DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
79Good
5.5vs last year
#1785 in UK
#67 in Creative
#769 in London

Company Information

Company Number
05039068
Registered Address
Discovery House, Chiswick Park Building 2, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5YB
Status
Active
Employee Count
201
Turnover
£1,123,152,000
EBITDA
£43,197,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
10 February 2004
Nature of Business
59113 - Television programme production activities
60200 - Television programming and broadcasting activities
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
82%
31-60 Days
11%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms52%

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: 2025-07-23
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 202523 Jul 20252182%11%7%52%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20252082%9%9%22%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20242588%6%5%33%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202305 Feb 20244323%69%8%33%

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

The company’s standard terms and conditions provide for payment to be made within sixty (60) days of the later of the date: (a) on which the company receives supplier's invoice; or (b) the goods are accepted or the performance of the services is completed. Notwithstanding the standard payment terms described above, the company may agree different payment terms with individual suppliers on a case-by-case basis and as appropriate. Shorter payment terms than the standard have been agreed with respect to various contracts within the reporting period.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Dispute resolution process The company's goal is to resolve disputes fairly, quickly and amicably, and suppliers are encouraged to communicate with their usual business contact(s) in respect of any concerns as a first step. Disputes in respect of a contract that cannot be resolved through discussion between the company and a supplier as above are, under the company’s standard terms and conditions, ultimately subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts. Where to send your invoices to: All invoices should be sent by e-mail to the Warner Bros. Discovery UK accounts payable team found at: WBInvoiceUK@wbd.com Who to Contact: To raise an invoice related query for documents issued for one of Warner Bros. Discovery UK entities: SDCPolandAPUK@wbd.com Any invoice or payment enquiries/disputes which are not fully resolved to your satisfaction, can, in turn, be escalated to: natalia.ladniak@wbd.com Our standard payment terms: Our standard supplier payment terms are 60 days from date of invoice.

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

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE LIMITED is a media company that operates in Europe, providing educational and entertainment content through its various platforms. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives in its operations to reduce its environmental impact.

One of the key sustainability programs of DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE LIMITED is its Green Planet program, which aims to reduce the company's carbon footprint and promote eco-friendly practices. The company has also implemented a waste reduction and recycling program, as well as promoting energy efficiency in its offices and production facilities.

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services, including television channels such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and Eurosport, as well as digital content through its streaming service, Discovery+. The company also produces original content and documentaries through its production arm, Discovery Studios.

The key people at DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE LIMITED include President and CEO, Kasia Kieli, and Chief Operating Officer, Susanna Dinnage. The company's registered office address is at Discovery House, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5YB. Its website address is https://corporate.discovery.com/ and it can be contacted through its website or by phone at +44 (0)20 8811 5000.

In conclusion, DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE LIMITED is a media company that is committed to sustainability and offers a range of educational and entertainment products and services. With its strong leadership and initiatives towards sustainability, the company continues to make a positive impact in the media industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,746,000
Net Worth
£335,993,000
Total Current Assets
£319,489,000
Total Current Liabilities
£691,313,000

Company Location