Key findings: P0043 - Statistics of Liquidations and insolvencies, March 2008

The total number of liquidations recorded for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 12,8% (from 609 to 687) when compared with the first quarter of 2007. The 12,8% increase is the first increase since the 2004 first quarter increase of 3,9%.
The total number of insolvencies recorded for the two months ended February 2008 decreased by 22,1% (from 231 to 180) compared with the two months ended February 2007.