BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (GLP) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
65Fair
7.8vs last year
#2787 in UK
#82 in Distribution And Delivery
#1120 in London

Company Information

Company Number
06238103
Registered Address
Globe House, 1 Water Street, London, WC2R 3LA
Status
Active
Employee Count
62
Turnover
£868,965,000
EBITDA
£75,509,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 May 2007
Nature of Business
46210 - Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds
Industries
Distribution And Delivery
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
44%
31-60 Days
50%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms10%

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: 2025-07-24
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 202524 Jul 20254144%50%6%10%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202428 Jan 20254031%64%5%9%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202425 Jul 20244726%64%10%15%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202323 Jan 20244821%64%15%19%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202224 Jan 20235228%56%16%21%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202225 Jul 20226913%35%52%57%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20225912%55%33%36%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20215614%49%37%47%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20214230%56%13%23%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20205322%61%17%34%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20205420%70%10%31%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20195322%61%17%34%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20195818%70%12%30%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20185612%69%19%28%

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

Most common payment term in the reporting period Z060, payment within 60 days from invoice date.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

If suppliers have any queries related to invoices and payments they can contact fsd_uk@bat.com, which acts as an information center. FSD UK will provide details such as status of invoices, date of payments and statement of account reconciliations. For any dispute related to the terms and conditions agreed, FSD UK will direct the suppliers to the relevant BAT personnel to obtain information about their query.

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

British American Tobacco (GLP) Limited is a leading multinational tobacco company with operations in over 200 countries. The company is committed to promoting sustainable practices and has a strong sustainability program in place.

The company's sustainability program focuses on three main areas: harm reduction, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. In terms of harm reduction, British American Tobacco (GLP) Limited offers a range of reduced-risk products, such as e-cigarettes and tobacco heating products, as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. The company also invests in research and development to continuously improve the safety and quality of its products.

In terms of sustainable agriculture, the company works closely with its farmers to promote sustainable farming practices and ensure the long-term viability of the tobacco industry. This includes providing training and support to farmers and implementing sustainable farming techniques to minimize the impact on the environment.

British American Tobacco (GLP) Limited also has a strong focus on environmental stewardship, with a goal to reduce its carbon footprint and promote a circular economy. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce waste, conserve water, and reduce energy consumption in its operations.

The key people at British American Tobacco (GLP) Limited include the CEO, Jack Bowles, and the Chairman, Dr. Richard Burrows. The company's registered office address is Globe House, 4 Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom.

In addition to its sustainability efforts, British American Tobacco (GLP) Limited offers a wide range of tobacco products, including well-known brands such as Dunhill, Kent, and Lucky Strike. The company also has a strong presence in the emerging markets of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

For more information about British American Tobacco (GLP) Limited and its sustainability program, products, and services, please visit their website at www.bat.com.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,188,108
Net Worth
£168,179,875
Total Current Assets
£570,622,278
Total Current Liabilities
£232,310,189

Company Location