THE BENRIACH DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
SC258480
Registered Address
50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9WJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
138
Turnover
£76,183,000
EBITDA
£30,576,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
30 October 2003
Nature of Business
11010 - Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
Industries
Food And Drink
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
36 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
46%
31-60 Days
45%
After 60 Days
9%
Not Paid Within Terms33%

Payment Features

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

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time to pay for THE BENRIACH DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED has increased from 36 days in May 2017 to 38 days in October 2018. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has decreased from 46% to 44%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has increased from 45% to 49%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also increased from 9% to 7%.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility for THE BENRIACH DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED is relatively low, with only a 1-day increase in the average time to pay over the three periods. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated between 45% and 46%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has fluctuated between 45% and 49%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also fluctuated between 7% and 9%.

Summary Analysis

Over the past three periods, there has been a slight increase in the average time to pay for THE BENRIACH DISTILLERY COMPANY LIMITED, with a 2-day increase from May 2017 to October 2018. The company has also seen a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, from 46% to 44%. However, there has been an increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days, from 45% to 49%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also decreased from 9% to 7%.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2017-11-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 May 2017 - 30 Oct 201722 Nov 20173646%45%9%33%

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

No Standard payment terms. Negotiated supplier by supplier.

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

First contact is with accounts payable who will identify the vendor problem. They will then identify the person on the company who will be able to resolve the problem. Vendor is then contacted to discuss the offered 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

The BenRiach Distillery Company Limited is a Scottish single malt whisky distillery located in the Speyside region. Established in 1898, it has been producing award-winning whiskies for over a century. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

The company's sustainability program includes a commitment to sourcing locally grown barley, reducing water usage, and promoting biodiversity in the surrounding area. They also use renewable energy sources and have implemented recycling and waste management practices.

The company offers a range of products, including single malt whisky, blended whisky, and limited edition releases. Their whiskies are known for their rich and complex flavors, with some aged for up to 30 years.

The key people at The BenRiach Distillery Company Limited include Master Blender, Rachel Barrie, who is responsible for creating unique and high-quality whiskies, and Managing Director, Stuart Urquhart, who oversees the operations of the distillery.

The website for The BenRiach Distillery Company Limited is www.benriachdistillery.com. The registered office address is The BenRiach Distillery Company Limited, Stoneyfield, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8SJ, Scotland. The company also has a visitor center where people can tour the distillery and learn about the whisky-making process.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£11,093,922
Net Worth
£164,182,427
Total Current Assets
£140,153,327
Total Current Liabilities
£23,668,951

Company Location