aug 20233181%12%7%42%
01 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 201702 Aug 20232982%13%5%35%

Company Summary

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC is a UK-based company that specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based DNA sequencing technology

The company was founded in 2005 by Dr

Hagan Bayley and has since become a leader in the field of DNA sequencing

The company's sustainability program focuses on minimizing its environmental impact and promoting responsible business practices

This includes reducing waste, conserving resources, and promoting ethical sourcing and production methods

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC offers a range of products and services, including its flagship product, the MinION portable DNA sequencer

This device allows for real-time DNA sequencing and has applications in research, healthcare, and environmental monitoring

The key people at OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC include Dr

Gordon Sanghera, CEO; Dr

Spike Willcocks, CFO; and Dr

Susan Jane Hopkins, CTO

The company's board of directors is made up of experienced professionals from the biotechnology and healthcare industries

For more information on OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC and its products and services, visit their website at www.nanoporetech.com

The registered office address for the company is at Gosling Building, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4DQ, United Kingdom

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC's average time to pay invoices has been fluctuating between 29 to 42 days over the past six periods. However, there has been a slight decrease in the average time to pay from 41 days in 2023-01-01 to 39 days in 2023-07-01.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC's average time to pay invoices has been relatively stable with only a 3-day difference between the highest and lowest values. The highest volatility was seen in 2019-07-01 and the lowest in 2018-07-01.

Summary Analysis

Looking at the data over the past three periods, there has been a slight decrease in the average time to pay invoices from 41 days in 2023-01-01 to 39 days in 2023-07-01. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also increased from 51% in 2023-01-01 to 51% in 2023-07-01. However, there has been an increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days from 14% in 2023-01-01 to 12% in 2023-07-01.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Payment terms will vary based on the suppliers requirements and our commercial relationship. We are working towards ensuring that all smaller organisations have improved payment terms to ensure that they are paid promptly for the valuable services they provide to Oxford Nanopore

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

All invoices should be submitted to the accounts team (accounts@nanoporetech.com) and must include a valid purchase order number, a description of the goods and/or services delivered and the relevant quantities and values involved. Any payment disputes that are unable to be resolved by a suppliers main contact at Oxford Nanopore Technologies or the accounts payable team, should be directed to the procurement team (procurement@nanoporetech.com). The procurement team will liaise with legal, finance and responsible departments within Oxford Nanopore Technologies and include the supplier within these discussions as appropriate. The procurement team will look to respond to all queries within 1 week of receiving a dispute. Final resolution will depend on the complexity of the issue raised.

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