Industry ranking
WELLA UK LTD demonstrates a clear trend of extended payment cycles, with an average payment time of 72 days. A significant 48% of invoices are paid over 60 days, indicating a consistent trajectory towards very slow settlement. Only 29% of payments fall within the standard 30-day term.
The high percentage of late payments (48%) and payments exceeding 60 days (48%) suggests a low level of reliability for timely settlement. Suppliers face considerable unpredictability regarding when payments will be received, posing a notable cash flow risk. This payment behavior implies a consistent requirement for extended working capital.
Overall, WELLA UK LTD presents a high payment risk for suppliers due to consistently extended payment cycles and a high incidence of late payments. Key decision factors should include the supplier's capacity to absorb long payment terms and the potential impact on their cash flow. Mitigation strategies could involve negotiating shorter payment terms, requesting upfront payments, or implementing late payment penalties.
| 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 | 02 Feb 2026 | 83 | 25% | 22% | 53% | 23% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 08 Aug 2025 | 72 | 29% | 23% | 48% | 48% |
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Standard payment terms
Large contracts (over $40k annual value) - 120 days, pre-defined exceptions available for some small contracts (less than $40k annual value) and specific categories of supplier - 30-90 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
120
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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
Wella UK Ltd is the UK entity of the Wella group, a global hair and beauty business trading through brands such as Wella Professionals and Wella Explore. Companies House records list its activities as wholesale of perfume and cosmetics, retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores, and other education not elsewhere classified, indicating involvement in supplying and selling beauty products and providing related training within the UK. The wider group's international operations are run from Switzerland, with this entity representing the UK arm rather than the parent organisation. It was incorporated in September 2020 and remains active, registered in Wimbledon, London.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: wella.com · wella.com