INDEPENDENT VETCARE LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
07746795
Registered Address
The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2AU
Status
Active
Employee Count
16098.0
Turnover
987500000.0
EBITDA
249000000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
19 August 2011
Nature of Business
75000 - Veterinary activities
Industries
Environment,Agriculture And Waste
Region
South West

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£51,900,000.00
Net Worth
-£1,060,200,000.00
Total Current Assets
£166,000,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£184,300,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-04-01 to 2023-09-30Filed: 2024-02-08

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
58 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:93 days
Max Contractual:93 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
37%
31-60 Days
19%
After 60 Days
44%
Not Paid Within Terms28%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✓ Yes
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 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202308 Feb 20245837%19%44%28%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202308 Feb 20246037%18%45%13%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202208 Feb 20246435%11%54%17%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202208 Feb 20246834%17%49%17%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202110 Feb 20226945%20%35%50%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202110 May 20217438%18%44%60%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202021 Oct 20206341%13%46%60%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202021 Oct 2020
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202030 Apr 20205640%12%47%69%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201902 Dec 20195143%8%49%74%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201902 Dec 20195749%11%40%73%

Company Summary

Independent Vetcare Limited (IVC) is a leading veterinary services provider in the UK, with over 700 veterinary practices and 5000 employees

The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in West Malling, Kent

IVC offers a range of services to support the health and well-being of pets, including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency care

They also provide services for farm animals and equine veterinary care

As part of their commitment to sustainability, IVC has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and implementing recycling programs, and promoting sustainable practices within their practices

The company also offers a range of high-quality products to support pet health, from food and supplements to grooming and healthcare products

These products are carefully selected by their team of veterinary experts and are available in their practices and online

IVC is led by a team of experienced and dedicated individuals, including CEO David Hillier and Chairman Peter Watson

The company has a strong focus on employee development and support, with a dedicated training academy and career progression opportunities

For more information on IVC and their services, visit their website at https://www.independentvetcare.co.uk/

Their registered office address is Unit 8, Blenheim Office Park, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LN

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for Independent Vetcare Limited to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a slight increase in the most recent period compared to the previous two periods. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also fluctuated, with the highest percentage in the most recent period and the lowest in the second most recent period. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in the most recent period compared to the previous two periods.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in Independent Vetcare Limited's average time to pay invoices has been relatively low, with only a slight increase in the most recent period compared to the previous two periods. The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also been low, with a slight increase in the most recent period compared to the previous two periods. The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has been the lowest, with consistent numbers over the past three periods.

Summary Analysis

In the past three periods, Independent Vetcare Limited has shown a slight increase in the average time taken to pay invoices, with a fluctuation in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively stable. In the most recent period, there has been an improvement in paying invoices within 30 days, but there has been an increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days compared to the previous two periods.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30 Days

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

93

Dispute Resolution Process

Helpdesk contacted via Email or phone

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