GILEAD SCIENCES LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2025
46Poor
22.3vs last year
#3836 in UK
#51 in Life Sciences And Medical Technology
#1378 in London

Company Information

Company Number
02543818
Registered Address
280 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EE
Status
Active
Employee Count
184
Turnover
£253,431,000
EBITDA
£11,682,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 September 1990
Nature of Business
46460 - Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
Industries
Life Sciences And Medical Technology
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
35%
31-60 Days
41%
After 60 Days
24%
Not Paid Within Terms65%

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: 2025-07-28
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 202528 Jul 20254735%41%24%65%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20252956%42%2%44%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202426 Jul 20243155%43%2%36%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20243152%47%1%48%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202217 Jan 20235848%47%5%55%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20222958%41%2%46%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202027 Jul 20203732%66%3%62%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20192190%8%2%10%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20192391%6%3%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

Payment made on undisputed amounts 30-45 Days after receipt of the invoice. Once an invoice is approved it is sent for payment in the next available weekly payment run.

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

Payment terms were changed in H1 2025 to be 45 days as standard for new suppliers with existing suppliers remaining on existing terms (mostly 30 days).

Any other information about payment terms

Gilead reserves the right to withhold payment of any invoice or part of an invoice to the extent that the services/goods provided are not in accordance with the agreement entered into. We also reserve the right to set off any liability of supplier to Gilead against any liability of Gilead to supplier

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

Each engagement with a supplier will be managed by a Gilead business owner. Should a dispute arise in relation to payment for such engagement, it will be discussed by the supplier and the relevant Gilead business owner as soon as possible and escalated internally with a view to reaching resolution.

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

GILEAD SCIENCES LTD is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative treatments for life-threatening diseases. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

The company's sustainability program is centered around reducing its environmental impact and promoting social responsibility. GILEAD SCIENCES LTD has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint, water usage, and waste generation. The company also prioritizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and partners with local communities to support healthcare initiatives.

GILEAD SCIENCES LTD offers a range of products and services in the areas of HIV, hepatitis, cancer, and respiratory diseases. Its flagship product, Truvada, is a leading treatment for HIV and has been instrumental in reducing the spread of the virus. The company also offers treatments for hepatitis B and C, including Vemlidy and Sovaldi. In addition, GILEAD SCIENCES LTD has a strong pipeline of potential treatments for various diseases.

The key people at GILEAD SCIENCES LTD include Chairman and CEO, Daniel O'Day, who has been with the company since 2019. Other key executives include Chief Scientific Officer, John McHutchison, and Chief Financial Officer, Robin Washington.

The company's website address is www.gilead.com, where customers can find information on its products and services, clinical trials, and company news. The registered office address of GILEAD SCIENCES LTD is 280 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EE, United Kingdom.

In conclusion, GILEAD SCIENCES LTD is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a strong commitment to sustainability and developing life-saving treatments. Its products and services, along with its dedicated team of executives, have made it a trusted name in the healthcare industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£35,605,000
Net Worth
£24,317,000
Total Current Assets
£127,005,000
Total Current Liabilities
£105,394,000

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