INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC (UK) LTD.

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
1.3vs last year
#666 in UK
#16 in Creative
#317 in London

Company Information

Company Number
08315430
Registered Address
3 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9PE
Status
Active
Employee Count
690
Turnover
£85,862,000
EBITDA
£7,669,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
3 December 2012
Nature of Business
59111 - Motion picture production activities
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
94%
31-60 Days
5%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms17%

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: 2025-04-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
29 Mar 2025 - 27 Sept 202527 Oct 2025893%6%1%23%
29 Sept 2024 - 28 Mar 202522 Apr 2025894%5%1%17%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202328 Nov 20231985%13%3%40%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202315 May 20231687%9%3%35%
04 Apr 2021 - 02 Oct 202126 Oct 20212367%29%4%33%
04 Oct 2020 - 03 Apr 202130 Apr 20212362%34%4%26%
31 Mar 2019 - 28 Sept 201925 Oct 20192273%21%6%37%

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 standard payment terms are 60 days from date of supplier invoice. The standard payment terms for Sole Traders, Utilities, Equipment Rentals, Events & Production vary from 0 days/10 days/15 days/30 days. Payment terms may be set less than the standard payment terms if contractually agreed.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Industrial Light & Magic offer immediate payment by credit card where accepted

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Would be to contact ILM London Accounts Payable - accountspayable-lon@ilm.com

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

Industrial Light & Magic (UK) Ltd. is a renowned visual effects company based in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1975 by George Lucas and is now a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.

The company is known for its groundbreaking work in visual effects, animation, and motion graphics for film, television, and themed entertainment. Some of their notable projects include the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, Jurassic Park, and the Harry Potter series.

Industrial Light & Magic (UK) Ltd. also has a strong focus on sustainability. They have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact, such as using energy-efficient equipment and recycling materials. They also encourage their employees to adopt sustainable practices in their daily work.

The company offers a wide range of services, including pre-visualization, virtual production, 3D modeling and animation, and compositing. They also have a state-of-the-art motion capture studio, which allows them to create realistic and seamless visual effects.

The key people at Industrial Light & Magic (UK) Ltd. include President and CEO Lynwen Brennan, Executive Creative Director Christian Manz, and Head of Production Angela Barson. They are supported by a team of talented artists, producers, and technicians.

For more information on their services and projects, you can visit their website at www.ilm.com. Their registered office address is 20 Soho Square, London W1D 3QW, United Kingdom. Industrial Light & Magic (UK) Ltd. continues to be a leader in the visual effects industry, pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences for audiences around the world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,738,000
Net Worth
£26,192,000
Total Current Assets
£47,160,000
Total Current Liabilities
£29,463,000

Company Location