HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- SC027389
- Registered Address
- 103 Westerhill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2QT
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 1,035
- Turnover
- £273,883,000
- EBITDA
- £37,529,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://harpercollins.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 29 November 1949
- Nature of Business
- 58110 - Book publishing82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
- Industries
- Creative,Media And Publishing,Lifestyle And Entertainment
- Region
- Scotland
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2024 - 27 Jun 2025 | 11 Jul 2025 | 28 | 72% | 21% | 7% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 14 Jul 2024 | 27 | 70% | 25% | 5% | 1% |
| 27 Dec 2021 - 03 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 29 | 67% | 26% | 7% | 1% |
| 29 Dec 2020 - 25 Jun 2021 | 23 Jul 2021 | 27 | 74% | 19% | 7% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 29 | 75% | 18% | 7% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 33 | 66% | 25% | 9% | 6% |
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
We generally pay author expenses on immediate terms, hence 0 days as shortest standard term. We may also pay immediately to secure goods or services for events etc. Longest payment terms are 12 weeks from end of month so have used 120 days in this field since it requires a number to be entered.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
1) Most frequently used payment terms are 30 days from invoice date 2) Exceptions are made for author expenses which are generally processed as immediate payment terms 3) Maximum payment terms – a. POs quote 90 days but the standard at vendor creation is 30 days b. We make payments on account to some key suppliers. c. Occasionally, we may make immediate payments for various reasons e.g. to secure goods, bookings, venues and other items for author tours or other events. 4) Some suppliers e.g. utilities are paid by Direct Debit. Corresponding invoices are marked as paid when the funds are deducted from our account, not when the invoice is received. 5) When calculating the average number of days from receipt to payment we have calculated from scan date to payment date plus an additional 2 days. This is to account for our 48 hour SLA to log all received invoices from date of receipt. For the purposes of calculating the metric we have assumed that the SLA was achieved in each case. 6) We have added a further 1 day for USD & EUR processing and 2 days for other payment currencies.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
Dispute Resolution Process
Any invoice that is in dispute is referred to the relevant buyer/approver. AP may check in on progress of the dispute but this must be resolved between the supplier and their HarperCollins Publishers contact. AP does not have the appropriate knowledge of whether the goods or services have been delivered to the expected quality and therefore is not able to resolve disputes.
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
HarperCollins Publishers Limited is a British publishing company that was founded in 1817. The company is a subsidiary of News Corp and is headquartered in London, England.
The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing their carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices throughout their operations. This includes using sustainable paper and materials for their books, implementing energy-efficient practices in their offices and warehouses, and partnering with organizations to promote sustainable practices in the publishing industry.
HarperCollins offers a wide range of products and services including books, ebooks, audiobooks, and digital platforms for authors and readers. They publish a variety of genres, from fiction and non-fiction to children's books and academic texts. The company also offers marketing and distribution services for their authors.
The key people at HarperCollins include Brian Murray, President and CEO, and Charlie Redmayne, Chief Executive Officer. They have a team of experienced editors, designers, and marketers who work together to produce high-quality publications.
HarperCollins Publishers Limited can be contacted through their website: www.harpercollins.co.uk. Their registered office address is The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom. Customers can also connect with the company through their social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
