DIAGEO NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
32Poor
8.1vs last year
#4284 in UK
#212 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#50 in Northern Ireland

Company Information

Company Number
NI003755
Registered Address
Third Floor Capital House, 3 Upper Queen Street, Belfast
Status
Active
Employee Count
131
Turnover
£102,581,000
EBITDA
£2,894,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
24 September 1956
Nature of Business
46342 - Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
Northern Ireland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
78 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
9%
31-60 Days
32%
After 60 Days
59%
Not Paid Within Terms5%

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: 2025-07-31
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 202531 Jul 2025789%32%59%5%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20256413%41%46%7%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 2024746%38%56%7%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20237311%30%59%8%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 2022799%27%64%10%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 2021845%21%74%7%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 2021845%24%71%8%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201931 Jan 2020805%21%74%8%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201831 Jan 2019744%34%62%5%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 2018814%28%68%13%

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

Small-to-medium suppliers (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees are generally on 60 day payment terms and larger suppliers, including multi-national companies, are on contracts with longer payment terms mutually agreed on a case-by-case basis. The combination of both larger suppliers and SMEs is reflected in our reported data. We are continually working to improve our payment practices, with a focus on SMEs within our supply chain. We continue to analyse the root cause of any late payments, including process errors caused by us or our suppliers, to enable payment to terms.

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 our suppliers. This arrangement enables payment to suppliers earlier than standard or contracted payment terms.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

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 may be involved to resolve any disputes or issues via the Diageo internal dispute resolution process. Suppliers may raise any questions/request via the Supplier Service Hub and that is directed to the relevant team for prompt resolution.

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

DIAGEO NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED is a leading alcohol beverage company that operates in Northern Ireland. They are committed to promoting responsible drinking and implementing sustainable practices in their operations.

Their sustainability program, called "Sustainable Living Plan", aims to reduce their environmental impact by reducing carbon emissions, water usage, and waste generation. They also work towards sourcing their raw materials responsibly and promoting the well-being of their employees and communities.

The company offers a wide range of products, including popular brands like Guinness, Smirnoff, and Baileys. They also have a range of non-alcoholic options, such as water and soft drinks.

The key people at DIAGEO NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED include managing director, Colin O'Brien, and director of corporate relations, Hazel Thompson. They also have a team dedicated to sustainability, led by the sustainability manager, Sarah Gilligan.

The company's registered office address is Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London, NW10 7HQ. Their website, www.diageo.com, provides information on their products, sustainability initiatives, and contact details. They also have a dedicated email address for sustainability-related inquiries, sustainability@diageo.com.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£9,543,000
Total Current Assets
£36,883,000
Total Current Liabilities
£35,065,000

Company Location