APAX PARTNERS LLP demonstrates a strong payment performance profile, with an average settlement time of 17 days — well ahead of the standard 30-day benchmark. The majority of payments (89%) are cleared within 30 days, indicating a consistent and disciplined payment culture. The small proportion of payments falling into the 31-60 day (8%) and over-60-day (3%) brackets suggests these delays are exceptions rather than a systemic pattern.
With 11% of payments classified as late, there is a modest but measurable degree of unpredictability in APAX PARTNERS LLP's payment behaviour. However, the concentration of late payments in the 31-60 day band (8%) rather than the over-60-day category (3%) suggests that when delays do occur, they tend to be short-lived rather than prolonged. This limits the financial exposure risk for suppliers managing cash flow against expected receivables.
Overall, APAX PARTNERS LLP represents a low-to-moderate payment risk and is a reliable counterparty for suppliers to engage with. The 17-day average payment time and 89% on-time rate make this client suitable for standard trade credit terms without requiring heightened monitoring. Suppliers may wish to include a light-touch payment reminder at the 25-day mark to address the 11% late payment rate and further safeguard cash flow predictability.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 17 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 11% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We do not impose standard payment terms on suppliers for qualifying contracts. Apax Partners LLP agrees appropriate terms of payment with suppliers and abides by those terms on the timely submission of valid invoices. In the absence of agreed terms with a supplier, the LLP's policy is to pay within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice.
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
30
In the event of a dispute, the relevant business contact at Apax (which will vary from contract to contract) will contact the supplier in an attempt to resolve the issue. The business contact will aim to deal with the dispute promptly in accordance with the terms of the contract and escalate as appropriate to ensure a swift resolution.
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?
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Apax Partners LLP is a limited liability partnership operating within the private equity and investment advisory sector. The firm is a constituent of the globally recognised Apax Partners brand, which specialises in private equity investment and fund management.
Incorporated on 4 October 2002, Apax Partners LLP is registered in England and Wales under company number OC303117. The partnership maintains its registered office at 1 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LX, positioning it within one of the capital's most prominent business districts.
As a limited liability partnership operating in the investment management sector, firms of this type typically provide services including private equity fund management, investment advisory services, and capital deployment across portfolio companies. Such organisations operate within the regulatory framework of the UK financial services industry, working with institutional investors and managing significant capital commitments across multiple sectors and geographies.
Apax Partners LLP holds an active status on the Companies House register, reflecting its continued operation as a legal business entity in the United Kingdom.