ARJO UK LIMITED demonstrates a heavily skewed payment pattern, with 80% of payments settling in the 31–60 day window and an average payment time of 43 days, indicating a consistent but delayed payment cycle well beyond standard 30-day terms. Only 11% of payments are made within the expected 30-day period, suggesting that early or on-time settlement is the exception rather than the norm. The 9% of payments exceeding 60 days adds a further tail risk, though the bulk of activity is concentrated in the mid-range delay band.
Despite the persistent lateness, the concentration of 80% of payments within the 31–60 day band indicates a degree of predictability — suppliers can reasonably anticipate settlement within approximately 43 days. However, a 92% late payment rate is a significant reliability concern, meaning almost all invoices will breach standard terms regardless of invoice size or timing. The 9% over-60-day portion introduces moderate unpredictability for a minority of transactions, which could disproportionately affect cash flow planning.
ARJO UK LIMITED presents a high-lateness but moderately predictable payment profile, making them a manageable but elevated-risk trading partner under standard 30-day terms. Suppliers should strongly consider negotiating extended net-45 or net-60 payment terms upfront to align contractual expectations with actual behaviour and avoid unnecessary late payment disputes. To mitigate cash flow exposure, suppliers may also wish to apply early payment discounts, enforce contractual late payment interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, or require partial upfront payment for larger orders.
| 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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 43 | 11% | 80% | 9% | 92% |
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Standard payment terms
30 days
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
75
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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ARJO UK LIMITED is the United Kingdom operating entity of Arjo, an international medical devices and healthcare solutions company. The business operates as a private limited company, reflecting its structured corporate standing within the UK market.
The company is registered under company number 10842512 and maintains its registered office at Arjohuntleigh House, Houghton Hall Business Park, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5XF. Incorporated on 29 June 2017, the company is based in the East of England region and holds active status with Companies House.
Arjo specialises in medical devices and solutions designed to improve the lives of people with reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. The company's product and service portfolio encompasses patient handling equipment, medical beds, hygiene systems, disinfection solutions, and diagnostics, serving NHS trusts, care homes, and healthcare providers across the United Kingdom.
As an active private limited company operating within the UK healthcare sector, ARJO UK LIMITED forms part of a wider international group committed to delivering clinical and operational support to healthcare organisations. The company's Bedfordshire base serves as its principal point of administration for UK operations.