BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

PaymentCheck Score 2025
60Fair
1.0vs last year
#3119 in UK
#513 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00935048
Registered Address
400 South Oak Way, Reading, Berkshire, England, RG2 6AD
Status
Active
Employee Count
623
Turnover
£584,031,000
EBITDA
£46,990,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
8 July 1968
Nature of Business
46460 - Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
Industries
Supply Chain
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
45 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:130 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
40%
31-60 Days
41%
After 60 Days
19%
Not Paid Within Terms6%

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: 2025-01-08
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202516 Jul 20254841%35%24%6%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202408 Jan 20254540%41%19%6%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202416 Jul 20244540%43%17%10%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202315 Jan 20244743%44%13%10%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202205 Jan 20235035%48%17%15%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202220 Jul 20224842%44%14%14%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202125 Jan 20225037%51%12%10%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20205137%48%15%16%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20195033%51%16%22%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201819 Jul 20183948%36%16%22%

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

Standard payment terms are 30 days on receipt of invoice. Depending on the category of spend, higher or lower standard payment terms may also be employed in line with industry standards for those spend areas.

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

Dispute Resolution Process

The main point of contact for disputes is the Bayer Source to Pay - Shared Services Centre in Manila. In most cases, if an email is received regarding extremely due unpaid invoices, the vendor is asked to provide PDF copy of invoice/s with the Bayer contact person and/or Purchase Order number. Also, the email is forwarded to Procurement to look into the vendor concern and provide advice on how to deal with the vendor and its invoice.

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

BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a multinational corporation based in Germany with a registered office address in the UK. The company is a global leader in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and high-tech polymer materials.

As part of its sustainability program, BAYER is committed to promoting environmental, social, and economic responsibility in all its business operations. The company has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon emissions, increase the use of renewable energy, and promote sustainable agriculture practices.

In terms of products and services, BAYER offers a wide range of pharmaceuticals, consumer health products, and agricultural solutions. Its healthcare portfolio includes innovative medicines for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and women's health. The company also offers products for crop protection, seeds, and plant biotechnology to support sustainable agriculture.

BAYER is led by a team of experienced and dedicated individuals, including CEO Werner Baumann, who is responsible for the company's overall strategy and operations. Other key people include the heads of the three business divisions – Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science.

To learn more about BAYER and its sustainability initiatives, interested individuals can visit their website at www.bayer.co.uk. The company also has a strong presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, providing updates on its latest developments and initiatives. Overall, BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY remains committed to driving sustainable growth and creating value for its stakeholders.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,010,000
Net Worth
£184,428,000
Total Current Assets
£245,204,000
Total Current Liabilities
£190,036,000

Company Location