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| 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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 03 Feb 2026 | 57 | 12% | 47% | 41% | 49% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 08 Sept 2025 | 53 | 11% | 54% | 35% | 62% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 14 Feb 2025 | 52 | 21% | 47% | 32% | 50% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 48 | 28% | 48% | 24% | 52% |
| 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 47 | 48% | 40% | 12% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 28 Aug 2023 | 45 | 46% | 42% | 12% | 34% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 13 Jul 2022 | 40 | 46% | 43% | 11% | 42% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 07 Feb 2022 | 39 | 54% | 40% | 6% | 32% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 20 Jul 2021 | 45 | 46% | 46% | 8% | 38% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 29 Jul 2020 | 53 | 40% | 38% | 22% | 35% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 27 Jan 2020 | 54 | 31% | 48% | 21% | 47% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 50 | 43% | 41% | 16% | 35% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 16 Jan 2019 | 62 | 24% | 42% | 34% | 62% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 03 Aug 2018 | 59 | 22% | 44% | 34% | 70% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our payment days are every Wednesday, and we include invoices due up to that same day.While this may technically result in a slight delay for some invoices,it is simply a matter of our payment scheduling. All payments are made in a timely manner, and this approach ensures consistency and efficiency in our payment process.
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
Invoices that are not approved or do not meet the system’s criteria for payment are automatically flagged for review. These cases are then referred back to the assigned account handler, who investigates the issue, determines the cause, and provides guidance on how to resolve it. This process helps ensure that any payment delays are addressed efficiently and accurately.
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
Beam Suntory UK Limited is registered in the UK under the SIC code for distilling, rectifying and blending spirits. Evidence confirms it is linked to the Bowmore single malt Scotch whisky brand, with Bowmore described as a trademark of Suntory Global Spirits Inc and the Beam Suntory UK entity listed as the associated UK company address. Bowmore, established in 1779 as Islay's first licensed distillery, produces a range of aged single malt whiskies, including 12, 15 and 18 Year Old expressions and limited editions. The entity thus operates as part of the wider Suntory Global Spirits group's UK whisky business, rather than as an independent standalone producer.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: bowmore.com · bowmore.com · bowmore.com