Supply Chain Payment Improvement Plan Summary

1. Commitment

Dunton is committed to maintaining fair and responsible payment practices throughout its supply chain and recognises the importance of prompt payment in supporting suppliers, subcontractors and service providers. Supplier payment performance is monitored through the company’s finance and governance processes and forms part of our commitment to responsible business practices.

2. Areas Identified

Following a review of recent payment performance data, several factors have been identified which may contribute to delays in invoice processing and payment:

• Invoice queries requiring clarification.

• Missing or incomplete supplier documentation.

• Purchase order discrepancies.

• Delays in approval workflows.

• Commercial reviews relating to variations or disputed valuations.

• Supplier account amendments and verification requirements.

3. Actions to Improve Performance

Dunton will:

• Review opportunities to improve payment processes and supplier engagement.

• Provide clearer guidance regarding invoice submission requirements.

• Strengthen invoice tracking and approval procedures.

• Undertake regular aged creditor reviews.

• Improve communication between operational, commercial and finance teams.

• Monitor payment performance metrics on a regular basis.

• Escalate outstanding invoice queries at an earlier stage.

• Identify recurring causes of payment delays and implement corrective actions.

4. Monitoring and Governance

Progress against this improvement plan will be monitored through the company’s financial governance arrangements and reviewed by senior management. Payment performance metrics will be periodically reviewed, with actions implemented where opportunities for improvement are identified.

5. Director Commitment

Dunton remains committed to improving payment performance, supporting a resilient supply chain and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

6. Commitment & Review Date

Commitment By: Dannyjo Cox, Managing Director

Commitment Date: 27 August 2026

Next Review Date: 27 August 2027

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