THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
84Good
2.5vs last year
#1395 in UK
#32 in Digital Entertainment
#619 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00530051
Registered Address
3 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9PE
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,886
Turnover
£3,971,103,000
EBITDA
£881,456,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 March 1954
Nature of Business
90030 - Artistic creation
Industries
Digital Entertainment, Media And Publishing
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
21 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
73%
31-60 Days
21%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms22%

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: 2025-04-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
29 Mar 2025 - 27 Sept 202527 Oct 20251977%19%4%16%
29 Sept 2024 - 28 Mar 202522 Apr 20252173%21%6%22%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202328 Nov 20232572%22%6%19%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202315 May 20232674%19%7%17%
04 Apr 2021 - 02 Oct 202126 Oct 20213361%31%8%22%
04 Oct 2020 - 03 Apr 202130 Apr 20213455%36%9%23%
31 Mar 2019 - 28 Sept 201925 Oct 20192568%25%7%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

The standard payment terms are 60 days from date of supplier invoice. The standard payment terms for Sole Traders, Utilities, Equipment Rentals, Events & Production vary from 0 days/10 days/15 days/30 days. Payment terms may be set less than the standard payment terms if contractually agreed.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

The Walt Disney Company and subsidiaries (where applicable), offer immediate payment by credit card where accepted.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Our global terms and conditions, including our dispute resolution process can be found on our Supplier Portal. These global terms and conditions are equally applied to UK entities. https://disney.apexanalytix.com https://dwss-ptp.disney.com/support/home

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

The Walt Disney Company Limited is a multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and has since grown into one of the largest and most successful media companies in the world.

The company's sustainability program, known as "Disney Conservation Fund", focuses on protecting and preserving the environment, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting communities. They also have initiatives in place to reduce their carbon footprint, conserve water, and promote responsible sourcing and waste management.

Disney offers a wide range of products and services, including theme parks, films, television shows, merchandise, and digital media. Some of their most well-known and beloved brands include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

The key people at The Walt Disney Company Limited include Bob Chapek, CEO and Chairman, and Christine McCarthy, CFO. They are supported by a team of executives and employees who are dedicated to creating magical experiences for their customers while also upholding the company's values and promoting sustainability.

For further information on the company, their products and services, and sustainability efforts, you can visit their website at www.thewaltdisneycompany.com. The registered office address for The Walt Disney Company Limited is 3 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9PE, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£133,130,000
Net Worth
£1,190,771,000
Total Current Assets
£1,217,257,000
Total Current Liabilities
£858,056,000

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