GLAXOSMITHKLINE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00835139
Registered Address
980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS
Status
Active
Employee Count
3245.0
Turnover
1428563000.0
EBITDA
194417000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
22 January 1965
Nature of Business
72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Industries
0
Region
London

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£0.00
Net Worth
£956,517,000.00
Total Current Assets
£495,111,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£773,093,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-30

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
17%
31-60 Days
9%
After 60 Days
74%
Not Paid Within Terms3%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20246817%9%74%3%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20237115%9%76%4%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202227 Jan 20237311%9%80%3%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202228 Jul 20227310%9%81%4%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20227115%11%74%5%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20217013%11%76%4%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202028 Jan 20216521%10%69%7%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20206914%11%75%4%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20206715%14%71%5%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20197011%14%75%4%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201831 Jan 2019739%10%81%6%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 2018765%7%88%13%

Company Summary

GLAXOSMITHKLINE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing innovative medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products

Their mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer

The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce their environmental impact, including reducing carbon emissions and water consumption

They also have programs in place to promote ethical and responsible business practices, such as their Supplier Code of Conduct

GLAXOSMITHKLINE offers a wide range of products and services, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and vaccines

Some notable products include Advair, a treatment for asthma and COPD, and Panadol, a pain reliever

They also have a strong presence in the consumer healthcare market with brands such as Sensodyne, Aquafresh, and Nicorette

One of the key people at GLAXOSMITHKLINE is the CEO, Emma Walmsley, who has been leading the company since 2017

She is committed to driving innovation and growth while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability

The company's registered office address is 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS, United Kingdom

Their website address is www.gsk.com where one can find more information about their products, sustainability initiatives, and contact information

This includes their customer service number for any inquiries or concerns

In summary, GLAXOSMITHKLINE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED is a leading global pharmaceutical company with a strong commitment to sustainability

They offer a wide range of products and services and are led by a dedicated CEO

Their registered office is in Brentford, UK and their website provides information and contact details for customers

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for GLAXOSMITHKLINE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED to pay invoices has decreased from 76 days in Jan 2018 to 68 days in Dec 2023, showing a positive trend towards faster payments. This can also be seen in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, which has increased from 5% to 17% in the same time period.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the company's payment practices can be seen in the fluctuation of the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, which ranges from 5% to 21%. This shows that the company's payment behavior is not consistent and can have a significant impact on their suppliers.

Summary Analysis

In the past three periods, there has been a steady decline in the average time taken for GLAXOSMITHKLINE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED to pay invoices. The company has also shown improvement in paying invoices within the agreed terms, with the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days decreasing from 88% to 74%. The best period for the company was in Jul-Dec 2022, where they paid 21% of their invoices within 30 days. However, the worst period was in Jan-Jun 2018, where 88% of their invoices were paid later than 60 days.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Qualifying contracts for this entity contain a number of different payment periods:  Immediate  30 days  60 days  45 days  30 days and 5th of the following month  60 days and 5th of the following month Payments are made from date of receipt of invoice.

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

Yes – Standard 30-day terms for SMEs were introduced in place of a previous offer of 30 day terms upon application by the vendor.

Any other information about payment terms

1) Statistics Reported: Intercompany invoices and performance have been excluded from reported statistics as these are generally wholly owned group companies and would distort performance if included. 2) Payment terms for SMEs and 'Paid on Time' monitoring: Preferential payment terms of 30 days are put in place for vendors that are confirmed as SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises). We closely monitor our KPIs on a weekly basis to ensure that vendors (including SMEs) are paid on time. Corrective actions are taken to remedy any late payment issues where these are within the entity’s control.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

We offer our suppliers the following support and service:  Enquiries and complaints can be logged through our Helpdesk support system (mail or telephone). Issues are often related to incorrect invoice submission, payment terms are not as per contract, PO details are wrong / nonexistent etc. Key performance metrics are monitored for quality of Helpdesk support.  Our Supplier web pages also include details and a link to our Speak Up channels that enable concerns to be raised, including channels managed independently of GSK and the option to do so anonymously, although naturally it helps in resolving matters if we know as much as possible about the issue and complainant.  We have invested in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to ensure effective and independent supplier follow up and support to our suppliers raising issues.

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