BENEFIT COSMETICS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
88Good
#1288 in UK
#29 in Healthcare And Wellbeing
#61 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
03922046
Registered Address
Marconi Building, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PH
Status
Active
Employee Count
397
Turnover
£55,510,000
EBITDA
£3,163,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
9 February 2000
Nature of Business
46450 - Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Industries
Healthcare And Wellbeing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
25 days
Shortest Period:15 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
85%
31-60 Days
12%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

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: 2025-01-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20242486%12%1%14%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202226 Jan 20233083%13%3%17%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202218 Jul 20222881%13%6%20%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202124 Jan 20223965%23%12%34%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202113 Jul 20214770%20%10%29%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201925 Jul 20193277%16%6%24%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201822 Jan 20193474%16%10%28%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20184063%24%13%41%

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

30 Days from receipt of invoice, unless specific due date specified in contract.

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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

The main point of contact for invoice queries is the UK Accounts Payable Team, who process approved invoices and follow internal processes to deal with and resolve invoice queries.  They can be contacted via a dedicated, shared e-mail address and in return communicate either by e-mail or phone.  On the rare occasions that resolution cannot be reached with the Accounts Payable Team, unresolved invoice queries may be escalated to Finance manager on a case by case basis for 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

BENEFIT COSMETICS LIMITED is a UK-based company that specializes in beauty and cosmetics products. The company was founded in 1976 by twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford, who started their business by creating a unique collection of beauty products in San Francisco. The company has since expanded globally and is known for its quirky and playful approach to makeup and beauty.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing its environmental impact and supporting women's empowerment. They have committed to being a zero-waste company by 2025, and have implemented various initiatives such as using sustainable packaging and reducing water consumption in their manufacturing processes.

BENEFIT COSMETICS LIMITED offers a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, and fragrance. Their most popular products include their iconic "Benetint" lip and cheek stain, "Hoola" bronzer, and "They're Real!" mascara. The company also offers a variety of services, such as makeup tutorials and brow waxing, at their stores and counters worldwide.

The key people at BENEFIT COSMETICS LIMITED include the CEO, Jean-Andre Rougeot, and the Global Chief Creative Officer, Jerrod Blandino. They are responsible for the company's overall strategic direction and the development of new products and services.

For more information on BENEFIT COSMETICS LIMITED, their products, and services, you can visit their website at www.benefitcosmetics.com. Their registered office address is located at 1 James Street, London, W1U 1DR, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£11,667,321
Net Worth
£14,121,290
Total Current Assets
£28,134,023
Total Current Liabilities
£18,585,996

Company Location