BURBERRY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
81Good
2.0vs last year
#1649 in UK
#60 in Creative
#721 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00162636
Registered Address
Horseferry House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AW
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,093
Turnover
£1,990,656,000
EBITDA
£692,062,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
9 January 1920
Nature of Business
13921 - Manufacture of soft furnishings
14132 - Manufacture of other women's outerwear
46420 - Wholesale of clothing and footwear
47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
27 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
72%
31-60 Days
25%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms7%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 202527 Oct 20252868%29%3%8%
30 Sept 2024 - 29 Mar 202525 Apr 20252772%25%3%7%
02 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 202425 Apr 20243164%30%6%16%
02 Apr 2023 - 01 Oct 202323 Oct 20233657%36%7%18%
03 Apr 2022 - 02 Oct 202220 Oct 20223361%32%7%20%
28 Mar 2021 - 27 Sept 202119 Oct 20213164%32%4%11%
27 Sept 2020 - 27 Mar 202125 Apr 20213363%31%6%15%
31 Mar 2019 - 28 Sept 201929 Oct 20193063%31%6%18%

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

Other than in exceptional circumstances, Burberry’s standard payment terms are between 30 and 60 days from the date 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

As part of our ongoing efforts to pay our vendors on time we are pleased to confirm that in this reporting period: (i) 93% of payments made by Burberry were paid within the agreed payment period and (ii) from the date of receipt of a valid invoice an average of 27 days was taken to make a payment to our vendors.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes can be raised by suppliers to Burberry by emailing the UK accounts payable mailbox UK.AccountsPayable@burberry.com

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

BURBERRY LIMITED is a British luxury fashion brand that was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. The company is headquartered in London, UK and has a global presence with over 500 stores in more than 50 countries.

The main activities of BURBERRY LIMITED include designing, manufacturing, and selling high-end clothing, accessories, and beauty products for men, women, and children. The brand is known for its iconic trench coats, checkered patterns, and classic designs.

In recent years, BURBERRY LIMITED has prioritized sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes using sustainable materials in their products, reducing carbon emissions in their supply chain, and partnering with organizations to promote circular fashion. The company also has a goal to become carbon neutral by 2022.

Some of BURBERRY LIMITED's notable products and services include their signature trench coats, cashmere scarves, and fragrances. They also offer personalization services and have a digital platform where customers can customize and purchase their own unique pieces.

The key people at BURBERRY LIMITED include Marco Gobbetti, the CEO, and Riccardo Tisci, the Chief Creative Officer. Together, they lead a team of talented designers, marketers, and business professionals.

For more information on BURBERRY LIMITED and their products, customers can visit their website at www.burberry.com. The registered office address is Horseferry House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AW, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£840,555,000
Net Worth
£470,180,000
Total Current Assets
£1,462,033,000
Total Current Liabilities
£732,100,000

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