DREAMS LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
08428347
Registered Address
Knaves Beech Business Centre 14 Davies Way, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9YU
Status
Active
Employee Count
2219.0
Turnover
387000000.0
EBITDA
58975000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 March 2013
Nature of Business
47599 - Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
South East

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£61,547,000.00
Net Worth
£31,120,000.00
Total Current Assets
£112,599,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£98,038,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-24Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
66 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
3%
31-60 Days
35%
After 60 Days
62%
Not Paid Within Terms8%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✓ Yes
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 24 Dec 202331 Jan 2024663%35%62%8%
25 Dec 2022 - 30 Jun 202324 Jul 2023673%33%64%10%
01 Jul 2022 - 24 Dec 202231 Jan 2023685%40%54%19%
25 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 202225 Jul 2022653%45%51%24%
01 Jul 2021 - 24 Dec 202131 Jan 2022675%38%57%12%
25 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 2021655%39%55%13%
01 Jul 2020 - 24 Dec 202029 Jan 2021625%44%51%10%
25 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 202031 Jul 2020694%40%56%13%
01 Jul 2019 - 24 Dec 201924 Jan 2020615%43%52%10%
25 Dec 2018 - 30 Jun 201923 Jul 2019617%44%49%9%
02 Jul 2018 - 24 Dec 201824 Jan 2019655%39%55%14%
25 Dec 2017 - 01 Jul 201825 Jul 2018645%36%59%9%

Company Summary

DREAMS LIMITED is a British-based company that specializes in providing high-quality sleep products and services

The company is committed to promoting sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental responsibility

One of the main activities of DREAMS LIMITED is the production and sale of mattresses, bed frames, and other bedroom furniture

Their products are made from sustainable materials and are designed to provide customers with the best possible sleep experience

DREAMS LIMITED also offers a range of sleep-related services, including mattress recycling and disposal, bed assembly, and home delivery

These services help customers to minimize their environmental impact and make sustainable choices

The company's sustainability program includes initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote responsible sourcing

DREAMS LIMITED also partners with charitable organizations to support environmental and social causes

The key people at DREAMS LIMITED include their CEO, Mike Logue, and their Chief Sustainability Officer, Sarah Butler

Both are dedicated to driving the company's sustainability efforts and ensuring that DREAMS LIMITED remains a leader in the sleep industry

To learn more about DREAMS LIMITED and their products and services, customers can visit their website at www.dreams.co.uk

The company's registered office address is located at Knaves Beech Business Centre, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9QR

Company Review

Trend Analysis

DREAMS LIMITED has shown a relatively stable trend in their average time to pay invoices. However, there was a slight decrease in the average time to pay in 2018 and an increase in 2022. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also remained consistent, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has increased slightly over the years. The biggest change can be seen in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, which has fluctuated between 49% and 64% over the years.

Volatility Analysis

DREAMS LIMITED has shown some volatility in their payment patterns, particularly in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. This percentage has ranged from 49% to 64% over the years, indicating some inconsistency in their payment practices. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also shown some volatility, ranging from 3% to 7%. However, the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has remained relatively stable, ranging from 33% to 45%.

Summary Analysis

DREAMS LIMITED has maintained an average time to pay of around 65 days over the past three periods. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained consistent at 5%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has increased from 44% to 45%. The biggest change can be seen in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, which has decreased from 64% to 62%. This indicates that DREAMS LIMITED has been making some efforts towards paying their invoices on time.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard terms for stock suppliers end of second month following All other suppliers standard terms are end of month following

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

In case of a dispute the vendor should contact the Accounts Payable team at invoicequeries@dreams.co.uk. If the query requires further escalation it would be sent to the buyer holding the relationship with that vendor. We do request all vendors to send their invoices in a pdf format to invoice@dreams.co.uk for processing, quoting a purchase order number once the order is placed. Details of our terms and conditions are sent to each vendor on account set up and as and when updated.

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