Industry ranking
The company exhibits a consistent trend of paying beyond standard 30-day terms, with an average payment time of 48 days. A significant 68% of payments reliably fall within the 31-60 day window, establishing a clear operational rhythm for invoice settlement. This indicates a predictable pattern of extended payment cycles rather than erratic or fluctuating speeds.
While the majority of payments are predictable within 31-60 days, a notable 19% extending beyond 60 days introduces some unpredictability for a segment of invoices. However, the relatively low 6% rate for truly late payments suggests that while extended, actual delinquency is not a primary concern. This profile indicates a generally reliable payer, albeit one with a consistent tendency to stretch payment schedules.
Suppliers should anticipate an average payment time of approximately 48 days, with the majority of invoices settling between 31 and 60 days. To mitigate potential cash flow strain, it is crucial to factor in these extended terms and establish clear payment milestones upfront during contract negotiation. Overall, the company is a stable but slow payer, making clear expectations and potentially adjusted pricing for extended credit key decision factors.
| 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 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 17 Oct 2025 | 42 | 11% | 69% | 20% | 7% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 24 Apr 2025 | 48 | 13% | 68% | 19% | 6% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 40 days net monthly. We do offer weekly payments and 30 days net monthly.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
72
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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This company is the topco holding entity, incorporated in 2023, for the group trading as The APC, the UK's largest independent overnight parcel delivery network. The APC, established in 1994, operates through more than 90 independently owned member depots and a central sortation hub, offering timed, next-day, specialist handling and international delivery services to SMEs across the UK. The registered office is a national sortation centre in Cannock, Staffordshire. As a topco entity, the company itself functions as a holding vehicle within the group structure rather than operating deliveries directly, with the trading and operational activity carried out at group and depot level under The APC brand.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: apc-overnight.com · apc-overnight.com