The majority of WATERLINE LIMITED's payments (70%) consistently fall within the 31-60 day window, indicating a strong trend towards paying outside standard 30-day terms. While only 11% are paid within 30 days, their average payment time of 49 days is significantly influenced by a noticeable 19% of payments extending beyond 60 days.
Payments exhibit moderate predictability, with the largest segment reliably paying between 31 and 60 days. However, the 19% of payments exceeding 60 days introduces an element of variability, indicating a risk of extended payment cycles despite no officially recorded "late" payments.
Suppliers should anticipate an average payment cycle of approximately 49 days, with a high likelihood of payments falling within the 31-60 day range and a notable portion extending beyond 60 days. To mitigate potential cash flow challenges, it is recommended to negotiate payment terms that align with WATERLINE's typical 30-60+ day cycle and factor in the possibility of delayed payments for nearly one-fifth of invoices.
| 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 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 21 May 2019 | 49 | 11% | 70% | 19% | 0% |
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Standard payment terms
It is Waterline's policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of invoices. The Company normally settles trade payables on 30 days terms, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers, in particular small local businesses.
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
90
It is Waterline's policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of invoices. The Company normally settles trade payables on 30 days terms, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers, in particular small local businesses.
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?
No information available
Waterline Limited is a UK wholesale supplier of kitchen furniture, appliances, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products, serving the independent kitchen specialist sector. The company was incorporated in 1947 as Holloway Furniture Company Limited, later renamed The Jenna Group Limited before adopting its current name. It operates as part of the Waterline Group, having been controlled by Waterline Group Plc since 2016. The company is currently recorded as being in administration. Companies House records also show a dissolved subsidiary, MPC Holdings Limited, linked to the group structure. The company holds leasehold property interests in Bath and North East Somerset and Greater Manchester.
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