D. E. Shaw & Co. (London), LLP demonstrates strong payment performance with an average settlement time of 19 days, comfortably ahead of the standard 30-day threshold. The overwhelming majority of invoices — 91% — are cleared within 30 days, indicating a consistent and disciplined payment culture. The small tail of 7% in the 31–60 day bracket and just 2% beyond 60 days suggests that late payments are exceptions rather than a systemic pattern.
With 91% of payments on time and only 9% classified as late, payment behaviour is highly predictable and low-risk for suppliers. The near-negligible over-60-day rate of 2% indicates that extended delays are rare and unlikely to cause significant cash flow disruption. Overall volatility is low, making this counterparty one of the more reliable payers a supplier is likely to encounter.
D. E. Shaw & Co. (London), LLP presents a favourable payment risk profile and can be considered a low-risk client for extending standard credit terms. Suppliers should feel confident offering net-30 terms, as the 19-day average suggests invoices are typically settled well before the due date. As a precaution, monitoring the small 9% late-payment cohort on a per-invoice basis is advisable to catch any emerging delays early, though no significant risk mitigation measures are currently warranted.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 28 Apr 2026 | 19 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 9% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Net 30 days
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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D. E. Shaw & Co. (London), LLP is the London-based limited liability partnership of the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm. Operating as an LLP, the organisation combines the structural flexibility of a partnership with the benefit of limited liability for its members.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number OC377872 and maintains its registered office at 55 Baker Street, Seventh Floor, London, W1U 8EW. It was incorporated on 21 August 2012 and remains an active entity.
As a London-based investment firm operating within an LLP structure, D. E. Shaw & Co. (London), LLP operates within the UK's financial services sector, engaging in activities consistent with those of an established international investment organisation. The London office serves as a key presence within one of the world's leading financial centres, supporting the wider group's activities across global markets.
The firm's Baker Street address places it within a well-established commercial district in the City of Westminster, providing a professional base from which to conduct its operations in the United Kingdom.