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SMITHKLINE BEECHAM LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
49Poor
↑ 8.8vs last year
#3713 in UK
#1343 in London

Company Information

Company Number
02337959
Registered Address
980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS
Status
Active
Employee Count
615
Turnover
£149,000,000
EBITDA
-£292,000,000

Additional Details

Website
https://gsk.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
24 January 1989
Nature of Business
21100 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified
Industries
Life Sciences And Medical Technology
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
18%
31-60 Days
21%
After 60 Days
61%
Not Paid Within Terms4%

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: 2024-07-30
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 202529 Jul 20255624%40%36%4%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20256415%20%65%3%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20246418%21%61%4%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20226521%14%65%8%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20226224%16%60%7%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20216621%15%65%11%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20206523%14%63%7%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20206325%16%59%11%

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

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?

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.

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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

Company Summary

SmithKline Beecham Limited is a British pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and production of innovative medicines and healthcare products. The company was founded in 1999 through the merger of SmithKline Beecham and Glaxo Wellcome. It is now a part of the global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline.

The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing its environmental impact and promoting responsible business practices. This includes efforts to reduce carbon emissions, decrease water usage, and increase recycling. SmithKline Beecham Limited also works to ensure the safety and ethical sourcing of its ingredients and materials.

SmithKline Beecham Limited offers a wide range of products and services in various therapeutic areas such as respiratory, oncology, immunology, and vaccines. Some of their well-known products include Sensodyne toothpaste, Panadol pain relief, and Nicorette smoking cessation products.

The key people at SmithKline Beecham Limited include CEO Emma Walmsley and Chairman Jonathan Symonds. They lead a team of dedicated scientists, researchers, and employees who are committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world.

For more information on SmithKline Beecham Limited, including their sustainability efforts and products, visit their website at www.gsk.com. The registered office address for the company is 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£1,359,000,000
Total Current Assets
£1,169,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£2,400,000,000

Company Location

PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
  • Business Solutions
  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Get Certified

Company

  • About Us
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  • EULA
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Awards

  • Methodology
  • 2025 Awards
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  • 2021 Awards
  • 2020 Awards

Contact

  • office@paymentcheck.co.uk
  • +44 (0) 7915 608 057
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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell