ASAHI UK LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2021
20Very Poor
5.1vs last year
#5519 in UK
#135 in Events And Venues
#1823 in London

Company Information

Company Number
05320470
Registered Address
Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South, London, England, W4 2QB
Status
Dissolved
Employee Count
226
Turnover
£320,927,000
EBITDA
£17,639,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
23 December 2004
Nature of Business
46342 - Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
Industries
Events And Venues, Food And Drink
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
62 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:180 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
3%
31-60 Days
64%
After 60 Days
34%
Not Paid Within Terms94%

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: 2021-07-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 2021623%64%34%94%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20206511%44%45%73%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20206528%30%42%66%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20182457%42%1%7%

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

Asahi UK Ltd's standard payment terms are 90 days from receipt of a correctly submitted invoice. Invoices due or past due will be paid in the next weekly payment run

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

A preferential Supplier Financing facility is available to Asahi UK Ltd's suppliers. This arrangement enables payment to suppliers earlier than standard or contracted payment terms. Asahi UK Ltd runs a weekly payment run that only includes invoices due up to the date of the payment run. The result of this is that Asahi UK Ltd pays suppliers more frequently but this increases the number of invoices paid past due date. 78% of invoices are paid within 7 days of their due date.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

180

Dispute Resolution Process

Supplier payment issues that arise in the first instance are addressed by the shared financial services team. Depending on the issue, Procurement, Finance or Supply Chain may be involved to resolve any disputes or 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.

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

ASAHI UK LTD is a subsidiary company of ASAHI Group Holdings, Ltd, a leading global beverage company based in Japan. Asahi UK LTD is responsible for the distribution and marketing of Asahi Super Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and Meantime Brewing Company products in the United Kingdom.

The company's sustainability program, "Brewing a Better World," focuses on reducing its environmental impact and promoting responsible consumption. This includes initiatives such as reducing water and energy usage, using sustainable packaging materials, and partnering with local charities to support the communities in which they operate.

Asahi UK LTD offers a range of high-quality beer and cider products, including the popular Asahi Super Dry, a premium Japanese lager, and Peroni Nastro Azzurro, a crisp and refreshing Italian lager. They also own and operate the Meantime Brewing Company, which produces a variety of craft beers.

The key people at Asahi UK LTD include the Managing Director, Stuart MacFarlane, and the Head of Sustainability, Tim Clay. The company has a team of over 200 employees dedicated to providing customers with top-quality products and excellent service.

For more information about Asahi UK LTD and its products, customers can visit their website at https://www.asahibeer.co.uk/. The registered office address is 1 Forge End, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6DB, United Kingdom. Asahi UK LTD can also be contacted via email at contactus@asahibeer.co.uk or by calling their customer service hotline at 0345 030 3288.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,120,000
Net Worth
£40,751,000
Total Current Assets
£87,379,000
Total Current Liabilities
£84,473,000

Company Location