Aberdeenshire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,660 companies were formed in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 7.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,237 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 1,660 300,731 2013 1,791 269,432 % change -7.3% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (2,237) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,660 companies were formed in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 7.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,237 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 1,660 300,731 2013 1,791 269,432 % change -7.3% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (2,237) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 783 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 783 150,009 2013 917 134,630 % change -14.6% 11.4% Record Year 2007 (1,425) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 783 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 783 150,009 2013 917 134,630 % change -14.6% 11.4% Record Year 2007 (1,425) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 275 258 250 New companies in 2013 325 325 267 % change -15.4% -20.6% -6.4% Record Year 2007 (532) 2007 (476) 2007 (417) April May June New companies in 2014 275 258 250 New companies in 2013 325 325 267 % change -15.4% -20.6% -6.4% Record Year 2007 (532) 2007 (476) 2007 (417)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,026 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 15.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,231 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 1,026 177,207 2013 890 155,192 % change 15.3% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,231) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,026 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 15.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,231 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 1,026 177,207 2013 890 155,192 % change 15.3% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,231) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 533 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 12.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 533 94,837 2013 472 77,278 % change 12.9% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (767) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 533 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 12.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 533 94,837 2013 472 77,278 % change 12.9% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (767) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 171 184 178 Closed companies in 2013 136 207 129 % change 25.7% -11.1% 38% Record Year 2014 (171) 2009 (504) 2009 (250) April May June Closed companies in 2014 171 184 178 Closed companies in 2013 136 207 129 % change 25.7% -11.1% 38% Record Year 2014 (171) 2009 (504) 2009 (250)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Aberdeenshire increased by 634 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 634 123,524 2013 901 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,655) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Aberdeenshire increased by 634 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 634 123,524 2013 901 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,655) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 250 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 250 55,172 2013 445 57,352 Record Year 2007 (1,151) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 250 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 250 55,172 2013 445 57,352 Record Year 2007 (1,151) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 104 74 72 Net growth in 2013 189 118 138 Record Year 2007 (486) 2007 (387) 2007 (278) April May June Net growth in 2014 104 74 72 Net growth in 2013 189 118 138 Record Year 2007 (486) 2007 (387) 2007 (278)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.6% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.4%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.6% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.4%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.5% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.5% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.5% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.5% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% % change -23.7% -26.7% -18.9% Record Year 1990 (1.4%) 1990 (1.6%) 1990 (1.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% % change -23.7% -26.7% -18.9% Record Year 1990 (1.4%) 1990 (1.6%) 1990 (1.6%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 44.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 44.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Aberdeenshire was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Aberdeenshire was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 32.0% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 32.0% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 3.93% CONSULTING 5.16% LP 2.37% MANAGEMENT 4.64% ABERDEEN 2.17% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTING 2.17% PROPERTY 2.66% MANAGEMENT 1.82% TRADING 2.03% ENERGY 1.66% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSULTANCY 1.66% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% SUBSEA 1.49% LONDON 1.93% CONSULTANTS 1.34% CARE 1.85% (ABERDEEN) 1.19% DESIGN 1.75% (SCOTLAND) 1.16% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROJECT 1.03% BUSINESS 1.69% OFFSHORE 0.98% PROPERTIES 1.63% GLOBAL 0.86% TRANSPORT 1.58% J 0.83% GLOBAL 1.55% DESIGN 0.83% INVESTMENTS 1.55% PROPERTY 0.81% J 1.51% PROPERTIES 0.81% ASSOCIATES 1.48% OIL 0.78% MEDIA 1.44% INSPECTION 0.73% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ENTERPRISES 0.68% IT 1.33% WELL 0.63% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% SCOTLAND 0.61% BUILDING 1.26% SAFETY 0.61% M 1.24% R 0.61% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 3.93% CONSULTING 5.16% LP 2.37% MANAGEMENT 4.64% ABERDEEN 2.16% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 2.14% PROPERTY 2.66% MANAGEMENT 1.81% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTANCY 1.66% ENGINEERING 1.99% ENERGY 1.59% LONDON 1.93% SUBSEA 1.48% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSULTANTS 1.33% CARE 1.85% (ABERDEEN) 1.21% DESIGN 1.75% (SCOTLAND) 1.16% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROJECT 1.03% BUSINESS 1.69% OFFSHORE 1.01% PROPERTIES 1.63% J 0.83% TRANSPORT 1.58% DESIGN 0.83% GLOBAL 1.55% PROPERTIES 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.55% PROPERTY 0.78% J 1.50% GLOBAL 0.78% ASSOCIATES 1.48% OIL 0.75% MEDIA 1.44% INSPECTION 0.73% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ENTERPRISES 0.68% IT 1.33% WELL 0.63% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% SAFETY 0.60% BUILDING 1.26% SCOTLAND 0.60% M 1.23% R 0.60% CO., 1.20%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,142 261,557 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 719 57,421 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 554 19,058 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 472 40,250 71129 - Other engineering activities 428 5,787 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 341 28,352 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 320 1,017 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 162 3,165 99999 - Dormant Company 127 48,436 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 114 29,029 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 75 515 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 73 10,133 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 71 1,552 74990 - Non-trading company 69 14,351 41100 - Development of building projects 50 10,527 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 50 7,840 56101 - Licensed restaurants 48 8,585 35110 - Production of electricity 46 2,396 62090 - Other information technology service activities 46 13,024 03110 - Marine fishing 45 327 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,136 259,495 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 722 57,459 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 553 19,026 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 475 40,375 71129 - Other engineering activities 428 5,810 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 340 28,340 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 319 1,020 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 166 3,182 99999 - Dormant Company 126 48,126 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 113 29,145 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 74 509 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 73 10,262 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 72 1,554 74990 - Non-trading company 68 14,184 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 50 7,892 41100 - Development of building projects 49 10,664 56101 - Licensed restaurants 49 8,651 35110 - Production of electricity 47 2,421 62090 - Other information technology service activities 47 13,042 03110 - Marine fishing 45 326
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