VENUS WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS LIMITED carries an average payment time of 47 days, sitting 17 days beyond the standard 30-day benchmark. The majority of payments (62%) fall within the 31–60 day window, indicating a consistently delayed but structured payment pattern rather than erratic behaviour. Only 24% of payments are made within 30 days, suggesting prompt payment is the exception rather than the norm for this company.
With 34% of payments classified as late and 14% exceeding 60 days, there is a meaningful tail risk of significant payment delays that suppliers must account for. However, the concentration of payments in the 31–60 day band suggests some degree of predictability, as most delays appear to cluster within a defined range rather than spreading unpredictably. This moderate volatility profile indicates that while payment timing is unreliable against standard terms, it is not entirely erratic, allowing for cautious cash flow planning.
VENUS WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, best suited to suppliers who can absorb 45–60 day payment cycles without cash flow strain. Suppliers should consider negotiating revised payment terms of net 45 or net 60 days to align contractual expectations with actual behaviour, reducing the technical late payment rate. Additional risk mitigations such as credit limits, proactive invoicing follow-up, and periodic account reviews are advisable before extending significant credit exposure.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 - 01 Mar 2026 | 30 Mar 2026 | 47 | 24% | 62% | 14% | 34% |
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Standard payment terms
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Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
NO
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
75
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Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants Limited is a company registered in England, incorporated in January 2006, whose registered business activity is the wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages. It was previously registered as a public limited company under the name Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants PLC before re-registering as a private limited company in July 2025. Companies House filings show Booker Limited as a person with significant control and as the correspondence address for several directors, indicating the company operates as part of the Booker group structure. The company's registered office is in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and it remains an active company.
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