Falcon Timber Limited carries an average payment time of 44 days, sitting outside the standard 30-day benchmark and indicating a structural tendency toward extended settlement periods. The largest payment concentration falls in the 31–60 day band at 40%, suggesting mid-range delays are the norm rather than the exception. Only 36% of payments are made within 30 days, confirming that prompt payment is the minority behaviour rather than the standard practice.
With 24% of payments exceeding 60 days, there is a meaningful tail risk of significantly delayed settlement that suppliers must account for in cash flow planning. The 11% late payment rate adds a further layer of unpredictability, indicating that a portion of invoices are not being settled even within agreed extended terms. The spread across all three time bands points to inconsistent payment behaviour, making it difficult for suppliers to reliably forecast when funds will be received.
Falcon Timber Limited presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, with the average settlement period exceeding standard terms by approximately two weeks and nearly one in four invoices taking over 60 days to clear. Suppliers should consider implementing shorter agreed payment terms to offset the observed delays, or apply early payment incentives to encourage faster settlement. Where credit exposure is significant, requiring partial upfront payment or setting conservative credit limits would be a prudent risk mitigation measure.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 11 Feb 2026 | 44 | 36% | 40% | 24% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 43 | 39% | 38% | 23% | 19% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 20 May 2025 | 46 | 35% | 36% | 29% | 16% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Net Monthly or Net two monthly
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
75
Supplier to contact procurement who will ensure resolution
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
FALCON TIMBER LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 24 April 1986, based in the Other region. Registered business activity: Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment.
From Companies House records.