LONGITUDE RESEARCH LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 07514721
- Registered Address
- Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London, England, EC4M 9BT
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 51.0
- Turnover
- 11355000.0
- EBITDA
- 4069000.0
Additional Details
- Website
- https://www.longitude.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 2 February 2011
- Nature of Business
- 58142 - Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
- Industries
- Financial Services,Professional Services
- Region
- London
Company Location
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Financial Metrics
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Performance Reports History
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 02 Feb 2024 | 19 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 55% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 09 Aug 2023 | 18 | 90% | 10% | 0% | 57% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 23 | 89% | 11% | 0% | 55% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 25 | 75% | 25% | 1% | 66% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 18 | 92% | 8% | 0% | 50% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 20 Jul 2021 | 15 | 96% | 4% | 0% | 42% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 20 Jan 2021 | 15 | 97% | 3% | 0% | 48% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 04 Aug 2020 | 15 | 96% | 4% | 0% | 57% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 20 Jan 2020 | 18 | 85% | 15% | 0% | 76% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 35 | 69% | 18% | 13% | 80% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 17 Jan 2019 | 17 | 87% | 12% | 1% | 57% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 01 Aug 2018 | 22 | 77% | 12% | 11% | 88% |
Company Summary
Longitude Research Limited is a research and consulting firm based in London, UK
The company specializes in providing insights and solutions to organizations, helping them make strategic decisions and drive growth
The company's sustainability program focuses on conducting research and offering consultancy services to help businesses become more environmentally and socially responsible
They also work with organizations to develop sustainable business strategies and implement sustainability practices
Longitude Research Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including market research, data analysis, and strategic planning
They also provide customized solutions to meet the specific needs of their clients
The key people at Longitude Research Limited include the founder and CEO, Sarah Jones, and a team of experienced researchers and consultants
They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company, ensuring high-quality services for their clients
For more information, the company's website is www.longituderesearch.com
The registered office address is 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1BE, United Kingdom
Longitude Research Limited is committed to helping businesses thrive while promoting sustainability, making them a valuable partner for organizations looking to make a positive impact
Company Review
Trend Analysis
The average time taken for LONGITUDE RESEARCH LIMITED to pay invoices has been fluctuating over the past three years, with the highest average of 35 days in 2019 and the lowest average of 15 days in 2020 and 2021. However, there seems to be a slight increasing trend in the average time to pay from 2022 onwards, with an average of 25 days in 2022 and 23 days in 2023.
Volatility Analysis
The volatility of LONGITUDE RESEARCH LIMITED's payment behavior can be seen in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, which has fluctuated between 69% and 97% over the past three years. This indicates that the company's promptness in paying invoices has varied significantly. Additionally, the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also fluctuated, with a high of 13% in 2019 and a low of 0% in the most recent period.
Summary Analysis
Looking at the past three periods, there has been a general improvement in LONGITUDE RESEARCH LIMITED's payment behavior. The average time taken to pay invoices has decreased from 35 days in 2019 to 18 days in 2023. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also increased from 69% in 2019 to 89% in 2023. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also decreased significantly, from 13% in 2019 to 3% in 2023. However, there is still room for improvement in paying invoices within the agreed terms, as the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has remained relatively high at 3% in the most recent period.
Invoice Payment Practices
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Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
The most common supplier payment terms are: • Net 30 – All vendors • Immediate – Vendors The maximum payment period agreed to in July – December 2023 is 30 days. Payment terms depends largely on agreements with respective suppliers. Should the agreement be silent, the default payment term of 30 applies. There have been no changes to standard payment terms in the reporting period.
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
30
Dispute Resolution Process
The business contact is responsible for confirming that the good / service delivered is of the required quality before payment is actioned. Invoice disputes are addressed with the suppliers directly by the business contact. Invoices under dispute can be processed within Oracle ebusiness suite and placed on hold. Approval and payment may take some time as dependent on the resolution of the dispute. Suppliers can contact the Global Accounts Payable team via its group mailbox accounts.payable@ft.com. An Accounts Payable Analyst would be available to answer supplier queries 22 x 5. The Global Accounts Payable team ensures that authorizers are regularly chased to approve invoices in their approval queues and any long outstanding invoices not approved within reasonable timeframes will be queried, thereby, identifying any disputed invoice. We recommend suppliers to send their invoices directly to email address accounts.payable@ft.com to be lodged within our Oracle system and to commence tracking through to settlement
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
