TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
42Poor
5.0vs last year
#4053 in UK
#84 in Digital Entertainment
#1407 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01927955
Registered Address
160 Old Street, London, England, EC1V 9BW
Status
Active
Employee Count
423
Turnover
£276,134,000
EBITDA
£130,895,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
2 July 1985
Nature of Business
59113 - Television programme production activities
59133 - Television programme distribution activities
60200 - Television programming and broadcasting activities
63120 - Web portals
Industries
Digital Entertainment, Media And Publishing
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
53 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
24%
31-60 Days
54%
After 60 Days
22%
Not Paid Within Terms52%

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: 2025-07-23
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 202523 Jul 20255324%54%22%52%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20254523%54%23%56%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20244136%44%20%61%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244329%53%18%80%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202313 Jul 20233735%56%9%81%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20223635%60%5%58%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202129 Jan 20223827%68%5%65%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20203935%55%10%61%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201920 Feb 20203444%48%8%52%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20182464%35%2%33%

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 60 days from the date of invoice. Notwithstanding the standard payment terms described above, the company may agree different payment terms with individual suppliers on a case-by-case basis and as appropriate. Shorter payment terms than the standard have been agreed with respect to various contracts within the reporting period.

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

Dispute resolution process Escalation process for disputed invoices Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited Primary Requirements: Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited (“TBSEL”) operates a purchase order policy. TBSEL reserves the right to reject invoices directly back to suppliers if, where applicable, they are not accompanied by a valid PO number. Where a PO has been issued by TBSEL, accompanying invoices should not exceed the value of the PO. Internal stakeholders raise requests for new suppliers via Procurement. Applications are filtered to determine whether existing alternatives exist, or whether tendering / benchmarking is required. A New Supplier Pack is sent to the potential provider, complete with standard MSA, banking request details, a COI and GDPR form. Suppliers are then loaded into PeopleSoft to enable POs to be raised. Where to send your invoices to: All invoices should be sent by e-mail to Turner Broadcasting System Europe accounts payable team. Our e-mail address is ap.london@wbd.com For regional specific invoices please refer to the e-mail address on your purchase order. Who to Contact: For regional specific invoices please e-mail all enquiries to the contact details on your purchase order. Our standard payment terms: Our standard supplier payment terms are 60 days from date of invoice. For payment and invoice enquiries please call the accounts payable helpdesk. The helpdesk will be able to advise on all payment or invoice enquiries. Our escalation process: Any invoices that TBSEL dispute will be returned by your business point of contact with a full explanation of the dispute. This is the person who you are working with to supply goods and services to TBSEL. Any invoice or payment enquiries/disputes which are not fully resolved to your satisfaction, can, in turn, be escalated to: 1. Your business point of contact. This is the member of Turner Broadcasting that you are working with to provide the goods and services to our business. 2. The accounts payable team. The accounts payable team will escalate any invoice or payment dispute accordingly to the relevant point of contact. Contact the team at ap.london@wbd.com 3. The EMEA accounts payable manager: Przemyslaw Smigielski - przemyslaw.smigielski@wbd.com

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

TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED is a leading media company that operates a variety of television channels in Europe, including CNN International, Cartoon Network, and TNT. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

In terms of products and services, TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED offers a wide range of entertainment options for viewers, including news, sports, and cartoons. The company is constantly innovating and expanding its offerings to meet the changing demands of its audience.

The key people at TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED include Giorgio Stock, President of Turner EMEA, and Hannes Heyelmann, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Turner Central and Eastern Europe. Both are highly experienced and have played a crucial role in the company's success.

As part of its sustainability efforts, TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED has implemented energy-saving measures in its offices and production facilities, reduced its carbon footprint, and promotes recycling and waste reduction. The company also supports various charitable organizations and encourages its employees to volunteer in their local communities.

The registered office address of TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED is Turner House, 16 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7HS, United Kingdom. The company's website is www.turner.com and it can be contacted through the website or via email at info@turner.com. Overall, TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM EUROPE LIMITED is a leading media company that not only provides top-quality entertainment, but also strives to make a positive impact on the environment and society.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£50,231,124
Net Worth
£191,337,100
Total Current Assets
£334,362,266
Total Current Liabilities
£163,660,332

Company Location