CARGILL PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
50Poor
4.0vs last year
#3657 in UK
#55 in Food And Drink
#598 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
01387437
Employee Count
755
Turnover
£1,163,311,000
EBITDA
£68,802,000

Additional Details

Industries
Food And Drink, Raw Materials And Intermediate Goods
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
45 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
43%
31-60 Days
32%
After 60 Days
25%
Not Paid Within Terms27%

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: 2024-12-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Dec 2024 - 31 May 202520 Jun 20254022%47%31%29%
01 Jun 2024 - 30 Nov 202427 Dec 20244543%32%25%27%
01 Dec 2023 - 31 May 202418 Jun 20244224%40%36%23%
01 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 202322 Dec 20235548%30%23%16%
01 Dec 2022 - 31 May 202326 Jun 20233469%23%8%11%
01 Jun 2022 - 30 Nov 202223 Dec 20223370%22%9%14%
01 Dec 2021 - 31 May 202230 Jun 20223660%29%10%20%
01 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 202123 Dec 20213468%27%6%11%
01 Dec 2020 - 31 May 202130 Jun 20213273%20%6%11%
01 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 202028 Dec 20203374%19%7%12%
01 Dec 2018 - 31 May 201927 Jun 20193276%17%7%13%
01 Jun 2017 - 30 Nov 201722 Dec 20172479%17%4%9%

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 30 days Standard 60 days Standard 90 days

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

NA

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

There is a Supplier relations department who are responsible to reply to the Supplier in case of invoice status query. The Department can be reached via generic email addresses which suppliers are advised to use when they have questions in this regard. The supplier relations team investigates the issue sometimes in cooperation with the Business units, Invoice processing department and the Procurement department and then, they provide an answer to the supplier. A toll-free number is also provided if suppliers wish to call.

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

CARGILL PLC is an international food and agriculture company that operates in over 70 countries. The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing its environmental impact and creating a more sustainable food system.

The company's products and services include a wide range of food and agricultural products, including grains, oilseeds, cocoa, meat, and poultry. CARGILL PLC also offers risk management and financial solutions to its customers in the food and agriculture industry.

The key people of CARGILL PLC include the CEO, David MacLennan, and the Chairman, Gregory Page. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, conserve water, and improve the livelihoods of farmers.

CARGILL PLC can be contacted through their website, which is available in British English. The company's registered office address is in Wayzata, Minnesota, USA. CARGILL PLC is committed to providing sustainable and responsible solutions to meet the growing demand for food and agriculture products around the world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,390,000
Net Worth
£579,166,000
Total Current Assets
£417,147,000
Total Current Liabilities
£515,932,000