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GENERAL MILLS UK LIMITED

Company number: 04633664

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

Reporting period:

30 November 2022 to 28 May 2023

Report filed on:

16 June 2023

Approved by:

David Brodowska


Payment statistics

Average time taken to pay invoices: 62 days

Invoices paid:

  • within 30 days: 21%
  • in 31 to 60 days: 33%
  • in 61 days or more: 45%

Late and disputed:

  • payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period: 35%

Payment terms

Shortest standard payment periods

0 days

Longest standard payment period

90 days

Standard payment terms

Standard payment terms are 90 days from the invoice date to pay the full amount per the invoice with prior agreement from the vendor.

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

No

Were suppliers notified or consulted about these changes before they were made?

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120 days

No further comment provided

Any other information about payment terms

No further comment provided

Dispute resolution process

For any disputes or queries, suppliers can call 0800 227 43600 or email Apcustomerservices.english@genmills.com. The team will investigate any delays or issues in payment in order to resolve any queries as soon as possible.

Other payment information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices? If so, which?

For example, signatories to The Fair Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

No, this business has not signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices.

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.

Yes

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.

Yes

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?

No

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No