GRAFTON GROUP UK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Company Information
- Company Number
- 02886378
- Registered Address
- Oak Green House, 250-256 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom, RH4 1QT
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 13.0
- Turnover
- 57211000.0
- EBITDA
- 53412000.0
Additional Details
- Website
- https://www.booles.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Public limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 11 January 1994
- Nature of Business
- 70100 - Activities of head offices
- Industries
- Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
- Region
- West Midlands
Company Location
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Financial Metrics
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Performance Reports History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 27 | 73% | 18% | 9% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 28 Jul 2023 | 47 | 65% | 22% | 13% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 27 Jan 2023 | 45 | 63% | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 32 | 75% | 15% | 10% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 26 | 77% | 13% | 10% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 32 | 71% | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 27 Jan 2021 | 36 | 64% | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 29 Jul 2020 | 43 | 60% | 18% | 22% | 20% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 29 Jan 2020 | 35 | 70% | 14% | 16% | 15% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 26 Jul 2019 | 34 | 74% | 8% | 18% | 18% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 28 | 72% | 15% | 13% | 19% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 39 | 61% | 15% | 23% | 30% |
Company Summary
Grafton Group (UK) Public Limited Company is a leading distributor of building materials and construction products in the UK
They have a strong commitment to sustainability and have implemented several initiatives to reduce their environmental impact
Their sustainability program includes reducing waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions across their operations
They also prioritize sourcing sustainable materials and promoting sustainable practices within their supply chain
Grafton Group offers a wide range of products and services, including building materials, plumbing and heating products, and DIY supplies
They have a network of over 600 branches and operate several well-known brands such as Selco, Buildbase, and Plumbase
The key people at Grafton Group include the Chairman Michael Roney and the CEO Gavin Slark
They have a dedicated sustainability team and work closely with their employees, suppliers, and customers to achieve their sustainability goals
For more information on Grafton Group and their sustainability efforts, their website address is www.graftonplc.com
Their registered office address is at Heron House, Corrig Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 Y2X6, Ireland
Company Review
Trend Analysis
The average time for GRAFTON GROUP (UK) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three years, starting at 39 days in 2018 and reaching a low of 26 days in 2021. However, it has increased again in 2022 and 2023, reaching 47 days and 27 days respectively.
Volatility Analysis
The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been relatively low, ranging from 60% to 77%. The most significant change was seen in 2023, when the percentage dropped from 73% to 65%. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also remained fairly stable, ranging from 8% to 22%. The highest volatility is seen in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, with a range of 7% to 23%.
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
Monthly or upon presentation of the invoice
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Dispute Resolution Process
In general we pay within the terms of the invoice. If however, there is a delay, it is ususally because there is a query with the invoice. If there is a query on an individual invoice or a dispute, our employee/contact would deal directly with the supplier in order to resolve same in advance of the invoice being approved for payment and forwarded to our accounts payable department. Any queries are generally resolved quickly and without complaint. Once the query/dispute is resolved, we pay on a prompt basis.
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
